I AM Well, MD
I AM Well, MD is a wellness podcast hosted by Dr. Santi Tanikella, a pediatrician and integrative medicine expert. The show explores how mind, body, personal beliefs, and motivation intersect, offering guidance for listeners who feel something is missing despite outward success. Dr. Tanikella draws on mind-body medicine and life coaching to help people learn, heal, and empower themselves. Episodes encourage self-exploration and breaking through personal glass ceilings. More information is available at iamwellmd.com.
Episodes
Episode 50 - Prepping for Back-to-School with Dr. Santi Tanikella
Send us Fan MailIn this episode of the I AM Well MD Podcast, Dr. Santi Tanikella explores how parents can help children build resilience as they navigate a new school year. Whether your child is starting kindergarten, entering a new school, facing new academic expectations, navigating friendships, or managing school anxiety, resilience isn't about preventing children from struggling—it's
Episode 49 - The Healthcare Heist with Dr. Jordan Grumet
Send us Fan MailIn this candid and deeply revealing conversation, we examine the structural strain points of modern healthcare and what it will take to rebuild trust between doctors and patients.This episode features Dr. Jordan Grumet, physician, associate medical director, author, and fellow podcaster, who shares his experiences with navigating clinical burnout, corporate profit extraction, and s
Episode 48 - Improving Healthcare Together with Tenay Benes
Send us Fan MailThis episode features Tenay Benes, speaker, author, intelligence officer, and healthcare innovator, who shares her lived experience navigating trauma, military service, psychiatric injury, chronic illness, and ultimately, systemic reform.Together, we unpack:Why complex illness exposes the cracks in our healthcare systemHow information asymmetry disempowers patientsWhy physicians ar
Episode 47: Relational Health across the Lifespan with Dr. Debbie Raphael
Send us Fan MailIn this episode of I AM Well MD, we explore relational health across the full lifespan with Psychiatrist, Dr. Debbie Raphael. From early childhood through adulthood and into aging, this conversation unpacks how attachment, autonomy, validation, and repair shape our most important relationships.Dr. Raphael shares practical insights on parenting through developmental stages, navigati
Episode 46: Environmental Health with Dr. Aly Cohen
Send us Fan MailWe’re joined by Dr. Aly Cohen, a nationally recognized expert in environmental health and integrative rheumatology. Dr. Cohen helps us unpack what “toxins” actually are, how everyday chemical exposures affect the immune and endocrine systems, and why vulnerable stages like pregnancy, childhood, and adolescence matter so much.Drawing from over 20 years of clinical experience, Dr. Co
Episode 45: How to be Bold with Dr. Ranjay Gulati
Send us Fan MailWhat does it really mean to be bold not performatively, but existentially?In this powerful episode of The I AM Well MD Podcast, Dr. Santi Tanikella sits down with Dr. Ranjay Gulati, Harvard Business School professor and author of How to Be Bold, to explore the inner work required to live and lead with courage in a world that often rewards safety, conformity, and silence.Rather tha
Episode 44: The Domino Effect of Co-Regulation with Lisa Danahy
Send us Fan MailWhat if the calm you cultivate could ripple out to every person you encounter?In this episode, Dr. Santi Tanikella MD sits down with Lisa Danahy, an educator, yoga therapist, and founder of Create Calm, whose work has transformed classrooms, communities, and families across America. Lisa talks about the “domino effect of co-regulation” - the way one person’s regulated nervous syst
Episode 43: "Hey, wait!" with Jay Moon Fields
Send us Fan MailWhat happens when the stories you learned as a child about what it means to be “good,” “kind,” or “easy to love” become the very patterns that keep you stuck in one-sided relationships as an adult? In this deep resonating episode of The I AM Well MD Podcast, Dr. Santi Tanikella sits down with Jay Moon Fields, somatic coach, author, and creator of the “Hey, Wait!” framework to explo
Episode 42: The Importance of Delegation with Emily Morgan
Send us Fan MailIn this insightful episode of The I AM Well, MD Podcast, Dr. Santi Tanikella sits down with Emily Morgan, Delegation & Productivity Expert, Founder & CEO of Delegate Solutions, and author of Let It Go!Emily has built her career around helping entrepreneurs and leaders strategically clear their plates so they can focus on what truly matters. From her signature “Delegate Meth
