Breaking The Burnout Loop: A Doctor’s Prescription for Real Joy | Dr. Tiffany Moon

In this episode of The Art of Being Well, I am joined by Dr. Tiffany Moon - board-certified anesthesiologist, founder of multiple wellness brands, and the first Chinese American cast member on The Real Housewives of Dallas. Tiffany shares her personal journey through burnout, the pressure to be perfect, and how she came out the other side with a completely new perspective on joy, success, and connection. We talk about her upcoming book Joy Prescriptions, her life in and beyond reality TV, and what it means to prioritize emotional and mental health in a culture that celebrates constant productivity. If you’ve ever felt the weight of unrealistic expectations, this episode will give you permission to breathe, reset, and reconnect with what matters most.

Tiffany Moon, MD, is a board-certified anesthesiologist, entrepreneur, keynote speaker, mother of twins, and author of the upcoming book, Joy Prescriptions: How I Learned to Stop Chasing Perfection and Embrace Connection (May 6, 2025, Legacy Lit). She is also the founder and CEO of Aromasthesia Candles, Three Moons Wine, and LeadHer Summit.

Dr. Moon has published over fifty peer-reviewed publications, is one of D Magazine’s “Best Doctors,” serves as an Oral Board Examiner for the American Board of Anesthesiology, and is an Associate Professor of Anesthesiology and Pain Management at the University of Texas’s Southwestern Medical Center (https://utswmed.org/doctors/tiffany-moon/). Tiffany was the first medical doctor and Chinese American cast member on Bravo’s Real Housewives and her story has been featured in Forbes, Variety, Harper’s Bazaar, USA Today, and more. She lives with her family in Dallas, TX.

A few of my favorite things we cover in this episode: 

•     Dr. Tiffany Moon’s journey from burnout to breakthrough as a physician, entrepreneur, and mother
• The dark side of perfectionism and the cultural pressures women face to “do it all”
• Lessons learned from her time on The Real Housewives of Dallas
• Her upcoming book Joy Prescriptions and the importance of prioritizing connection over perfection
• How high achievers can find balance and joy without losing ambition
• The story behind her brands: Aromasthesia Candles, Three Moons Wine, and LeadHer Summit
• Her experiences as a Chinese American woman in medicine and reality TV
• The role of vulnerability, self-worth, and slowing down in healing
• Parenting, setting boundaries, and being present in a demanding career
• How she redefined success - and why more women need to give themselves permission to rest

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In Health,

Dr. Will Cole