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Episode Breakdown

Join me this episode of A Beautiful PA Life Podcast for an interview with Michelle Dellene, MMS, PA-C, RYT. In this episode, Michelle shares her journey of healing from multiple sclerosis through the integration of Eastern and Western medicine into her life and clinical practice. Michelle discusses her experiences with medical gaslighting, the impact of her diagnosis on her identity as a PA, and the importance of daily practices such as meditation and yoga. She emphasizes the need for healthcare professionals to prioritize their health and well-being while empowering others in the medical field. Michelle also highlights her leadership role in the American Association of Surgical PAs and her mission to heal the healers through coaching and education on incorporating Eastern medical practices into their lives.

Resources mentioned in this Episode:

• Insight timer meditation app: https://insighttimer.com/
• Into the Magic Shop: A Neurosurgeon's Quest to Discover the Mysteries of the Brain and the Secrets of the Heart by James R. Doty MD: https://www.amazon.com/Into-Magic-Shop-Neurosurgeons-Mysteries/dp/0399183647
• Learn more about transcendental meditation at tm.org
• Jay Shetty is a British podcaster, author, and life coach, best known for his podcast On Purpose: learn more at https://www.jayshetty.me/
• Watch Mel Robbins’ explain her 5-second rule for behavioral change here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g9tG_Mrj90M
• Learn more about the American Association of Surgical PAs here: https://www.aaspa.com/

Today’s Podcast Guest

Michelle Dellene is a neurosurgery PA on a mission to Heal The Healers By Bridging The Gap Between Eastern and Western Medicine. Michelle combines her life experience healing from MS through the practice of yoga, meditation and application of the anti-inflammatory protocol with her clinical expertise caring for patients to coach women in medicine how to detox to heal. Michelle was awarded a Bachelor’s of Science in Microbiology and Cell Science from The University of Florida in 2013 and a Master’s of Medical Science from Nova Southeastern University in 2016. She also serves as The President of The American Association of Surgical PAs, performs as a silk aerial artist and is happily married to her husband Anthony and a proud mother of her six year old daughter Ella. Michelle encourages all listeners to never give up on your healing and live your life to the fullest!

Connect with Michelle:

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michelledellene/
• Website: www.MichelleDellene.com

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