Medicine Revived Morning Rounds

With all that is going on in the world right now, your compassion may be running low...I get it.    In a time when you are trying to serve others and just trying to keep your head above water, your compassion may be waning...I get it.  When all you want to do is yell at the top of your lungs and are physically and mentally drained after the end of your shift…I get it.  As a doctor or a nurse, you may be experiencing compassion fatigue. Want Medicine Revived Morning Rounds delivered to your inbox every weekday morning? Sign up for the FREE Medicine Revived Morning Rounds email at

All too often, while well-intentioned, we get in our way and self-sabotage ourselves from reaching the goals and vision we have set out for ourselves. Recognize this, becoming a physician was just the beginning, my friends. Yes, it took a lot of work to climb the mountain, but keep climbing it just gets more glorious… if you stop the self-sabotaging behavior and learn the tips to get out of your own way. "Self-sabotage is when we say we want something and then go about making sure it doesn't happen." -Alyce P. Cornyn-Selby So let's get started… Want Medicine Revived Morning Rounds delivered to your inbox every weekday morning? Sign up for the FREE Medicine Revived Morning Rounds email at

I have a hard time saying no. As a peak performer, I would bet that you do too. That comes at a cost--right?  Helping people is not about saying yes to all of the people all of the time, rather it is about saying yes to some of the people, some of the time to some of their requests. Want Medicine Revived Morning Rounds delivered to your inbox every weekday morning? Sign up for the FREE Medicine Revived Morning Rounds email at

Now, as high-achievers, we are, perhaps, hardwired to achieve. And with that, there is this tendency to chase perfection. But, in that pursuit, we must ask ourselves, "are we chasing perfection or just delaying progress?" Want Medicine Revived Morning Rounds delivered to your inbox every weekday morning? Sign up for the FREE Medicine Revived Morning Rounds email at

If your evening routine is washing your face, brushing your teeth, and throwing yourself into bed, then today's show is for you.  If you wake up in the morning feeling groggy, unmotivated and start your day wondering what the day will throw at you, then today's show is definitely for you. If your nighttime is filled with a recap of the day and unable to "shut down" for the night, then today's show is absolutely and most definitely for you. Want Medicine Revived Morning Rounds delivered to your inbox every weekday morning? Sign up for the FREE Medicine Revived Morning Rounds email at

Each day we are afforded the opportunity to begin anew. We begin each day with a clean slate to start with a fresh approach to achieving your most important work. The morning routine helps us set the tone for the day and, if done consistently, sets you up for success in your life. Want Medicine Revived Morning Rounds delivered to your inbox every weekday morning? Sign up for the FREE Medicine Revived Morning Rounds email at

Nature is our greatest teacher. If we take the time to get outdoors and be part of nature’s beauty, we will quickly appreciate the lessons that nature teaches us. Of the thousands of examples, the lessons of the bamboo tree have been paramount to my personal and professional success.  Want Medicine Revived Morning Rounds delivered to your inbox every weekday morning? Sign up for the FREE Medicine Revived Morning Rounds email at

The world has a funny way of careening you toward a life of quiet desperation if you are not careful. If you have worked in healthcare for some time or, even in the past couple of years, you have undoubtedly seen your friends or colleagues experience this. Heck, you may be living a life of quiet desperation now.  There is a powerful quote from Henry David Thoreau that opines, "The mass of men lead lives of quiet desperation." This small but powerful quote by Thoreau encompasses a disturbing trend in medicine lately.  If you can relate to this, I get it. But, I can assure you that it does not have to continue to be your reality anymore, and I want to share 5 powerful ways to avoid a life of quiet desperation For the full show, click HERE.

