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Better Physician Life: How to Get Unstuck in Your Medical Career

Better Physician Life: How to Get Unstuck in Your Medical Career

著者： Doctor Podcast Network Physician Coach Michael Hersh MD
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 Many physicians feel stuck. But what if mid-career medicine didn’t mean burnout, boredom, or being boxed in? Better Physician Life, hosted by Dr. Michael Hersh, is the podcast that helps doctors reclaim clarity, joy, and purpose in their careers—without quitting medicine. Through honest solo episodes and transformative guest interviews, Dr. Hersh explores what it really means to design a life in medicine on your own terms. This is where mindset meets reinvention—and where stuck doctors find the tools to get unstuck.©2025 Better Physician Life Podcast 個人的成功 出世 就職活動 経済学 自己啓発 衛生・健康的な生活 身体的病い・疾患
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  • All the Risk, None of the Control: Physician Burnout and Advocacy with Kim Downey | Ep40

    All the Risk, None of the Control: Physician Burnout and Advocacy with Kim Downey | Ep40
    2026/05/04
    What if the real solution for physician well-being isn’t another self-care lecture, but fewer impossible demands and more people who actually understand what you’re carrying? In this raw and hopeful episode of the Better Physician Life, Dr. Michael Hersh welcomes Kim Downey, founder of Stand Up (for) Doctors. A physical therapist and three-time cancer survivor, Kim’s life changed forever when her trusted physician died by suicide. Since then, she has built a platform that amplifies physician voices and helps patients see the human behind the white coat. Together, they unpack inbox overload, prior-authorization battles, moral injury, and the quiet resignation many doctors feel. They discuss why self-care messages miss the mark, what patients misunderstand about doctors, and the power of storytelling to reduce isolation. Kim shares her two collaborative books and the upcoming physician-only retreat in October 2026 that is creating real community and hope for physicians nationwide. This conversation is essential for any doctor who is tired of carrying it all alone and ready for realistic change. Top 3 Takeaways Name the Real Problem: Most physicians don’t need more self-care advice; they need fewer things on their plate that shouldn’t be there. Distinguish burnout from moral injury; the deep frustration of knowing what your patient needs but being blocked by the system. Try this: this week, write down one example of moral injury you or a colleague faced and share it anonymously with a trusted peer.Doctors Are Human, Patients Need to See It: Patients often view physicians as superhuman robots who never struggle. Kim’s powerful reminder: behind every white coat are the same life challenges everyone else faces (divorce, grief, illness, parenting). Read one chapter from the White Coats books or share a short story because, every time a doctor speaks up, another doctor feels less alone.Start Small, Stay Connected: You don’t have to turn advocacy into a second job. Become an ambassador for the Dr. Lorna Breen Heroes Foundation or Clinician Burnout Foundation, join the monthly newsletter, or register for the October 2026 physician retreat (use code VIP100 for $100 off). Community and shared stories are the antidote to isolation. About the Show: Created for physicians who want more than clinical competence, Better Physician Life is a space for honest reflection, reinvention, and reclaiming purpose beyond the pager. Hosted by Dr. Michael Hersh, each episode dives into the questions we didn’t learn to ask in training, offering tools and conversations to help you live and lead with intention. About the Guest: Kim Downey is a physical therapist, three-time cancer survivor, and the founder of Stand Up for Doctors, a platform dedicated to advocating for physician wellbeing and amplifying the voices of doctors across healthcare. After the suicide of her trusted physician during her own cancer journey, Kim turned personal grief into a mission to help patients understand the invisible pressures physicians carry every day. She serves as an ambassador for the Dr. Lorna Breen Heroes Foundation and the Clinician Burnout Foundation, and as a community ambassador for Medicine Forward. Through her channels on Spotify, Apple, and Amazon, with 150 episodes, a monthly Substack newsletter, two collaborative books (White Coats Courageous Hearts and White Coats Human Hearts) and an upcoming physician-only retreat (October 9–12, 2026), Kim creates safe spaces for doctors to share stories, build community, and reclaim their humanity in medicine. Website: https://standupfordoctors.org/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kim-downey-a9307b72/ Substack: https://standupfordoctors.substack.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5eCZQaoq918YX6dz23roEQ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5V1uc7FjqJqDnpqXRHl6TY?si=6df7b47fb0e04b14&nd=1&dlsi=4265bcddd0ef41cc Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/stand-up-for-doctors/id1879595452 About the Host: Dr. Michael Hersh is a full-time practicing gastroenterologist, husband, father, podcaster, and physician coach at Better Physician Life Coaching. He helps physicians rediscover joy and balance by setting meaningful goals, managing stress, and feeling more present at home and less annoyed and frustrated at work. His mission is to help doctors who feel stuck in medicine create a more fulfilling life that they actually enjoy living. Through coaching and conversation, he empowers physicians to reconnect with their purpose and design a career (and life) they love. Dr. Hersh is also the creator and host of the Better Physician Life podcast: How to Get Unstuck in Your Medical Career—a show for doctors who feel out of sync or stuck, and want to explore what true success can look like beyond the exam room. 🔗 Connect with Dr. Hersh: 🌐 Website: www.betterphysicianlife.com 🔗 LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/michael-hersh-md 📸 Instagram: @betterphysicianlife ...
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    33 分
  • When Medicine Stops Feeling Like Medicine | Ep39

