Episodes

What if joy and purpose could thrive in medicine? In this episode, Dr. Pamela Buchanan shares how reconnecting with gratitude and presence helped her move from burnout to balance. She reflects on systemic challenges, mindset shifts, and the power of community. Tune in to discover how small moments of joy can lead to big change. Key Takeaways To Listen For How gratitude rewired her perspective (and joy followed) Daily huddles, micro-celebrations, and the intentional pursuit of joy Being presen...

Shame thrives in silence, especially in medicine. In this episode, we'll explore how perfectionism and secrecy quietly fuel burnout and emotional exhaustion. You'll hear practical tools for self-compassion, courage, and connection. If you've ever felt pressure to hold it all together alone, this episode is for you. Key Takeaways To Listen For Connect With UsDo you want to hear more from the ladies of the Create Meaning In Medicine podcast? Discover more empowering content when you go to https:...

Shame thrives in silence, especially in medicine. In this episode, we’ll explore how perfectionism and secrecy quietly fuel burnout and emotional exhaustion. You'll hear practical tools for self-compassion, courage, and connection. If you've ever felt pressure to hold it all together alone, this episode is for you. Key Takeaways To Listen For How shame shows up in medicine and what makes it so harmful When professionalism becomes perfectionism and leads to hiding The double burden and cultura...

Physicians are trained to care for others, but often struggle to care for themselves. In this episode, Dr. Chrissie Ott shares how pursuing joy can help shift the culture of medicine and reduce burnout. Listen in to discover why joy and a little job polyamory might be exactly what you need right now. Key Takeaways To Listen For Resources Mentioned In This Episode About Chrissie Ott MD, FAAP, PCCDr. Chrissie is a dual board-certified internist and pediatrician with additional training in integ...

Physicians are trained to care for others, but often struggle to care for themselves. In this episode, Dr. Chrissie Ott shares how pursuing joy can help shift the culture of medicine and reduce burnout. Listen in to discover why joy and a little job polyamory might be exactly what you need right now. Key Takeaways To Listen For What “solving for joy” really means for physicians Common blocks to joy in medicine, including cognitive distortions The importance of in-person connection and retreat...

Anxiety isn't always obvious. It can show up as perfectionism, over-functioning, or feeling like you can't slow down. In this episode, we will break down what anxiety really looks like for women in medicine and share practical ways to reset your nervous system. Listen in for small, supportive steps that can make a big difference. Key Takeaways To Listen For Resources Mentioned In This Episode Connect With UsDo you want to hear more from the ladies of the Create Meaning In Medicine podcast? Di...

Anxiety isn’t always obvious. It can show up as perfectionism, over-functioning, or feeling like you can’t slow down. In this episode, we will break down what anxiety really looks like for women in medicine and share practical ways to reset your nervous system. Listen in for small, supportive steps that can make a big difference. Key Takeaways To Listen For What anxiety really is and why it’s so common today Why women in medicine are especially vulnerable to chronic anxiety Practical tools to...

Physicians are trained to care for others, but often discouraged from caring for themselves. In this episode, Dr. Stefanie Simmons shares how stigma and outdated systems contribute to burnout and why systemic change is essential. She also reminds us that self-compassion isn't optional; it's necessary. Tune in to learn how you can help change the culture of medicine. Key Takeaways To Listen For Resources Mentioned In This Episode About Stefanie Simmons, MD, FACEPDr. Stefanie Simmons is the Chi...

Physicians are trained to care for others, but often discouraged from caring for themselves. In this episode, Dr. Stefanie Simmons shares how stigma and outdated systems contribute to burnout and why systemic change is essential. She also reminds us that self-compassion isn’t optional; it’s necessary. Tune in to learn how you can help change the culture of medicine. Key Takeaways To Listen For How Dr. Simmons’ personal journey led her to clinical well-being advocacy What has changed since the ...

Physician burnout and suicide are silent crises threatening the healthcare workforce. In this episode, Corey Feist shares how the Dr. Lorna Breen Heroes Foundation is working to break down barriers to mental health support. You'll hear what is contributing to the problem and what is being done to address it. Tune in to discover how real change is possible through practical action. Key Takeaways To Listen For Resources Mentioned In This Episode About Corey Feist, JD, MBACorey Feist is the co-f...

Physician burnout and suicide are silent crises threatening the healthcare workforce. In this episode, Corey Feist shares how the Dr. Lorna Breen Heroes Foundation is working to break down barriers to mental health support. You'll hear what is contributing to the problem and what is being done to address it. Tune in to discover how real change is possible through practical action. Key Takeaways To Listen For Why the Dr. Lorna Breen Heroes Foundation was created The root causes of burnout and t...

Physician suicide isn't just a statistic; it's a crisis impacting the heart of healthcare. In this episode, we explore why so many doctors suffer in silence and what's finally being done to change that. Learn the risk factors and how small actions can make a big difference. Tune in to break the silence and be part of the solution. Key Takeaways To Listen For Resources Mentioned In This Episode Connect With UsDo you want to hear more from the ladies of the Create Meaning In Medicine podcast? D...

