The StressFreeMD Podcast

Have you checked all the boxes of a successful life and still found yourself wondering, “Is this all there is?”In this episode of The StressFreeMD Podcast, I’m joined by pediatrician, certified coach, and podcaster Dr. Melissa Parsons for an honest conversation about rediscovering your dreams and becoming your favorite you.Melissa shares how coaching transformed her relationship with herself, her body, and her marriage, opening possibilities beyond the familiar mindset of “it is what it is.” We explore compassionate unlearning questioning old beliefs and expectations with kindness and why creating white space on your calendar can make room for rest, reflection, and growth.You’ll hear how Melissa navigated her TEDx talk with self-compassion, along with a look at her Your Favorite You group coaching program and retreat in Tulum.If you’ve stopped dreaming for yourself or feel ready for something to change, this conversation is an invitation to get curious about what’s possible!Information for Dr. Parsons:Website LinkedInInstagramFacebookTEDxPodcastInformation for Dr. Robyn Tiger & StressFreeMD:Check out StressFreeMDGet the book: Feeling Stressed Is OptionalGet your 4 FREE stress relieving videosPhysicians: join our free private physicians-only Facebook groupRetreatsREVIVE!ASPIREPrograms on Demand (+ CME)Private 1:1 Coaching (+ CME)Schedule your FREE 30-Minute Stress Relief Strategy CallFollow me on Social Media: InstagramLinkedInFacebookPodcast websitePlease rate & Review the [email protected] 

You have a story, but you are not your story. In this episode, we explore the difference between who you truly are including your values, needs, desires, core qualities, meaning, and purpose—and the difficult experiences you may still be carrying in a heavy invisible backpack. Learn how to separate your identity from what has happened to you, keep the wisdom without carrying all the weight, and begin writing your next chapter with intention!Information for Dr. Robyn Tiger & StressFreeMD:Check out StressFreeMDGet the book: Feeling Stressed Is OptionalGet your 4 FREE stress relieving videosPhysicians: join our free private physicians-only Facebook groupRetreatsREVIVE!ASPIREPrograms on Demand (+ CME)Private 1:1 Coaching (+ CME)Schedule your FREE 30-Minute Stress Relief Strategy CallFollow me on Social Media: InstagramLinkedInFacebookPodcast websitePlease rate & Review the [email protected] 

What if facing mortality could teach us how to live more fully today?Dr. Delia Chiaramonte—physician, author, and founder of the Integrative Palliative Institute—shares powerful lessons from caring for patients and families facing serious illness. We explore the tools that inspired her book Coping Courageously: honesty, avoiding regret, asking for help, prioritizing meaningful relationships, and letting go.We also discuss an important lesson for healthcare professionals caring for loved ones: release the pressure to fix and save. Instead, allow yourself to be human, bring your best healing presence, and let go of the outcome.A meaningful conversation about courage, connection, mortality, and making the most of today!Information for Dr. Chiaramonte:Website (family/caregivers)Website (clinicians)LinkedInPodcastBookInformation for Dr. Robyn Tiger & StressFreeMD:Check out StressFreeMDGet the book: Feeling Stressed Is OptionalGet your 4 FREE stress relieving videosPhysicians: join our free private physicians-only Facebook groupRetreatsREVIVE!ASPIREPrograms on Demand (+ CME)Private 1:1 Coaching (+ CME)Schedule your FREE 30-Minute Stress Relief Strategy CallFollow me on Social Media: InstagramLinkedInFacebookPodcast websitePlease rate & Review the [email protected] The CE experience for this Podcast is powered by CMEfy - click here to reflect and earn credits.

