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In this final episode of Ditch the Lab Coat, host Dr. Mark Bonta sits down with author, educator, and entrepreneur Livia Grujic to explore the delicate balance between ambition and personal fulfillment.
Drawing from her book, Stop Searching for Next, Livia shares how a sudden ski injury forced her to pause, reflect, and reevaluate her definition of success. Together, they discuss the science of human flourishing, the pitfalls of perfectionism, and how simple, evidence-based habits can help us transition mindfully through different stages of life.
As Dr. Bonta bids farewell to the podcast after three years of insightful conversations, this episode serves as a beautiful reflection on closing chapters with intention. Listeners will walk away with practical strategies for mental resets, such as deliberate breathing and cultivating deep relationships, to help them remain present and find meaning in the life directly in front of them.
Episode Timestamps
Introducing Livia Grujic (00:02:03)
Dr. Mark Bonta introduces guest Livia Grujic and announces that this will be the podcast's final episode.
Dr. Mark Bonta introduces guest Livia Grujic and announces that this will be the podcast's final episode.
Defining "Stop Searching for Next" (00:05:08)
Livia explains the meaning behind her book's title and the importance of giving oneself permission to pause.
Livia explains the meaning behind her book's title and the importance of giving oneself permission to pause.
Navigating midlife transitions (00:09:28)
The host and guest discuss how definitions of success naturally evolve during midlife and parental transitions.
The host and guest discuss how definitions of success naturally evolve during midlife and parental transitions.
The power of a forced pause (00:15:36)
Livia shares how a severe ski injury and subsequent surgery forced her to slow down and practice self-reflection.
Livia shares how a severe ski injury and subsequent surgery forced her to slow down and practice self-reflection.
The analogy of the imperfect bowl (00:24:45)
Livia uses a pottery analogy to illustrate why we should accept our imperfections instead of striving for constant perfection.
Livia uses a pottery analogy to illustrate why we should accept our imperfections instead of striving for constant perfection.
Applying positive psychology (00:32:44)
The conversation shifts to evidence-based practices of positive psychology, including deep breathing, gratitude, and nurturing deep relationships.
The conversation shifts to evidence-based practices of positive psychology, including deep breathing, gratitude, and nurturing deep relationships.
A final farewell (00:45:30)
Dr. Mark Bonta reflects on three years of hosting the podcast and shares his final thoughts on closing this chapter.
Dr. Mark Bonta reflects on three years of hosting the podcast and shares his final thoughts on closing this chapter.
Livia Grujich's Links: https://www.linkedin.com/in/liviag/
https://www.amazon.ca/STOP-SEARCHING-NEXT-chasing-already-ebook/dp/B0GYPSXG1P
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Candid conversations between healthcare experts, every Wednesday at 5am EST on Labcoat.fm, your destination for evidence-based insights into the world of medicine, with no holds barred debate about hot topics in healthcare.
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