Physician suicide isn’t just a statistic; it’s a crisis impacting the heart of healthcare. In this episode, we explore why so many doctors suffer in silence and what’s finally being done to change that. Learn the risk factors and how small actions can make a big difference. Tune in to break the silence and be part of the solution. Key Takeaways To Listen For Why physician suicide is a growing crisis in the U.S. The unique risk factors physicians face and the culture of silence Stories of hope...

What if the rules you've followed in medicine are actually keeping you stuck? Dr. Michael Hersh shares how coaching helped him set boundaries, reduce burnout, and find fulfillment without changing his job. Small mindset shifts created big results. Tune in to hear what happens when you finally ask, "What do I need?" Key Takeaways To Listen For About Dr. Michael Hersh Dr. Michael is a practicing gastroenterologist and physician coach who helps doctors find balance, reduce stress, and reconnect w...

What if the rules you’ve followed in medicine are actually keeping you stuck? Dr. Michael Hersch shares how coaching helped him set boundaries, reduce burnout, and find fulfillment without changing his job. Small mindset shifts created big results. Tune in to hear what happens when you finally ask, “What do I need?” Key Takeaways To Listen For What changed when Dr. Hersch stopped trying to escape medicine The surprising ROI of coaching for his career and his home life Why a simple lunch break...

What if burnout isn't about doing too much but about losing who you are in the process? In this episode, Dr. Sasha Shillcutt joins us to explore how reclaiming self-agency, setting boundaries, and creating space for solitude can help women in medicine reconnect with their purpose. You'll hear honest reflections on guilt, identity, and the pressure to always serve others. Tune in and discover what it means to lead from a place of clarity, wholeness, and choice. Key Takeaways To Listen For About...

What if burnout isn’t about doing too much but about losing who you are in the process? In this episode, Dr. Sasha Shillcutt joins us to explore how reclaiming self-agency, setting boundaries, and creating space for solitude can help women in medicine reconnect with their purpose. You’ll hear honest reflections on guilt, identity, and the pressure to always serve others. Tune in and discover what it means to lead from a place of clarity, wholeness, and choice. Key Takeaways To Listen For Why wo...

What if indecision is quietly draining your energy and stealing your peace? In this episode, we explore how decision fatigue contributes to stress and burnout for women in medicine, and what you can do about it. Discover practical ways to protect your energy and make confident, values-based choices. Tune in to break the cycle of overthinking and reclaim your clarity and control. Key Takeaways To Listen For Resources Mentioned In This Episode Connect With UsDo you want to hear more from the la...

What if indecision is quietly draining your energy and stealing your peace? In this episode, we explore how decision fatigue contributes to stress and burnout for women in medicine, and what you can do about it. Discover practical ways to protect your energy and make confident, values-based choices. Tune in to break the cycle of overthinking and reclaim your clarity and control. Key Takeaways To Listen For Why decision fatigue silently drains your energy and time How indecision fuels stress an...

What if slowing down is your greatest power move? In this episode, we explore how rest resets your nervous system and brings clarity in the chaos. You'll learn how to break free from hustle culture and reconnect with what truly matters. Hit play to shift your pace and lead with intention. Key Takeaways To Listen For Resources Mentioned In This Episode Connect With UsDo you want to hear more from the ladies of the Create Meaning In Medicine podcast? Discover more empowering content when you go...

What if slowing down is your greatest power move? In this episode, we explore how rest resets your nervous system and brings clarity in the chaos. You'll learn how to break free from hustle culture and reconnect with what truly matters. Hit play to shift your pace and lead with intention. Key Takeaways To Listen For Why the “arrival fallacy” keeps women in medicine stuck in burnout What the parasympathetic nervous system actually does and how to activate it Simple breathwork techniques to cal...

You are someone's role model, even when you don't realize it. In this episode, we explore how small choices in wellness can influence those around us in powerful ways. We will show how intentionality and presence create lasting impact. Tune in to learn how to lead with purpose—starting from within. Key Takeaways To Listen For Resources Mentioned In This Episode Connect With UsDo you want to hear more from the ladies of the Create Meaning In Medicine podcast? Discover more empowering content w...

You are someone’s role model, even when you don’t realize it. In this episode, we explore how small choices in wellness can influence those around us in powerful ways. We will show how intentionality and presence create lasting impact. Tune in to learn how to lead with purpose—starting from within. Key Takeaways To Listen For Why physicians are role models even without leadership titles How modeling wellness impacts patients, staff, and family The ripple effect of small habits like hydration,...

If pushing through is your default, this episode is your wake-up call. We'll explore what true wellness looks like when we stop ignoring our bodies and start listening in. We'll show you simple shifts that reconnect you to your whole self—physically, mentally, and emotionally. Tune in for a reset you didn't know you needed. Key Takeaways To Listen For Connect With UsDo you want to hear more from the ladies of the Create Meaning In Medicine podcast? Discover more empowering content when you go ...