Stop Physician Burnout: Physician Leadership Skills To Help Us Lead The Charge To Physician Wellness

Follow our show wherever you get your podcasts: https://link.chtbl.com/JoH0AMKR   Are you a doctor dreaming of stepping into a leadership role? Then, learn from the best in the field with our guest, Len Scarpinato, DO, MS, a physician and esteemed leader in various healthcare organizations. He has more than 15 years of experience as a physician executive and is currently the CMO of Hospital a...

Follow our show wherever you get your podcasts: https://link.chtbl.com/JoH0AMKR Looking for inspiration and guidance as an early career physician?  We sit down with Amna Shabbir MD, the Founder and CEO of Early Career Physicians Institute, a Certified Wellness and Life Coach, a keynote speaker, and a dual board-certified Geriatrician-Internist. Dr. Shabir’s journey from residency to becoming...

Follow our show wherever you get your podcasts: https://link.chtbl.com/JoH0AMKR Looking for ways to prioritize your well-being as a doctor? Lifestyle medicine and stress management can help you regain control. Lifestyle Medicine is a relatively new specialty in Medicine that focuses on using lifestyle interventions to prevent, manage, and sometimes treat diseases. It takes a holistic approach to h...

Follow our show wherever you get your podcasts: https://link.chtbl.com/JoH0AMKR   Discover how to embrace the mindset of a free agent and explore alternative ways of practicing medicine. Dr. Phil Ovadia is a distinguished cardiovascular surgeon, author, podcast host, and entrepreneur. His path to success is a testament to the possibilities that exist for physicians who are willing to question...

Follow our show wherever you get your podcasts: https://link.chtbl.com/JoH0AMKR   With us again is Dennis Hursh, a seasoned contract lawyer who specializes in physician employment contracts. His perspective on the key considerations for physicians in employment contract negotiations is rooted in his extensive experience working with doctors at various stages of their careers. He strongly beli...

Part 1 of this series "Recognizing Suicidal Ideation in Yourself & Others" is AT THIS LINK Ever wondered what it's like to work as a coach with someone who's suicidal? This is the conclusion of a three-part series, focusing on how coaches can recognize and respond to a suicidal client. This episode provides a modified case study and offers useful tips for anyone who may be in a situation where...

 Part 3 of this Series "Coaching a Suicidal Physician Client" is AT THIS LINK Behind the white coats and stethoscopes, there lies a profound truth - doctors, too, are human. Joining me again are I.C.F.-Certified coaches on our team at TheHappyMD.com - Pam Pappas MD and Penelope Hsu MD, to continue the three-part series on recognizing and preventing physician suicide. In part one, Dr. Pappas a...

Follow our show wherever you get your podcasts: https://link.chtbl.com/JoH0AMKR The son of two physicians, Christopher Habig has seen first-hand the impact they made on their community. However, as he shadowed doctors in hospital systems, he noticed their dissatisfaction. This led him to trailblaze the Direct Primary Care (DPC) industry. Since 2016, his companies have launched and supported 130 DP...

Follow our show wherever you get your podcasts: https://link.chtbl.com/JoH0AMKR   If you're looking to build a medical career on your own terms, Dr. Ben Mattingly's story is a life-changing inspiration. I had the pleasure of interviewing Dr. Mattingly, the founder and chief explorer at Wild Med Adventures. He is a shining example of a free-agent physician who made the decision to follow his p...

Follow our show wherever you get your podcasts: https://link.chtbl.com/JoH0AMKR Many people are taught to believe ambition is a selfish, greedy, or overly competitive drive that nice people don’t utilize or admit to. Ambition is the driving force to strive for success and accomplishment. It pushes us forward beyond our limits to reach new heights. In the world of medicine, ambition is essential fo...

PART TWO of this series "Reaching out to a Suicidal Colleague" is at THIS LINK We kick off a seriously important three-part series that tackles something we all need to talk about more - preventing physician suicide. This week, I'm sitting down with two remarkable guests and I.C.F.-certified coaches on our team at TheHappyMD.com, Dr. Penelope Hsu and Dr. Pam Pappas. We discuss the often-ignored to...

Follow our show wherever you get your podcasts: https://link.chtbl.com/JoH0AMKR   In the dynamic landscape of healthcare, the payment method is a primary driver of both the patient and the physician experience.  This episode takes us on a journey that explores the profound difference when operating within a payment system that prioritizes comprehensive care over transactional interaction...