Episode 41: Reclaiming Identity despite Adversity with Dr. Jimmy Turner
Send us Fan MailWhat happens when success on paper comes at the cost of losing yourself?In Episode 41 of the I AM Well MD Podcast, Dr. Santi Tanikella sits down with Dr. Jimmy Turner, anesthesiologist, author, podcaster, and coach to unpack what it truly means to reclaim identity, balance, and joy despite adversity.Dr. Turner’s story is one many high-achievers will recognize: the struggle with bur
Episode 40: Mini-Retirements with Jillian Johnsrud
Send us Fan MailIn this inspiring episode, Jillian Johnsrud shares how the unconventional choice of taking “mini-retirements” has allowed her to design a life of freedom, adventure, and deep purpose. By 40, Jillian had taken over a dozen mini-retirements that gave her space to recover from loss, explore the world, adopt and raise children, and invest in her dreams.What you’ll learn from this episo
Episode 39: Financial Planning to Combat Burnout with Sarah Catherine Gutierrez, CFP, CRPS
Send us Fan MailIn this eye-opening episode, financial planner and author, Sarah Catherine Gutierrez, CFP®, CRPS®, unpacks the hidden role that money stress plays in burnout. Drawing from her work with over 1,000 physicians and 25,000 financial wellness participants, she explains how financial independence can shift the way we work, live, and ultimately reclaim our time.What You’ll Learn:Golden Ha
Episode 38: The Mindset for Longevity with Dr. Gina Clark
Send us Fan MailWhat if living longer wasn’t just about adding years to your life but adding life to your years? In this episode of the I AM Well MD Podcast, Dr. Gina Clark joins us for a deeply insightful conversation on aligning your health span with your lifespan.Dr. Clark has cared for over 6,000 patients across 4 continents, holds US Board Certifications in Psychiatry and Addiction Medicine,
Episode 37: Reclaim your Time, Reclaim your Joy with Dr. Mary Leung
Send us Fan MailIn this inspiring episode, I sit down with Dr. Mary Leung, a board-certified physician and a certified life coach who is passionate about helping stressed and overwhelmed physicians reclaim their joy and time.Dr. Leung shares her personal journey from burnout to balance, including how the pandemic opened her eyes to a more sustainable way of working. We explore actionable strategie
Episode 36: Mind Training with Ravinder Taylor
Send us Fan MailIn this enlightening episode of the I AM Well MD Podcast, we welcome Ravinder Taylor, a distinguished researcher, author, and expert in the field of self-help and mind training. For over 30 years, Ravinder has been a guiding light for individuals seeking to break through personal barriers and step into empowered versions of themselves.She joins us today to explore the science behin
Episode 35: Conscious Leadership with Dr. Vanessa Calderón
Send us Fan MailIn this transformational episode, Executive Performance Coach, Dr. Vanessa Calderón, dives into the science and soul of conscious leadership. Drawing from her Harvard-level education, neuroscience background, and two decades guiding global executives, she reveals how leaders can elevate their impact without sacrificing personal well-being.What You’ll Learn:Balancing Performance wit
Episode 34: Creating Meaning and Purpose with Dr. Jordan Grumet
Send us Fan MailIn this thought-provoking episode, we’re joined by Dr. Jordan Grumet, MD, physician, author, and host of the award-winning Earn & Invest Podcast. Together, we dive into the intricate connections between financial independence, legacy, and finding purpose in this world. We explore how:wealth and purpose can and should coexisttrauma can be transformed into growth and meaninglesso
Episode 33: Brave Boundaries - Radical Strategies to Take Back Your Time with Dr. Sasha Shillcutt
Send us Fan MailIn this empowering episode, Dr. Sasha Shillcutt joins us to unpack the transformative power of setting boundaries, especially for women in demanding roles. With wisdom rooted in her own journey and extensive work with thousands of professionals, Sasha reveals how we can reclaim our time, protect our energy, and live more authentically.We discuss:What sparked her passion for coachin
Episode 32: Imposterism & Perfectionism with Dr. Amna Shabbir
