Treated with Dr. Sara Szal Self-Betrayal, Success, and Finding Yourself (Again) with Dr. Mindy Pelz
Mar 12, 2025
Join Dr. Mindy Pelz, a functional medicine expert and author of 'Fast Like a Girl,' as she discusses self-betrayal and redefining success for women. They explore the emotional costs of chasing external validation and the importance of intuition. Dr. Pelz shares transformative insights on navigating midlife as an initiation rather than a crisis. The conversation touches on the evolution of doctor-patient dynamics, empowering women in healthcare, and how hormonal changes affect identity and personal growth. Uncover the journey towards authenticity and healing through unconventional methods.
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Identity Beyond Success
- Success can be a defining but fragile identity that masks knowing one's true self.
- Letting go of external validation reveals the essential "who am I" beyond roles and achievements.
Trusting Gut in Crisis
- During the California fires, Dr. Mindy Pelz relied on her intuition over external advice to evacuate safely.
- Trusting her gut helped her avoid dangerous routes and saved her life.
Midlife Identity Crisis Explained
- Many women unknowingly betray themselves by outsourcing their power to others like doctors or spouses.
- This leads to an identity crisis around midlife when external sources no longer support their sense of self.
