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Navigating Midcareer Transitions & Finding Satisfaction in Healthcare

with Dr. Tiffany Moon

What happens when a high-achieving physician trades perfectionism for purpose? In this episode of the BackTable ENT podcast, Dr. Tiffany Moon, an anesthesiologist, mom, entrepreneur, former Real Housewives of Dallas cast member, and author of the book 'Joy Prescriptions' joins host Dr. Ashley Agan.

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BackTable, LLC (Producer). (2025, August 5). Ep. 234 – Navigating Midcareer Transitions & Finding Satisfaction in Healthcare [Audio podcast]. Retrieved from https://www.backtable.com

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Podcast Contributors

Dr. Tiffany Moon

Dr. Tiffany Moon is an anesthesiologist and founder of Lead Her Summit Conference, practicing in Dallas, Texas.

Dr. Gopi Shah

Dr. Gopi Shah is a pediatric otolaryngologist and the co-host of BackTable ENT.

Synopsis

Tiffany shares her journey from a driven, high-achieving academic physician to exploring new passions outside of medicine. She discusses her midlife crisis, the inspiration behind her book, and the importance of finding joy through gratitude and letting go of perfectionism. They delve into the challenges of balancing a medical career with motherhood, the decision to go part-time, and the impact of her social media presence. Also, Tiffany introduces her upcoming Lead Her Summit, aimed at empowering female entrepreneurs. The episode wraps up with practical insights on maintaining joy and navigating career transitions.

Timestamps

00:00 - Introduction
01:37 - Tiffany’s Journey in Medicine
03:15 - Writing Joy Prescriptions
05:32 - Balancing Medicine and Personal Life
12:21 - The Decision to Go Part-Time
17:34 - Navigating Career and Personal Goals
20:42 - Understanding Joy Interrupted
23:05 - Practicing Gratitude in Daily Life
25:14 - The Struggle with Control
29:57 - Navigating Social Media Fame
34:57 - Upcoming Lead Her Summit
37:48 - Final Thoughts and Farewell

Resources

Tiffany Moon
https://www.tiffanymoonmd.com/

LeadHer Summit 2025 (use code BACKTABLE300 for $300 off):
https://www.leadhersummit.com/

The Materials available on BackTable are for informational and educational purposes only and are not a substitute for the professional judgment of a healthcare professional in diagnosing and treating patients. The opinions expressed by participants of the BackTable Podcast belong solely to the participants, and do not necessarily reflect the views of BackTable.

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