What I am enslaved by is what everyone else expects…
Talented Pediatrician Takes On Marijuana, Mindfulness, And Music | Nicholas Chadi M.D.
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I hear from a lot of more junior medical students or trainees I work with things like: “Oh, my life ends when I start medical school” or “I’m never going going to be able to do this again” or “I’ll have to compromise or sacrifice.” I think we should really be flipping this around and thinking, you know, medical school or training is a new beginning, and how can I just build on this fascinating new area of my life that I am developing
Introduction
This episode of The Happy Doc features an interview by Dr. Taylor Brana with Dr. Nicholas Chadi M.D., who shares his medical journey. He talks about addiction medicine, his advice to teens about marijuana use, a mindfulness practice involving washing your hands, why life doesn’t end with medical school, and what makes Nicholas Chadi feel fulfilled.
Who is Dr. Nicholas Chadi?
- Dr. Nicholas Chadi M.D is a Pediatrician that specializes in
Adolescent Medicine and is the first Pediatric Addiction medicine
fellow in North America. - Dr. Chadi is also a musician, writer, a researcher, a mindfulness
practitioner provider, and a sports enthusiast. - One of his hardest decisions was to choose between advanced music
study (piano, Classical, Jazz) and medical school. - Music makes Dr. Chadi more relaxed, more present, and a more
passionate physician. - Breaking up medical study with his practice of music proved to be
more energizing and provided more balance to his life.
Marijuana, Anxiety, and Mindfulness
- How we talk about marijuana matters. There needs to be more education about it
to make teens more aware of the risks (listen to the interview to find out how Dr. Chadi approaches these conversations). - “The S.T.O.P Practice” is recommended for anxiety and tension which
stands for:- Stop
- Take 3 Breaths
- Observe how the air coming into your mouth
feels, and think about how you will… - Proceed with the rest of your day
- You can anchor this moment by washing your hands mindfully, being
focused on this process to stay more present.
Listen to the Podcast For More Great Information!
Resources Mentioned:
- Nicholas Chadi – Website for Nicholas Chadi M.D.
- Nicholas Chadi M.D. on Twitter
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