In this episode of The Locums Lounge, Dr. Mimi reflects on the holidays she missed, the family moments she wished she had more control over, and the wake-up call that led her to redefine her career. She shares how locums work allows physicians to plan their job around their life rather than the other way around.

You’ll hear:

• Why holiday shifts taught her the value of time and freedom
• How permanent jobs can trap physicians into sacrificing health and family
• The mindset shift that makes practicing locums possible
• A vision exercise to help you picture the life you actually want as a doctor
• How stepping away from the “traditional path” led her to fulfillment and freedom

If you are feeling burned out, trapped, or unsure how to balance medicine with your personal life, this episode will challenge you to sit down, write the vision, and create a career that truly serves you.

In this episode of The Locums Lounge, Dr. Mimi gets real about what it means to walk away from jobs that no longer serve you and why quitting does not equal failure. After experiencing a devastating personal loss, she reflects on how it pushed her to re-evaluate her career, her time, and the boundaries she needed to set.

Dr. Mimi introduces the concept of Organizational Stockholm Syndrome and explores how medical training conditions physicians to tolerate overwork, burnout, and toxic loyalty to jobs that drain them. She breaks down how this mindset shows up as stress, lack of inspiration, and even poor creativity in the workplace.

From her own journey of quitting two jobs in one year, starting a locums business, and building a coaching practice, she shares how taking back control has made her a better doctor, a more present mom, and a happier human.

What you’ll hear in this episode:

The moment Dr. Mimi knew she had to quit (twice)

How med school and residency culture normalize overwork

Why she calls it Organizational Stockholm Syndrome

The hidden ways burnout shows up in patient care and relationships

How locums work gave her freedom, flexibility, and renewed purpose

If you have ever felt stuck, exhausted, or loyal to a job that is breaking you down, this conversation is for you.

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Welcome back to The Locums Lounge! Are you a physician yearning for change, but held back by the comfort of familiarity? Dr. Mimi, your host and locum tenens expert, delves into the power of embracing discomfort as a catalyst for growth and success in this episode.

Dr. Mimi's journey from engineering to medicine is a testament to stepping out of your comfort zone, even when it feels daunting. Join her as she shares her personal experiences and the lessons she's learned along the way, illustrating the invaluable growth that comes from pushing boundaries.

Learn why staying in a stagnant situation, no matter how comfortable, can inhibit your professional development. Discover the resilience and adaptability that emerge when you confront discomfort head-on. Dr. Mimi encourages you to ponder your own path and contemplate whether the discomfort of change is a necessary step towards your goals.

Whether you're considering locum tenens work or any other endeavor, this episode serves as a powerful reminder that the road to success often begins with embracing the unfamiliar. Don't miss this opportunity to reflect on your journey and consider the possibilities that lie beyond your comfort zone.

Feeling inspired? Reach out to Dr. Mimi on Instagram at @thelocumslounge and explore more on her website at thelocumslounge.com. Tune in for more thought-provoking episodes that empower you to take control of your medical career and practice on your terms in The Locums Lounge!