Follow our show wherever you get your podcasts: https://link.chtbl.com/JoH0AMKR Are you a rebel physician or a wandering physician? Understanding where you stand could be your first step toward finding your ideal practice.  Dr. Kristen Yates DO, a visionary in the medical field, joins us today to unravel her journey from battling imposter syndrome to becoming a beacon of hope for other physicians....

Follow our show wherever you get your podcasts: https://link.chtbl.com/JoH0AMKR   Christus Health is a faith-based, not-for-profit, 60-hospital system across four states and three countries. They have developed a successful corporate wellness program called the Honeycomb Project that aims to address the unique needs of physicians to combat burnout and nurture their overall well-being. To talk more...

Follow our show wherever you get your podcasts: https://link.chtbl.com/JoH0AMKR   What happens when a dedicated physician decides to take the leap of faith and enter the world of entrepreneurship? We had the privilege of speaking with Dr. Zwade Marshall, a double-certified anesthesiologist interventional pain management specialist, and serial entrepreneur who has successfully navigated the delicat...

Follow our show wherever you get your podcasts: https://link.chtbl.com/JoH0AMKR   What if the greatest untapped resource in medicine resides within the patient themselves?  According to Dr. Bowen White, a renowned expert in holistic medicine and a founding member of the American Holistic Medical Association, it is essential for healthcare professionals to empower individuals to take cont...

Follow our show wherever you get your podcasts: https://link.chtbl.com/JoH0AMKR Burnout among doctors is a growing concern in healthcare systems around the world. In the United States and the United Kingdom, the number of physicians suffering from burnout is on the rise. In this cross-continental conversation, Dr. Rachel Morris shares her perspective on this global issue and her experiences of bur...

Follow our show wherever you get your podcasts: h ttps://link.chtbl.com/JoH0AMKR Have you ever questioned your own sanity or judgment in a healthcare setting? Do you constantly feel self-doubt? Today, we discuss gaslighting, a form of psychological manipulation that can leave you doubting your self-worth and reality, particularly in healthcare. Our guest, Dr. Tracy O’Connell, is a radiologist, coa...

Women in male-dominated professions still face unique challenges in today's society. One such profession is Medicine, where female physicians often struggle to navigate the complex gender dynamics and hierarchies in the workplace.  In this fascinating episode, I had the pleasure of speaking with Dr. Teresa Cardador, an  Associate Professor of Labor and Employment Relations and Center for...

Are you contemplating on having freedom and flexibility in your medical career? Do you want to break free from the drudgery of a busy practice and consider a career change? In this episode, we discover the freedom of a location-independent medical practice as I chat with Tom Davis MD. He is nationally recognized as the leader in value-driven health care delivery and full risk insurance contracting...

Are you ready to redefine your relationship with your career?  In this insightful episode, I had the pleasure of speaking with Dr. Elizabeth Hughes, a dermatologist, coach, speaker, and creator of her own skincare line. We delved into the fascinating topic of physicians' relationship with their career, specifically exploring the parallels between our professional lives (Medicine, the job) and...

The world of healthcare management operates under a different set of rules than the medical world, and adapting one's communication technique to fit these different settings is crucial for success. With us is Umbereen Nehal MD MPH, a seasoned Medical Affairs physician executive, healthcare strategist, 4-time Linked Top Voice, MIT Sloan Fellow MBA candidate, Former Chief Medical Officer, and coach....

In this episode, the topic of shame and guilt among physicians is explored. We delve into the question of whether a physician must hit "rock bottom" in order to recognize and improve their relationship with shame, and how speaking openly about these feelings can lead to positive change in both their personal and professional lives. This week on the show, Dr. David Graham joined me to share his sto...

Doctors are trained to be experts in their field, mastering complex concepts and performing life-saving procedures. However, despite their extensive training, many doctors struggle with the concept of failure when it comes to taking new actions to achieve their ideal job. This fear can be paralyzing, causing doctors to stay stuck in a practice that doesn't work for them or preventing them from pur...

Are you ready to optimize your career as a physician, understand the power of saying "no", and achieve goal clarity to find that job satisfaction you desire? In this episode, we discuss how you can move towards your ideal job by identifying what you really want and then making a master plan for achieving it. The master plan is a list of all the changes you would want to make in your current practi...