    When Medicine Stops Feeling Like Medicine | Ep39
    2026/04/27
    What if feeling "stuck" in medicine isn't just the system's fault, but a subtle handoff of your agency? In this episode of the Better Physician Life Podcast, Dr. Michael Hersh validates the real constraints of 2026 medicine: metrics, monitoring, and constant pressure, while unpacking the victim cycle: from pre-bracing reactions and habitual grievance to armored resignation that conserves energy but shrinks influence. For caring physicians showing up despite the grind, he reveals how anger without action spins into vigilance, costing curiosity and presence. With tools to notice small shifts, like assuming "no" before asking, he empowers you to reclaim authorship without big overhauls, proving acceptance doesn't mean surrender. A vital reset for anyone tired of reacting and ready to re-engage on your terms. Top 3 Takeaways Spot Resignation Masquerading as Realism: Bracing for problems (e.g., policy emails or EMR glitches) confirms a "this is just how it is" story, shrinking curiosity. Next shift, pause and ask, "Am I responding to now or my expectation?" Channel Anger into Decisions, Not Grievance: Valid frustration signals misalignment, but spinning complaints keeps you vigilant without progress. Redirect by turning one grievance into a micro-action, like voicing a suggestion or boundary. Remember, habitual venting protects in the short term but exhausts in the long term. Decisions restore direction.Notice Where Armor Blocks Options: Protective distancing like fewer risks, and narrowed input feels like adaptation, but thins judgment and leadership. Start small: Identify one "contained" moment daily (e.g., skipping an idea), then experiment with offering it. Ask: "What's this costing my agency right now?" to loosen the default and expand your practice. About the Show: Created for physicians who want more than clinical competence, Better Physician Life is a space for honest reflection, reinvention, and reclaiming purpose beyond the pager. Hosted by Dr. Michael Hersh, each episode dives into the questions we didn’t learn to ask in training, offering tools and conversations to help you live and lead with intention. About the Host: Dr. Michael Hersh is a full-time practicing gastroenterologist, husband, father, podcaster, and physician coach at Better Physician Life Coaching. He helps physicians rediscover joy and balance by setting meaningful goals, managing stress, and feeling more present at home and less annoyed and frustrated at work. His mission is to help doctors who feel stuck in medicine create a more fulfilling life that they actually enjoy living. Through coaching and conversation, he empowers physicians to reconnect with their purpose and design a career (and life) they love. Dr. Hersh is also the creator and host of the Better Physician Life podcast: How to Get Unstuck in Your Medical Career—a show for doctors who feel out of sync or stuck, and want to explore what true success can look like beyond the exam room. 🔗 Connect with Dr. Hersh: 🌐 Website: www.betterphysicianlife.com 🔗 LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/michael-hersh-md 📸 Instagram: @betterphysicianlife 📺 YouTube: @betterphysicianlife 📘 Facebook: facebook.com/betterphysicianlifecoaching 📱TikTok: @betterphysicianlife If you find yourself walking through the door still stuck in work mode, check out the 5-Minute Commute Reset for Physicians.Work doesn’t end on its own. This is a short, structured reset you can use on the drive home to shut down work-mode, clear your head, and show up more present for whatever comes next.You can download it for free at: https://www.betterphysicianlife.com/commute-reset The Better Physician Life Podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute medical, legal, or professional advice. Always consult qualified professionals regarding your personal or organizational decisions. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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    18 分
  • People-Pleasing in Medicine: The Cost of Being “Easy to Work With” | Ep38

