Heart to Heart Medical Center - Shiroko Sokitch, MD

01/27/2026

Honest check in… 🩺💬

When you think about medical tests or doctor visits, what grips you the most?

A. Getting bad news
B. Feeling judged or not believed
C. Remembering past trauma
D. The unknown and waiting for results

Medical fear is so common, yet most people feel like they have to hide it and “be strong.” You do not. Your nervousness, anxiety, or past experiences are real, and they deserve compassion, not shame.

👇 Tell me in the comments: A, B, C, or D?
If you feel comfortable, share a little about why. Your story might help someone else feel less alone.

I am reading your answers and will keep creating tools to help you move from fear to calm, from dread to a sense of safety in your own body. 💗

Save this to come back to, and share it with someone who is avoiding a checkup because they are scared.

01/26/2026

01/26/2026

Do you ever delay a medical test because you are scared of what it might show? 🩺💭

You are not alone, and there is nothing “weak” about feeling that way. This guide, From Medical Fear to Medical Courage, walks you through:
✨ Why medical fear shows up in the first place
✨ How fear silently affects your health and decision making
✨ A simple 4–4–6 breathing pattern to calm your body before tests
✨ How information, clarity, and compassion can give you real power and hope

Medical fear does not have to control your choices. When you understand what is happening inside your body and your nervous system, you can move from panic to presence and from avoidance to informed action.

Save this infographic so you can use it before your next appointment, and share it with someone you love who is avoiding important tests because they are afraid. 💗

👉 For deeper support, watch my full video: “How To Deal With Medical Fear”

01/24/2026

If it feels like your home or classroom is running on “high alert,” you’re not imagining it—and it’s not a character flaw. It’s physiology.

On January 25, I’m joining a FREE Online Summit for Parents & Educators to unpack what chronic stress actually does to the brain and body—and what you can do about it, starting today.

In this session, you’ll learn:

Why stress can show up as meltdowns, shutdowns, anxiety, fatigue, and “defiance”

How stress quietly impacts focus, learning, sleep, and behavior

A tiny daily reset routine to help regulate the nervous system—fast, practical, and repeatable

If you care for children (or you’re carrying too much yourself), this is for you.
Register using the link below and share this with a parent or teacher who needs a real reset.

https://www.deborahmyerswellness.com/shiroko

01/19/2026

They say it takes a village to raise a child... but who is supporting the village?

Parents are overwhelmed. Teachers are burnt out. And our kids are feeling the stress of it all.

It’s time to refill your cup and refresh your toolkit.

I am so honored to be speaking at the upcoming 𝐖𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐎𝐮𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐇𝐨𝐦𝐞 & 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥 𝐋𝐢𝐟𝐞 𝐬𝐮𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐭!

I’m joining 20+ other experts (doctors, educators, parenting coaches) to bring you a 10-day masterclass on resilience, emotional mastery, and student wellness.

My session is all about 𝐏𝐡𝐲𝐬𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐅𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬.

The best part? It’s completely free to attend online.

Let’s turn 2026 into the year of "Thriving" rather than just "Surviving."

Grab your free ticket at the link in my bio! 🎟️

01/13/2026

If you have been trying to stay calm, focused, and steady for your kids, your students, or your team while life feels like a lot… this is for you.

I am honored to be a featured expert in Wellness From the Inside Out for Home & School Life, a free global interview series hosted by Deborah Myers.

My session is on Day 7 (Jan 25): Physical Foundations and it is all about this simple truth:

Your body sets the ceiling for calm, focus, and resilience.

In my interview, you will learn:
✅ Why stress and overwhelm often start in the body (not in your “willpower”)
✅ How consistency beats intensity and how to build a tiny daily “reset” routine that actually sticks

This event is free to attend and designed for busy parents, teachers, school leaders, and anyone who cares about the next generation.

👉 Register for free here: https://www.deborahmyerswellness.com/shiroko

If someone in your life is carrying a lot right now, please share this with them. Sometimes one small daily reset changes everything.

01/11/2026

Are you putting off a medical test because you are scared of what it might show? 🩺💔

You are not alone.

Several years ago, “Sarah” came to see me. She was terrified of doctors. Both of her parents had gone through serious medical trauma, and she was sure that if she ever had testing, she would hear the worst news.

Together, we gently worked through her fear and PTSD from her parents’ experiences. A few months later, she was diagnosed with an early form of breast cancer.

Because she had faced her fear, she was able to get the right tests, catch it early, and save her life.

Medical fear is incredibly common. It can sound like:
🔹 “I do not want to know.”
🔹 “What if it is something terrible?”
🔹 “I cannot handle another bad thing.”

The more we avoid what frightens us, the more powerful fear becomes. When we face it with compassion and support, we create space for healing.

Here are a few simple practices I use with my patients:
✨ Mindful breathing
Try this before an appointment or test:
Inhale for 4 counts.
Hold for 4 counts.
Exhale slowly for 6 counts.
Repeat for a few minutes. This helps calm your nervous system and bring you back into your body.

✨ Gentle awareness
Name what you are feeling. “I am scared right now.” Then add, “and I am still safe in this moment.”

✨ Information as medicine
Getting the right tests is not about inviting bad news. It is about giving yourself clarity, options, and a path forward. Information plus compassion creates a foundation of safety, hope, and empowerment.

Facing fear does not mean it disappears. It means you are no longer facing it alone. 💖

👉 I recorded a special video to walk you through this more deeply:
“How to Deal with Medical Fear” | Dr. Shiroko Sokitch
Watch here: https://youtu.be/LlMPmYEjDMc

Save this for your next appointment, and share it with someone who is avoiding important tests because they are scared.

💬 I would love to hear from you:
What helps you feel calmer before a medical visit?

01/10/2026

If you feel frozen with medical fear, try this simple breathing pattern before your next visit. Inhale for 4, hold for 4, exhale for 6. Repeat until your body starts to soften. You are reminding your nervous system that you are safe right now.

01/06/2026

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01/05/2026

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