This episode is your practical playbook for when charts follow you home. Dr. Junaid walks you through a humane evening flow: refuel and reconnect, define exactly what “done” means, time-box a short sprint, surf procrastination urges for 60–90 seconds, and reward the wins before a clear shutdown ritual. It’s evidence-informed, guilt-free, and designed to help you return to being a person who happens to practice medicine, not a charting machine.
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It's time for a Q&A Day recap! In this real-clinic recap (recorded via VideoAsk), Dr. Junaid tackles the top three questions from Friday, October 17: how to corral interruptions; a resident-supervision workflow that captures your reasoning in real time; and how to stop the mid-clinic cellphone spiral. Listen and get answers now, along with details on how to submit your question for the next Q&A.
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This week, Dr. Junaid serves up a cheeky, evidence-savvy remix of the “10 Commandments” for charting. Think faux Old English meets real-world fixes. Expect a nudge to protect weekends, starve pajama-time notes, and right-size documentation without worshiping the EHR. Plus a fresh reframe for impostor thoughts and a few “pocket tablets” you can try today.
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In the final chapter of Dr. Junaid’s Viktor Frankl trilogy, this episode explores what really happens when you step into the “space between stimulus and response.” Dr. Junaid breaks down how pausing to notice, label, and reframe your thoughts literally rewires your brain through neuroplasticity, helping you move from autopilot reactions to intentional choices. Through real-life examples, he shows how curiosity and self-compassion engage the prefrontal cortex, strengthen emotional control, and create lasting change.
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In this episode of Chart Less, Live More, Dr. Junaid dives into part two of the Viktor Frankl trilogy—exploring the power of “space” between stimulus and response. Building on last week’s discussion about the primitive brain’s knee-jerk reactions, this episode unpacks how to actually create that mental pause in the chaos of real-world medicine. Tune in to learn how to build that pause, challenge your thoughts, and use reflection to reclaim control of your day—one mindful moment at a time.
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In this episode, Dr. Junaid explores what happens when we run on autopilot in clinic. He contrasts the primitive brain with the neocortex and shows how this tug-of-war shapes charting habits and decision-making. If you’ve ever ended the day wondering why your brain felt hijacked, this episode will help you see those patterns differently and set the stage for part two.
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In this episode of Chart Less, Live More, Dr. Junaid explores the realities of parenting in medicine and the constant juggling act between clinical demands and family life. He shares how physicians can move beyond survival mode. Blending personal insights with research on work–family conflict, child development, and parental burnout, this conversation offers practical strategies and encouragement for physicians who want to show up fully at home without sacrificing their calling in medicine.
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In this episode of Chart Less, Live More, Dr. Junaid shifts the focus from tips and hacks to hard evidence. Drawing on systematically collected data from multiple cohorts of his Charting Conquered program, he reveals striking results: reductions in after-hours charting, major improvements in burnout and work dread, and measurable gains in empathy and fulfillment. Alongside the numbers, listeners will hear firsthand accounts from physicians who reclaimed their time, re-engaged with their work, and rediscovered joy in both medicine and life outside the clinic. Check out the Charting Conquered data
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Think you’re the only one drowning in charts? Or that you’re just “bad at charting”? Or maybe that if you just worked harder, you’d finally get on top of it? In this episode of Chart Less, Live More, Dr. Junaid unpacks three common beliefs that keep physicians and APPs from conquering their charts: “I’m the only one with this problem,” “I’m the problem,” and “I can do it alone.” With humor, real-life scenarios, and research on burnout, habit change, and the broken EMR system, he shows why none of these beliefs are true and how shifting them can be the first step toward reclaiming your evenings, your weekends, and your sanity.
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What if your obsession with “life hacks” and optimizing everything is actually holding you back from the change you really want? In this funny, yet uncomfortably real episode, Dr. Junaid Niazi uses Transformers, dopamine hits, and evolutionary biology to explain the difference between optimization and true transformation. If you’ve been tweaking your schedule, color-coding your to-do list, or downloading yet another EHR productivity app, this is your sign to stop life hacking and start changing your life. Because Decepticons optimize. But Autobots transform.
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In this episode of Chart Less, Live More, Dr. Junaid Niazi takes on two of medicine’s most stubborn myths: that faster care is sloppy care, and that physician martyrdom is the key to better outcomes. He also dismantles the belief that self-sacrifice is a virtue, making the case that sustainability in medicine isn’t selfish, it’s essential for excellent patient care. Packed with research, relatable stories, and a few laughs along the way, this episode will challenge how you think about pace, performance, and what truly makes a great physician.
