In the past few years, a significant shift has occurred in payment for healthcare services, with fewer being covered. The increase in cost-shifting to patients means they are more frequently unable to afford recommended care. This impacts clinicians as well, and moral distress, emotional exhaustion, and burnout can result. In this episode, my guest, Amy Locke, MD, shares her perspective on the problem and potential solutions.

Dr. Amy Locke is a family physician and Chief Wellness Officer and professor of Family and Community Medicine at University of Utah Health.

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Diane W. Shannon, MD, MPH, PCC is an internal medicine physician, award-winning writer, and certified coach. She understands the stresses inherent in the practice of medicine and the additional challenges that women face in the profession. Her passion is helping women in medicine create lives where they can thrive.

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Imposter phenomenon results from a mismatch between one’s self concept and their actual achievement. It can cause high-achieving professionals, including physicians, to hold themselves back from growth opportunities and advancement. It can also lead to overwork and burnout from trying to compensate for a sense of inadequacy. In this episode, my guest, Mike Nevarez, MD, MHS, describes the imposter phenomenon cycle, its consequences, and what individuals and organizations can do to address it.

Dr. Mike Nevarez is a psychiatrist, leadership coach, team consultant, and researcher. He serves as Medical Director of Colleague Support at South Shore Health in Weymouth, Massachusetts, and is on the faculty at Harvard Medical School. He is also Assistant Director of the Harvard Study of Adult Development, one of the world’s longest-running studies of adult life, health, and happiness. His work focuses on helping leaders and teams to work in ways that are both more human and more effective.

Connect with Dr. Nevarez LinkedIn or at mike.nevarez.md@gmail.com.

Check out my TEDx talk! If you’d like time to talk about the specific challenges you’re facing, connect with me here or at www.dianeshannon.com.

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Diane W. Shannon, MD, MPH, PCC is an internal medicine physician, award-winning writer, and certified coach. She understands the stresses inherent in the practice of medicine and the additional challenges that women face in the profession. Her passion is helping women in medicine create lives where they can thrive.

Share your experience and continue the conversation with Diane at www.dianeshannon.com or www.linkedin.com/in/dianewshannon

What is belonging and why does it matter? According to my guest, Rani Nandiwada, MD, MSEd, belonging is a sense that you can be your whole authentic self and be embraced and valued for it. When we don’t feel we belong at work and hold ourselves back, it can lead to exhaustion, anxiety, self-doubt, and the stifling of new, innovative ideas. In this episode, you’ll learn how to step into being your own version of a “sparkly cheeseball.”

Dr. Rani Nandiwada is a practicing internist, University of Pennsylvania primary care residency Program Director, and president of the Mid-Atlantic chapter of the Society of General Internal Medicine. Her passion and expertise is coaching for excellence in medical education.

Connect with Dr. Nandiwada at rani.nandiwada@pennmedicine.upenn.edu.

Check out my TEDx talk! If you’d like time to talk about the specific challenges you’re facing, connect with me here or at www.dianeshannon.com.

Like what you heard? Help spread the word by sharing this episode with a friend.

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Diane W. Shannon, MD, MPH, PCC is an internal medicine physician, award-winning writer, and certified coach. She understands the stresses inherent in the practice of medicine and the additional challenges that women face in the profession. Her passion is helping women in medicine create lives where they can thrive.

Share your experience and continue the conversation with Diane at www.dianeshannon.com or www.linkedin.com/in/dianewshannon