Virginia Hurdon Health Coaching

05/08/2025

To celebrate International Coaching Week, I’d like to invite medical learners and physicians at any career stage to get a taste of the transformative impact of coaching. My focus and passion is physician wellbeing, in all its many facets.
If you’re curious, please check out the Canadian Physician Coaches Network- happy to connect with you there.

04/29/2025

In celebration of ICF International Coaching Week, I am pleased to offer pro bono wellbeing coaching sessions to physicians and medical learners.
And what do I mean by ‘wellbeing’? All the things we do, say, and think that affect our physical, mental and professional health! Want to learn more? Connect with me by DM or through the Canadian Physician Coaches Network website.

04/29/2025

To commemorate ICF International Coaching Week, I am pleased to offer pro bono coaching sessions for physicians through the Canadian Physician Coaches Network.

Our discussions can encompass subjects like navigating transitions, personal wellbeing, stress management, and lifestyle adjustments.

Physicians and medical learners are invited to connect with me through the CPCN website or via direct message.

07/21/2023

Hi! I’m currently taking a break from social media. For coaching enquiries, feel free to email me at virginia@virginiahurdon.ca, or visit virginiahurdon.ca. Thanks!

Virginia Hurdon Health Coaching. Wellbeing coaching for health care professionals

06/07/2023

Honoured to have a chance to tell a bit about my story, and how I can help others find their own ‘wave of healing’!

LifeMaven Jody Birnberg helps individuals live in the energy of their legacy, starting from the inside out. One part of this mission is through her LifeMaven Podcast, where listeners can see themselves in others' struggles, joys, and solutions. The other part involves using various strategies to hel...

05/22/2023

Getting the garden planted! So excited to be growing our own food.

05/02/2023

Honoured to be giving this free workshop through WomenIN. Join us! May 17 at 2 pm Eastern.

When you are in a stressful situation, what is the last thing on your mind? Your breathing!

In this experiential hour, discover why your breathing can be an effective stress reduction tool, and how to use it to your best advantage.

Learn and practice some renowned ancient and modern breathwork that can clear your mind, focus your thoughts, prepare you for what’s next, or help you let go of the day. You’ll come away with a personalized plan to incorporate these techniques into everyday life, and resources to further your learning.

To join our FREE online event please register via EventBrite at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/614595209817

02/21/2023

It was a provincial holiday in Ontario on Feb. 20 called ‘Family Day’. Getting connected and spending non goal-oriented time with loved ones is an essential component of our wellbeing. This was brought into stark focus during the pandemic, and of course it remains an issue today. However, Family Day pre-dates the pandemic- I believe it was designed to place a holiday into February, something we didn’t have in Ontario (and most of Canada).
Our family celebrated Family Day a bit early- we had my daughter over to make and consume delicious thin Finnish pancakes for dinner together. There was mixing, frying, resting, laughter, some philosophical conversation (as always with my daughter 😉), and simple joy in being together.
Of course, family doesn’t just mean relatives- family are all those you love and have a deep connection with.
Who is your family?
Have you connected with them recently? How would you like to connect with them?
What could you do today to foster that- text them, call them, send them a funny cat meme, invite them for a meal or a conversation over a warm beverage?
I’m off to send a cat meme to my sister, and check in with an old friend…

12/29/2022

Grateful to Subkit for the opportunity to share my journey and motivation as a coach for physicians and other healthcare providers. What drives you to do what you do?

Witnessing mindset breakthroughs and the formation of new healthy habits- the joy that comes from that is such a strong motivator to keep me doing what I do!

09/28/2022

Yesterday evening I had the pleasure of informally discussing wellbeing, burnout, stress, meditation and mindfulness with Sujan shah on LinkedIn. Check out our perspectives and I'd love to hear yours! https://www.linkedin.com/in/virginia-hurdon/
And, I developed a personal wellbeing worksheet for you to help you define your own version of wellbeing!

09/25/2022

Don’t you love finding little treasures? These are some from my nature walk this morning. What do you do to bring joy and meaning to everyday experiences?

06/22/2022

I am panting at the top of the steep short hill. My hip flexors are burning, my legs are shaking, and my face is bright red. I can barely control my breathing enough to take a sip of water. Embarrassed, I wonder again whether I will make it to the end of this trail. One of my ‘dark sides’ is now obvious to my companions- my physical fitness is poor.

What other negative attributes are coming to light in this scenario? I see: not feeling capable to speak up or ask for my needs (to slow down); shaming myself for not being able to keep up; letting my emotions (shame, fear) run the show in the moment.

In truth, we all have negative attributes (sometimes called our ‘shadow side’), and generally we are more able to recognize them than our positive attributes (!). Recognizing them, however, does not equal dealing with them. We tend to ignore them until they pop up (again), ruminate about them, and blame ourselves for them.

Just as for positive attributes, there is empowerment in accepting our less-than-stellar qualities. Acceptance helps us see our humanity, and gives us a sense of belonging to the larger human circle. It also is a more stable platform from which to launch personal growth and change.

"THE CURIOUS PARADOX IS THAT WHEN I ACCEPT MYSELF JUST AS I AM, THEN I CAN CHANGE." ~CARL ROGERS

Acceptance is a skill that we can develop.

Coaching can help if you feel stuck with this, unsure where to start, or need some assistance with motivation and accountability to help you stay on track. Get in touch if you’d like to explore this further.