The Leadership Rx for Women Physicians

Every woman physician has an inner critic — that relentless voice that whispers, “You’re not enough.” In this episode, Dr. Padmanabhan shares her own journey of living with that voice, the toll that it took on her self-confidence, and the impact that it had on her work and relationships. She shares how she stopped letting it run the show, and three practical steps listeners can use right away. Connect with Dr. Asha Padmanabhan: 🌐 Website: www.theleadershiprx.com 📝 Facebook: https://www.f...

Have you ever come home from a long shift and snapped at the people you love most? In this episode, Dr. Asha Padmanabhan shares a personal story of how stress from the OR spilled over into her family life — and the surprising first step that helped her change it: self-awareness. Listeners will hear why self-awareness is the overlooked foundation for confidence and clarity, how ignoring signals affects relationships at work and home, and a one-minute practice to reset before walking into a new...

Have you ever felt like no matter how much you do, it’s never enough? That you’re constantly trying to meet impossibly high standards at work and at home? You’re not alone. In this episode of The Leadership Rx for Women Physicians, Dr. Asha Padmanabhan dives deep into The Perfectionism Trap—what it is, how it shows up in our lives, and what we can do to break free from it. Drawing from her own experiences as a young attending striving to be both the perfect doctor and the perfect mom, Dr. Ash...

Welcome to The Leadership Rx for Women Physicians! In this episode, Dr. Asha Padmanabhan tackles one of the most emotionally draining patterns that keeps women physicians stuck: the guilt-resentment cycle. If you’ve ever said yes out of guilt, only to end up feeling resentful toward the person you helped, the situation, or even yourself, you’re not alone. This exhausting loop leaves us emotionally drained and overcommitted. Dr. Padmanabhan breaks down the three stages of the guilt-resentment ...

Welcome back to The Leadership Rx for Women Physicians! In this episode, Dr. Asha Padmanabhan takes a deeper dive into the often-overlooked costs of saying yes too often. Spoiler alert: it’s not just about being busy. Dr. Padmanabhan shares relatable stories and insights that uncover the ripple effects of overcommitting—on your emotional health, relationships, career, and overall well-being. If you’ve ever felt drained, stretched too thin, or stuck in a cycle of over-giving, this episode is f...