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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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  • You Get to Be Angry: The Emotion Physicians Aren’t Supposed to Talk About | Ep30

    You Get to Be Angry: The Emotion Physicians Aren’t Supposed to Talk About | Ep30
    2026/02/23
    Have you ever felt anger hit you so fast you didn’t even see it coming, and then felt ashamed for feeling it at all?Anger isn’t a character flaw, it’s a normal human emotion, and physicians feel it more than we like to admit. In this episode of Better Physician Life, Dr. Michael Hersh explains why anger often arrives as a secondary emotion covering disappointment, fear, shame, or loss of control, why suppressing it leads to sarcasm, impatience, or snapping, and how it leaks sideways when we refuse to acknowledge it.You’ll learn that anger is a messenger, not the enemy, and that real control comes from slowing down the moment: interrupting the physiological reflex, naming what you feel, asking what’s underneath, choosing when to address it, and repairing when you miss the mark. This isn’t about never feeling angry, it’s about responding with intention instead of reacting on autopilot, both at work and at home.Free 5-Minute Commute Reset for Physicians: betterphysicianlife.com/commuteresetTop 3 TakeawaysAnger is rarely the first emotion, it’s the cover. It often sits on top of something quieter like disappointment, fear, shame, or feeling out of control. When you only manage the anger, you miss the real message. Ask: “What just happened inside me? What felt threatened?”Suppressing anger doesn’t make you calmer, it makes it leak sideways: It shows up as sarcasm, impatience, rigidity, or snapping at the people you care about most. The goal isn’t to eliminate anger; it’s to slow down enough to choose what happens next.A pause is power, not weakness. Notice your body (tight jaw, clenched hands), take a breath, name what you’re feeling, and decide: address now or later? Delaying with intention “I want to talk about this, but not like this” protects relationships and restores clarity.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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    20 分
  • Physician Overwhelm: 5 Practical Strategies to Reduce Stress and Regain Control | Ep29

    Physician Overwhelm: 5 Practical Strategies to Reduce Stress and Regain Control | Ep29
    2026/02/16
    Do you ever finish a ‘good’ day feeling like you’ve accomplished nothing because everything still feels urgent and unfinished?Overwhelm doesn’t just hit physicians out of nowhere; it builds quietly from carrying too many unanswered questions and subtle resistance. In this episode of Better Physician Life, Dr. Michael Hersh breaks down what overwhelm really is and what it isn’t, why it feels so heavy even on busy-but-manageable days, and the five key shifts that help physicians take back control.You’ll learn how to treat resistance as valuable data, close the mental loose ends your brain is carrying, stop wrestling with unwanted thoughts, shift from “I can’t handle one more thing” to clear priorities, and build simple systems that reduce decision fatigue and create traction.This isn’t about working harder or adding more hours; it’s about responding differently to what’s already in front of you so you can stop feeling like the day is running you.Free 5-Minute Commute Reset for Physicians: betterphysicianlife.com/commuteresetTop 3 TakeawaysOverwhelm is not about workload; it’s about unanswered questions. Your brain treats every loose end like a threat, keeping you on high alert. Closing those mental loops, even with “I’ll decide tomorrow at 2 PM” reduces the weight dramatically.Resistance is information, not failure. That “ugh” feeling when opening a chart or email signals something unclear, overbooked, or exhausting. Get curious instead of judgmental, ask “What am I resisting? What’s the smallest next step?” and the pressure eases.Structure beats willpower. Small, consistent systems (a 5-minute EMR pause, a weekly reset, clear yes/no guidelines) reduce decision fatigue and move you from reaction mode to traction. You don’t need more time; you need fewer loose ends and better support.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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    19 分
  • How Physicians Can Take Back Control: Agency vs. Autonomy in Modern Medicine | Ep28

    How Physicians Can Take Back Control: Agency vs. Autonomy in Modern Medicine | Ep28
    2026/02/09
    What if the “agency” being offered to physicians isn’t empowerment—but a more polished way of staying inside the lines?In this episode of Better Physician Life, Dr. Michael Hersh examines the quiet shift from physician autonomy to what is now being labeled “agency,” and why that distinction matters more than it sounds. He unpacks how autonomy once meant real authority paired with responsibility at the bedside, while today’s version of agency often amounts to influence within systems physicians don’t control.Dr. Hersh explores how this mismatch (being held accountable without having true authority) drives burnout, moral injury, and a loss of purpose that many doctors struggle to name. He reframes agency not as something granted by organizations, but as something claimed through daily decisions, personal standards, and leadership from wherever you are.The episode also highlights physicians who are no longer waiting for permission—those building micro-practices, choosing locums, pursuing direct care, coaching, or nonclinical roles—not as escape plans, but as deliberate ways to practice medicine with integrity. This is a call to stop waiting for autonomy to be handed back and to start reclaiming ownership, one decision at a time.Free 5-Minute Commute Reset for Physicians: betterphysicianlife.com/commuteresetTop 3 TakeawaysAutonomy is authority; agency is influence: Autonomy means having the authority to make final clinical decisions based on judgment, training, and ethics. What’s often labeled “agency” today usually means operating within pre-set rules, metrics, and constraints. Notice when language is being used to soften the loss of real authority, and be clear about what you still control within your role.Agency is practiced through daily choices: You may not be able to change every policy, but you can choose how you show up, how you advocate, how you connect with patients, and what you’re willing to tolerate. Real agency shows up in standards, boundaries, and the willingness to speak up, even when it’s uncomfortable.When autonomy is limited, design your own path: Many physicians are already reclaiming control by building micro-practices, choosing direct care or locums, moving into consulting or nonclinical roles, or redefining how they practice within existing systems. If autonomy isn’t coming back from the top, start building it yourself—one decision, one boundary, one calculated risk at a 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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    15 分
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