The Worthy Physician
By Dr. Sapna Shah-Haque MD
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Description
"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 profession—it'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 Expect
Each 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 Matters
You are more than your profession—you're a human being with dreams and aspirations. The Worthy Physician reminds you to prioritize your values, honor your well-being, and reignite your passion for medicine.
Who Should Listen?
This podcast is for physicians seeking clarity, fulfillment, and alignment, whether struggling with burnout, imposter syndrome, or the pressures of the medical field.
Join the Movement
Redefine what it means to be a physician today. Subscribe to The Worthy Physician and take the first step toward a healthier, more compassionate approach to medicine.
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Discernment for Physicians: Navigating Moral Injury, Insurance Pressures, and Career Fit | Dr. Joe Sherman, MD
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Dec 24, 2025 |
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Letting Go Of Titles To Find Your True Values
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Dec 10, 2025 |
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Gratitude Without Guilt
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Nov 27, 2025 |
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When Fear Protects Your Values
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Nov 09, 2025 |
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Surrender. The Strength in Letting Go.
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Oct 16, 2025 |
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When We Stop Wondering, We Stop Living. Wonder on Purpose.
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Oct 01, 2025 |
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Healing the Healers
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Sep 19, 2025 |
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Finding Your Professional Nirvana
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Sep 07, 2025 |
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Beyond Vital Signs: Healing Through Human Connection with Dr. Stephen DeMeo
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Aug 21, 2025 |
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Stop Working Yourself to Death: A New Path Beyond Burnout with Scott Anderson
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Aug 04, 2025 |
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Stop Comparing, Start Leading with Dr. Maha Mohamad, MD
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Jul 18, 2025 |
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Leading From Within with Dr. Maha Mohamad, MD
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Jul 05, 2025 |
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What I wish I knew a long time ago, particularly when it comes to medicine: Leading with self-awareness
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Jun 18, 2025 |
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Navigating Change: Dr. Una’s Roadmap for Physician Innovation
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Jun 05, 2025 |
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Empty Cups Don't Pour: Why Self-Compassion Matters
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May 23, 2025 |
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The Art of Healing: How Creativity Shapes Medicine with Dr. Baumgaertel, MD
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Apr 30, 2025 |
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Why You Don't Need to Choose Between Being a Doctor and Being Human
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Apr 16, 2025 |
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Second Acts: Redesigning Your Medical Career Path
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Apr 02, 2025 |
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Philanthropy and Care: Exploring Dr. Sweet's Mission and The Sweet Emergency Fund
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Mar 19, 2025 |
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Navigating Change: A Physician’s Journey to Financial Freedom with Dr. Sabharwal
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Mar 05, 2025 |
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Unlocking New Levels of Growth and Fulfillment with Dr. Shai Efrati, MD
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Feb 19, 2025 |
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Healing Trauma and Empowering Lives with Emotional Freedom Technique with Dr. Jill Wener, MD
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Feb 06, 2025 |
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Balancing Brain Chemistry for Mental Clarity with Dr. Scott Sherr
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Jan 22, 2025 |
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Building Wealth in Medicine: A Conversation with Rocky Lalvani
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Jan 11, 2025 |
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Finding Inspiration and Self-Worth in Medicine: Embracing Emotional and Personal Growth with Dr. Sarah Wittry, DO
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Dec 19, 2024 |
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Navigating New Horizons: A Pediatric Endocrinologist's Journey from Clinical Practice to Chief Medical Officer in the Pharma Industry with Dr. Kreher, MD
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Nov 29, 2024 |
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Healing from Within: Dr. Archana Shrestha on Balancing Medicine, Motherhood, and Self-Care
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Nov 15, 2024 |
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Confronting Inner Demons, Ghouls and Goblins: Embracing Imperfection and Reclaiming Mental Peace
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Oct 31, 2024 |
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Unlocking Motivation: The Role of the Habenula and an Iterative Mindset in Mental Health and Habits
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Oct 09, 2024 |
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From Doctor to Patient: Dr. Kadar's Journey of Overcoming Heart Disease and Embracing New Beginnings
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Sep 25, 2024 |
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A Conversation on Stress, Compassion, and The Way of the Peaceful Warrior with Dan Millman
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Sep 11, 2024 |
