Dr. Richman's story is inspirational. Dr. Richman's talk and book provided an opportunity to discuss failure, self-doubt, anxiety, and loss, and ways to meet those challenges in medical school. I'm grateful that we were able to have Dr. Richman speak for our lunch and learn series, and were able to give away several copies of her book. Every medical student can benefit from encouragement for dealing with life's challenges. I believe this was valuable for the students who participated.
- Kelly D. Holder, Ph.D. - Brown Medical School
Dr. Olivia knows firsthand how isolating and overwhelming medical school can be. She faced painful failures and moments of deep doubt—but also discovered the mindset tools that would change her life. Through over a decade of personal growth work, therapy, and life coaching, she developed what she calls her “mental health hacks,” strategies that transformed setbacks into powerful comebacks.
In The Thriver’s Guide to Medical School, Dr. Olivia blends raw, personal storytelling with practical, evidence-based advice for navigating the pressures of medicine without losing yourself in the process. Her message is clear: you can achieve excellence while showing yourself compassion; you can push for greatness while being kind to others; you can be an exceptional physician and an extraordinary human being.
This book is for every medical student—and anyone in a high-pressure career—who’s tired of just surviving and is ready to truly thrive. It reflects the same mission behind Docfluencer, MDO: to change the culture of medicine by speaking openly about the struggles, breaking the stigma around vulnerability, and building a more supportive, human healthcare community.