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
Transitions in Medicine: Don’t Rush the In-Between
Career change isn’t just the decision—it’s the transition. This is a reminder to slow down, notice, and learn from the in-between.
Loving Someone With Mental Illness: Choose How You Show Up
Loving someone with mental illness is unpredictable and isolating. Your power is in how you show up—moment by moment.
You can’t control someone else’s mental health—but you can choose acceptance, hope, and connection without self-abandoning. This is about love with a backbone: allowing pain, releasing resistance, and choosing how you respond—especially in the hard moments.
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