Welcome to a new episode of the Seasonal Sisters podcast. In this episode, we feature an interview with Dr. Nikia Turner Smith, an anesthesiologist, and founder of Forged N Fire, a community of women of color connecting through retreats and events. Dr. Smith shares her personal journey to prioritizing her health and overcoming burnout, offering insightful tips and advice for listeners.
She opens up about her struggles with stress from work, which led to her using food as a coping mechanism and ultimately impacting her health negatively. She discusses how she had to face her excuses and realize that prioritizing her health should never take a backseat. The conversation also touches on the importance of advocating for good health at every size and listening to our bodies.
Dr. Smith provides valuable insights into the transformative power of small changes, such as walking, intermittent fasting, and practicing mindfulness.
Join us in this episode as we explore the journey to prioritizing our health and the importance of not letting burnout take over. Learn from Dr. Nikia Smith's personal experiences and take away valuable tips to achieve your own health and wellness goals.
Chapter Summaries;
[0:00:51] "Prioritizing Health: A Conversation with Dr. Nikia Smith on the Seasonal Sisters Podcast"
[0:03:08] Prioritizing Health and Overcoming Excuses: A Conversation on Healthy Habits
[0:04:51] The Struggle of Balancing Work and Health: Overcoming the Temptation of Fast Food
[0:06:26] Insightful Discussion on Overcoming Health Struggles and Self-Work
[0:08:44] A Conversation on Finding Fulfillment and Joy in Life
[0:11:10] Overcoming Burnout and Creating Boundaries
[0:13:22] The Importance of Mental Work in Achieving Physical Health Goals
[0:14:57] Discussion on Self-Compassion and Overcoming Fear of Trying New Things
[0:18:22] Importance of Creating a Healthy Foundation for Personal and Professional Growth
[0:22:54] Preventing Burnout and Protecting Your Mental Health
[0:25:04] Setting and Enforcing Boundaries in the Workplace
[0:28:40] Tips for Consistency: Protecting Your Peace and Valuing Based Decision Making
[0:33:32] Tips for Beating Burnout: Creating a Values-Based Approach to Health and Wellness
[0:35:42] Beating Burnout: A Conversation on Self-Care, Engagement, and Community Building with Dr. Smith
[0:41:47] Prioritizing Health and Creating a Dream Life
[0:42:28] Last Words: Create your Perfect Future with Healthy Habits
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