The Boundaries and Balance Podcast Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/the-boundaries-and-balance-podcast The Boundaries and Balance Podcast is for women professionals who love their work and their personal lives, and don't want to put them in opposition to each other. In these episodes, you'll make the priorities, boundaries, and decisions you need to do your most meaningful work in a sustainable way. Join Dr. Nothando Swan Wohlgeschaffen, physician, mom, wife and coach as she coaches you to work-life balance. Learn more at www.nothandoswan.com. © 2026 Dr. Nothando Swan Wohlgeschaffen 63791ccf-36ff-5cc2-99be-2e27c8f9f029 yes en Mon, 13 Apr 2026 07:41:45 -0400 Mon, 13 Apr 2026 07:42:18 -0400 https://img.transistorcdn.com/HD1XxbuL_HyeggDAoO8eXWV317Fq8x2CBZLDuiuW7bU/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS8wMWUy/Nzg5ZjQyZGZjYjAx/ZDgyM2U5Mjc1Mjg0/ZTEwYi5qcGc.jpg The Boundaries and Balance Podcast episodic Dr. Nothando Swan Wohlgeschaffen The Boundaries and Balance Podcast is for women professionals who love their work and their personal lives, and don't want to put them in opposition to each other. In these episodes, you'll make the priorities, boundaries, and decisions you need to do your most meaningful work in a sustainable way. Join Dr. Nothando Swan Wohlgeschaffen, physician, mom, wife and coach as she coaches you to work-life balance. Learn more at www.nothandoswan.com. The Boundaries and Balance Podcast is for women professionals who love their work and their personal lives, and don't want to put them in opposition to each other. Dr. Nothando Swan Wohlgeschaffen No No 12. Maximizing How You Get Things Done & Internal Boundaries 12 12 12. Maximizing How You Get Things Done & Internal Boundaries full 727e2a56-300f-4074-9de9-b29882864da7 https://share.transistor.fm/s/b2067ec1 Much of our work revolves around "efficacy." This often centres around professional development, continuing education, quality improvement and other external metrics. Let's leave that aside, shall we? In this episode, we're discussing how to maximize your efficiency with a gentler, practical approach. Listen in as I walk you through this using examples from my own postpartum period.

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]]> Much of our work revolves around "efficacy." This often centres around professional development, continuing education, quality improvement and other external metrics. Let's leave that aside, shall we? In this episode, we're discussing how to maximize your efficiency with a gentler, practical approach. Listen in as I walk you through this using examples from my own postpartum period.

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]]> Mon, 13 Apr 2026 07:37:20 -0400 Dr. Nothando Swan Wohlgeschaffen Dr. Nothando Swan Wohlgeschaffen 1128 Much of our work revolves around "efficacy." This often centres around professional development, continuing education, quality improvement and other external metrics. Let's leave that aside, shall we? In this episode, we're discussing how to maximize your efficiency with a gentler, practical approach. Listen in as I walk you through this using examples from my own postpartum period.

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]]> No 11. Navigating Busy Schedules 11 11 11. Navigating Busy Schedules full 51b73ef4-aa12-4826-9342-ea8385e905dd https://share.transistor.fm/s/2738c789 In this episode, I'm outlining four prevalent energy drainers for women professionals and offering solutions to navigate them. Listen in for a step-by-step approach to answering the question, "why am I so tired?" in a helpful rather than frustrating way. 

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]]> In this episode, I'm outlining four prevalent energy drainers for women professionals and offering solutions to navigate them. Listen in for a step-by-step approach to answering the question, "why am I so tired?" in a helpful rather than frustrating way. 

RESOURCES:
Download The Complete Guide to Boundaries PDF and email course here: https://drwcoandco.kit.com/0ad64b91ec
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]]> Mon, 06 Apr 2026 07:00:00 -0400 Dr. Nothando Swan Wohlgeschaffen Dr. Nothando Swan Wohlgeschaffen 1131 In this episode, I'm outlining four prevalent energy drainers for women professionals and offering solutions to navigate them. Listen in for a step-by-step approach to answering the question, "why am I so tired?" in a helpful rather than frustrating way. 