Send us Fan MailIn this deeply reflective and empowering episode, Dr. Amna Shabbir joins us to unpack two silent but powerful forces that often affect high-achieving professionals: imposterism and perfectionism. With heartfelt honesty, Dr. Shabbir shares her personal journey through medicine, motherhood, and mission-driven work, highlighting the internal struggles many face despite external succes
Episode 31: Living with Intention with Dr. Sharon Stein
Send us Fan MailIn today’s episode of the I AM Well MD podcast, we are thrilled to welcome Dr. Sharon L. Stein, MD, FACS, FASCRS, a renowned colorectal surgeon, educator, and leader in the field of surgery. Dr. Stein brings a wealth of knowledge and a powerful perspective on diversity, leadership, and overcoming challenges in the medical field. She shares her non-traditional path to becoming a lea
Episode 30 - Redefining Financial Wellness: Women, Wealth, and the Power of Transparency with Amanda DeCesar and Amber Schiffert
Send us Fan MailIn this empowering episode of the I AM Well MD podcast, Dr. Santi sits down with Amanda DeCesar and Amber Schiffert, the dynamic co-founders of TARA Wealth, a financial planning firm rooted in transparency, authenticity, and real advice. These two powerhouse women are on a mission to help individuals, especially women, build a healthier relationship with money through education and
Episode 29 - A Holistic Approach to Mental Health with Dr. Kristine Goins
Send us Fan MailIn this episode, Dr. Kristine Goins, Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist, shares how she transformed the ashes from her burnout into the greatest gift ever. We explore how our fear is often rooted in the opinions of others or our own self-perception rather than actual threats, and how developing self-awareness and resilience can help us navigate challenges with confidence. We also d
Episode 28 - Mom Guilt
Send us Fan MailIn this episode, I'll be delving into the pervasive issue of mom guilt that affects mothers across all walks of life. While guilt feels burdensome, it's actually an emotion that is symbolic of how much you care for your children. We will explore the origins of this emotion and some practical strategies to help you navigate and alleviate guilt.If you're interested in
Episode 27 - Love to the New Mamas out there!
Send us Fan MailWelcome to Episode 27 of the podcast, "Love to the New Mamas Out There!" In this heartfelt episode, I’m reaching out to all the amazing new and expecting moms, sharing wisdom, encouragement, and some real talk about the journey of motherhood. Whether you’re a first-time mom or supporting someone who is, this episode is for you.What We’ll Cover:Why your birth plan doesn’t
Episode 26 - Love, Power, & Equality
Send us Fan MailHave you been having some trouble navigating the emotional aftermath of the recent election results? Me too. We can all easily see the writing on the wall: there are definitely going to be some societal challenges coming up ahead.I learned about the election results as I watched the sun rise through airport windows. It got me thinking about my culture, my gender, and how I've
Episode 25 - The Masks We Wear
Send us Fan MailIt’s Halloween! While the kids are gearing up in their costumes, ready to take on magical roles, I’m thinking about the masks we all wear—not just on Halloween, but in our everyday lives. From superheroes to witches, kids transform in an instant. As adults, our ‘masks’ often hide who we really are. In this episode, I share a story from my days as a pediatric resident, where putting
Episode 24 - Parental Stress
Send us Fan MailWelcome to Episode 24 of the podcast!This week, we’re diving deep into parental stress and how it impacts our mental health and family dynamics. In this special episode, I'll reflect on my own journey as a parent. This year marks my 10th anniversary of motherhood—and I've been celebrating it all year long! We're also going to discuss some of the common challenges we
Episode 23 - It's Back-to-School Time!
Send us Fan MailIt's the most wonderful time of the year! The time where our kids return to school and our lives start to take on a slightly more regular schedule - even if that means it might be a bit busier. Yes, it means that working parents can finally feel a little respite... but what about our kids? Some of them are excited to return, while others are fraught with... well... other feeli
Episode 22 - Lifestyle as Medicine - Stress: Can't live with it. Can't live without it.