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Harnessing Accountability: Dr. Mary Rensel, MD on Transforming Careers, Intentional Living and Personal Growth Insights
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Aug 21, 2024 |
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Becoming Her Own Best Friend: Dr. Olivia Ong's Journey from Injury to Self-Compassion
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Aug 07, 2024 |
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The Hidden Struggles of Physicians: Dr. Megan Melo, MD on Perfectionism, Burnout, and Self-Care
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Jul 24, 2024 |
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Creating Meaningful Connections Through Daily Life
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Jul 10, 2024 |
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Overcoming Physician Burnout: The Power of Self-Advocacy and Collaboration with Dr. Todd Otten
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Jun 12, 2024 |
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The Healing Power of Coaching for Doctors with Dr. Michael Hersh, MD and Dr. Arpita Gupta DePalma, MD
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May 29, 2024 |
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Embracing Authenticity and Rejecting Societal Expectations: A Journey to Self-Worth with Jillian Rigert
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May 22, 2024 |
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Embrace Summer: A Time for Self-Reflection and Purposeful Growth
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May 15, 2024 |
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Rekindling the Healer's Spirit: Navigating Burnout and Rediscovery in Medicine with Dr. Yolanda Bogaert
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May 06, 2024 |
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Navigating the Shift from War to Love Consciousness in Leadership and Self-Discovery with Dr. Teri Badydar
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May 01, 2024 |
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Embracing Life's Wealth in Health and Relationships
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Apr 24, 2024 |
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Second Act: Charting a New Course Beyond Medicine with Dr. Stephanie Pearson, MD
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Apr 10, 2024 |
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Insights into Medical Billing Optimization with Industry Expert Juli Quinn
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Apr 03, 2024 |
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Balancing Career and Wellness: Navigating Psychoneuroimmunology with Dr. Mary Rensel, MD
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Mar 27, 2024 |
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Burden of Pain: A Physician's Battle with Justice, the Opioid Crisis, and Self-Discovery Through Writing
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Mar 19, 2024 |
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Safeguarding Healthcare: Combatting Cyber Threats in Medical Practice with Juli Quinn
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Mar 17, 2024 |
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Renewing the Spirit of Primary Care in Rural Realms
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Mar 13, 2024 |
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The Wandering Healer: Medicine on the Move
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Mar 07, 2024 |
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The Art of Self-Compassion: Why Being Kind to Yourself Changes Everything
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Feb 28, 2024 |
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Fostering a Culture of Autonomy and Connection in Medicine with Dr. Bradley Block, MD
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Feb 22, 2024 |
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Facing the Future of Healthcare: Leadership, Automation, and the Importance of Self-Care Post-Pandemic
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Feb 14, 2024 |
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The Silent Battle Against Burnout in the Medical Field
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Feb 06, 2024 |
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Rx for Success: Decoding the Mindset Differences Between Doctors and Entrepreneurs
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Jan 03, 2024 |
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Wealth Building for White Coats in the Trading Trenches
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Dec 27, 2023 |
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Merry Christmas though it is a Mess
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Dec 25, 2023 |
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From Healthcare to Entrepreneurship: Finding Fulfillment and Financial Empowerment
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Dec 20, 2023 |
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Grief, Gratitude, and Untangling Personal Identity from Professional Roles: A Physician's Journey
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Dec 19, 2023 |
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Gratitude, Grief, and the Practice of Medicine
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Dec 12, 2023 |
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Operate at Peak Efficiency with Juli Quinn
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Dec 04, 2023 |
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Unleashing Optimal Performance in Medical Practice with Juli Quinn
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Nov 27, 2023 |
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Dollars and Sense: A Deep Dive into Revenue Cycle Management Recap
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Nov 26, 2023 |
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The Heart of Healthcare: Exploring Community and Compensation
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Nov 21, 2023 |
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Dollars and Sense in Healthcare: Navigating the Revenue Cycle Maze and Discussing Money and Financial Management
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Nov 13, 2023 |
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Tackling Self-Doubt and Imposter Syndrome with Dr. Diane Shannon
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Nov 09, 2023 |
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A Beacon, A Call to Self-care, and a Manifesto for the Restoration of Passion in Medicine.
