In this captivating episode of Right Brain Rounds, I interview two remarkable physicians—Dr. Candace Williams and Dr. Keira Barr. As an anesthesiologist and music producer, Dr. Williams shared her transformational experience with burnout, leading her to create healing music for patients and institutions. Dr. Barr, a dermatopathologist and dermatologist, takes us on a journey of self-discovery after facing a medical diagnosis, paving the way for her body-based approach to healing.
Together, these physicians offer invaluable insights on prioritizing self-care, unlearning survival mode, and embracing practices that lead to resilience and well-being in the field of medicine.
Join us as we discuss the power of music as medicine, the significance of the mind-body connection, and the importance of asking for what you need in a high powered career. You will see that all of the panelists are committed to empowering fellow healthcare professionals to embrace change, find balance, and create a fulfilling life in medicine and beyond!
Dr. Candice Williams, MD, DBA is a pain medicine physician who overcame burnout and career transition to musician and producer, pursuing her true passion of spreading joy through using music as a healing force. She is the founder of Prelude, PC, helping individuals improve pain, mental and sleep health with music as a healing modality, providing inspiration to live more enriched lives. Her music influences are informed by her elders who played Hammond Organ and piano on Sundays, cultivating a love for Gospel, Jazz, R&B and popular music forms. She has studied piano since the age of 7 and pursued further private piano instruction after her medical training. Her singles Tranquility, Serenity, Trust and Presence are infused with healing prayers and intentions. They are featured on her YouTube Channel with nature visuals to help with relaxation, sleep and pain relief. She is anticipating the release of two songs in August and November of this year. The channel informs on the healing power of music and her expertise in harnessing the power of music. Dr. Williams’ current focus is completing a catalog of relaxation music for placement in hospitals and clinical settings along with courses and workshops centering on improving patient satisfaction during wait times and hospital stays and outcomes in healing and pain management by using music as medicine.
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Dr. Keira Barr blends science with soul as dual board-certified integrative dermatologist, somatic + trauma practitioner and breathwork guide, empowering women around the world with the tools needed to help them gain the control, clarity and confidence they crave. As the host of the Skinny Dipping Prescription podcast and creator of Somatic Skin Science, she’s redefining skincare as the embodiment of our lived experience through no B.S. conversations, straight-up truths and tangible, actionable advice. Her work has been featured in MindBodyGreen, Better Homes and Gardens’, Reader’s Digest, Glamour, SELF, Oprah Magazine, and more.
Links:
Free quiz: yourskincarequiz.com
IG: @drkeirabarr
Podcast: The Skinny Dipping Rx
Website: https://drkeirabarr.com