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Episodes/Tiffany Moon - Anesthesiologist & Author | A Doctor's Prescription for Joy & Fulfillment
May 15, 20251:03:15

Tiffany Moon - Anesthesiologist & Author | A Doctor's Prescription for Joy & Fulfillment

Tiffany Moon - Anesthesiologist & Author | A Doctor's Prescription for Joy & Fulfillment

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References & Resources

Tiffany Moon

Anesthesiologist, Entrepreneur, Author, and Television Personality

tiffanymoonmd.com
Dr. Tiffany Moon, an anesthesiologist and entrepreneur, discusses her journey from a demanding medical career to finding personal joy and fulfillment. She shares insights from her upcoming memoir, 'Joy Prescriptions,' covering topics like overcoming cultural expectations, balancing multiple careers, and cultivating a positive mindset. The episode delves into her experiences as a Chinese-American woman, her entrepreneurial ventures, and her advocacy for AAPI communities.

Books Mentioned

Joy Prescriptions

by Tiffany Moon

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Key Topics

Journey to Joy and FulfillmentEntrepreneurship and Medical CareerOvercoming Cultural ExpectationsMindset for Success and HappinessWriting and Self-Discovery

Companies & Organizations

UT Southwestern

Where Dr. Tiffany Moon serves as an Associate Professor.

Aromasthesia Candles

A company founded by Dr. Tiffany Moon.

Three Moons Wine

A wine company founded by Dr. Tiffany Moon.

Show Notes

Dr. Tiffany Moon is a Chinese-American anesthesiologist, entrepreneur, and television personality best known for appearing on The Real Housewives of Dallas. Born in Beijing and raised in the U.S., she earned her medical degree by age 23 and is now an Associate Professor at UT Southwestern. In addition to her medical career, she is the founder of Aromasthesia Candles and Three Moons Wine. A dedicated philanthropist and advocate for AAPI communities, Dr. Moon shares her story of resilience and connection in her upcoming memoir, Joy Prescriptions.

➡️ Talking Points

00:00 Intro

01:34 The Moment That Changed Everything

06:01 The “Good Asian Daughter” Script

08:51 Breaking Away from Her Parents

13:28 Healing & Finding Joy After Trauma

14:39 Redefining High Performance

21:40 Tiffany’s First Taste of Joy

30:13 What Writing Taught Her About Herself

32:24 The #1 Joy-Killing Trait

38:35 Tiffany the Entrepreneur

43:15 Loving the Journey, Not Just the Goal

46:57 Escaping the Scarcity Mindset

48:40 Joy in Her Career

53:10 Comparison: The Thief of Joy

1:01:53 A Lesson for Her Kids