Welcome to the Mindful Practice Podcast, a judgment-free space created specifically for physicians who are navigating burnout, identity shifts, and career transitions.

Hosted by Dr. Bertina Hooks, a board-certified internal medicine physician, certified coach, and writer, this podcast is your safe haven to explore what it truly means to build a sustainable medical career and a life that goes beyond just surviving.

In This Brief Introduction:

Dr. Hooks welcomes you to the Mindful Practice community and sets the tone for what this podcast is all about: honest conversations without pressure or judgment. Whether you're feeling exhausted, questioning your path, or seeking career clarity, this is your space to be heard, seen, and validated.

What This Podcast Offers:

• Honest discussions about physician burnout and its impact
• Support for physicians experiencing identity shifts and career uncertainty
• Guidance on building sustainable careers in and beyond clinical medicine
• A judgment-free zone where your struggles are validated
• Real talk about what it means to live, not just survive, as a physician

This Podcast Is For:

• Physicians feeling burned out, exhausted, or emotionally drained
• Doctors questioning their career path or contemplating change
• Medical professionals seeking work-life sustainability
• Physicians navigating identity crises beyond their white coat
• Anyone in medicine looking for honest conversations about career design

About Your Host - Dr. Bertina Hooks:

Dr. Bertina Hooks is a board-certified internal medicine physician, certified life and business coach, and writer. Through her own journey of burnout, survival, and career reinvention, she has dedicated herself to helping physicians reclaim their identities, find career clarity, and build lives aligned with their core values.

What's Coming Next:

In upcoming episodes, Dr. Hooks will share her personal story of physician burnout, a life-threatening health crisis, and complete career transformation. You'll also hear from other physicians who have successfully navigated career pivots, burnout recovery, and identity reinvention.

Subscribe & Connect:

If you're a physician who needs this space, subscribe to the Mindful Practice Podcast on your favorite platform. Join a community of physicians who are choosing sustainability over survival and sovereignty over struggle.

Connect with Dr. Hooks:

Email: bmhooks@gmail.com

Website: pinnaclebusinessacademy.org

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/bertina-hooks-046a3819/