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In Part 2 of my conversation with retreat leader Marybeth Donahoe, we get specific. What did Marybeth learn from her most recent retreat in Peru — and what is she carrying into Mexico? Who is genuinely ready for an experience like this? We dig into what "midlife" actually means for the women we work with, why being held by other women is something many of us have been quietly taught to resist, and what we hope women will be able to say six months after they leave. We close with the practical fea...

What gets in the way of feeling connected to ourselves — and what does it actually take to come back? In this episode I'm joined by Marybeth Donahoe, yoga teacher and retreat leader, for a conversation about the societal and neurological forces that pull us out of alignment, the yoga tradition's model of unification across mind, body, and heart, and why intuition isn't woo — it's your body's accumulated intelligence asking to be heard. We also talk about how psychological safety and community cr...

Most people in CME and medical writing are using AI. Fewer have an actual workflow — something documented, repeatable, and defensible enough to explain to a client or compliance reviewer. This episode explores why that gap matters, what a staged workflow looks like in practice, and why this is becoming a professional differentiator right now. In this episode: Why "I try things and sometimes it works" is a ceiling, not a process The difference between using AI and having an AI workflow What th...

Playlists Curated Exclusively for You. Get the Aspiring playlist. Get the Builder path playlist. Get the Expanding path playlist. Most people in CME and medical writing are using AI. Fewer have an actual workflow — something documented, repeatable, and defensible enough to explain to a client or compliance reviewer. This episode explores why that gap matters, what a staged workflow looks like in practice, and why this is becoming a professional differentiator right now. In this episode: Why "...

You already know how to write learning objectives. You reference Bloom’s taxonomy. You understand Moore’s outcomes framework. But here’s the real question: When you write a learning objective, can you clearly identify the two to three specific clinical tasks that must happen for that objective to be achieved? In this episode—based on a webinar I participated in with the Good CME Practice Group—we go deeper than frameworks. We unpack what actually sits underneath a learning objective and how t...

You already know how to write learning objectives. You reference Bloom’s taxonomy. You understand Moore’s outcomes framework. But here’s the real question: When you write a learning objective, can you clearly identify the two to three specific clinical tasks that must happen for that objective to be achieved? In this episode—based on a webinar I participated in with the Good CME Practice Group—we go deeper than frameworks. We unpack what actually sits underneath a learning objective and how t...

In this year-end episode, Alex takes you behind the scenes into a full year of growth inside the WriteCME Pro community. Whether you're just starting in CME or deepening your expertise, you’ll hear the most important trends that emerged among CME writers in 2025—what they struggled with, how they moved forward, and what this means for your own career in 2026. If you want clarity, confidence, and a sense of belonging in the CME world, this episode offers a peek at the path forward. In this epis...

In this year-end episode, Alex takes you behind the scenes into a full year of growth inside the WriteCME Pro community. Whether you're just starting in CME or deepening your expertise, you’ll hear the most important trends that emerged among CME writers in 2025—what they struggled with, how they moved forward, and what this means for your own career in 2026. If you want clarity, confidence, and a sense of belonging in the CME world, this episode offers a peek at the path forward. In this epis...

What if you ended the year not with burnout or urgency, but with a daily ritual of inspiration, generosity, and creative momentum for your CME writing? As CME writers, so much of our work happens behind the scenes — the interviews, the needs assessments, the outlines, the manuscripts. It’s meaningful work, but it’s often quiet and relentless, yet it carries real impact for learners and patients. This episode takes you behind the curtain into the reflection, intention, and creative spark that in...

In this hot seat coaching conversation, Sarah Jabeen MD, a clinician turned medical writer, brings the honest questions so many emerging CME writers quietly carry: How do I navigate a career pivot without feeling like an imposter? How do I leverage my clinical background without overwhelming my writing? And how do I grow from “new” to “trusted” in the eyes of clients? Together, we unpack what’s underneath each of these questions and explore how identity, confidence, community, and small exper...

Practical prompts, frameworks, and behind-the-scenes notes on writing high-quality CME — straight to you, no fluff. → Subscribe: Become a Write Medicine Insider Not sure what to work on next in your CME writing? Take the free WriteCME Readiness Index — two minutes to find your stage and get a curated learning path → Get your CME readiness score In this hot seat coaching conversation, Sarah Jabeen MD, a clinician turned medical writer, brings the honest questions so many emerging CME writers qu...

What do you do when your inbox goes quiet and the client work that once filled your calendar suddenly disappears? For many freelance medical writers—especially those transitioning into the CME space—quiet seasons can feel like failure. But what if those fallow periods are actually the most fertile ground for growth? In this conversation with seasoned writer Addie Nagy, we explore how to reframe slow seasons, rebuild confidence, and manage client relationships with steadiness and purpose. You’l...