I get it; being stuck can be deflating, but with some minor tweaks, you can get yourself unstuck. Let's take a look at some sure-fire ways to get you on the path to unstuck. For the full show and all the resources, click

Go Be Great is a mantra Clifton Muckenfuss yells from the mountaintop! One of the first steps toward becoming great is to build a championship day. Join me on this week’s show where Clifton and I talk about dreaming big, building championship days, and so much more.  A common theme at Medicine Revived is that of intentionality. All too often, we enter into a state of stasis and comfort and just go about our workday, and frankly, our personal life is "comfortable" with the way things are. This is not a recipe for growth, success, or wellness. We are in this for the long term and building processes to be intentional is just the first step. Clifton Muckenfuss Clifton Muckenfuss is an Entrepreneur with an extensive background in Sales, Marketing, and Leadership. He has Co-Founded several successful service-based companies, one being a multi-million dollar Home Improvement Company.  With a passion for people, Clifton is hyper-focused on Client Experience, and his companies have won numerous awards for Service Excellence. He / his companies have been featured in Inc. Magazine, Qualified Remodeler, and Remodeling Magazine. He recently became the director of coaching at WinRate Consulting where he helps others create their championship in the work and home life! What You Will Learn How to create your championship dayThe pitfalls of chasing moneyIdentify specific ways to dream big–personally and professionallyHow to nurture your relationship with spouse and children For a complete list of resources, click HERE!

If you have ever wondered what a growth mindset looks like in action, then you are not going to want to miss this week’s show with Sam Kaufman.  Your strength of character shapes your growth in medicine (and in life). This can only be accomplished through trials and tribulations. Helen Keller reminds us by encouraging us that "character cannot be developed in ease and quiet. Only through experience of trial and suffering can the soul be strengthened, ambition inspired, and success achieved."   The journey becomes the goal rather than the destination. As leaders, many of us are focused on "getting there" without even a clear idea of where "there" is. A growth mindset embraces the journey over the destination. Like traveling, there are going to be good days and some bad days. It's the lessons learned that make all the difference and separate the good from the great. Sam Kaufman Sam Kaufman is an entrepreneur, leader, husband, and father of 2. Sam is a firm believer that we must never stop building ourselves in our businesses, homes, and self. Sam started out as a sole proprietor cabinet installer in a van and grew to 7 figures in under 3 years. He has operated businesses in multiple cities and is an avid core value implementer, standard operating procedure creator, and team builder.  Sam is obsessed with growth and improvement. A natural leader, he is deeply passionate about helping other people become the BEST versions of themselves. Sam hosts the Never Stop Building Podcast, is a business coach and consultant with WinRate Consulting, and is a Forbes Business Council writer and contributor.  What You Will Learn • How to create, implement and live your core values • The importance of a growth mindset toward your overall success • The power of self-preservation in your mental and emotional well-being • How to create work-life harmony rather than work-life balance • How to become a strong leader in your organization and in your home life For the full episode including resources click HERE!

If you feel that you are sailing through life without a rudder then you are not going to want to miss this week’s show with Pedro Meneses as we talk about all things from core values to routines to creating boundaries.  As high-achieving, goal-oriented physicians and nurses, it seems that we have reached this status by "winning" at some internal game we have created for ourselves. While we continue to pursue success, it must be clear that to succeed, we must have a specific set of core values. This is the foundation which everything else is built upon.  Pedro Meneses Pedro was born and raised in Guatemala City. From a very young age, he always showed signs of independence, leadership, and great ambition.  Thirsty for answers to his deepest desires and goals, when Pedro turned 25, he decided to leave his country, his family, and everything that was known to him to pursue a greater dream, purpose, and career as an entrepreneur. What You Will Learn What it means to be a Modern BeastWhy faith is so important for your personal and professional successHow to find and create your core valuesThe importance of a morning ritual (and how to create your own)How to create boundaries for personal and professional growth. For all the resources we talked about, click HERE!

