DRIVE TIME DEBRIEF with The Whole Physician

Drive Time Debrief — Episode 204: Random Internet Advice (Part 3) In this episode of The Drive Time Debrief, Amanda, Laura, and Kendra continue their three-part deep dive into “random internet advice” they found while scrolling TikTok — and how these bite-sized ideas actually play out in real life, relationships, and medicine. The conversation blends humor, psychology, and hard-earned wisdom as the trio explores what advice is worth keeping, what needs nuance, and what might actually help us show up better at work and at home. In this episode, you’ll hear about: Why “focus on the good” actually changes what you see The science of selective attention and the reticular activating system The famous “black gorilla” experiment How medicine trains our brains toward negativity — and how to shift that habit Why gratitude is not gaslighting, but a way of “changing the channel” in your brain Assuming good intentions — even when it’s hard How small mindset shifts can reduce conflict in relationships Why people often push others away (and what that really means) Practical ways to pause before reacting “If someone walks out of your life, let them” — true or false? When this advice is protective vs. when it’s oversimplified The idea of relationships as “seasons” rather than failures Why some relationships come full circle — and others are meant to close A powerful gratitude exercise Write a list of what you want — but every other item must be something you already have Why this rewires your brain away from scarcity The right doors won’t open until you’re ready Why missed opportunities often make sense in hindsight How rejection can actually prepare you for what’s next Why persistence matters more than timing “You’ve survived everything so far.” Resilience, humor, and hard seasons A playful nod to Amanda’s Oklahoma Sooners (“hard to kill” energy 💪) Why growth often comes from the challenges we wish we could skip This wraps up Part 3 of their TikTok-inspired advice series — but don’t worry, more parts are likely coming. Stay connected with The Whole Physician Email your favorite internet advice to: podcast@thewholephysician.com  Follow on Instagram: @thewholephysician Sign up for The Weekly Well Check (link below) — encouragement + updates on masterclasses and events. https://www.thewholephysician.com/weekly-well-check Thanks for listening — you are whole, you are a gift to medicine, and your work matters. 💙   Credit: @jesss.kr jesskraww@gmail.com