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The Worthy PhysicianAuthor: Dr. Sapna Shah-Haque MD
"Reigniting your humanity and passion for medicine."Welcome to The Worthy Physician, a podcast for physicians, other healthcare workers, and high-performing individuals seeking to reconnect with their humanity, rediscover their passion for medicine, and redefine fulfillment. This podcast offers reflection, healing, and authentic storytelling in a world where burnout, imposter syndrome, and overwhelming expectations are shared.Medicine is more than a professionit's a calling. Yet, modern healthcare often leaves physicians feeling disconnected, chasing milestones that fail to bring lasting satisfaction. The Worthy Physician challenges these narratives, prioritizing well-being, core values, and authenticity.Why Listen?1. Physician Burnout: Understand its causes and recovery strategies to rediscover joy in medicine. 2. Authentic Self: Explore your identity beyond the white coat and integrate it into all aspects of life. 3. Imposter Syndrome: Overcome doubts, embrace your worth, and value your contributions to medicine. 4. The Arrival Fallacy: Break free from achievement-driven dissatisfaction and find fulfillment in the present. 5. Core Values: Align decisions with what truly matters to live purpose-driven lives. 6. Financial Empowerment: Gain insights on managing debt, creating sustainability, and building financial literacy. 7. Real Stories: Hear physicians' struggles and triumphs, fostering connection and solidarity. 8. Healing Through Storytelling: Share and listen to stories that inspire resilience and growth.What to ExpectEach episode blends:Engaging in Conversations with experts in medicine, psychology, and finance.Real-life stories from physicians who've navigated similar challenges.Practical Strategies for addressing burnout, improving balance, and enhancing well-being.A Supportive Community that celebrates your victories and offers encouragement.Why It MattersYou are more than your professionyou're a human being with dreams and aspirations. The Worthy Ph Language: en-us Genres: Health & Fitness, Medicine, Mental Health Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Discernment for Physicians: Navigating Moral Injury, Insurance Pressures, and Career Fit | Dr. Joe Sherman, MD
Tuesday, 23 December, 2025
Send us a textWe explore how a well-seasoned pediatrician, Dr. Joe Sherman, MD, shifted into coaching after recognizing a life mismatch and burnout, and how self-awareness, discernment, and self-compassion can restore a sustainable life in medicine. We share practical reflection habits, identify transferable skills, and highlight peer support that reduces isolation.• vocation versus role identity beyond the white coat• discernment as a daily practice • small, workable habits for reflection and awareness• structure versus mindset when assessing job fit• moral injury from insurance and systemic pressures• courage to pivot and learn from less-than-ideal workplaces• transferable physician skills across non-clinical work• team culture, shared mission, and belonging at work• mentorship, coaching, and global peer support options• self-compassion as the base for sustainable serviceContact Dr. Sherman: joshermanmd.com or email Joe@joshermanmd.comCheck out Physicians Anonymous; it’s free, confidential, and open to medical students, residents, and physicians worldwide.The book that Joe mentioned in the podcast: Let Your Life Speak: Listening for the Voice of Vocation by Parker Palmer.If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe, leave a review, and share it with someone who'd love it too.Though I am a physician, this is not medical advice. This is only a tool that physicians can use to get ideas on how to deal with burnout and/or know they are not alone. If you are in need of medical assistance talk to your physician.Learn more about female physicians' journey through burnout to thriving!https://www.theworthyphysician.com/booksLet's connect for speaking opportunities!https://www.theworthyphysician.com/dr-shahhaque-md-as-a-speakerCheck out the free resources from The Worthy Physician:https://www.theworthyphysician.com/freebie-downloadsBattle of the Boxes21 Day Self Focus Journal
