From Burnout to Breakthrough: Finding Advocacy, Balance & Purpose | Balance to Excellence Show S3E6

In this deeply personal and powerful conversation, Dr. Judy Wright sits down with Dr. Alicia Thompson-Bennett—a board-certified family physician, speaker, coach, and the passionate force behind Miracles and Milestones. Dr. Alicia shares her raw and real journey navigating NICU motherhood, her son’s autism diagnosis, professional burnout, and ultimately finding a new rhythm of purpose, peace, and advocacy. Whether you’re a healthcare professional, special needs parent, or just someone who’s ever felt stretched too thin—this one’s for you.

🔑 Key Highlights: 1. Miracles & Milestones  How her son’s premature birth at 23 weeks and later autism diagnosis inspired her to create a platform for working NICU moms and special needs families.  🗣️ “The working NICU mom is a different kind of journey—and it deserves a different kind of support.” 2. Breaking Point to Breakthrough  Her eye-opening realization that she was fixing everything except herself—and how she decided to reclaim balance without guilt.  🗣️ “I didn’t even realize I wasn’t on the stove. I was under the cabinet.” 3. The Power of Being Seen  Leaving the hospital where she trained and practiced for a decade wasn’t easy—but it led her to an environment where wellness is modeled, not just encouraged.  🗣️ “People will do what you let them do. I had to start asking for more.” 4. Defining Excellence on Her Own Terms  Why excellence isn’t perfection—and what it really means to show up fully, even in the hard seasons.  🗣️ “Excellence means giving my best, and realizing that my best is enough.” 5. Advocacy in Action  From navigating ABA therapy waitlists to becoming a voice in policy, Dr. Alicia is showing parents what’s possible when they lead from experience.  🗣️ “I’ve done the work—now I help others so they don’t have to fight the same way I did.”

🧭 Streamlined Chapters: 00:00 – Intro to Dr. Alicia + Her Many Hats 08:37 – Building Trust & Showing Up in the Community 14:44 – Miracles & Milestones: From NICU to Advocacy 32:55 – Self-Care, Support & The Wake-Up Call 55:10 – What Balance Really Looks Like Now

💼 Work with Dr. Judy: Dr. Judy’s monthly Balance to Excellence workshops are designed for high-achieving healthcare professionals looking to reduce stress, increase impact, and protect their peace.  👉 Register here

🤝 How to Connect with Dr. Alicia: ✨ Website: www.themultifacetedmamadoc.com  📸 Instagram: @themultifacetedmamadoc  📘 Facebook: The Multifaceted Mama Doc  🔗 Learn more about Miracles & Milestones: miraclesandmilestones.org (if applicable—optional)

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