113. Balancing Love & Medicine: An Inter...

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As a resident, fellow, or attending physician, striking a work-life balance can be challenging. It's not always easy to prioritize our personal relationships, but it's essential for our overall well-being. With Valentine's Day around the corner, I wanted to bring in OBGYN and Intimacy Coach Dr. Sadaf Lodhi to help us maintain that special love in our busy lives.

Here is the outline of this episode:

• Introduction of the guest Dr. Sadaf Lodhi, an OBGYN and Intimacy Coach
• Discussion of the Biopsychosocial (BPS) model of health, which addresses biological, psychological, and social aspects of health and well-being
  • Biological aspect includes physical health concerns such as exams, screenings, STI tests, contraception, and prenatal care
  • Psychological aspect covers mental health, including feelings of anxiety, depression, and stress, and the importance of therapy and coaching
  • Social aspect focuses on maintaining relationships and friendships, finding local communities, and expanding knowledge through reading
• Tips to maintain and improve mental health: spending time with self and others, exercise, mindfulness, and outdoor walks
• Discussion of the relationship between stress and desire, and how cortisol levels can inhibit desire
• How to maintain desire, prioritize the romantic relationship, set aside quality time, and use Sensate Focus techniques to increase arousal and desire
• Emphasis on the importance of taking care of oneself during medical training.

Are there any questions that you would like to ask Dr. Lodhi for assistance? To schedule a meeting or group coaching session with her, you can visit drsadaf.com. You can also connect with her through her Instagram and Tiktok accounts @Drsadafobgyn, or listen to her on The Muslim Sex Podcast.

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