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On the latest Rx for Success, Dr. Randy Cook talks with Dr. George Nowacek—OBGYN, academic physician, and newest coach at MD Coaches—about a career shaped by resilience, hard decisions, and reinvention.

They explore:
➡️ Choosing OBGYN because "I don't like to do one thing—I like to do lots of things."
➡️ The reality of residency in the pre-duty hour era: survival mode, doubt, and learning on the fly.
➡️ How a bad obstetrical outcome and crushing malpractice premiums led to a difficult pivot away from obstetrics.
➡️ The "quantum jump" from trainee to the person in charge (spoiler: it's emotional, not technical).
➡️ Discovering coaching and why "sometimes I feel like I've gotten more out of it than the coachee."
➡️ His three prescriptions for success: define success for YOURSELF, cultivate relationships, and find what charges your battery.

This is a conversation about what it really means to build a sustainable, meaningful career in medicine.

🎧 Watch or listen to the full episode: https://mymdcoaches.com/podcast

On the latest Rx for Success, Dr. Randy Cook talks with Dr. Cindy Van Praag—anesthesiologist, integrative medicine physician, coach, and host of Inspired Mom MDs.

They explore:
➡️ How a childhood book called Diseases foreshadowed her medical career.
➡️ Why she chose anesthesia (hint: the people behind the drape looked "cool and calm").
➡️ Her personal journey through burnout—and how the Andrew Weil fellowship helped her heal.
➡️ The power of tiny practices: meditation, breath work, and setting real boundaries.
➡️ Co-founding a ketamine infusion center for depression and chronic pain.
➡️ Why launching a podcast became a way to share wisdom (and interview brilliant people).
➡️ Her three prescriptions for success: focus on what matters, release what you can't control, and listen to your inner voice.

This is a conversation about healing yourself so you can better heal others.

🎧 Watch or listen to the full episode: https://mymdcoaches.com/podcast