The Worthy Physician Podcast Dr. Sapna Shah-Haque MD
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- Health & Fitness
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Reigniting your humanity and passion for medicine.
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The Hidden Struggles of Physicians: Dr. Megan Melo, MD on Perfectionism, Burnout, and Self-Care
Send us a Text Message.What happens when a driven physician realizes that years of hard work and dedication still leave her feeling inadequate? Join us as Dr. Megan Melo shares her journey through medical school, residency, and beyond, shedding light on the hidden struggles of perfectionism and burnout that many in her profession face. Through candid storytelling, Dr. Melo reveals the toll that relentless pressure and systemic issues in healthcare take on those who dedicate their lives to hel...
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Creating Meaningful Connections Through Daily Life
Send us a Text Message.Have you ever pondered the lasting marks you leave in both your personal and professional life? In this episode of The Worthy Physician, I recount a fascinating summer adventure to New Mexico with my family to see dinosaur footprints. This trip sparked a deep reflection on the footprints we leave through our daily interactions, whether with family, friends, colleagues, or ourselves. Through personal anecdotes and thoughtful introspection, I explore how our words and act...
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Overcoming Physician Burnout: The Power of Self-Advocacy and Collaboration with Dr. Todd Otten
Send us a Text Message.Why do so many physicians struggle to prioritize their well-being or even consider leaving the profession despite severe burnout? Dr. Otten shines a light on the cultural and systemic hurdles, from financial worries to family impacts, that keep many healthcare providers trapped in a cycle of self-sacrifice. He shares personal anecdotes and insights from his collaborative book "The Ripple of Change," co-authored with patient Joshua Judy, revealing how their dialogue evol...
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The Healing Power of Coaching for Doctors with Dr. Michael Hersh, MD and Dr. Arpita Gupta DePalma, MD
Send us a Text Message.What happens when two accomplished physicians decide to pivot from traditional medical practice to coaching? Our guests, Dr. Michael Hersch and Dr. Arpita Gupta DePalma, reveal the transformative power of coaching and how it has rekindled their passion for helping others. Dr. DePalma shares her poignant tale of choosing her family over a demanding medical career, eventually experiencing burnout in administrative roles. The onset of the COVID-19 pandemic became a catalys...
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Embracing Authenticity and Rejecting Societal Expectations: A Journey to Self-Worth with Jillian Rigert
Send us a Text Message.Have you ever felt the weight of societal expectations pressing down on you, urging you to chase a version of success that never truly resonates with your core? This is a reality many of us grapple with, including our guest Jillian Rigert, who sheds light on her transformative journey of breaking free from the constraints of titles and the arrival fallacy. As your guide, Dr. Sapna Shah-Haque, I too share my personal evolution from dental student to someone deeply immers...
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Embrace Summer: A Time for Self-Reflection and Purposeful Growth
Send us a Text Message.As the days grow longer and the academic year winds to a close, I invite you to embrace the coming summer not just as a season for leisure, but as a pivotal time for introspection and goal-setting. Picture this: a serendipitous breakdown on a New Mexico highway led me to an epiphany about the necessity of creating intentional spaces for self-reflection. That's the kind of transformative journey I share on this episode of The Worthy Physician, where we explore the 'loss ...
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I love this podcast. It shines such a needed light on important topics such as physician burnout and mental health. Thanks so much for your work!
So validating!
Love this podcast! I’m in the midst of burnout and it helps to know so many high achieving people have gone through similar experiences. I feel hope for the future and am looking forward to changes I am putting into place!
Great show about fighting burnout!
So informative and wonderful!