I AM Well, MD

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  Episode 50 - Prepping for Back-to-School with Dr. Santi Tanikella 18.08.2026 23min

  Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the I AM Well MD Podcast, Dr. Santi Tanikella explores how parents can help children build resilience as they navigate a new school year. Whether your child is starting kindergarten, entering a new school, facing new academic expectations, navigating friendships, or managing school anxiety, resilience isn't about preventing children from struggling—it's about helping them develop the skills and confidence to handle challenges. Dr. Tanikella shares practical...
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  Episode 49 - The Healthcare Heist with Dr. Jordan Grumet 04.08.2026 45min

  Send us Fan Mail In this candid and deeply revealing conversation, we examine the structural strain points of modern healthcare and what it will take to rebuild trust between doctors and patients. This episode features Dr. Jordan Grumet, physician, associate medical director, author, and fellow podcaster, who shares his experiences with navigating clinical burnout, corporate profit extraction, and systemic reform. Together, we unpack: Why complex economic structures expose the cracks in our h...
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  Episode 48 - Improving Healthcare Together with Tenay Benes 02.03.2026 59min

  Send us Fan Mail This episode features Tenay Benes, speaker, author, intelligence officer, and healthcare innovator, who shares her lived experience navigating trauma, military service, psychiatric injury, chronic illness, and ultimately, systemic reform. Together, we unpack: Why complex illness exposes the cracks in our healthcare systemHow information asymmetry disempowers patientsWhy physicians are experiencing moral injury at alarming ratesThe stigma surrounding behavioral health among cl...
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  Episode 47: Relational Health across the Lifespan with Dr. Debbie Raphael 02.02.2026 59min

  Send us Fan Mail In this episode of I AM Well MD, we explore relational health across the full lifespan with Psychiatrist, Dr. Debbie Raphael. From early childhood through adulthood and into aging, this conversation unpacks how attachment, autonomy, validation, and repair shape our most important relationships. Dr. Raphael shares practical insights on parenting through developmental stages, navigating adolescent pushback, maintaining strong connections with adult children, and supporting agin...
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  Episode 46: Environmental Health with Dr. Aly Cohen 06.01.2026 46min

  Send us Fan Mail We’re joined by Dr. Aly Cohen, a nationally recognized expert in environmental health and integrative rheumatology. Dr. Cohen helps us unpack what “toxins” actually are, how everyday chemical exposures affect the immune and endocrine systems, and why vulnerable stages like pregnancy, childhood, and adolescence matter so much. Drawing from over 20 years of clinical experience, Dr. Cohen explains how regulatory gaps in the U.S. allow harmful chemicals into our homes, food, wate...
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  Episode 45: How to be Bold with Dr. Ranjay Gulati 18.12.2025 45min

  Send us Fan Mail What does it really mean to be bold not performatively, but existentially? In this powerful episode of The I AM Well MD Podcast, Dr. Santi Tanikella sits down with Dr. Ranjay Gulati, Harvard Business School professor and author of How to Be Bold, to explore the inner work required to live and lead with courage in a world that often rewards safety, conformity, and silence. Rather than framing boldness as risk-taking for its own sake, Ranjay invites us to see boldness as ...
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  Episode 44: The Domino Effect of Co-Regulation with Lisa Danahy 11.11.2025 53min

  Send us Fan Mail What if the calm you cultivate could ripple out to every person you encounter? In this episode, Dr. Santi Tanikella MD sits down with Lisa Danahy, an educator, yoga therapist, and founder of Create Calm, whose work has transformed classrooms, communities, and families across America. Lisa talks about the “domino effect of co-regulation” - the way one person’s regulated nervous system can influence the emotional balance of an entire group, and how this can be the key to ...
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  Episode 43: "Hey, wait!" with Jay Moon Fields 20.10.2025 50min

  Send us Fan Mail What happens when the stories you learned as a child about what it means to be “good,” “kind,” or “easy to love” become the very patterns that keep you stuck in one-sided relationships as an adult? In this deep resonating episode of The I AM Well MD Podcast, Dr. Santi Tanikella sits down with Jay Moon Fields, somatic coach, author, and creator of the “Hey, Wait!” framework to explore how childhood conditioning shapes our emotional landscape in adulthood. Jay’s work has ...
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  Episode 42: The Importance of Delegation with Emily Morgan 06.10.2025 36min

  Send us Fan Mail In this insightful episode of The I AM Well, MD Podcast, Dr. Santi Tanikella sits down with Emily Morgan, Delegation & Productivity Expert, Founder & CEO of Delegate Solutions, and author of Let It Go! Emily has built her career around helping entrepreneurs and leaders strategically clear their plates so they can focus on what truly matters. From her signature “Delegate Method” to the launch of her new efficiency diagnostic, Emily offers actionable tools and mindshift...
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  Episode 41: Reclaiming Identity despite Adversity with Dr. Jimmy Turner 22.09.2025 37min

  Send us Fan Mail What happens when success on paper comes at the cost of losing yourself? In Episode 41 of the I AM Well MD Podcast, Dr. Santi Tanikella sits down with Dr. Jimmy Turner, anesthesiologist, author, podcaster, and coach to unpack what it truly means to reclaim identity, balance, and joy despite adversity. Dr. Turner’s story is one many high-achievers will recognize: the struggle with burnout, the pressure to achieve, and the erosion of self in pursuit of accomplishment. In this v...
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  Episode 40: Mini-Retirements with Jillian Johnsrud 08.09.2025 55min