Send us Fan MailStress. It's everywhere. Sometimes the weight of it can be unbearable. It can be the source of a lot of drama - work place drama, family drama, even drama with our personal health. There are so many different ways of reducing stress out there - going on long walks, being in nature; surrounding yourself with supportive family and friends; taking breaks or even vacations; medita
Episode 21 - Lifestyle as Medicine: The Power of 'We'
Send us Fan MailLast Fall, the World Health Organization declared that loneliness is a threat to our well-being. In fact, it can be just as detrimental to our health as smoking, excessive alcohol intake, or obesity. I think for most of us, this is shocking news because we tend to separate our emotional and mental health from our physical health, but this just shows how interconnected these areas a
Episode 20 - Lifestyle as Medicine: Do we really need all this toxicity?
Send us Fan MailWe know that we really ought to avoid things like alcohol, tobacco, and illicit substances....But what about the things that are not so obvious? Toxic habits and ideas can limit our lives, and the crazy thing is we don't always realize it... which means that we don't empower ourselves to take control and avoid those things that aren't serving us. Tune in to learn mor
Episode 19 - Lifestyle as Medicine: Sleep! Glorious Sleep!
Send us Fan MailRemember that quote, "I'll sleep when I'm dead"? Many people take sleep for granted. The fact is, lots of important things happen when our bodies are sleeping. AND sleep is different from rest. Poor quality sleep and chronic sleep deprivation can take a toll on your body, mind, and emotional health. Tune in to learn more about the importance of sleep, and how w
Episode 18 - Lifestyle as Medicine: Physical Activity
Send us Fan MailIn this podcast episode, we are going to talk some of the amazing benefits of exercise. There are some of the obvious ones, like strengthening our bodies and weight management... but there are also some that may come as a surprise to you! Support the showDr. Tanikella practices General Pediatrics, Integrative Medicine, and is an expert in Mind-Body medicine. She has traveled the wo
Episode 17 - Lifestyle as Medicine: Nutrition
Send us Fan MailIn this podcast episode, we are going to talk about nutrition! This is a topic that is discussed in my pediatric practice multiple times a day, and I find that there is a lot of confusion about it. Why wouldn't there be? We are constantly bombarded with information regarding the latest diet and nutrition fads. The American College of Lifestyle Medicine recommends a whole foods
Episode 16 - Gotta Keep Juggling it All!
Send us Fan MailDo you feel like you're constantly juggling the parts of your life that are important to you? Kids? Spouse? Parents? Career? When that list gets long, it's easy to start dropping the balls... no matter how hard we try not to. Let's talk about strategies we can use to make things easier, so that we can enjoy the things we truly value.Support the showDr. Tanikella
Episode 15 - Financial Wellness is important, too!
Send us Fan MailThe "Wellness" umbrella covers lots of things - physical wellness, mental/emotional wellness, spiritual wellness... but we don't often talk about financial wellness. Financial security in this day in age is vital so that we have the capacity to step back from our work if and when we need to. Some of us avoid learning about finances because it seems complicated and th
Episode 14 - Me? Overwhelmed? Never.
Send us Fan MailIt's so easy in today's busy world to get overwhelmed - especially when we're balancing work, kids, and the seemingly insurmountable needs of the day. Let's talk a little about "indulgent emotions" like overwhelm, and how to get ourselves out of the rut it creates. Have questions or comments? Pop onto www.iamwellmd.com/contact and leave us a note. You
Episode 13 - That's not my baggage, thanks!
Send us Fan MailEverywhere we turn, there's information. We are constantly absorbing it. Sometimes it happens so fast that we don't even realize that it's happened. Have you ever listened to a song that was sad and found yourself moping around for hours afterwards? Maybe you've listened to someone talk heatedly about something and now you're feeling irritated, too. If you
Episode 12 - The instruction manuals we write for each other
Send us Fan MailA manual is a booklet that's written to help us understand how something works. In the coaching world, however, "the manual" refers to an unspoken set of beliefs and expectations that we set for the people in our lives. Because it's unspoken, the other person doesn't even know it exists... and, to be honest, you may not even realize it exists until you shed
Episode 11 - Dear 2024, I'm done with the 'hustle!'
