The Art of Being Well Breaking The Burnout Loop: A Doctor’s Prescription for Real Joy | Dr. Tiffany Moon
May 12, 2025
Dr. Tiffany Moon, a board-certified anesthesiologist and former Reality TV star, candidly shares insights on perfectionism and burnout, particularly among high-achieving women. She presents her new book, Joy Prescriptions, as a guide to redefining success and embracing joy. The conversation also touches on the emotional complexities of parenting and reality television, highlighting the challenges of balancing a demanding career with personal life. With humor, she opens up about her daily wellness routines and the significance of meaningful connections in overcoming life's struggles.
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Perfectionism From Childhood
- Tiffany Moon grew up with perfectionism as a standard, not a goal, driven by immigrant parents' high expectations.
- Her experience in figure skating reinforced the message that only winning made the effort worthwhile.
Immigrant Culture Fuels Perfectionism
- Perfectionism intensifies among immigrant children due to cultural and survival pressures compounded in a new society.
- Tiffany emphasizes this pattern is shared by many cultures, not just Asians, due to scarcity mindsets from immigrant parents.
Burnout Hits the Trauma Anesthesiologist
- Tiffany reached burnout around age 35 as a trauma anesthesiologist working intense shifts while parenting twins.
- She experienced depersonalization and loss of empathy, realizing she had to change to continue her career.