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Shanny, DO

The experience of a doctor during her residency, discussing timely topics regarding medicine, prevention, and self-care. An expression of personal struggle, growth and accomplishment with a splash of humor and advocacy for others along the way <3

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Sunday goals 🤗
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This doesn’t mean to disengage from awareness, or believe hard work is not required, but rather to manifest good outcomes no matter the current reality 💙 •
Thanks for the pick-me-up @the.embodyboss! Off for a beautiful Sunday with some of my favorite people 👌🏼
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#optimism #choosejoy

But what really matters, is that you’re beautiful on the inside 😋
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This picture is hung on the wall of our path department, an image one of our pathologists took— I seriously love a good histo image! These are crypts of Lieberkuhn from the colon. 🌸
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Side note, having a particularly fun/interesting/fulfilling week at work and that’s just really cool to recognize sometimes. Hope you’re all having a good week too 🤗
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#colonflowers

Always plants, sometimes meat 👌🏼
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Cooked enough to make Half for dinner and the other half packed for lunch tomorrow: sautéed cauliflower + bell peppers in avocado oil, baked sweet potato, roasted chicken 😍
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Recently I was thinking about how the term “plant-based” somehow was translated into meaning “vegan” and I’m here to tell you that I’m probably more plant based than most vegans 😂 Literally my nickname is the Veggie Monster because the limit does not exist. •
But seriously— eat a lot of plants. Eat good sources of fats. If you have no moral obligations to eggs/fish/meat, eat some of that too if you wish. Or don’t. In the absence of a specific medical condition that requires close tracking of intake, chill out and focus on foods that serve your health and that you enjoy, and throw out the calculators/scales. And if you can, just please eat your vegetables 😋 I swear every last one of them tastes good sautéed in avocado oil 🤷🏼‍♀️
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#nourish #mealprep #eatwell

*New* On the blog: The decision to postpone childbearing. •
In the midst of motherhood discussion and discrimination, of the joyful news regarding some of my dearest friends getting pregnant and giving birth recently, I’ve been reflecting on my own reproductive decisions more than usual. I know this topic is taboo, but why? Maybe my willingness to share will help someone else out there grappling with this too.
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There is no “right” answer or decision or time! This is just my perspective, that I feel more women in professional careers should be able to discuss openly & share (or keep private if we wish) without judgment, regardless. •
Click the link in bio to read, and would love to hear your thoughts ❤️ Happy Sunday!
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#blog #decisions #medicine

One day I’ll get better at eating lunch without working at the same time.. one day 😋
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Salmon // all the roasted veggies // sauerkraut all with @primalkitchenfoods Italian marinade 👌🏼
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Happy Monday!! What’s your favorite thing about today thus far? ❤️
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#lunch #work #nourish

On this Thanksgiving, I’m grateful for so many things, but mainly for this amazing framed picture of all the cousins circa ~2002, and for the grandma who made us all possible. Don’t zoom too closely or you’ll see I have red and orange extension braids in my hair, which haunt all the family reunion pictures forever 😂 PS why are none of my cousins on Instagram??
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But really though- this has been a tough and transformative year thus far and I’m fortunate to be surrounded by love and support (including all of you.) Hold your loved ones close— because everything else is just the small stuff.
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#cousins #thanksgiving #grateful

New tradition: change for the better 🤛 It’s never too late to re-evaluate the status quo.
Happy Monday 🤗
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#mondays #choosejoy #wisdom (Thank you for always sharing thought provoking words @paleochef!)

So many mixed emotions when I look at this piece of paper 😌
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PROUD of the years of work/dedication that led to this accomplishment. •
Also a little EMBARRASSED for being proud of passing— there are probably thousands of board certified internists who passed this test and didn’t think much of it. After all, we’re expected to pass. It’s just another thing on the long laundry list of check marks. But the expectation shouldn’t take away from the happiness•
SAD I ever thought that passing had anything to do with my self-worth, as if a multiple choice test could determine that. •
ELATED that I never have to study for this exam again! •
FRUSTRATED I spent so much energy on worrying about the results, when in reality I was predicted to do just fine. •
MOTIVATED to step away from the idea that academic accomplishments deserve any more attention/celebration than all the other joys and blessings in my life. •
In case you need a reminder: Pass or fail— you’ve done enough, you have enough, you ARE enough 💙
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#itsjustatest #medicine #choosejoy

Shanny, DO

Disclaimer: Statements on this website should not be taken as medical advice. These are my opinions and, when applicable, my own interpretation of medical literature. Anything written here is not intended to diagnose, cure, or prevent any disease. Please consult your own physician or other healthcare professional before making any changes to your lifestyle. Statements on this website have no association to Albert Einstein Medical Center. I personally have no association with any administrative office at AEMC, and have no influence on policies or admissions.