    People-Pleasing in Medicine: The Cost of Being “Easy to Work With” | Ep38
    2026/04/20
    What if your "team player" yeses are quietly eroding your energy and authenticity? In this candid episode of the Better Physician Life Podcast, Dr. Michael Hersh exposes people pleasing as medicine's unspoken training ground, from med school squeezes to mid-career overloads, where obligation masquerades as reliability, leading to irritation, resentment, and half-present relationships. Sharing his pivot from yes-to-everything to purposeful boundaries, he reveals the avoidance reflex behind it all, why it doesn't serve anyone long-term, and how to pause for honest yes/no decisions that protect what matters. A must-listen for physicians tired of smoothing over at the expense of self, with tools to rebuild integrity and make your yeses meaningful again. Top 3 Takeaways: Spot the Avoidance Reflex: People pleasing isn't niceness. It's dodging discomfort, like saying yes to extra shifts or family asks to skip awkward pauses. Next request, pause and ask, "Does this yes reflect what I want, or just avoid a negative reaction?" Choose honesty over obligation.Differentiate Obligation from Purpose: Early-career yeses build skill. Mid-career, they often stack resentment. Dr. Hersh invites you to ask, “What do I actually want to say yes to now?” Identify 3 draining yeses this week, and convert one into a clean, purposeful no to create space for what restores you.Reclaim Integrity at Home and Work: Managing everyone else’s mood drains your presence. Real care sounds like, “I want to be here, and I need 10 minutes.” Dr. Hersh suggests using a brief pause in transitions to make your capacity clear (not to create distance, but to prevent the silent no’s to yourself that erode connections over time). About the Show: Created for physicians who want more than clinical competence, Better Physician Life is a space for honest reflection, reinvention, and reclaiming purpose beyond the pager. Hosted by Dr. Michael Hersh, each episode dives into the questions we didn’t learn to ask in training, offering tools and conversations to help you live and lead with intention. About the Host: Dr. Michael Hersh is a full-time practicing gastroenterologist, husband, father, podcaster, and physician coach at Better Physician Life Coaching. He helps physicians rediscover joy and balance by setting meaningful goals, managing stress, and feeling more present at home and less annoyed and frustrated at work. His mission is to help doctors who feel stuck in medicine create a more fulfilling life that they actually enjoy living. Through coaching and conversation, he empowers physicians to reconnect with their purpose and design a career (and life) they love. Dr. Hersh is also the creator and host of the Better Physician Life podcast: How to Get Unstuck in Your Medical Career—a show for doctors who feel out of sync or stuck, and want to explore what true success can look like beyond the exam room. 🔗 Connect with Dr. Hersh: 🌐 Website: www.betterphysicianlife.com 🔗 LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/michael-hersh-md 📸 Instagram: @betterphysicianlife 📺 YouTube: @betterphysicianlife 📘 Facebook: facebook.com/betterphysicianlifecoaching 📱TikTok: @betterphysicianlife If you find yourself walking through the door still stuck in work mode, check out the 5-Minute Commute Reset for Physicians.Work doesn’t end on its own. This is a short, structured reset you can use on the drive home to shut down work-mode, clear your head, and show up more present for whatever comes next.You can download it for free at: https://www.betterphysicianlife.com/commute-reset The Better Physician Life Podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute medical, legal, or professional advice. Always consult qualified professionals regarding your personal or organizational decisions. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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    17 分
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