JANUARY RESET: Reclaiming Meaning and Presence in Medicine with Dr. Meena Julapalli

Not all misalignment shows up as exhaustion.


Sometimes medicine works - the protocols are correct, the outcomes are acceptable - and yet something essential feels missing.


In this January Reset re-air, I’m revisiting my conversation with Dr. Meena Julapalli, a pediatric dermatologist whose work spans direct care, creativity, and healing.


Dr. Julapalli speaks honestly about practicing inside systems that prioritize efficiency and algorithms, and what gets lost when time, presence, and relationship are squeezed out of care. Her story isn’t about leaving medicine - it’s about reclaiming it.


You’ll hear how creating space for meaning and connection changed the way she experiences her work, her patients, and herself as a physician. This conversation aligns deeply with the January Reset reflections around energy, sustainability, and patient relationships.


If you’ve ever felt that your current version of medicine is technically sound but emotionally incomplete, this episode may land close to home.


January Reset Invitation
Use this episode alongside the free January worksheet, Is DPC Right for You? (https://mydpcstory.com/library)
After listening, answer one question: Where do I want more presence or meaning in my work this year?


Get the FREE workbook to go along with our January RESET series HERE (https://mydpcstory.com/library) .


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