How do you find the right fit—and actually stay? In this guest episode, I’m joined by Dr. Cynthia Hill, a physician who’s been in the same clinic for over 20 years.

We talk about how she found meaningful work in a community she loves, what she’s learned through contract negotiations and career pivots, and why community is the secret to staying grounded in a system that’s constantly shifting.

We’ll talk about:

• Why finding the right work often means going against what others think is “best” for you.

• How to negotiate a contract that protects you and your values—not just your paycheck.

• The importance of having an exit plan (even when you love your job).

• How community and culture shape long-term sustainability in medicine.

  
  

If you’ve ever felt torn between what’s safe and what’s meaningful, this episode is full of real talk, contract tips, and reminders that you’re allowed to build a career that fits you—not the other way around.

Dr. Cynthia Hill is a family medicine physician in Charlotte, North Carolina. Originally from Petersburg, Virginia, she received an undergraduate degree in psychology from the University of Virginia. She attended the Medical College of Virginia/Virginia Commonwealth University for medical school and remained there for family medicine residency. Her original goal was to become a child psychiatrist. After working part-time in a pediatric psychiatric hospital during medical school, she realized that psychiatry was not for her. Her goal was always to provide healthcare to underserved populations. Family medicine allowed her to care for a variety of patients and address health disparities. Her current role includes direct patient care and teaching residents in an urban health center. She has special interests in healthy diet and exercise. Dr. Cynthia is very passionate about her work, but self-care is a priority. She makes time to do the things that make her happy -exercise, travel, spending time with family and friends.

Connect with Dr. Cynthia on Instagram.

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Massages, PTO, therapy sessions—they’re supposed to help. But if you’re still exhausted, still waking up dreading Mondays, still rearranging your schedule just to recover... that’s not real wellness.

In this continuation of the Bloom series, I talk about the difference between what looks like wellness and what actually makes you feel better. Whether you’re overworking on vacation or scheduling rest like another obligation, it’s time to get honest about what’s helping and what’s just performative.

We’ll discuss:

• How to recognize when your wellness routines are just covering up burnout.

• The mindset shifts that move you from performative wellness to actual change.

• Why it’s time to stop self-caring your way out of burnout and start designing your life differently.

• A simple challenge to help you interrupt the cycle this week.

  
  

You can’t build peace on top of chronic overfunctioning. If you’re ready to stop escaping your life and start living it differently, this episode is for you.

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We all say we want ease—but are you actually choosing it? In this episode, I’m talking about what it really takes to build a soft life and why it’s not as effortless as it seems. Rest, boundaries, and time freedom don’t just happen. They require strategy, unlearning, and a willingness to sit with discomfort.

This is for anyone who’s been romanticizing rest while still overcommitting, overworking, and overexplaining. The soft life isn’t a luxury—it’s a decision.

We’ll talk about:

• Why a soft life takes more discipline than hustle.

• What it really means to say no, especially when money, guilt, or other people’s reactions are involved.

• How to shift your thinking when you’ve been equating ease with laziness.

• A practical way to audit your week and start making space for rest right now.

  
  

Ease is something you build, one intentional choice at a time. If you’re ready to stop performing exhaustion and actually live the life you’ve been craving, let’s do it together.

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The next cohort starts in May. This is your invitation to take the next step toward building a soft life.

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Who are you when you stop living for everyone else? In this episode, we explore what makes blooming so hard—especially when the title of “doctor” starts defining how we see ourselves. After reaching that goal, many of us feel disillusioned because success didn’t look like we imagined. But what if blooming isn’t just about career growth? What if it’s about reclaiming the parts of your life and yourself that got lost along the way?

We’ll talk about:

• Why blooming starts with who you are—not just what you do.

• How expectations from medicine, family, and society shape your choices.

• What it takes to untangle from the “doctor-only” identity and embrace your full self.

• The one question that will change how you see your next season.

  
  

If you’ve been waiting for permission to change, grow, or finally negotiate for the life you truly want—this is it.

If you’re ready to bloom in all aspects of your life, schedule your call to learn more about The Any Day Negotiator Group Program. The next cohort starts in May—this is your invitation to step into your next season of growth

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Welcome to April—and to your real new year.

In this kickoff to our Bloom Series, we’re redefining what it means to grow, thrive, and fully show up in your career and life.

Spring isn’t about hustle energy—it’s about alignment, softness, and choosing yourself on purpose. This episode is your gentle nudge (or maybe your bold invitation) to stop shrinking and start blooming.

We’ll talk about:

• Why spring is the true energetic reset—not January.
• What blooming actually looks like for doctors.
• How everyday decisions are negotiations—and how to stop negotiating against yourself.
• The most powerful tool in your self-advocacy toolkit: walkaway energy.
• A simple practice to help you step into your season right now.

If you’ve been waiting for a sign that it’s time to ask for more, do less, or just feel better—this is it.

If you’re ready to negotiate for more pay, time, or peace, join us in The Any Day Negotiator Group Program. The next cohort starts in May—is this your season to bloom?

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It’s time to stop playing small. Opportunities don’t just wait around for you. I just heard someone say, “If you don’t go after your opportunities, they move on to someone else.” It shook me up! Whether it’s negotiating for what you’re worth, making a bold career move, or finally going after that dream, this is your season to step up and claim it. But that also means letting go of some of the things that scare you and focusing on what you truly want.

Let’s talk about:

• Why opportunities pass you by when you don’t take action.

• How being unapologetic isn’t about being loud—it’s about being deeply committed to what you want.

• Why letting go of people-pleasing is essential for real growth.

• The importance of committing fully instead of waiting for the “perfect” moment.

• Why celebrating your wins (without downplaying them) is key to long-term success.

You’ve done the work to overcome doubt, fear, and failure. Now it’s time to take the next step and fully own what’s yours.

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What if the moments you’ve labeled as failures weren’t failures at all? So often, we walk away too soon, convinced that one setback or rejection means we weren’t meant to succeed. But what if the only difference between success and failure is deciding to keep going?

In this episode, we’ll discuss:

• How self-doubt convinces us to quit early and why persistence matters.

• The biggest myths about failure and how they keep us from trying again.

• Why a strong self concept is important for moving past obstacles.

• How to separate your mistakes from your self-worth so they don’t define you.

• A simple mindset shift that will change how you approach setbacks.

  
  

I’m challenging you to revisit something you’ve given up on—because what if success was just on the other side of one more try?

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If you’re still waiting to feel ready before making a move, this episode is for you. Fear has a way of keeping us stuck, convincing us that we need more time, more research, or more certainty before we act. But fear isn’t a stop sign, it’s just part of the process.

In this episode, I break down:

• Why fear isn’t proof that you’re unprepared and why waiting won’t make it go away.

• The research trap—how over-preparing can become just another way to procrastinate.

• How to start with small, intentional steps even when uncertainty is high.

• The role of the right support system in helping you follow through.

  
  

You don’t have to feel ready to take the first step. This episode will challenge you to move forward anyway. The only way to get what you want is to start.

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