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In this episode of Chart Less, Live More, Dr. Junaid Niazi tackles the seductive myth that AI and technology will "save" physicians from burnout. While tech can help, it's not a replacement for clinical judgment, human connection, or systemic change. From ambient scribes to smart inbox tools, Dr. Niazi explores how innovation often accelerates burnout instead of solving it—unless physicians stay in control. This episode is a powerful reminder that you are the product, you are the differentiator, and no tool can replace your brain.
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In this episode of Chart Less, Live More, Dr. Junaid Niazi tackles one of the most persistent myths in medicine: that more time is the answer to our charting chaos. It’s not. From cognitive overload to the “productivity paradox,” Junaid breaks down the real reasons physicians stay stuck in survival mode, even when their schedules technically open up. You’ll hear research-backed insights, a story about a well-intentioned admin day gone sideways, and a fresh perspective on the way out. If your evenings are still owned by your inbox, this one’s for you.
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In this episode, Dr. Junaid shares the personal “why” behind Prosperous Life MD, his journey from drowning in charts to reclaiming purpose, time, and joy in medicine. He opens up about burnout, shame, and the broken system that makes doctors feel like the problem. This isn’t just about charting, it’s about who we get to be in medicine. If you’ve lost touch with your why, this episode is your invitation to pause, reflect, and remember: you’re not alone, and you’re not the problem.
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In this episode, Dr. Junaid unpacks the true cost of busyness and why it’s more than just a packed calendar. He explores how chronic busyness erodes our ability to be present, fuels negative self-talk, and becomes a coping mechanism rooted in our brain’s wiring to seek pleasure, avoid pain, and conserve energy. From inbox fires to emotional buffering, we look at how busyness keeps us disconnected from our values and stuck in survival mode. If you’ve been feeling like you’re always doing but never arriving, this episode invites you to pause, reflect, and reclaim your time and your peace.
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In this episode of Chart Less, Live More, Dr. Junaid Niazi tackles the hidden cost of busyness in medicine. He challenges the glorification of being constantly overscheduled and explains how busyness often masks burnout, limits productivity, and disconnects doctors and APPs from their goals and values. Drawing from research, personal insight, and coaching experience, he offers four practical shifts to break the cycle. The episode closes with a gentle challenge to say no to one thing this week—and notice what space that opens up!
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In the final episode of our three-part series on people pleasing in medicine, Dr. Junaid lays out a practical, no-guilt framework to help you stop saying yes to everything and start honoring your own time, energy, and values. With humor and real-world clinical examples, this episode helps you understand why you people please, what it’s costing you, and how to start breaking free — one intentional “no” at a time. If you’ve ever worried that setting boundaries makes you rude or unapproachable, this episode will change your mind (and maybe your schedule).
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In this episode of Chart Less, Live More, Dr. Junaid unpacks 12 sneaky signs of people pleasing that show up in medical practice — from over-apologizing and avoiding conflict to packing your schedule just to chase praise. With humor, pop culture nods, and plenty of real-talk, this episode helps physicians spot how their desire to be liked might be quietly sabotaging their time, boundaries, and wellbeing. If you’ve ever said “yes” when you meant “heck no,” this one’s for you.
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In this episode of Chart Less, Liv More, Dr. Junaid Niazi unpacks the roots of people-pleasing—what it is, where it comes from, and why it shows up so strongly in medicine. From childhood conditioning and gendered expectations to the reinforcement of self-abandonment in medical training, people-pleasing is explored as more than just “being nice”—it’s a deeply ingrained survival strategy that often leads to burnout, resentment, and emotional exhaustion. This episode lays the groundwork for recognizing the pattern and reclaiming your voice—so you can stop living for others and start showing up for yourself.
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In this follow-up to last week’s deep dive on perfectionism in medicine, Dr. Junaid Niazi shares a compassionate, practical framework to help physicians and APPs begin unwinding the perfectionistic thoughts and habits that quietly sabotage their charting and well-being. This episode walks you through seven steps—from identifying a draining thought to developing concrete strategies that shift you toward “good enough” work that still honors your values and serves your patients. If you’ve ever felt stuck in the loop of overthinking, over-editing, or chasing unachievable standards, this episode offers a mindset reset and actionable tools to loosen the grip of perfectionism—one small, powerful shift at a time.
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