Better Physician Life: How to Get Unstuck in Your Medical Career
Doctor Podcast Network, Physician Coach, Michael Hersh MD
21 episodes
2 days ago
Many physicians feel stuck. But what if mid-career medicine didn’t mean burnout, boredom, or being boxed in?
Better Physician Life, hosted by Dr. Michael Hersh, is the podcast that helps doctors reclaim clarity, joy, and purpose in their careers—without quitting medicine. Through honest solo episodes and transformative guest interviews,
Dr. Hersh explores what it really means to design a life in medicine on your own terms.
This is where mindset meets reinvention—and where stuck doctors find the tools to get unstuck.
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Many physicians feel stuck. But what if mid-career medicine didn’t mean burnout, boredom, or being boxed in?
Better Physician Life, hosted by Dr. Michael Hersh, is the podcast that helps doctors reclaim clarity, joy, and purpose in their careers—without quitting medicine. Through honest solo episodes and transformative guest interviews,
Dr. Hersh explores what it really means to design a life in medicine on your own terms.
This is where mindset meets reinvention—and where stuck doctors find the tools to get unstuck.
Join host Dr. Michael Hersh, with guests Dr. Adrienne Mann and Dr. Tyra Fainstad, on Better Physician Life as they explore data showing that coaching reduces burnout and imposter syndrome. Hear their journeys from skepticism to thriving, and learn how Better Together's program is transforming medicine for residents and beyond.
Join Dr. Michael Hersh and Dr. Bradley Block on Better Physician Life to explore how intentional communication transforms clinic visits. Learn to build patient trust, boost efficiency, and stay present without sacrificing work-life balance, drawing from Dr. Block’s expertise as host of Succeed in Medicine Podcast.
Join Dr. Michael Hersh on Better Physician Life as he tackles the silent trap of complacency in medicine—not burnout, but the quiet drift where "fine" feels good enough. Learn to rate your life honestly, spot stagnation, and take small steps to reclaim growth, joy, and a fuller existence beyond autopilot.
Join Dr. Michael Hersh on Better Physician Life as he explores the scarcity mindset that fuels burnout in medicine. Discover how shifting to abundance—recognizing "enough" in time, money, and recognition—can reclaim your peace, presence, and purpose.
Join Dr. Michael Hersh on Better Physician Life as he chats with Dr. Jimmy Turner, an anesthesiologist, coach, author, and podcaster. Discover how embracing change through entrepreneurship and coaching can help physicians overcome burnout, find fulfillment, and build meaningful side ventures
Join Dr. Michael Hersh on Better Physician Life as he explores how connecting with your future self can guide you to a more fulfilling life. Learn practical steps to make small, intentional choices today—prioritizing health, relationships, and joy—to create a future you’ll be proud of in your medical career and in your life.
Join Dr. Michael Hersh on Better Physician Life as he unpacks how unspoken expectations—our "manuals" for others and ourselves—create frustration and disconnection. Learn practical tools like setting boundaries, embracing emotional adulthood, and saying "hell yes" to align your life with your true values.
Join Dr. Michael Hersh on Better Physician Life for a candid conversation with Dr. Will Bynum about how shame shows up in medicine and why facing it head-on can foster growth and connection. Discover strategies like self-compassion, seeking help, and creating shame-competent environments to transform this painful emotion into a tool for resilience.
Join Dr. Michael Hersh on Better Physician Life as he unravels the "arrival fallacy." The belief that happiness awaits at the next milestone. Discover practical strategies like redefining success, embracing the present, and aligning with your values to find joy in the life you’re living now.
Join Dr. Michael Hersh on Better Physician Life as he explores how choosing discomfort can lead to growth and fulfillment. Learn practical strategies like embracing vulnerability, naming emotions, and taking small steps to move past the familiar and build a life aligned with your values.
Join Dr. Michael Hersh and Dr. Amna Shabbir on Better Physician Life as they explore the hidden toll of perfectionism in medicine. Discover how the pursuit of flawlessness can lead to burnout and disconnection, and learn practical strategies like cultivating self-compassion, embracing awareness, and seeking support to break free and build a more fulfilling, balanced life.
Join Dr. Michael Hersh on Better Physician Life as he tackles the fear of failure that holds physicians back from pursuing new paths. Discover how perfectionism fuels hesitation and learn practical strategies to reframe failure, embrace progress, and take courageous steps toward a life that feels authentic.
Join Dr. Michael Hersh on Better Physician Life as he unpacks how the drive for achievement, while fueling success, can trap physicians in a cycle of endless striving. Learn practical strategies like redefining success, setting boundaries, and practicing self-compassion to break free, reclaim balance, and rediscover meaning beyond the next win.
In this deeply personal episode of Better Physician Life, Dr. Michael Hersh sits down with John and Michele Dietl to honor the life of their son, Dr. Kevin Dietl, a fourth-year medical student who died by suicide. Released on National Physician Suicide Awareness Day, this candid conversation confronts stigma, shares Kevin’s story, and explores what we can all do to protect our mental health—and each other’s.
Join Host Dr. Michael Hersh and guest Dr. Kemia Sarraf on Better Physician Life as they explore the hidden impact of trauma in medicine. From the power of self-compassion to practical tools like co-regulation and trauma disruption, this episode offers physicians a roadmap to reclaim their humanity and purpose in a demanding profession.
Join Dr. Michael Hersh on Better Physician Life as he explores the game-changing idea of “you don’t know what you don’t know.” Sharing his journey from autopilot to awareness, he offers practical tools like thought downloads and habit anchoring to help physicians challenge assumptions, manage stress, and reclaim agency. A must-listen for doctors seeking clarity and resilience in their demanding lives.
In this episode of Better Physician Life, Dr. Michael Hersh challenges the invisible rules that shape how doctors see themselves. What if the idea of being a “good doctor” is no longer serving you? This episode explores how to question the old story, reclaim your identity, and give yourself permission to want more.
Dr. Michael Hersh unpacks why the traditional notion of work-life balance may be setting physicians up for failure. If you’ve ever felt like balance is always just out of reach, this conversation will help you shift from chasing an impossible ideal to creating alignment that actually fits your real life.
In this episode of Better Physician Life, Dr. Michael Hersh dives into the often misunderstood topic of physician reinvention. If your life on paper looks perfect, but your gut says something’s off, this episode is your starting point. Explore why reinvention isn’t about blowing up your life, but realigning it with who you’ve become.
In the debut episode of Better Physician Life, Dr. Michael Hersh shares the personal story behind the podcast’s creation and why so many physicians feel stuck even after achieving professional success. This episode explores the signs of misalignment, the quiet ache for more, and how small steps can lead to profound personal reinvention.
Better Physician Life: How to Get Unstuck in Your Medical Career
Many physicians feel stuck. But what if mid-career medicine didn’t mean burnout, boredom, or being boxed in?
Better Physician Life, hosted by Dr. Michael Hersh, is the podcast that helps doctors reclaim clarity, joy, and purpose in their careers—without quitting medicine. Through honest solo episodes and transformative guest interviews,
Dr. Hersh explores what it really means to design a life in medicine on your own terms.
This is where mindset meets reinvention—and where stuck doctors find the tools to get unstuck.