Practical prompts, frameworks, and behind-the-scenes notes on writing high-quality CME — straight to you, no fluff. → Subscribe: Become a Write Medicine Insider Not sure what to work on next in your CME writing? Take the free WriteCME Readiness Index — two minutes to find your stage and get a curated learning path → Get your CME readiness score What do you do when your inbox goes quiet and the client work that once filled your calendar suddenly disappears? For many freelance medical writers—e...

Have you ever hesitated to push back on a client’s “non-negotiable” contract — even when something didn’t feel right? For freelance medical writers, contracts can be one of the most intimidating parts of running a business. Between indemnity clauses, “work made for hire” language, and shifting risk to the writer, it’s easy to feel powerless. In this episode, legal strategist Brionna Ned (The Lawless Lawyer) breaks down how to approach contract negotiations with confidence — so you can protect y...

Practical prompts, frameworks, and behind-the-scenes notes on writing high-quality CME — straight to you, no fluff. → Subscribe: Become a Write Medicine Insider Not sure what to work on next in your CME writing? Take the free WriteCME Readiness Index — two minutes to find your stage and get a curated learning path → Get your CME readiness score Have you ever hesitated to push back on a client’s “non-negotiable” contract — even when something didn’t feel right? For freelance medical writers, c...

Practical prompts, frameworks, and behind-the-scenes notes on writing high-quality CME — straight to you, no fluff. → Subscribe: Become a Write Medicine Insider Not sure what to work on next in your CME writing? Take the free WriteCME Readiness Index — two minutes to find your stage and get a curated learning path → Get your CME readiness score How do you turn a detailed needs assessment full of data and practice gaps into a clear, learner-centered activity agenda that actually changes clinica...

How do you turn a detailed needs assessment full of data and practice gaps into a clear, learner-centered activity agenda that actually changes clinical practice? If you’ve ever stared at a dense needs assessment wondering how to transform pages of evidence into a coherent educational design, this episode is for you. Many CME writers struggle to bridge the gap between analysis and application—between identifying what clinicians need and structuring how they’ll learn it. In this episode, Alex ...

Practical prompts, frameworks, and behind-the-scenes notes on writing high-quality CME — straight to you, no fluff. → Subscribe: Become a Write Medicine Insider Not sure what to work on next in your CME writing? Take the free WriteCME Readiness Index — two minutes to find your stage and get a curated learning path → Get your CME readiness score What if the work that feels invisible is the very thing building your expertise? For many CME writers, the hours spent researching, editing, and shapi...

What if the work that feels invisible is the very thing building your expertise? For many CME writers, the hours spent researching, editing, and shaping educational content happen behind the scenes — valuable, but unseen. Over time, that invisibility can blur your sense of value and readiness. In this Write Medicine hot-seat coaching session, Gina Castiblanco PhD shares what it’s really like to navigate that in-between space — leaving behind a visible academic identity and learning to trus...

Practical prompts, frameworks, and behind-the-scenes notes on writing high-quality CME — straight to you, no fluff. → Subscribe: Become a Write Medicine Insider Not sure what to work on next in your CME writing? Take the free WriteCME Readiness Index — two minutes to find your stage and get a curated learning path → Get your CME readiness score Curious about continuing medical education (CME) writing but not sure how to begin? In this episode, you’ll learn how to turn your medical, academic, o...

Curious about continuing medical education (CME) writing but not sure how to begin? In this episode, you’ll learn how to turn your medical, academic, or scientific experience into a meaningful, flexible writing career. Discover the five milestones that help you break into CME writing, the key skills every CME writer needs, and real-world insights from the field. 🎧 Tune in now to gain clarity, confidence, and your next steps toward becoming a successful CME writer. Links WriteCME Pro – Joi...

Practical prompts, frameworks, and behind-the-scenes notes on writing high-quality CME — straight to you, no fluff. → Subscribe: Become a Write Medicine Insider Not sure what to work on next in your CME writing? Take the free WriteCME Readiness Index — two minutes to find your stage and get a curated learning path → Get your CME readiness score Are you ready to move beyond writing needs assessments and step into the creative, story-driven side of CME—without losing the clients or confidence yo...

Are you ready to move beyond writing needs assessments and step into the creative, story-driven side of CME—without losing the clients or confidence you’ve already built? Many CME writers start with needs assessments. They’re structured, strategic, and an excellent way to learn the landscape. But what happens when you feel ready for more? When you want to create content that sparks learning, integrates clinical insight, and allows your creativity to shine? In this hot seat coaching episode, w...

Practical prompts, frameworks, and behind-the-scenes notes on writing high-quality CME — straight to you, no fluff. → Subscribe: Become a Write Medicine Insider Not sure what to work on next in your CME writing? Take the free WriteCME Readiness Index — two minutes to find your stage and get a curated learning path → Get your CME readiness score How do you take one complex medical concept and make it clear, accurate, and actionable for both clinicians and patients, without losing credibility? ...