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Nov 01, 2023 |
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Exploring Trauma: Understanding, Managing, and Recovering with Rosie Yeung
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Oct 25, 2023 |
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Seeing and Being a Light in a Time of Darkness with Dr. Amna Shabbir, MD
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Oct 20, 2023 |
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Patient Advocacy and Unraveling the Realities of Our Disjointed, Profit-Driven Healthcare System with Shiella Dowlatshahi
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Oct 05, 2023 |
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Self-worth versus Self-esteem
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Sep 26, 2023 |
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Your Worth and Passion: A Guide for Young Physicians
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Sep 25, 2023 |
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Unearthing Worthiness: The Hidden Gems Within Us with Dr. Brittany Busse, MD
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Sep 20, 2023 |
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Addressing Physician Suicide and Burnout: A Plea for Systemic Change and Open Conversation with a Surviving Spouse
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Sep 17, 2023 |
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The Importance of Advocacy in Healthcare with Dr. Miriam Zylberglait, MD
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Sep 13, 2023 |
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Man Up for Mental Health: Strength in Vulnerability with Furkhan Dandia
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Sep 06, 2023 |
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Preserving Humanity Amidst a Demanding Medical Profession
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Aug 28, 2023 |
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Finding Balance and Efficiency in Medicine: A Conversation with Dr. Mary Leung, MD
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Aug 23, 2023 |
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Navigating Grief: Unraveling the Emotional Journey
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Aug 18, 2023 |
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Physician's Compass: Pragmatic Mindfulness for Authentic Well-being with Dr. Gail Gazelle
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Aug 16, 2023 |
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The Metaverse Doc: A Safe Space for Healthcare Professionals
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Aug 09, 2023 |
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Mastering Your Finances: Insights from the Shred Method With Adam Carroll
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Aug 02, 2023 |
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Mission Mindset: Aligning Your Life's Purpose with a Personal Mission Statement
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Jul 26, 2023 |
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Embracing Personal Values and Priorities. What is important to me?
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Jul 19, 2023 |
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The Power of Silence: Embracing the Art of Stillness
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Jul 07, 2023 |
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All Things Finance, Burnout and Medicine with Dr. Nii Darko, DO
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Jun 28, 2023 |
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Monday Motivation: Happiness. What is it to you?