What if failure isn’t the end, but an opportunity to learn, grow, and rise? In this episode, Dr. Robyn Tiger explores three powerful ways to define FAIL.  Discover how shifting your perspective on setbacks can help you move through fear, find the lesson, and turn disappointment into forward momentum. Walk away with simple action steps to stop fearing failure and start failing forward!Information for Dr. Robyn Tiger & StressFreeMD:Check out StressFreeMDGet the book: Feeling Stressed Is OptionalGet your 4 FREE stress relieving videosPhysicians: join our free private physicians-only Facebook groupRetreatsREVIVE! Lifestyle Medicine Well-Being Group CoachingPrograms on DemandPrivate 1:1 CoachingSchedule your FREE 30-Minute Stress Relief Strategy CallFollow me on Social Media: InstagramLinkedInFacebookPodcast websitePlease rate & Review the [email protected] The CE experience for this Podcast is powered by CMEfy - click here to reflect and earn credits.

What happens when you’re feeling your strongest and healthiest and suddenly become the patient?Dr. Michelle Chestovich, a board-certified family physician in Minnesota and certified life coach, returns to The StressFreeMD Podcast to share her deeply personal journey. After completing a half Ironman and feeling her best, she discovered a breast abnormality that led to a diagnosis of bilateral breast cancer.She opens up about navigating the transition from physician to patient and how treatment sent her off an “estrogen cliff” into menopause without warning or preparation. We explore the signs and symptoms she experienced, their disruptive impact on daily life, and why women’s menopause concerns are far too often dismissed.Dr. Chestovich shares what helped her most, from the ways she supported herself to the care and support she received from others. She also reveals how her experience inspired her to create a menopause clinic to help other women feel heard, informed, and supported.Join us for an honest, compassionate conversation about unexpected change, self-advocacy, and turning personal experience into meaningful care for others.Information for Dr. Chestovich:Website InstagramInformation for Dr. Robyn Tiger & StressFreeMD:Check out StressFreeMDGet the book: Feeling Stressed Is OptionalGet your 4 FREE stress relieving videosPhysicians: join our free private physicians-only Facebook groupRetreatsREVIVE!ASPIREPrograms on Demand (+ CME)Private 1:1 Coaching (+ CME)Schedule your FREE 30-Minute Stress Relief Strategy CallFollow me on Social Media: InstagramLinkedInFacebookPodcast websitePlease rate & Review the [email protected] 

The CE experience for this Podcast is powered by CMEfy - click here to reflect and earn credits.What if having more fun was actually good for your health? In this episode Dr. Robyn Tiger explores why so many of us feel we need to earn or deserve fun and why it’s time to let that belief go. Discover the science behind laughter, play, and joy, how fun can help decrease stress and support your well-being, and simple action steps to bring more of it into your everyday life. You were born a joyful being. It’s time to give yourself permission for fun!Information for Dr. Robyn Tiger & StressFreeMD:Check out StressFreeMDGet the book: Feeling Stressed Is OptionalGet your 4 FREE stress relieving videosPhysicians: join our free private physicians-only Facebook groupRetreatsREVIVE! Lifestyle Medicine Well-Being Group CoachingPrograms on DemandPrivate 1:1 CoachingSchedule your FREE 30-Minute Stress Relief Strategy CallFollow me on Social Media: InstagramLinkedInFacebookPodcast websitePlease rate & Review the [email protected] 

The CE experience for this Podcast is powered by CMEfy - click here to reflect and earn credits.Join me for an inspiring conversation with Dr. Michelle Quirk, a board-certified pediatrician, certified run coach, and founder of Mindful Marathon. After the loss of her father, Dr. Quirk found herself searching for healing and authenticity. What began as simple walks outdoors gradually evolved into running and eventually long-distance races, transforming her physical, emotional, and mental well-being.In this episode, we explore the powerful connection between movement and mental health, how running can improve sleep, reduce anxiety, increase patience, and help us become less reactive to stress. Dr. Quirk also shares how she is making movement accessible to everyone from students and beginners to entire families through her philosophy of "start low and go slow." Whether you're a seasoned runner or simply curious about taking your first walk, you'll discover how movement can become a lifelong path to healing, resilience, community, and sustainable well-being!Information for Dr. Quirk:Website5K Turkey Trot Training InstagramPodcastInformation for Dr. Robyn Tiger & StressFreeMD:Check out StressFreeMDGet the book: Feeling Stressed Is OptionalGet your 4 FREE stress relieving videosPhysicians: join our free private physicians-only Facebook groupRetreatsREVIVE! Lifestyle Medicine Well-Being Group CoachingPrograms on Demand (+ CME)Private 1:1 Coaching (+ CME)Schedule your FREE 30-Minute Stress Relief Strategy CallFollow me on Social Media: InstagramLinkedInFacebookPodcast websitePlease rate & Review the [email protected] 

