Creativity is not just a talent, it is a tool for healing, clarity, and connection. In this episode, we explore how creative practices can help you process emotions, recover from burnout, and reconnect with what brings you joy. From journaling to playful expression, you will learn how small moments of creativity can create big shifts in your well-being. If you are ready to feel more alive and aligned, this conversation will show you where to begin.


Key Takeaways To Listen For

• Why creativity is critical for problem-solving and leadership in medicine
• How small creative acts like gardening or dancing boost energy and mental clarity
• The link between creativity and cognitive health, mood, and emotional resilience
• What research reveals about Nobel-winning scientists and their creative outlets
• Why we often minimize creativity and how to reclaim it without guilt

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Slowing down can be the most powerful way to reclaim clarity and connection. In this episode, Hilda Guerrero shares how mindfulness and boundaries transformed her classroom and inner world. With emotional awareness and presence, she began showing up with compassion instead of chaos. Press play and explore the power of small shifts.


Key Takeaways To Listen For

• The ripple effect of one teacher’s decision to grow beyond exhaustion
• What changes when you replace late-night scrolling with early-morning clarity
• How second graders are learning to express needs, resolve conflict, and build empathy
• Why mindset shifts help students and adults reclaim agency
• What adults can learn from kids about mindset, agency, and emotional maturity

About Hilda Guerrero
Hilda is a veteran educator and SEL advocate with over 28 years of experience. She holds a master’s in Teaching English as a Second Language and helps students grow through language and emotional development. Hilda’s digital SEL tools support teachers in creating safe, communicative classrooms where every child can thrive.


Connect with Hilda
Website: Peacefully Productive Kids
Email: hguerrero4717@gmail.com

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Do you want to hear more from the ladies of the Create Meaning In Medicine podcast? Discover more empowering content when you go to https://www.createmeaninginmedicine.com!

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The version of yourself you're clinging to might be the very thing holding you back. In this episode, we talk about the subtle ways identity can shift over time, especially for women in medicine who are expected to do it all. We will share what it means to release old expectations, embrace imperfection, and reconnect with your truth. If you are standing at a crossroads between who you were and who you are becoming, this conversation is for you. Press play and give yourself the space to evolve.


Key Takeaways To Listen For

• What roles are you still playing, and do they truly reflect who you are today?
• What hidden rules could be fueling your guilt, perfectionism, or exhaustion?
• How awareness can help you reclaim your identity, your time, and your energy
• Why you do not need permission to shift a routine, rewrite a role, or question a rule
• How one small change you make today can lead to a better path tomorrow

Resources Mentioned In This Episode

• 56. Reframe Your Thoughts to Overcome Limiting Beliefs

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Do you want to hear more from the ladies of the Create Meaning In Medicine podcast? Discover more empowering content when you go to https://www.createmeaninginmedicine.com!

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