The Truth About Saying No: 5 Reasons It’s So Hard for Women Physicians

About this episode

Dr. Asha Padmanabhan discusses the challenges women physicians face in saying no and the reasons behind it.

Welcome to The Leadership Rx for Women Physicians! In this episode, Dr. Asha Padmanabhan explores a challenge that resonates deeply with so many women physicians: Why is it so hard to say no? From the fear of disappointing others to internalized perfectionism, Dr. Padmanabhan breaks down five common reasons women physicians struggle to set boundaries—and why this matters for your well-being, relationships, and career. This episode is packed with relatable stories, thought-provoking insights, ...

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Host: Dr. Asha Padmanabhan

Topics covered

• setting boundaries
• women physicians
• saying no
• perfectionism
• well-being
• relationships
• career

Keywords

• boundaries
• women in medicine
• self-care
• assertiveness
• work-life balance
• internalized perfectionism
• disappointment

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