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Clare, MD

Meet Clare, MD

Dr. Clare Brady is a family medicine resident physician. She is passionate about integrative medicine, mental health and eating disorder recovery. Clare is a career changer, having previously worked in marketing before pursuing medicine in her late twenties. She is also an RYT-200 yoga teacher, Certified Holistic Health Coach, and Beautycounter consultant.

My mission is to uplift, inspire, educate and empower. Vitality is the goal. I want you to feel excited and confident about your health and your life.

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Here’s a wellness post for y’all: actual footage of me calling to make a therapy appointment. I’ve been putting it off since I moved for residency because life is just so busy. But after #worldmentalhealthday yesterday I finally just did it.
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I had to go to my insurance provider’s website and search for local providers that are covered. Then I googled her to learn more and try to figure out if she’d be a good fit for me (hoping this one is, but won’t know until I see her.) Next I called and of course got voicemail so hopefully I’ll get a call back. And if she does, then will come the process of combing through my calendar trying to find a slot that fits with my schedule, and if not talking to my program about getting an hour off work for an appointment. Luckily Northwestern has a policy that allows residents time off for appointments so long as they are planned for ahead. 💜——
The point is it’s A LOT of work to get to a therapist. It takes time and money and courage and flexibility on a lot of fronts to make it happen. I wish it wasn’t that hard. But you deserve to try. ——
There are lots of different ways to improve your mental health, but therapy with a qualified provider is one of the ways that shows consistently good results for many conditions in studies. Even if you don’t have a specific diagnosis, it can be amazing to talk to an unbiased professional. I personally love it when I find the right person, and would go weekly if I could, even if things weren’t “bad.” No such thing as not “bad enough” to benefit in my book. ——
So if this is the little push you needed, take some extra time and make the call. Give it a shot. It’s frustratingly hard, but you’re worth it! ——
#therapy #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealth #holistichealth #medicine #heathcare #integrativemedicine #anxiety #depression #eatingdisorder #edrecovery #recoverywarrior #breakthestigma #residency #clareMD

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I openly speak about my history of Anorexia Nervosa and my forever struggle with Generalized Anxiety Disorder because it can feel like no one understands what you’re going through, and it helps so much to know that other people out there get it. Because I want to show that people with mental health conditions can be successful and happy, even though things often feel really hard and heavy. Because we have a mental health crisis in our society, and I hope that sharing my story could help in some small way. Because hiding it only invites shame, in the words of the brilliant @brenebrown ...”Shame is never known to lead us toward positive change.”
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We’ve made such huge strides since I was first diagnosed, but our society still stigmatizes and often punishes those that speak out or ask for help. The medical field is notoriously terrible about this. We need strong voices to make change. I admire @pamelawiblemd for making this her mission. ——
My message to you on this #worldmentalhealthday: You are enough. You are worthy and loved exactly as you are. When you feel behind, feel different, feel like you don’t quite fit....When you feel stuck and unworthy and like your mind is a constant battle ground....know that I see you. I’m here for you. You aren’t alone. Things can get better. You are enough. ———
#mentalhealthawareness #breakthestigma #medicine #anxiety #depression #psychiatry #mentalhealth #holistichealth #recoverywarrior #eatingdisorderrecovery #residency #integrativemedicine #clareMD

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The @selfmagazine post I shared in my stories yesterday inspired me to get a little artistic with my morning journaling. I love to create even though I’m not the greatest at it (I called graphic design my “fun” major, but knew it wouldn’t be my career!) and making a point to draw or paint or dance or play music is really life giving to me. I don’t do it enough.
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The point of this self care share? I’m taking it extra easy this week. I felt like all signs were pointing toward more rest: my exhaustion (duh), hurting my neck yesterday, feeling the teeniest bit like a cold was coming on. It feels really strange to skip workouts and ditch my usual “DO ALL THE THINGS on top of your very stressful day job!” attitude. But I am giving myself grace and soooo enjoying the extra rest and down time. Proof self care looks different depending on what you need any given day or week. ——
(Oh and thanks @pichon.duplan for encouraging me to drink more water!) 💦
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What does self care look like for you this week? .
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#selfcare #mentalhealthawareness #create #creativity #selfcaredaily #journaling #morningjournaling #design #integrativemedicine #inspiration #wellness #holistichealth #rest #clareMD

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I applied to residency programs all across the country. And while I spent hours agonizing over the didactics structure and call schedule differences, wondering if ranking that program in California or Colorado a little higher would be THE make it or break it decision for my career, Scott gently reminded me that I should maybe make being close to my friends and family a stronger priority. ——
This weekend, after working late on Friday, I was able to hop in the car and make a quick 2 hour drive to South Bend. I got to spend 24 hours with my parents, siblings, and best friend in my favorite place. And today as I’m already back home in my apartment pre-charting for clinic tomorrow, I realize how right Scott was. I’m so grateful to be close to the people I love and have a support system around me. 💚
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I’ve held off posting with this campaign because I just couldn’t decide what advice I wanted to share. But I think I’ll go with this: ——
#dearmedstudent - I want you to focus on your studying and your career. It’s awesome that you work so hard, have big goals, and will undoubtedly achieve amazing things that will improve your future patients’ lives. But none of that is worth it if you aren’t healthy and happy yourself. It’s all too easy on this path to glorify the lack of sleep, and the long hours away from loved ones. And while that’s sometimes a necessity of the job, it’s not something we should brag about. We all know that mental health and burnout is a huge problem within Medicine. It’s okay to make some sacrifices for this career we love, but please don’t overlook your own needs. Don’t feel guilty for taking time for yourself or spending a little money on some self care. Don’t feel ashamed if you need help and support. You have to be healthy in order to best serve your patients. It takes hard work to stay well in a field that somewhat hypocritically isn’t conducive to it. But you can achieve big things AND prioritize your own wellbeing. You deserve it. 💙

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What’s your favorite definition of health?
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▶️ The typical definition in our society is often just the absence of disease. The dictionary says “the state of being free from illness or injury.” Some people will still consider themselves healthy even if they have a chronic disease or two, so long as they are well managed.—
▶️The World Health Organization says health is a state of complete physical, mental and social well being, not merely the absence of disease or infirmity. —
▶️I’ve heard some Integrative providers introduce vitality as the goal. That’s “the state of being strong and active, with the capacity to live and develop.”—
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What do you think? Do you have a different definition to consider? Do you consider yourself healthy?
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#health #healthy #vitality #wellness #definitionofhealth #medicine #healthcare #holistichealth #integrativemedicine #doctorsofig #ilovefamilymedicine #doctor #fmrevolution #iin #clareMD.

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