49. How Dr. Leke Asong balances GP locum work with being an author, gut health guru and inventor

"All I remember, everyone just turned in my direction and looked at me like that. And I thought, oh my goodness, I'm going to kill myself here." If you’re thinking of making a career change then you’re in the right place. In each episode I chat to ordinary people who have made extraordinary career changes. I hope you enjoy this conversation and if you're feeling stuck in your career, let me help. I'm Yesim Nicholson and I work with people all over the world who have lost the joy in their work. Sometimes it will take a radical change to find work that feels meaningful to you. Other times it's small tweaks to your existing situation. Together we'll work out what's best for you! Connect with me https://www.linkedin.com/in/yesimnicholson/ 🌍 https://www.yescareercoaching.com You can buy my book 'Ready to quit your job?' here - 📚 https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0CZJ857LW Start by asking yourself these 10 super powerful questions to help you discover your next career - https://www.yescareercoaching.com/10careerchangequestions Today's Episode: Balancing Multiple Passions: Dr. Leke Asong on Gut Health, Medicine, and Career Flexibility In this episode, Yesim Nicholson interviews Dr. Leke Asong, a practicing General Practitioner (GP) who has gained fame on social media for his expertise on gut health. Dr. Asong shares insights into how he balances his multifaceted career, including his locum work, gut health practice, writing and his inventions. He discusses the pressures of being a GP, his journey into medicine influenced by his surgeon father, and how he transitioned into a more balanced work-life setup through locum work. They also explore the impact of gut health on overall well-being, the challenges within the NHS, and the link between stress and chronic disease. Dr. Asong offers valuable advice on pursuing multiple passions and maintaining personal health while providing quality care. 00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome 01:16 Early Life and Medical Career Beginnings 03:35 Balancing Multiple Careers 04:16 Challenges in General Practice 05:11 Exploring New Passions 12:53 Gut Health and Mental Health Connection 15:08 Changing Patient Dynamics 19:48 The Future of General Practice 36:30 Personal Definition of Success 37:18 Conclusion and Final Thoughts Find out more & follow Dr.Leke Asong here: https://www.instagram.com/guthealthmedic/ https://www.tiktok.com/@guthealthmedic https://amzn.to/408jTsP https://amzn.to/423jfzv #careerchange #career #careeradvice #yourbigcareermove