The PAUSE
Wise, loving, and inspired writings on the journey of life, love, and medicine
A physician wellness blog with practical tools for burnout recovery, boundaries, mindful leadership, and a life better lived — from Jessie Mahoney, MD.
About the Author: Jessie Mahoney, MD, is a board-certified pediatrician, certified coach, and physician wellness expert with over 20 years of experience as a leader in physician wellness, coaching, and mindful medicine
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In addition to this blog, I publish regularly on KevinMD. These are some of the pieces that have been shared most widely
Neurodiverse Marriage: What Would Love Do?
Mindfulness and coaching allow me to see this and then to live it with those I love. It is especially helpful in my neurodiverse marriage and with my mother.
Once again I am back to my guiding words for 2021– love, abundance, grounded, and proud.
When I chose these words I did not understand how they would —and should —seep deeply into every nook and cranny of my life.
"Tender Self-Acceptance"
When transforming, and becoming and unbecoming, is approached NOT from a place of pushing or throttling, but from a place of gentleness and kindness to self, a place of embracing who you are, where you have been and how far you have come — that’s where the magic happens.
Are You Addicted to Worrying?
If you are "addicted to worrying", you are in good company. What could your life look like if you stopped this bad habit? Just like other addictions, it comes at a GREAT cost.
Why Mindful Coaching Feels Like a Breath of Fresh Air for Busy Physicians
Mindful coaching is a breath of fresh air for your brain. It allows you to take a breath of fresh air.
When you let go of what doesn't serve you you have more space to breathe and think. And then you can show up as a breath of fresh air in your life - for yourself and your loved ones.
Coaching and Mindfulness Help You Stay Grounded in Uncertainty
Mindfulness and mind management offers mental space and the opportunity to discover a path forward. Even in the midst of uncertainty and change.
Cultivating Calm and Activating Mindful Ripples
In times such as now, when so much is out of our control, we can still deliberately choose and practice thoughts that cultivate calm.
Calming and useful thoughts that may help…
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