by Dr. Pam Pappas | Feb 18, 2022 | Physician Burnout, Spirituality
“All strong souls first go to hell before they do the healing of the world they came here for. If we are lucky, we return to help those still trapped below.” — Clarissa Pinkola Estés The world of Medicine feels like it’s going to hell in...
by Dr. Pam Pappas | Mar 19, 2019 | Featured, Mindful Self-Compassion
Sometimes we hear something, and it changes everything for us. Or it brings into focus a concept we’ve been struggling to name. “A-haaah,” we exhale deeply. “That’s what I’ve been searching for.” A Hawaiian friend woke me up like this recently, by teaching me a simple...
by Dr. Pam Pappas | Mar 19, 2019 | Authenticity, Leadership
When I was accepted to medical school, a slightly younger friend exclaimed “Wow! Your life is completely planned out now. All your decisions are made.” Lord have mercy — she really thought that! Once she entered medical school herself, the truth was out. But...
by Dr. Pam Pappas | Feb 20, 2019 | Emotional Intelligence, Impostor Syndrome
Have you ever felt that despite your years of study and training, earning a medical degree, successfully graduating from residency and/or fellowship, and even achieving board certification, you just don’t measure up as a physician? Do you have the sneaking suspicion...