The CE experience for this Podcast is powered by CMEfy - click here to reflect and earn credits.What if one simple mindset shift could reduce stress, strengthen your relationships, and help you move forward instead of staying stuck? In this episode, Dr. Robyn Tiger explores the powerful practice of choosing curiosity over judgment. Learn how taking a bird's-eye view can transform challenges into opportunities for growth, quiet your inner critic, and help you respond to yourself and others with greater compassion. You'll leave with practical action steps to cultivate curiosity and create more peace, perspective, and possibility in your everyday life!Information for Dr. Robyn Tiger & StressFreeMD:Check out StressFreeMDGet the book: Feeling Stressed Is OptionalGet your 4 FREE stress relieving videosPhysicians: join our free private physicians-only Facebook groupRetreatsREVIVE! Lifestyle Medicine Well-Being Group CoachingPrograms on DemandPrivate 1:1 CoachingSchedule your FREE 30-Minute Stress Relief Strategy CallFollow me on Social Media: InstagramLinkedInFacebookPodcast websitePlease rate & Review the [email protected] 

The CE experience for this Podcast is powered by CMEfy - click here to reflect and earn credits.What does it truly mean to lead from the inside out? In this inspiring conversation, psychiatrist, critical care physician, retired Army Colonel, executive coach, and leadership expert, Dr. Jess Bunin, shares her remarkable journey through multiple career reinventions, leading healthcare teams, and navigating life's greatest challenges. From experiencing cancer three times to rebuilding after the loss of her professional role, Dr. Bunin offers powerful insights on the difference between burnout and misalignment, the importance of friendship and courageous support systems, and how self-awareness can help us rediscover ourselves as leaders. This episode is a meaningful reminder that leadership begins within!Information for Dr. Bunin:WebsiteBookLinkedInFacebookInstagramYouTubeInformation for Dr. Robyn Tiger & StressFreeMD:Check out StressFreeMDGet the book: Feeling Stressed Is OptionalGet your 4 FREE stress relieving videosPhysicians: join our free private physicians-only Facebook groupRetreatsREVIVE! Lifestyle Medicine Well-Being Group CoachingPrograms on Demand (+ CME)Private 1:1 Coaching (+ CME)Schedule your FREE 30-Minute Stress Relief Strategy CallFollow me on Social Media: InstagramLinkedInFacebookPodcast websitePlease rate & Review the [email protected] 

The CE experience for this Podcast is powered by CMEfy - click here to reflect and earn credits.Life doesn't always go as planned, and disappointment, resentment, or regret can leave us feeling stuck. In this episode, Dr. Robyn Tiger explores how to shift from feeling bitter to better by changing your perspective, focusing on what you can control, and taking meaningful action. You'll learn practical strategies to reduce stress, build resilience, and move forward with greater purpose and peace. Walk away with five simple action steps you can begin today to create positive change one intentional choice at a time!Information for Dr. Robyn Tiger & StressFreeMD:Check out StressFreeMDGet the book: Feeling Stressed Is OptionalGet your 4 FREE stress relieving videosPhysicians: join our free private physicians-only Facebook groupRetreatsREVIVE! Lifestyle Medicine Well-Being Group CoachingPrograms on DemandPrivate 1:1 CoachingSchedule your FREE 30-Minute Stress Relief Strategy CallFollow me on Social Media: InstagramLinkedInFacebookPodcast websitePlease rate & Review the [email protected]