RESOURCES:
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]]> No 10. How to Be Caring AND Be Recognized 10 10 10. How to Be Caring AND Be Recognized full 68bde608-dd25-42b0-9633-d8555fddf356 https://share.transistor.fm/s/968f9a09 Women professionals practice with an enormous amount of emotional intelligence and are incredibly in tuned to patient and client experiences. And yet? We also find ourselves taking on unseen work. If you're tired of being expected to "be caring" without being valued, listen to this week's epsiode for encouragement and tips around how to use this to your benefit rather than to your detriment. 

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]]> Women professionals practice with an enormous amount of emotional intelligence and are incredibly in tuned to patient and client experiences. And yet? We also find ourselves taking on unseen work. If you're tired of being expected to "be caring" without being valued, listen to this week's epsiode for encouragement and tips around how to use this to your benefit rather than to your detriment. 

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]]> Mon, 30 Mar 2026 07:00:00 -0400 Dr. Nothando Swan Wohlgeschaffen Dr. Nothando Swan Wohlgeschaffen 1042 Women professionals practice with an enormous amount of emotional intelligence and are incredibly in tuned to patient and client experiences. And yet? We also find ourselves taking on unseen work. If you're tired of being expected to "be caring" without being valued, listen to this week's epsiode for encouragement and tips around how to use this to your benefit rather than to your detriment. 

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]]> No 9. Three ways to Create More Patient and Client-Facing Time 9 9 9. Three ways to Create More Patient and Client-Facing Time full 18db1ecf-0d90-410c-9fc6-5fef8d8ab979 https://share.transistor.fm/s/5e81a6e5 In this week's episode, we're doing a simple time audit to ensure that you're spending it where it matters most: serving your patients and clients. Listen in if you wish you spent more time with patients and clients and less time on paperwork, meetings, and informal consultations.  

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]]> In this week's episode, we're doing a simple time audit to ensure that you're spending it where it matters most: serving your patients and clients. Listen in if you wish you spent more time with patients and clients and less time on paperwork, meetings, and informal consultations.  

RESOURCES:
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]]> Mon, 23 Mar 2026 07:00:00 -0400 Dr. Nothando Swan Wohlgeschaffen Dr. Nothando Swan Wohlgeschaffen 1361 In this week's episode, we're doing a simple time audit to ensure that you're spending it where it matters most: serving your patients and clients. Listen in if you wish you spent more time with patients and clients and less time on paperwork, meetings, and informal consultations.  

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]]> No 8. Making Time for What's Important 8 8 8. Making Time for What's Important full 6d112abe-d468-4353-989b-1890dceda67a https://share.transistor.fm/s/c11d9dd1 When things outside of work seem to take more of your time and attention, how does that feel to you? Taboo? Scary? Like a threat to your career? Listen in to learn why this may actually be a good thing and for examples of how it can be done with unexpectedly positive results.

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]]> When things outside of work seem to take more of your time and attention, how does that feel to you? Taboo? Scary? Like a threat to your career? Listen in to learn why this may actually be a good thing and for examples of how it can be done with unexpectedly positive results.

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]]> Mon, 16 Mar 2026 07:05:00 -0400 Dr. Nothando Swan Wohlgeschaffen Dr. Nothando Swan Wohlgeschaffen 1219 When things outside of work seem to take more of your time and attention, how does that feel to you? Taboo? Scary? Like a threat to your career? Listen in to learn why this may actually be a good thing and for examples of how it can be done with unexpectedly positive results.

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]]> No 7. Three Things that You Build and Lead Daily 7 7 7. Three Things that You Build and Lead Daily full 97864997-d4c9-483f-8cb5-e99852c186c1 https://share.transistor.fm/s/ba20eb3a Are you cognizant of these 3 arenas in which we create the most impact on a day-to-day basis? Listen in to really take note of where you move the needle the most - because awareness here will allow you to refocus on these 3 high-impact activities, while decreasing time spent on others.

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]]> Are you cognizant of these 3 arenas in which we create the most impact on a day-to-day basis? Listen in to really take note of where you move the needle the most - because awareness here will allow you to refocus on these 3 high-impact activities, while decreasing time spent on others.

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]]> Mon, 09 Mar 2026 09:09:07 -0400 Dr. Nothando Swan Wohlgeschaffen Dr. Nothando Swan Wohlgeschaffen 1381 Are you cognizant of these 3 arenas in which we create the most impact on a day-to-day basis? Listen in to really take note of where you move the needle the most - because awareness here will allow you to refocus on these 3 high-impact activities, while decreasing time spent on others.

