NEW BOOK!
How Often Do You Think, "I'm So Stressed Out"?
Has stress negatively impacted your personal and professional life? If so, you are not alone and it's not your fault. There is a huge gap in your medical training: You never learned how to take care of yourself and relieve your stress.
In Feeling Stressed Is Optional, Dr. Robyn Tiger fills that gap for you. For decades, chronic stress wreaked havoc on her life. She became constantly anxious, overwhelmed, and sick with many symptoms, until she was able to eliminate all her symptoms utilizing evidence-based stress relief tools, which she shares in this book.
The unique multimodal format of this book combines engaging content, videos, audio, and worksheets to transform your life so you can thrive like never before.
Imagine finally feeling calm, balanced, and in control. It’s possible!
Available now in hard copy or ebook format via Amazon.
“I wish I had read this book during my nine years as White House doctor!
Dr. Robyn Tiger’s brilliant and practical guide to ALL physicians can be lifesaving, life-altering, and life-enhancing.
It is a MUST read for any physician and health care professional seeking peace, purpose, and passion in their lives.”
E. Connie Mariano, MD, FACP
White House Doctor (1992 – 2001)
Author of The White House Doctor: My Patients were Presidents
Foreword
by Dr. Jonathan Fisher
As a stressed-out, anxious, and depressed cardiologist on the front lines of care, I spent years trying to heal the hearts of others without truly listening to or caring for my own. I found myself caught in a cycle of burnout, disengaged from the very work that once inspired me. Like so many of my colleagues, I was driven into medicine by a deep desire to care for others and make the world a better place. But over time, the countless organizational and systemic factors that dominate our profession began to wear me down, disconnecting me from my purpose and leaving me feeling isolated and overwhelmed.
The crisis of burnout among physicians is real and pervasive. We are often expected to function at the highest levels, juggling the demands of patient care, administrative duties, and personal responsibilities, all while keeping our own struggles hidden. I wish I had Robyn’s book when I was hiding my own pain and shame from my colleagues, feeling like I had nowhere to turn. This book would have been the lifeline I needed—a guide to not only surviving but thriving in a career that often seems to take more than it gives.
Robyn’s journey, as shared in this book, is nothing short of inspirational. She courageously opens up about her own struggles with chronic stress and burnout, a story that resonates deeply. Her experience is a powerful reminder that even those who seem to have it all together can be silently suffering. The case presentation at the beginning of Chapter 1 paints a vivid picture of a life unraveling due to the cumulative toll of stress—a life that could easily belong to any one of us.
Through her personal transformation, Robyn discovered the life-saving impact of self-care and holistic health practices. She uses lessons learned from her own journey to create a comprehensive, actionable guide designed to help others find their way out of the darkness of stress and burnout. The chapters that follow are structured around the essential pillars of Lifestyle Medicine, offering practical strategies for stress management, nutrition, sleep, physical activity, social connections, and more.
As I read this book, it felt like having my own master coach by my side, available whenever I needed guidance. Robyn's writing is so approachable and clear; it's as if she is sitting right here with me, having a warm conversation. The instructions are practical and easy to follow, making this an all-in-one guide for busy doctors who have given so much to others and paid the price with their health and well-being.
What sets this book apart is the palpable empathy, compassion, and love that Robyn pours into her insights and instructions. The book's holistic approach addresses the most common ways we become chronically stressed, helps us reverse them, and provides specific, tested tools to create the life we've always dreamed of, rather than merely avoiding pain. It’s impossible to read this book and come away unchanged.
I’ve had the privilege to know Robyn and experience her guidance firsthand, through her teachings in yoga, meditation, stress reduction, and coaching. I’ve also had the honor of leading a weekend mountain retreat with her, focused on physician well-being, where I witnessed the profound impact she has on others. Robyn’s ability to connect deeply with people and change lives is truly remarkable.
This book will serve as a resource for me to return to again and again and also to share with my colleagues and patients. Lifestyle medicine can often be overcomplicated, but Robyn has a way of clearly communicating the essence of each pillar, including the why and the how. Most importantly, she helps us understand the science of habit change and how to do the hard work of implementing change in our own lives and helping others.
As you read this book, I encourage you to embrace the tools and techniques Robyn shares. Whether it’s adopting a new dietary habit, incorporating mindfulness practices into your day, or finding ways to connect more deeply with loved ones, each small change can have a significant impact on your health and happiness. The journey to wellness is a personal one, but with Robyn’s guidance, you don’t have to walk it alone.
In closing, I want to express my deep gratitude to Robyn for her courage and dedication in writing this book. Her work is a testament to the power of self-care and the resilience of the human spirit. As you turn the pages, may you find the inspiration, motivation, and tools to create a healthier, more fulfilling life for yourself and those you love.
Warmly,
Dr. Jonathan Fisher
Cardiologist, Mindfulness Teacher, and Organizational Well-being Leader
Co-founder, Ending Clinician Burnout Global Community
Author of Just One Heart: A Cardiologist’s Guide to Healing, Health, and Happiness
Charlotte, North Carolina
July 2024