141. Why Dr. Mary Leung Says “Today Will Be a Great Day”

Burnout doesn’t have to be the price of practicing medicine. In this episode, Dr. Mary Leung shares how she reclaimed her time, energy, and purpose without walking away from clinical care. Through mindset shifts, gratitude, and coaching tools, she found a more joyful and sustainable way to practice. Tune in to discover how you can do the same.
Key Takeaways To Listen For
- Dr. Mary’s burnout story and how she found coaching
- From survival mode to sustainability in just 3 months
- Why practicing presence improves patient care
- How gratitude rewired her perspective (and joy followed)
- What to do before you quit your job
About Mary Leung, MD
Dr. Mary is a board-certified hematologist and medical oncologist, as well as a certified life coach for physicians. After experiencing burnout in her own career, she discovered the power of coaching and significantly reduced her charting time, allowing her to reclaim her energy, focus, and connection with her family. She now helps other physicians manage stress, take back their time, and build meaningful, sustainable lives in medicine. Dr. Leung is passionate about showing physicians that it's possible to feel better, work smarter, and enjoy the life they’ve worked so hard to create.
Connect with Dr. Mary
- Website: Shining With Gratitude MD
- LinkedIn: Mary Leung, MD
- Facebook: Mary Leung
- Email: shiningwithgratitudemd@gmail.com
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