Doctor and Wellness Advocate

In this episode of Our Voices, Our Future, we talk about imposter syndrome, confidence, and the burnout epidemic among women in medicine. Dr. Shanika Esparaz—ophthalmologist, lifestyle medicine specialist, and certified wellbeing coach—joins us to share her journey from clinical practice to founding Envision Your Wellness, where she helps women physicians reclaim balance and confidence using her “Four Corners of Health” framework.

We explore the unique pressures women face in high-achieving medical careers, the red flags of burnout, and how imposter syndrome can quietly undermine even the most accomplished professionals. Dr. Esparaz offers actionable strategies—from daily mindset shifts to powerful coaching tools—for recognizing burnout early and building confidence that lasts.

To learn more about Dr. Shanika Esparaz’s work, visit her website and explore “The Confident Clinician”—a transformative 5-day course designed to help women in medicine move from wondering “Do I belong here?” to confidently saying “I got this!” in just five days. Link to receive the course: https://envisionyourwellness.mykajabi.com/pl/2148659638

For ongoing support, check out her group coaching membership—a low-cost, low-time commitment way to receive coaching alongside other women in medicine. Join the group coaching membership here: https://envisionyourwellness.mykajabi.com

Learn more about her coaching philosophy and services on her website: https://envisionyourwellness.mykajabi.com

You can also reach out to Dr. Esparaz on IG @shani_esparazmd or email: [email protected].via

You can find more information about the work AMWA’s Advocacy Committee has done and how to join their efforts here: https://www.amwa-doc.org/our-work/advocacy/

You can find more information about AMWA’s Gender Equity Task Force here: https://www.amwa-doc.org/our-work/initiatives/gender-equity-task-force/

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