  Send us Fan Mail In this inspiring episode, Jillian Johnsrud shares how the unconventional choice of taking “mini-retirements” has allowed her to design a life of freedom, adventure, and deep purpose. By 40, Jillian had taken over a dozen mini-retirements that gave her space to recover from loss, explore the world, adopt and raise children, and invest in her dreams. What you’ll learn from this episode: What a mini-retirement is and why it’s different from a traditional vacationThe kinds of li...
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  Episode 39: Financial Planning to Combat Burnout with Sarah Catherine Gutierrez, CFP, CRPS 25.08.2025 55min

  Send us Fan Mail In this eye-opening episode, financial planner and author, Sarah Catherine Gutierrez, CFP®, CRPS®, unpacks the hidden role that money stress plays in burnout. Drawing from her work with over 1,000 physicians and 25,000 financial wellness participants, she explains how financial independence can shift the way we work, live, and ultimately reclaim our time. What You’ll Learn: Golden Handcuffs and Burnout - How living paycheck to paycheck and being trapped in cycles of spending ...
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  Episode 38: The Mindset for Longevity with Dr. Gina Clark 10.08.2025 55min

  Send us Fan Mail What if living longer wasn’t just about adding years to your life but adding life to your years? In this episode of the I AM Well MD Podcast, Dr. Gina Clark joins us for a deeply insightful conversation on aligning your health span with your lifespan. Dr. Clark has cared for over 6,000 patients across 4 continents, holds US Board Certifications in Psychiatry and Addiction Medicine, and earned her DPhil (PhD) in neuroscience from Oxford University. With experience ranging from...
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  Episode 37: Reclaim your Time, Reclaim your Joy with Dr. Mary Leung 26.07.2025 38min

  Send us Fan Mail In this inspiring episode, I sit down with Dr. Mary Leung, a board-certified physician and a certified life coach who is passionate about helping stressed and overwhelmed physicians reclaim their joy and time. Dr. Leung shares her personal journey from burnout to balance, including how the pandemic opened her eyes to a more sustainable way of working. We explore actionable strategies to boost efficiency, let go of perfectionism, delegate effectively, and set powerful intentio...
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  Episode 36: Mind Training with Ravinder Taylor 06.07.2025 1h 3min

  Send us Fan Mail In this enlightening episode of the I AM Well MD Podcast, we welcome Ravinder Taylor, a distinguished researcher, author, and expert in the field of self-help and mind training. For over 30 years, Ravinder has been a guiding light for individuals seeking to break through personal barriers and step into empowered versions of themselves. She joins us today to explore the science behind mind training, how we can rewire thought patterns, tap into deeper mental potential, and crea...
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  Episode 35: Conscious Leadership with Dr. Vanessa Calderón 23.06.2025 1h 8min

  Send us Fan Mail In this transformational episode, Executive Performance Coach, Dr. Vanessa Calderón, dives into the science and soul of conscious leadership. Drawing from her Harvard-level education, neuroscience background, and two decades guiding global executives, she reveals how leaders can elevate their impact without sacrificing personal well-being. What You’ll Learn: Balancing Performance with Purpose - Practical ways to drive results while cultivating a culture of compassion, vulnera...
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  Episode 34: Creating Meaning and Purpose with Dr. Jordan Grumet 07.06.2025 55min

  Send us Fan Mail In this thought-provoking episode, we’re joined by Dr. Jordan Grumet, MD, physician, author, and host of the award-winning Earn & Invest Podcast. Together, we dive into the intricate connections between financial independence, legacy, and finding purpose in this world. We explore how: wealth and purpose can and should coexisttrauma can be transformed into growth and meaninglessons from hospice patients can reshape your financial and life prioritiesJordan offers deep,...
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  Episode 33: Brave Boundaries - Radical Strategies to Take Back Your Time with Dr. Sasha Shillcutt 17.05.2025 38min

  Send us Fan Mail In this empowering episode, Dr. Sasha Shillcutt joins us to unpack the transformative power of setting boundaries, especially for women in demanding roles. With wisdom rooted in her own journey and extensive work with thousands of professionals, Sasha reveals how we can reclaim our time, protect our energy, and live more authentically. We discuss: What sparked her passion for coaching women on boundariesHow to know when and where boundaries are neededPractical strategie...
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  Episode 32: Imposterism & Perfectionism with Dr. Amna Shabbir 05.05.2025 47min

  Send us Fan Mail In this deeply reflective and empowering episode, Dr. Amna Shabbir joins us to unpack two silent but powerful forces that often affect high-achieving professionals: imposterism and perfectionism. With heartfelt honesty, Dr. Shabbir shares her personal journey through medicine, motherhood, and mission-driven work, highlighting the internal struggles many face despite external success. We discuss how perfectionism feeds the imposter within and how these patterns can sabotage co...
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  Episode 31: Living with Intention with Dr. Sharon Stein 22.04.2025 58min

  Send us Fan Mail In today’s episode of the I AM Well MD podcast, we are thrilled to welcome Dr. Sharon L. Stein, MD, FACS, FASCRS, a renowned colorectal surgeon, educator, and leader in the field of surgery. Dr. Stein brings a wealth of knowledge and a powerful perspective on diversity, leadership, and overcoming challenges in the medical field. She shares her non-traditional path to becoming a leading colorectal surgeon, her experience in balancing family and career, and the important role t...