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Jun 26, 2023 |
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Paying Yourself Your Worth: Unlocking Financial Confidence and Fulfillment
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Jun 21, 2023 |
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Monday Motivation: Embrace Your Humanity
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Jun 19, 2023 |
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Balance Your Wallet and Your Heart: Values-Driven Finance with Daniel Wrenne
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Jun 14, 2023 |
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Monday Motivation: Living in the Now
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Jun 12, 2023 |
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The Importance of Balancing Medical Care with Business Needs with Juli Quinn
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Jun 07, 2023 |
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Monday Motivation and Self Compassion
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Jun 05, 2023 |
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From Scrubs to Suitcases: A Journey of Leaving Medicine for Traveling and Coaching with Dr. Chelsea Turgeon MD
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May 31, 2023 |
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The Importance of Listening and Healing Through Poetry with Frankie Abralind
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May 24, 2023 |
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Reviving the Healer: Conquering Burnout, Betting on Yourself with Dr. Terry Alasio
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May 17, 2023 |
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Breaking Point: An OBGYN's Tale of Burnout, Broken Bones, and Business Building with Dr. Corinna Muller, DO, FACOOG
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May 10, 2023 |
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Unplugging from the Matrix: How to Stop Being a Slave to the Rat Race
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May 08, 2023 |
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The Secret Occupational Hazard in Medicine
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May 04, 2023 |
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Cracking the Code: How Physicians Can Navigate the C-Suite and Alleviate Burnout by Shredding Imposter Syndrome
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Apr 26, 2023 |
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Reviving the Human Touch: How Poetry Listeners Can Help Physicians Reconnect with the Heart of Caregiving
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Apr 17, 2023 |
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A Modern Look at The Hippocratic Oath and Discussion of If I Betray These Words with Dr. Wendy Dean, MD
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Apr 11, 2023 |
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Reflecting on Self Awareness and Self Focus
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Apr 03, 2023 |
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Spring Cleaning for the Mind: The Attitude of Gratitude
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Mar 27, 2023 |
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Practicing Medicine Because We Want To: Featuring Elisa Chiang MD PhD on Finances, Real Estate, and Physician Burnout
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Mar 15, 2023 |
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An Excerpt From The Dark Side of Medicine, Physician Suicide with Dr. Corrigan
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Mar 09, 2023 |
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Burnout and Entrepreneurship One part survival guide and one part crash course on success with Catie Harris
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Mar 05, 2023 |
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Wellness: A Journey with Dr. Peter Yellowlees - Collaborative Healthcare Systems
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Feb 23, 2023 |
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Revisiting the Physiology of Burnout with Dr. Robert Bean PhD
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Feb 17, 2023 |
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Medicine: A Vocation or a Job? Self Focus is Necessary.
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Feb 11, 2023 |
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Transcendence and Healing Healthcare with Ronnie Kinsey MBA
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Jan 31, 2023 |
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Responsibility in Medicine and in the Workplace with Ronnie Kinsey, MBA
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Jan 26, 2023 |
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Spirituality in Medicine and Why it Matters with Ronnie Kinsey, MBA
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Jan 20, 2023 |
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Expectations in Medicine and the Brutal Reality with Ronnie Kinsey
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Jan 10, 2023 |
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Honoring our humanity and neurobiological needs with Dr. Mary Rensel, MD
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Jan 05, 2023 |
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Ditching the Hustle Culture and Discussing Burnout in Corporate America with Jennie Blumenthal
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Dec 28, 2022 |
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Leveraging Artificial Intelligence in Medicine to Combat Documentation with Matt Dallmann
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Dec 23, 2022 |
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The Steps to Happiness with Independent Filmmaker Jeremy Norrie
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Dec 15, 2022 |
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The Dark Side of Medicine with Dr. Corrigan
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Dec 12, 2022 |
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Physician resilience, regaining public trust, and burnout with Dr. Amy King
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Nov 30, 2022 |
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Self-doubt versus Imposter Syndrome with Dr. Diane Shannon, MD, MPH
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Nov 25, 2022 |
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The Attitude of Gratitude and Burnout: Reframing your Mind with Dr. Rozina Lakhani, MD
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Nov 17, 2022 |
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Brace for Impact, Lessons Learned
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Nov 14, 2022 |
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The Balance of the Boxes
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Nov 04, 2022 |
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Spirituality and Spiritual Awakening in the Office
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Oct 31, 2022 |
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Living with Intention, Discussing Burnout with Dr. Kathy Zhang, MD
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Oct 19, 2022 |
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Carrying the Weight of the World, Discussing Burnout with Choppin With Fire's Dustin Steffey and Jaden Norvell
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Oct 12, 2022 |
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Light, Love, Compassion, and Burnout with Dr. Diana Londoño, MD
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Oct 05, 2022 |
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Improving the Relationship with Yourself--Discussing Self-care and Mindfulness with Rita Farruggia
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Sep 28, 2022 |
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All Things Finance, Burnout and Medicine with Dr. Nii Darko, DO
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Sep 21, 2022 |
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Mind, Body, and Spirit with Dr. Anna Esparham, MD
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Sep 19, 2022 |
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Boundaries...a Necessary "Evil"
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Sep 13, 2022 |
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Your Spirit Knows...Discussing all Things Burnout and Creating the Life you Deserve with Dr. Varnado [Dr. V] MD
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Sep 07, 2022 |
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Giving Yourself a Voice in the Workplace Discussing Medicine and Burnout with Dr. Warren Kane, MD
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Aug 31, 2022 |
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Pearls of Wisdom, Lessons Learned.