If you have ever wondered how do some people seem to “bend time” to achieve their personal and professional goals then you won’t want to miss this week’s show with Brian McKittrick. We talk about faith, family, and finances but, equally important, we talk about creating an ideal week so you can reach your goals. Grab a pen and paper; there are a bunch of golden nuggets in this week’s show.    Brian McKittrick Brian McKittrick is the internationally bestselling author of "It Ain't Rocket Surgery - 21 Simple Tips that will take Your Sales to the Moon!" Brian is a career sales professional and leader. He has been a top-performing salesman since his first commission sales position in 1999. For over 20 years, Brian has excelled in retail, car, and insurance sales both as a sales associate, as well as leading sales teams as high as over 100 members. What You Will Learn How to create a tribe of mentors to help you achieve your goalsHow to schedule your ideal week (and gain more time)How to develop work-life balance using the BEAMS approachThe 4 types of financial protection you need to keep and protect your wealth For all the resources we talked about, click HERE.

Never waste a failure. Don't dwell in it but use it for fuel to learn from it. Think deeply and critically about what could or should have been done differently. This week, I have the wonderful opportunity to speak with Max Nijst, the powerhouse behind Fearless Happyness. You will not be disappointed, I guarantee it. From drug addiction to prison and multiple relapses, Max shares his incredible journey of rising from the ashes of his failures. Oh boy, it’s such an inspiring story.    Max Nijst Max Nijst is the founder and spirit behind Fearless Happyness Coaching & Consulting. His mission in life is to help high performers, executives, and CEOs avoid losing what they have worked so hard to attain.   He helps their families by educating about the disease of addiction so they can better support their loved ones.   Max is a motivational speaker, author, and substance abuse counselor. He is also the voice and host you hear behind the mic on the Fearless Happyness Podcast. He is a loving husband and proud father and lives in Fallbrook, near San Diego, California.   What You Will Learn How to appreciate your past and use it to learn lessons toward creating a better futureHow to use your story to help yourself and othersHow to grow into a better person with some simple daily toolsHow to tap into the power of community to support each other, especially during a crisis For all the resources we spoke about, click HERE!

You are in for a treat this week because we have Clint Riggin. He is the Founder/CEO of Limitless Coaching, 8 Year Navy Veteran, and Overall Classic Physique Champion in 2017. Having dedicated your career to medicine, it should be evident that physical wellness is paramount for our patients but equally important to us as well. Optimal physical well-being recognizes that the need for physical activity is necessary for overall health. It not only encourages physical development but inspires learning about diet and nutrition. The physical benefits of looking good and feeling great very often lead to enhanced self-esteem, self-control, and a focused sense of direction. It is no surprise to you that positive physical habits can help decrease stress, lower your risk of disease, and increase your energy. Make this a priority in your daily life. What You Will Learn The mindset to overcome struggle–from physical to mental to emotionalThe importance of looking at your physical health holisticallyHow to implement a simple and daily routine to achieve your peak physical healthThe importance of journaling and gratitude as it relates to your physical and mental healthHow to surround yourself with a community of high achievers to reach the best version of yourself For full show and more resources, click HERE.

So excited to have Elizabeth Cantu, RN on our show this week. She understands that letting go of old stories and trauma and permitting yourself to set boundaries will help you not only find your purpose but can empower you and the people around you.    Boundaries are essential to your overall personal and professional well-being. The problem with setting boundaries, frankly, begins with the word itself. Boundaries have a negative connotation. It implies a separation from others. It suggests an impermeable barrier where you don’t allow others into your circle.    Quite the opposite is true. Setting boundaries, when done properly, can be incredibly freeing and will ultimately strengthen your personal and professional relationships. A good way to think of the boundaries we are talking about is that of a chainlink fence rather than an impenetrable cement wall.    Elizabeth Cantu, RN, BSN, CPC Elizabeth Cantu is a Certified Professional Coach, Emergency Room Registered Nurse of 16 years. Serving Emergency Room Nurses and First responders to have inner peace, loving relationships, and have a life living on purpose.    She found herself disconnected and on the verge of total burnout due to busy long shifts and holding in the sadness and lack of support at work to process traumatic arrests and dying patients.    The inability to say NO, and set boundaries with her family, friends and supervisors left her feeling resentful and exhausted with nothing left over for self-care, family, and friends. She had difficulty relaxing due to her constant “busy body” and fast-paced, adrenaline-filled work environment. Now she helps others find their true purpose to coach and empower others.    What You Will Learn Why it’s so hard for us in healthcare to say “no” and how to effectively do itHow to set boundaries for your personal and professional well-beingThe importance of providing mental health resources to our colleagues in healthcareThe value of coaching and how to find a good mentor/coach For full episodes and resources

