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549: Anesthesiologist and Reality TV Star on How to Stop Chasing Perfection and Embrace Connection

May 7, 2025
In this engaging conversation, Dr. Tiffany Moon, a board-certified anesthesiologist, entrepreneur, and former reality TV star, shares insights on balancing ambition, motherhood, and public scrutiny. She discusses overcoming perfectionism and the emotional challenges high-achieving women face. Tiffany emphasizes the importance of asking for help as a strength and choosing presence over perfection in her parenting and career. She also reflects on how her reality TV experience shaped her identity and advocates for authenticity and self-care in today’s demanding world.
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ANECDOTE

Reality TV and Anesthesiology Balance

  • Tiffany Moon shares her experience being recruited and filming for Real Housewives while working full-time as an anesthesiologist.
  • She describes the sleep deprivation and scheduled filming that made balancing both roles challenging.
ANECDOTE

Standing Up Transformed Me

  • Tiffany stood up to bullies on reality TV for the first time despite a childhood of avoiding conflict.
  • She expressed pent-up anger and used her advanced vocabulary to defend herself effectively.
INSIGHT

Joy Lies in the Journey

  • High achievers often tie self-worth to outward success, making joy elusive.
  • Joy is found in the journey and connection, not just reaching external goals.
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