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]]> No 6. One Key Concept to Create Boundaries Without Hesitation 6 6 6. One Key Concept to Create Boundaries Without Hesitation full e60b6ea2-5e4d-4324-bf00-811e068435c7 https://share.transistor.fm/s/020fadd6 Many of us avoid creating strong boundaries because of how we anticipate they will be received. Often, we're missing this key concept that takes away some of the "doom and gloom" of boundary formation. Listen to this episode to make sure you're aware of this important boundary dichotomy. It will make your boundaries feel so much less scary.

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]]> Many of us avoid creating strong boundaries because of how we anticipate they will be received. Often, we're missing this key concept that takes away some of the "doom and gloom" of boundary formation. Listen to this episode to make sure you're aware of this important boundary dichotomy. It will make your boundaries feel so much less scary.

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]]> Mon, 02 Mar 2026 05:00:00 -0500 Dr. Nothando Swan Wohlgeschaffen Dr. Nothando Swan Wohlgeschaffen 1436 Many of us avoid creating strong boundaries because of how we anticipate they will be received. Often, we're missing this key concept that takes away some of the "doom and gloom" of boundary formation. Listen to this episode to make sure you're aware of this important boundary dichotomy. It will make your boundaries feel so much less scary.

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]]> No 5. Boundaries Without Exhaustion, Confrontation, or Stress 5 5 5. Boundaries Without Exhaustion, Confrontation, or Stress full 641a9a99-2cf3-4ef6-940b-6d98a1cd43d9 https://share.transistor.fm/s/583f1f12 On this week's episode I'm walking you through the "right and wrong" way to approach your boundaries because they do not need to be stressful or confrontational. I'll highlight how we tend to approach them, and then walk you step-by-step through a calmer, more grounded approach.

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]]> On this week's episode I'm walking you through the "right and wrong" way to approach your boundaries because they do not need to be stressful or confrontational. I'll highlight how we tend to approach them, and then walk you step-by-step through a calmer, more grounded approach.

RESOURCES:
Download The Complete Guide to Boundaries PDF and email course here: https://drwcoandco.kit.com/0ad64b91ec

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]]> Mon, 23 Feb 2026 05:30:00 -0500 Dr. Nothando Swan Wohlgeschaffen Dr. Nothando Swan Wohlgeschaffen 1629 On this week's episode I'm walking you through the "right and wrong" way to approach your boundaries because they do not need to be stressful or confrontational. I'll highlight how we tend to approach them, and then walk you step-by-step through a calmer, more grounded approach.

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]]> No 4. The 3 Steps to Effective Boundaries (and Why Smart Professionals Struggle) 4 4 4. The 3 Steps to Effective Boundaries (and Why Smart Professionals Struggle) full 55efc35a-88e7-4ae2-a52d-4cbfa55cf4a8 https://share.transistor.fm/s/68ce8f28 In this episode, I break down how to create boundaries in 3 simple steps, and explain why high-performing professionals struggle with boundaries in the first place. Drawing from clinical experience and personal examples, I walk through how doctors, lawyers, and other high-responsibility professionals can create clear personal and professional boundaries without worrying about letting others down.

I also cover common boundary-setting pitfalls, why boundaries feel especially hard in medicine and law, and what actually helps you maintain them over time. If you’re feeling overworked or uncertain about how to manage difficult cases, this episode offers a practical, compassionate framework for protecting your time, energy, and big-picture vision.


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]]> In this episode, I break down how to create boundaries in 3 simple steps, and explain why high-performing professionals struggle with boundaries in the first place. Drawing from clinical experience and personal examples, I walk through how doctors, lawyers, and other high-responsibility professionals can create clear personal and professional boundaries without worrying about letting others down.

I also cover common boundary-setting pitfalls, why boundaries feel especially hard in medicine and law, and what actually helps you maintain them over time. If you’re feeling overworked or uncertain about how to manage difficult cases, this episode offers a practical, compassionate framework for protecting your time, energy, and big-picture vision.


