Earlier this week, I had a fun conversation with someone about people being authentic. At the onset, he didn’t know my business slogan starts with ‘People like to do great...

Have you ever stood underneath a cherry tree that is at its peak bloom? Boy howdy! It really is something to behold! Every spring I make a point to walk...

Hello, folks! Journey- an act of traveling from one place to another. I’m so grateful you all have been with me on the Candid Medical journey! Some have been with...

The Energized Woman Podcast by Tanja Woitasczyk

A few years ago I committed myself to finding people on a like-minded quest to help people build lives of purpose and meaning. One of those people are right here...

Legacy and Longevity: How to Practice Medicine without Burnout

Two days ago, I was given the opportunity to stand on the shoulder of giants and pioneers in Lifestyle Medicine as a room of us discussed Legacy and Longevity: How...

VIA Institute on Character Workplaces at Their Best Certified Consultant

The VIA Institute on Character promotes well-being by helping people thrive. They do this by teaching people how to harness the 24 character strengths that are universal across all cultures....

My week started with a string of night shifts. For various reasons, I made the transition from practicing at a local hospital to one that is up the road over...

Wellcoaches Insider with Erika Jackson

When I first started Candid, I had a heck of a time explaining to people what I was doing. I had a strong, visceral push of a feeling on the...

My phone has been ringing off the hook again. This time related to PeaceHealth firing the local Emergency Department physicians at Riverbend Hospital.  Before we analyze the article, let’s breakdown...

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People crave security. For those familiar with Maslow’s hierarchy of needs, safety and security are essential foundations of life. One way civilization has provided that safety and security is by...