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Aug 29, 2022 |
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Life by Design and Looking Within with Dr. Serene Shereef
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Aug 26, 2022 |
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A Seriously Lighthearted Conversation of Grief and Physicians
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Aug 22, 2022 |
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Spirituality and Bringing the Authentic Self into the Exam Room with Dr. Haidar Al-Hakim
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Aug 18, 2022 |
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Expanding your creativity and thinking outside the box discussing physician burnout with Dr. Felecia Froe, MD
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Aug 09, 2022 |
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Rediscovering your WHY discussing physician burnout with Dr. Diane Shannon, MD, MPH
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Aug 03, 2022 |
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Finding your work sweet spot and discussing physician burnout with Dr. Lara Hochman,MD
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Jul 23, 2022 |
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Physician Burnout: Dr. Haidar Al-Hakim
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Jul 14, 2022 |
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Episode 10: Discussing Spirituality, Mindfulness, and Reconnection with Randy Silkwood
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Jul 08, 2022 |
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Discussing Burnout with a Friendly Pharmacist
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Jun 22, 2022 |
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Physician Burnout: Dr. Maha Mohamad, MD: Thoughts from a Fellow
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Jun 09, 2022 |
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Season 2 Ep. 7: Physician Burnout--Violence Against Physicians
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Jun 05, 2022 |
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Season 2 Episode 6: Discussing relationships with Dr. Jeep, MD and Vanessa Naum
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May 28, 2022 |
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Season 2 Episode 5A: Creating your own reality
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May 10, 2022 |
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Season 2 Episode 5B: Dual Existence
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May 10, 2022 |
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Season 2 Ep. 4: Interview with Dr. Simon Maltais, MD
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Apr 27, 2022 |
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When Western Medicine is not Enough--Interview with Dr. Robyn Tiger, MD
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Apr 13, 2022 |
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Season 2 Ep: 2 With Dr. Mitul Mehta MD
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Mar 29, 2022 |
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Interview with Dr. Shalev, MD
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Jan 22, 2022 |
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Episode 13: End of the year thoughts
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Jan 03, 2022 |
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Episode 12: Golden Handcuffs or Golden Opportunity?
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Jan 03, 2022 |
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Episode 11: Motivation with Marquis Bradley
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Dec 28, 2021 |
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Episode 10: Interview with Dr. Ha Ta, MD
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Nov 22, 2021 |
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Episode 9: Interview with Dr. Meghan Hampton MD
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Nov 03, 2021 |
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Episode 8: A Personal Testimony of Anxiety
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Oct 04, 2021 |
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Dr. Bicker
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Sep 29, 2021 |
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Episode 7: Nutrition and Stress/Burnout Part 2
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Sep 27, 2021 |
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Episode 6: Nutrition and Stress/Burnout Part 1
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Aug 31, 2021 |
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Episode 5: Physiology and Burnout Part 2
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Aug 21, 2021 |
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Episode 4: Physiology and Burnout
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Jul 11, 2021 |
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Episode 3: Physician Dissatisfaction
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Jun 09, 2021 |
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Episode 2: All those feelings...
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Jun 02, 2021 |
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Episode 1: What is Physician Burnout?
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May 18, 2021 |