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]]> Mon, 09 Feb 2026 06:31:49 -0500 Dr. Nothando Swan Wohlgeschaffen Dr. Nothando Swan Wohlgeschaffen 2222 In this episode, I break down how to create boundaries in 3 simple steps, and explain why high-performing professionals struggle with boundaries in the first place. Drawing from clinical experience and personal examples, I walk through how doctors, lawyers, and other high-responsibility professionals can create clear personal and professional boundaries without worrying about letting others down.

I also cover common boundary-setting pitfalls, why boundaries feel especially hard in medicine and law, and what actually helps you maintain them over time. If you’re feeling overworked or uncertain about how to manage difficult cases, this episode offers a practical, compassionate framework for protecting your time, energy, and big-picture vision.


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]]> No 3. You're Allowed to Have Interests Outside of Work 3 3 3. You're Allowed to Have Interests Outside of Work full f0ab6094-12e3-4c05-aef6-c734c7f6d0c9 https://share.transistor.fm/s/71acc32a We often carry pressure and mental overload at work, even when we're doing everything we can to serve our patients and clients. In this episode, I explore how stepping outside of our productivity mindsets can ease mental fatigue and support clearer, more sustainable success in our lives and careers.

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]]> We often carry pressure and mental overload at work, even when we're doing everything we can to serve our patients and clients. In this episode, I explore how stepping outside of our productivity mindsets can ease mental fatigue and support clearer, more sustainable success in our lives and careers.

RESOURCES:
Download The Complete Guide to Boundaries PDF and email course here: https://drwcoandco.kit.com/0ad64b91ec

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]]> Mon, 02 Feb 2026 05:01:00 -0500 Dr. Nothando Swan Wohlgeschaffen Dr. Nothando Swan Wohlgeschaffen 1206 We often carry pressure and mental overload at work, even when we're doing everything we can to serve our patients and clients. In this episode, I explore how stepping outside of our productivity mindsets can ease mental fatigue and support clearer, more sustainable success in our lives and careers.

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]]> mental overload, productivity mindset, physician coach, burnout No 2. You're Not Behind - Your Thinking Is: 4 Mindset Shifts to Adopt Now 2 2 2. You're Not Behind - Your Thinking Is: 4 Mindset Shifts to Adopt Now full 5fb52b97-a339-45c9-a971-7ebfa7cda0cb https://share.transistor.fm/s/2e491d96 Ever felt "behind" in your work because things are busy or you always "run late"? Physicians and lawyers are working harder than ever. On this episode, I reveal four mindset traps that quietly drain your energy and what to think instead.

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]]> Ever felt "behind" in your work because things are busy or you always "run late"? Physicians and lawyers are working harder than ever. On this episode, I reveal four mindset traps that quietly drain your energy and what to think instead.

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]]> Mon, 26 Jan 2026 08:46:37 -0500 Dr. Nothando Swan Wohlgeschaffen Dr. Nothando Swan Wohlgeschaffen 1609 Ever felt "behind" in your work because things are busy or you always "run late"? Physicians and lawyers are working harder than ever. On this episode, I reveal four mindset traps that quietly drain your energy and what to think instead.

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]]> physician mindset, lawyer mindset, mental load, mental load at work, decision fatigue, strategic thinking No 1. Thinking about leaving medicine or law? Listen to this 1 1 1. Thinking about leaving medicine or law? Listen to this full 35c44fda-c7ae-4590-996c-a951dcfc3afa https://share.transistor.fm/s/a244534e Ever felt unappreciated in your work? I get that. In today's episode, we're going to discuss some of the reasons our work can be undervalued and, more importantly, how to burnout-proof our careers. Lastly, I'll walk you through 5 strategies to support your work in a sustainable way.

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]]> Ever felt unappreciated in your work? I get that. In today's episode, we're going to discuss some of the reasons our work can be undervalued and, more importantly, how to burnout-proof our careers. Lastly, I'll walk you through 5 strategies to support your work in a sustainable way.

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]]> Sun, 18 Jan 2026 17:22:21 -0500 Dr. Nothando Swan Wohlgeschaffen Dr. Nothando Swan Wohlgeschaffen 1040 Ever felt unappreciated in your work? I get that. In today's episode, we're going to discuss some of the reasons our work can be undervalued and, more importantly, how to burnout-proof our careers. Lastly, I'll walk you through 5 strategies to support your work in a sustainable way.

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]]> physician, lawyer, entrepreneur, boundaries, burnout No