Embracing the In-between: Dr. Jia Ng shares the Journey from Physician to Researcher and Beyond

We’ve all been there, stuck, questioning ourselves and asking what we should do next. In this episode, Dr. Jia Ng, a Board-Certified Nephrologist, Assistant Professor, Researcher, and Coach opens up and shares what she realized as a powerful truth that guided her toward a path, she could’ve never seen herself if she hadn’t slowed down to hear it. Listen in as Dr. Jia talks about what life looked like leaving a clinical career as a physician, balancing kids, family, and her sanity before taking the leap into her next chapter of life. Time Stamps: 00:00 Appreciating where you are and embracing the in-between 04:53 Transition to broader impact 10:12 What life looks like when you let go of expectations 13:13 How your transition impacts your family, work, and leadership 17:05 Navigating challenges while working with your spouse (in separate businesses) 19:38 Balancing work and life while embracing the Japanese concept, the “power of ma” 21:26 Exploring what’s next after one transition is complete and a new one is rising More about Dr. Jia Ng: Dr. Jia Ng, MD MSCE is a Board-certified Nephrologist and Assistant Professor at the Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/ Northwell, New York. She is also the founder of PublishedMD, where she coaches clinicians on how to publish research papers, build authority and achieve their academic goals without the overwhelm. Currently, she is an active clinical researcher, and has received more than $1 Million Dollars of grant funding from the National Institutes of Health and Foundational Grants. Follow Dr. Jia Ng: Website: www.publishedMD.com YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@PublishedMD Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/jiahweing LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jiahweing/ Ready for self-care mastery that activates alignment in your life, business, and relationships? Join us in our new mentorship, the Women’s Self-Care Guild- a sanctuary for ambitious women seeking peace. https://www.thigpro.com/mentorship More on the BBP: Balance Boldly for Ambitious Women in Business (and a few brave men) is a weekly podcast hosted by Naketa Ren Thigpen, the #1 Balance (and) Relationship Advisor in the world. The show offers work-life balance and relationship development strategies you can implement that help you navigate transitions in life while strengthening personal and professional relationships. Naketa and her incredibly potent guest focus on enhancing mental health and wellbeing without sacrificing boundaries, sustainable business growth practices, or relationship intimacy from the bedroom to the boardroom. The strategies shared in what feels like a mutual conversation with friends you trust will help you leave new multigenerational imprints and balance boldly. Your Review Matters! Listen & Leave a review on Apple Podcast: https://rebrand.ly/BalanceBoldly-ApplePodcasts Listen & Leave a review on Spotify: https://rebrand.ly/BalanceBoldly-Spotify If you’re ready for...