Ep 197: How to Quiet Your Inner Critic and Break Free From "Should" Thinking with Dr. Erica Bove
Erica Bove, MD, is a double board certified OB-GYN and Reproductive Endocrinologist (REI) physician at the University of Vermont, She is also the CEO and founder of Love and Science: Thriving Through Infertility. She has a keen interest in marrying an evidence-based approach with intuitive knowing in the context of a trusting relationship. She empowers women physicians to build their families with confidence, self compassion and community. Her mission is to heal and support the healers and to create a legacy she is proud of. In her free time, she enjoys running, yoga, kayaking, skiing, reading, writing, and spending time with her inner circle.Some of the topics we discussed were: Dr. Kristin Neff’s three pillars of mindful self-compassionWhy self-compassion is often difficult for high-achieving womenThe role “should” thinking plays in self-criticism and moving beyond itApproaching setbacks with curiosity instead of self-judgmentWhat Dr. Bove calls “authentic hope” and how it differs from toxic positivity or wishful thinkingClarifying values and reconnecting with a deeper “why”Cultivating community, gratitude, and celebrating small winsSavoring positive experiences in addition to listing moments of gratitudeSupporting the whole person, not just the diagnosisPracticing healing through both science and compassionHow self-compassion calms the nervous system and supports emotional and physical well-beingSupporting patients through difficult decisions and setbacksIdentifying limiting beliefs and subconscious patternsTraining the brain to notice what works Setting boundaries and avoiding depletionHealing the healer through compassion and connectionInterested in learning more about my telehealth direct specialty care practice? At AmazVita MD, I help patients optimize weight and metabolic health, harmonize hormones in peri/menopause, and enhance wellness and vitality. Accepting new patients now.Website:amazvitamd.comEmail:hello@amazvitamd.comLearn more about me or schedule a FREE coaching call:https://www.joyfulsuccessliving.com/ Join the Voices of Women Physicians Facebook Group:https://www.facebook.com/groups/190596326343825/Connect with Dr. Bove:Website:loveandsciencefertility.comLinkedIn:www.linkedin.com/in/erica-bove-0701a0173IG:https://www.instagram.com/loveandsciencefertility/FB:https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61553692167183Podcast:loveandsciencefertility.com/podcast




