{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"LCM61: Thriving in Residency - Dr. Kelly Schmidt","description":"In this episode of Life-Changing Moments, Dr. Kelly Schmidt, a fifth-year otolaryngology resident at the University of Missouri, shares pragmatic insights on resilience and self-care in medical training. Moving beyond conventional wellness advice, she emphasizes sustainable, small-scale habits\u2014such as integrating personal checklists and celebrating incremental progress\u2014to navigate residency\u2019s demands. Crucially, she reframes resilience as a systemic issue, challenging the notion that burnout reflects individual failure. Dr. Schmidt candidly discusses the pressures of rigorous schedules, imposter syndrome, and the importance of redefining success in an imperfect system. She advocates for building supportive peer and mentor networks while normalizing professional mental health care as a proactive step, not a weakness. Her perspective balances realism with optimism, acknowledging residency\u2019s challenges while highlighting the growth they foster. This episode offers actionable strategies for medical trainees and professionals in high-stakes fields, underscoring how self-compassion, community, and adaptable self-care practices can sustain well-being and improve patient care. Dr. Schmidt\u2019s reflections serve as both a guide and a reminder: progress, not perfection, is the goal. Rethinking Residency \u2014 https:\/\/rethinkingresidency.com\/  Self-Care Mantras That Help Me Survive Surgical Residency, Dr. Kelly Schmidt - Essay ","author_name":"Rx for Success Podcast","author_url":"https:\/\/mymdcoaches.com\/podcast","html":"