When difficult things happen in the world that we have no control over, getting back up and moving forward is an uphill battle. How do we equip ourselves to regain our power without ignoring our very real and relevant feelings?    Whether we’re facing disheartening news or a breakdown in a negotiation, there’s a way for us to navigate difficult circumstances without wearing ourselves down.    What is the least energy-depleting way to move ourselves forward? In this episode, I talk about fierce compassion and why it matters right now.      Three Things You’ll Learn In This Episode    - How to allow and acknowledge our emotions If we don’t like a circumstance, do we have to trick ourselves into feeling better about it?   - How to be your own ferocious ally Is compassion the same as passivity?    - Why we must be kind to ourselves, especially now How do we combat the inner critic that is so deeply ingrained in us as female physicians?