85. Reimagining Your Relationship with Mark Novitsky, MD

There is so much power in reimaging yourself and your life. Whether you think you can, or you think you can, you’re right - so which do you want it to be? Dr. Mark Novitsky joins me to talk all about reimagining the different areas of your life.   The Key Areas to Reimagine Your Life Yourself & Your Priorities Your Relationship Your Parenting Style Your Career   About Mark Novitsky, MD Dr. Mark Novitsky is a Board Certified Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist and Board Certified Adult Psychiatrist.  Dr. Mark believes that effective work with children involves working closely with parents, schools, and other medical/mental health providers - to achieve a joint goal of optimizing a child’s well-being.   His extensive clinical experience includes, but is not limited to: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Mood Disorders Depressive disorder Bipolar disorder Anxiety Disorders and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) Childhood trauma/Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) Oppositional Defiant Disorder and Conduct Disorder Autism Spectrum Disorder Substance Use Disorders Dr. Mark is an adjunct faculty for Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University’s Department of Psychiatry.  He was previously the Corporate Medical Director for one of Philadelphia’s largest non-profit Child Mental Health Organizations.  He is a graduate of The Beck Initiative, a joint collaboration between The Aaron T. Beck Center at The University of Pennsylvania and CBH/DBHIDS, for Cognitive Therapy and Research.  For the last several years, he has had the privilege of working at Washington DC’s premier psychiatry office, Potomac Psychiatry, as a child and adolescent psychiatrist, adult psychiatrist, and a forensic expert witness providing court testimony in the DC, Maryland, and Virginia region.  Potomac Psychiatry has been featured as the Faces of Washington, in The Washingtonian Magazine. Dr. Mark grew up in the Philadelphia suburbs, received his undergraduate degree from Wake Forest University, and attended both medical school and psychiatry residency at Temple University School of Medicine (now Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University). He served as Chief Resident in his third year of residency at Temple.  He completed Child and Adolescent fellowship at Thomas Jefferson University, where he served as Chief Fellow.   During his fellowship, Dr. Mark was awarded a research grant.  He has several publications in peer-reviewed journals and has presented his research at the annual meetings of both the American Psychiatric Association (APA) and the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (AACAP).  In 2013, his Adherence in Pediatric Psychopharmacology-A Multi-dimensional Perspective and Approach was a docent selection of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. Dr. Mark has taught hundreds of medical students and residents, and most recently was the lead Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist in a non-profit public outreach campaign to Philadelphia schools through Michael’s Giving HAND (Micahel P. Donatucci Foundation, Inc ), teaching school administration, teachers, counselors, and parents about how to identify and address Depression, Anxiety, Substance abuse, and Bullying.   When he’s not working, Dr. Mark enjoys spending time with his family, walking around Longwood Gardens, checking out live music, and being outdoors with his Labradoodle.   The Power in Reimagining Your Life Dr. Mark joins me for part two of this series! In this episode, we’re talking about reimagining your life. When you reimagine your life, your relationship, your career, your parenting style, or wherever you need to put that energy, you’re opening yourself up to so many opportunities. Not only can it give you more space, reimagining these aspects can help you feel better. You might feel closer to your partner, as Dr. Mark and I do, you can feel like a better parent, and you can have more clarity over what you want in your career.   Reimagining Your Life is Exciting Plus, isn’t the very act of reimagining your life exciting? You have all these options and possibilities in front of you and get to choose who you want to be and show up as. Mark and I especially enjoyed this process when we reimagined how we want to parent. One thing that really helped me and Mark with our relationship was taking The Love Languages quiz. By understanding what ways we both need to feel love and how each other express it, we’re in a much better position to be better partners.  Finally, Mark and I talk about how important it is to set boundaries when we’re reimagining the areas of our lives. It’s all well and good to make changes in x, y, z areas, but if you’re not setting firm boundaries, you might find yourself sliding into old habits.   Homework for Women Physicians How can you start to reimagine some of the areas in your life? Let me know in the comments on the episode page how you can start doing this today.   In This Episode  What can happen when you reimagine yourself [10:00] How reimaging your life can give you more space [14:30] How reimaging your parenting style can be exciting [20:15] How to increase the effort to improve your love language with your partner [23:00] The importance of setting boundaries when reimaging your roles [25:30]   Quotes “We’re talking about relationships, but it starts with what you are bringing to the table.” [8:55] “I’m so detail-oriented that reimagining me is seeing more of the big picture. The reason why is because I want to create more space in my life.” [10:22] “Reimaging the parenting is investing in our family now, deciding what way we want to go with it, and it’s exciting.” [20:11]   Resources Mentioned Check out The Love Language Quiz for Yourself Check out the full episode page here Find Life Coaching for Women Physicians Online Follow Dr. Ali Novitsky on Facebook | Instagram  Subscribe to Life Coaching for Women Physicians on Apple Podcasts Podcast production by the team at Counterweight Creative   Related Episodes Episode 66: Dr. Dena George on Editing Your Life Story Episode 83: What Are You Waiting For? Episode 81: Say "Yes" to Yourself

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Welcome to "The Muscles & Mindset Podcast", with your host Dr. Ali Novitsky, an acclaimed obesity medicine expert, renowned for her unique expertise in muscle optimization through exercise, nutrition, and mindset work. Her revolutionary approach to health and wellness. Dr. Novitsky is not just an expert; she is a catalyst, propelling individuals on their journey of transformation, fostering strength, endurance, and resilience, and reshaping the landscape of obesity medicine. The Muscles & Mindset Podcast aims to foster not just knowledge, but action. We'll unravel the secrets to optimizing muscle development, adhering to a nourishing diet, and cultivating a resilient mindset - three crucial pillars of a healthy and fulfilling lifestyle. But more than that, we'll provide you with actionable strategies, practical tips, and effective tools that you can seamlessly incorporate into your daily routines. This podcast isn't just about understanding the muscles and mindset, it's about turning that understanding into positive, transformative action. Get ready to embark on a journey of self-discovery and self-improvement, as you tune in to the Muscles & Mindset Podcast. Together, we'll navigate the path of health and wellness, one episode at a time. Dr. Ali Novitsky's work can be found at https://thefitcollective.com.