Lena Cheng, MDLong-range ForecastHow record temps, wildfires, naps, and LeBron James helped me break through my cloudy judgment5 min read·Jul 28, 2021----
Lena Cheng, MDFinding Peace of Mind in Uncertainty (Part 2)Last month, I reflected on feeling restless and, frankly, trapped despite achieving what I thought I wanted in my career. Here’s what…7 min read·Jun 30, 2021----
Lena Cheng, MDFinding Peace of Mind in Uncertainty (Part 1)When I was six years old, my mom would pick my older brother and me up after school and bring us to John Muir Hospital where she worked as…7 min read·May 30, 2021----
Lena Cheng, MDChoosing the Impractical PathDuring my sophomore year in college, I struggled in biology class. Despite my rigorous note-taking and extensive study sessions, I always…4 min read·Apr 29, 2021----
Lena Cheng, MDFacing a life transition? Time to get over yourselfShe handed me the Post-It note with a 1–800 number on it. I stared at it, confused. Earlier in the day, my manager Michael had asked me to…5 min read·Mar 31, 2021----
Lena Cheng, MDBeyond the finish line: The lasting impact of a marathonI remember the moment where I branded myself “unathletic.” It was the closest I’d gotten to joining a sports team — the first day of high…5 min read·Mar 1, 2021----
Lena Cheng, MDWhat Carl the Dog Taught Me About Career TransitionsWhen my son was a toddler, he loved a series of books about a dog named Carl. The books are nearly wordless and mostly illustrations…5 min read·Jan 19, 2021----
Lena Cheng, MDHow to Prepare for An Off-Road AdventureWhen people hear about my career as physician-turned-marketer, the most common question I get is “How did that happen?”6 min read·Dec 17, 2020----
Lena Cheng, MDGratitude for transitionsThis holiday season, I’m filled with gratitude for transition and reinvention.3 min read·Dec 11, 2020----