We have a wonderful show this week with Michael Power, host of Crushing Your Fear. Fear is an incredibly powerful emotion that is learned. We are not born with fear and, if we allow it, it becomes a comfortable and predictable pattern of our days. Yet, we can use courage to overcome our initial fears and use it to motivate rather than paralyze us. Michael Power Michael Power is an author, speaker, and the host of the Crushing Your Fear Podcast. He is also an Entrepreneur who has started multiple revenue-generating companies both in the US and Europe. He has learned to conquer Fear by leaving the past behind, learning from it, and adopting Gratitude and a positive outlook for the future. On his Crushing Your Fear Podcast, Michael explains "We live in a Society of Fear. Everywhere we turn, fear is there. Most people we know are affected by fear in one form or another. We ourselves are consumed by fear - we can’t move forward - we won’t take chances – we ’fear' what others may ‘think’ of us - and on and on and on. Enough! There is another way. He explores different areas in society, flushes out the manipulation, and empowers you to overcome fear. His guests are experts and give you the insight and tools needed to identify and conquer fear.  You’ll Learn How he went from sleeping on an air mattress in a strip mall to a thriving entrepreneur using the tactics he developed to crush your fearUsing the skill of projecting outcomes to overcome fearsTap into the power of mindset to conquer fearHow to add movement to your daily routine For more resources, click HERE!

Get ready for a great show because I am speaking with Kaityln Young, founder of Social Media Doctor, LLC. She is going to blow your mind with her story of struggle, depression, and thoughts of suicide to a thriving, successful, and inspirational entrepreneur. Make sure you take some time to listen to this week’s show and learn the specific tips Kaitlyn used to go from depressed to thriving and, ultimately, finding her true self and purpose. Kaitlyn Young She is the owner of her social media company, Social Media Doctor LLC, and a proud leader in ICONIC Alliance! Through her years of struggles and failures, she eventually found a way to conquer her self-doubt and found her true purpose of helping others step into their true selves!  You’ll Learn How she overcame a life of struggle, depression, and even suicidal thoughts to a thriving, powerful entrepreneur.Specific strategies to overcome feelings of self-doubtDaily routines that can help you achieve your goals How to create an online presence with integrity, purpose, and your true self Resources Social Media Doctor websiteSocial Media Doctor Facebook pageICONIC Alliance Facebook pageEp 109: 7 Actions That Will Conquer Self-Doubt5 Habits To Become a More Self-Confident Doctor

You’ll Learn Importance of creating clear goals toward your financial futureHow to create an abundance mindset for moneyKey steps toward financial freedomCreating habits and rituals toward financial success   Resources MoneyFitMD websiteFREE 5 Day Video Series on creating Key Steps toward financial freedom. Click HERE to sign upEpisode 135: Want More Success? Learn how to Align Personal and Career GoalsEpisode 76: 5 Ways to Communicate Better with Your SpouseEp 82: Creating a Lasting Legacy in Medicine

Negative emotions have been running wild in medicine lately. You undoubtedly have been witness to this in the past several years. The roller coaster of emotions you have experienced has led to dissatisfaction, apathy, emotional disengagement, and, for many, burnout. More to the point, though, is there are negative emotions that are stalling your growth. I would take this one step further and let you in on a little secret–these negative emotions are not only preventing your success, but they are also likely hurting you in the long term. Recognizing this is paramount. Now, I get it, change is always harder than staying with the comfortable and the known. Unfortunately, this mindset will only stoke the fire of burnout for you. There is a better way, and that's what we will focus on today. For more resources, click HERE!