The Worthy Physician Podcast
Reigniting your humanity and passion for medicine.
Episodes
138 episodes
Unlocking Motivation: The Role of the Habenula and an Iterative Mindset in Mental Health and Habits
Discover the intriguing role of the habenula in shaping motivation and behavior with our esteemed guest, Dr. Kyra Bobinet. This small but mighty brain region, often overlooked, deeply influencing emotions and contributing to mental health...
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From Doctor to Patient: Dr. Kadar's Journey of Overcoming Heart Disease and Embracing New Beginnings
Imagine feeling invincible, only to find yourself grappling with a life-threatening diagnosis and experiencing vulnerability like never before. Join us as we dive into Dr. Kadar's emotional and psychological journey from being a top-notch physi...
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A Conversation on Stress, Compassion, and The Way of the Peaceful Warrior with Dan Millman
Discover how to find your inner peace and purpose amidst the chaos with our special guest, Dan Millman, author of "Way of the Peaceful Warrior." Join us as we navigate the critical issue of physician burnout and moral injury, especially in ligh...
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Harnessing Accountability: Dr. Mary Rensel, MD on Transforming Careers, Intentional Living and Personal Growth Insights
What if you could harness the power of accountability to transform your career and personal life? Join us on this thought-provoking episode of Worldly Physician as we sit down with Dr. Mary Rensel, a renowned neuroimmunologist and entrepreneur....
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Becoming Her Own Best Friend: Dr. Olivia Ong's Journey from Injury to Self-Compassion
What if the intense pressures of medical school and residency could be transformed into a journey of self-compassion and personal growth? Join us for a heartfelt conversation with Dr. Olivia Ong, a remarkable pain and rehabilitation physician f...
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The Hidden Struggles of Physicians: Dr. Megan Melo, MD on Perfectionism, Burnout, and Self-Care
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, reside...
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Creating Meaningful Connections Through Daily Life
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...
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Overcoming Physician Burnout: The Power of Self-Advocacy and Collaboration with Dr. Todd Otten
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 hurdl...
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The Healing Power of Coaching for Doctors with Dr. Michael Hersh, MD and Dr. Arpita Gupta DePalma, MD
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...
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Embracing Authenticity and Rejecting Societal Expectations: A Journey to Self-Worth with Jillian Rigert
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 ...
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Embrace Summer: A Time for Self-Reflection and Purposeful Growth
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 N...
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Rekindling the Healer's Spirit: Navigating Burnout and Rediscovery in Medicine with Dr. Yolanda Bogaert
As a healer, do you ever feel like the essence of your craft is lost beneath the weight of your white coat? Dr. Yolanda Bogaert joins us to unravel her 26-year medical career, sharing a raw and honest narrative that navigates through the tumult...
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Navigating the Shift from War to Love Consciousness in Leadership and Self-Discovery with Dr. Teri Badydar
Embark on an enlightening exploration with Dr. Teri Baydar and myself, Dr. Sapna Shah-Haque, as we chart the course from a competitive war consciousness to a unifying love consciousness wit...
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Embracing Life's Wealth in Health and Relationships
Have you ever found yourself caught in the crossfire between the pursuit of wealth and the necessity of health? As your guide on this journey, I, Dr. Sapna Shah-Haque, invite you to join me in a heartfelt exploration of this tug-of-war that so ...
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Second Act: Charting a New Course Beyond Medicine with Dr. Stephanie Pearson, MD
When life throws you curveballs, it's the strong and resilient who not only endure but reinvent themselves. This is exactly what Dr. Stephanie Pearson, MD did after a career-ending injury transformed her life, redirecting her path from a skille...
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Insights into Medical Billing Optimization with Industry Expert Juli Quinn
Discover the cutting-edge intersection of technology and healthcare business management as Dr. Sapna Shah-Haque teams up with Juli Quinn from GoSource for an eye-opening conversation. Together, we unveil how Electronic Health Record (EHR) syste...
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Balancing Career and Wellness: Navigating Psychoneuroimmunology with Dr. Mary Rensel, MD
When we navigate the tumultuous waters of a demanding career and personal life, how do we keep from sinking? Listen as Dr. Mary Rensel, a neuroimmunologist from the heart of Cleveland, joins us to unravel the complex tapestry of psychoneuroimmu...
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Burden of Pain: A Physician's Battle with Justice, the Opioid Crisis, and Self-Discovery Through Writing
When a physician's dedication to easing pain collides with the justice system, what unfolds is not only a legal drama but a profound human struggle. Dr. J Joshi, our guest this week, opens up about his indictment by the Department of Justice an...
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Safeguarding Healthcare: Combatting Cyber Threats in Medical Practice with Juli Quinn
Witness the unveiling of healthcare's hidden shield as I, Dr. Sapna Shah-Hawk, join forces with Juli Quinn, the trailblazing President of GoSource. Together, we dissect the critical safeguards every medical pr...
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Renewing the Spirit of Primary Care in Rural Realms
Dr. Errin Weisman's voice crackles with raw emotion as she reflects on her own harrowing dance with burnout and the moral injuries that come hand-in-hand with a career in medicine. Our latest episode is a heartfelt narrative that weaves through...
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The Wandering Healer: Medicine on the Move
Have you ever found yourself at the brink of burnout, questioning the very path you've dedicated your life to? Dr. Sapna Shah-Haque and her guest, Dr. Goins, share an intimate conversation on the seismic shifts that can occur when a physician d...
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The Art of Self-Compassion: Why Being Kind to Yourself Changes Everything
Have you ever felt like your own worst critic, especially under the unrelenting pressures of a career in medicine? I'm Dr. Sapna Shah-Haque, and I invite you to join me in an intimate exploration of self-compassion, a powerful antidote to the h...
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Fostering a Culture of Autonomy and Connection in Medicine with Dr. Bradley Block, MD
Ever feel like the healthcare system is wrestling control out of physicians' hands? That's precisely what Dr. Bradley Block and I tackle in a riveting conversation where we unpack the challenges and solutions surrounding physician autonomy. As ...
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Facing the Future of Healthcare: Leadership, Automation, and the Importance of Self-Care Post-Pandemic
Discover a roadmap to navigating the turbulent waters of healthcare leadership in the wake of a global pandemic, as I, Dr. Sapna Shah-Haque, engage in a profound conversation with the insightful Sarah Worthy. We're peeling back the layers on wh...
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The Silent Battle Against Burnout in the Medical Field
I returned to the airwaves after taking s me time off. The original reason for starting the podcast was trying to grapple with the profound loss of a fellow physician, a dear friend whose suicide opened my eyes to the silent struggles we ...
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