Send us Fan MailEvery year on December 31st, we all look towards the new year with high hopes and aspirations. It represents a new page in the next chapter of our books. We end the year thinking about how we want the next 365 days (or, in this case, 366 days) to look and what we want to accomplish. For those of us who might be recovering high achievers, perfectionists, workaholics... it's eas
Episode 10 - Don't cry over spilled milk, cry over coffee instead
Send us Fan MailWe're all busy people. It's hard when an obstacle, no matter how petty it is, springs up and messes with our flow. Everyone reacts to stressors a little differently. We have choices, though, and while we may initially be disappointed or upset, we get to make the final call on how we want to approach the disruption at hand. We can either let it ruin our day, or we can step
Episode 9 - Health Care Provider Burnout - Together We Rise
Send us Fan MailBurnout is work place related stress which is characterized by a state of physical and/or emotional exhaustion, a sense of reduced accomplishment, and, often, a loss of personal identity.The repercussions of burnout/moral injury are serious. In fact, in the United States, an estimated 300 to 400 doctors die by suicide each year, which is more than double that of general population.
Episode 8 - How to break out of the Comfort Zone
Send us Fan MailThe Motivational Triad is a theory that sheds light on how our desires to maintain comfort, avoid pain, and be efficient with our energy influence our motivation to change (or not change!) It highlights why we humans like to stay in our comfort zone. What’s the key to getting us to move out of that space and into bigger and better things? Support the showDr. Tanikella practices Gen
Episode 7 - Every hero has an origin story... what's yours?
Send us Fan MailWe all have values that we developed as we were growing up. These values and goals shaped who we were in that moment and who we became. What were some of your core values? How have they shaped you into your present-day self? Are your values still the same now? While we may have gotten a little older, it doesn’t mean that this is where the road ends! How do you want your life to ref
Episode 6 - Can our brain be a barrier to our success?
Send us Fan MailFrom an evolutionary perspective, our brain is primed to scan for everything that's wrong in our environment. This is an amazing asset, because it quite literally ensures our survival. But in this day in age, we're generally not being chased by predators... and this instinct we have can actually get our way, especially as we try to leave our comfort zone and move on to bi
Episode 5 - Setting goals and facing those pesky obstacles
Send us Fan MailLet's continue the conversation on breaking through glass ceilings! We've started to deconstruct some beliefs that aren't serving us any longer... so, now what? If your wheels are starting to turn and you're getting ready to make changes in your life, this episode is for you. As we set goals for our futures, it's natural for some not-so-lovely emotions to s
Episode 4 - What do you believe about yourself and your place in this world?
Send us Fan MailIt's time to break through your personal glass ceilings. You can't do that without taking a good look at your core beliefs about who you are and what your place is in this world. You might be surprised at what you uncover. How might these beliefs be driving you forward? How might they be holding you back? How many of these beliefs are downright erroneous? Is it time to re
Episode 3 - Integrative Medicine? Coaching? What's that all about?
Send us Fan MailLearn more about Integrative Medicine, Coaching, and how IAMWellMD can help you to change your life.Support the showDr. Tanikella practices General Pediatrics, Integrative Medicine, and is an expert in Mind-Body medicine. She has traveled the world to learn more about the intersection where mind, body, health, personal beliefs, and motivation meet. She is founder and CEO of Integra
Episode 2 - What You Think Matters!
Send us Fan MailA single thought can create a ripple effect. Let’s explore how our thoughts can influence the trajectory of our lives – and how we can begin the process of moving beyond them if they pose an obstacle to our greater selves.Support the showDr. Tanikella practices General Pediatrics, Integrative Medicine, and is an expert in Mind-Body medicine. She has traveled the world to learn more
Episode 1 - This is who I am. Let's go out and change the world!
Send us Fan MailWelcome to the first episode of I AM Well, MD, also known as Integrative Approaches to Mastering Wellness. Meet your host, Santi Tanikella, a physician and life coach, who is excited to help you break through self-limiting beliefs. If you're ready to live a life that's aligned with what inspires you, come join us!Support the showDr. Tanikella practices General Pediatrics,
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