The Doctors On Social Media Podcast
This podcast was created by founder Dr. Dana Corriel, who built the SoMeDocs brand (SoMeDocs being short for "Doctors on Social Media") from the ground up. The podcast plans to showcase, in audio format, what has already been built out on the venture's website, at doctorsonsocialmedia.com; unique content representing the diverse voices, talent, and ideas existing in healthcare.With a combined social media audience of 40,000 followers and growing, SoMeDocs is doing something right. Tune in to hear featured change-makers, meaningful conversations, and the innovative ideas that fuel our growth. Because you never know how a SoMeDocs episode will inspire you. The best part of it all is that there we are curating different projects and series, & always featuring interesting professionals, so you'll always be kept on your toes.Don't forget to check out our website, where we have our SERIES section and you'll find the video footage for most of these episodes. Meet the people behind the voices, exclusively at doctorsonsocialmedia.com and let SoMeDocs connect you to the next healthcare star.
The Doctors On Social Media Podcast
Permission to Write: On Shame, Silence, and Finding Your Voice with Robin Finn
In this episode, Robin Finn, the author of the article Why So Many Women Struggle to Write - and What’s Really Behind It (speaker/workshop facilitator of both of our 1st annual SoMeDocsLeadership conference here and the second annual SoMeDocsWriters) discusses the struggles women face in writing, emphasizing the internal conflicts related to worthiness and societal expectations. She introduces the concept of 'limiting beliefs' and how perfectionism can hinder completion of writing projects. Finn shares personal anecdotes about overcoming shame and judgment in her writing journey and highlights the importance of community and mentorship. She advocates for writing as a healing tool and calls for changes in the publishing industry to better support women's voices.
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Takeaways:
The struggle to write often stems from feelings of unworthiness.
Judgment is a significant barrier to creative expression.
Perfectionism can lead to incomplete writing projects.
Societal norms pressure women to be quiet and polite.
Personal experiences can fuel powerful writing.
Dismantling limiting beliefs is crucial for writers.
Community support enhances the writing experience.
Writing serves as a form of self-care.
The publishing industry often overlooks women's stories.
Women’s voices and experiences deserve more representation.
Chapters:
00:00 Introduction to Writing Struggles for Women
01:25 The Internal Conflict of Worthiness
03:05 Understanding Misslexia and Perfectionism
04:39 Societal Expectations and Gender Norms
06:28 Personal Experiences of Internal Barriers
08:34 Dismantling Limiting Beliefs
10:38 The Importance of Community and Mentorship
12:29 Impact of Publishing Industry on Women Writers
14:00 Writing as a Tool for Healing
15:44 Changes Needed in the Literary World
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