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Better Physician Life: How to Get Unstuck in Your Medical Career

Doctor Podcast Network, Physician Coach, Michael Hersh MD
Mental Health
Work-Life Balance
Physician Burnout
Burnout
Medical Profession
Personal Growth
Mindfulness
Achievement Addiction
Discomfort
Self-Compassion
Success Redefinition
Perfectionism
Physician Coaching
Personal Development
Physician Reinvention
Healthcare
Physician Suicide
Fear Of Failure
Doctor-Patient Communication
Self-Awareness

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 m... more

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Latest Episodes

What if the real issue isn’t hating medicine, but that medicine never really leaves you at the end of the day?

In this episode of Better Physician Life, Dr. Michael Hersh reframes physician burnout not as disliking the work but as the inability to s... more

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What if caring deeply didn’t mean carrying everything?

In this episode of Better Physician Life, Dr. Michael Hersh gives physicians permission to care less, not about clinical excellence or patient outcomes you control, but about the extra weight of... more

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What if the real issue isn’t how much you’re paid, but what your paycheck has quietly become the only scoreboard for your entire career?

In this episode of Better Physician Life, Dr. Michael Hersh explores the hidden shift many physicians experience... more

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What if the real solution for physician well-being isn’t another self-care lecture, but fewer impossible demands and more people who actually understand what you’re carrying?

In this raw and hopeful episode of the Better Physician Life, Dr. Michael ... more

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Recent Guests

Dr. Bradley Block
General otolaryngologist and creator of the Succeed in Medicine Podcast
ENT and Allergy Associates
Episode: Doctor-Patient Communication: What We Didn’t Learn in Medical Training with Dr. Bradley Block | Ep19
Dr. Jimmy Turner
Practicing academic anesthesiologist and associate professor at Wake Forest University School of Medicine, certified coach, author, and podcaster.
Wake Forest University
Episode: What If You Took the Risk? Physician Entrepreneurship & Change with Dr. Jimmy Turner | Ep16
Dr. Amna Shabbir
Dual-board certified physician in geriatrics and internal medicine, master certified life coach, and founder of the Early Career Physicians Institute and Amna Shabbir Wellness Coaching
Early Career Physicians Institute
Episode: The Hidden Cost of Perfectionism in Medicine with Dr. Amna Shabbir | Ep10
Dr. Kemia Sarraf
Board-certified internal medicine physician and founder of Lodestar Consulting and Executive Coaching
Lodestar Consulting
Episode: I Didn't Go Into Medicine To Become This | Ep6

Host

Dr. Michael Hersh
Practicing gastroenterologist and life coach focused on physician wellbeing and career reinvention

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 17 ratings
  • Important conversations

    This podcast brings to the forefront much needed conversations concerning physicians and their wellbeing. It provides perspective, and encourages us to connect to the truer meaning of our existence. Highly recommend.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    I’m a visitor
    United States7 months ago
  • A podcast focused on you

    This podcast is an important listen for any physician or healthcare professional. We all feel the steady erosion of our autonomy, job satisfaction and overall happiness. We didn’t sacrifice so much and so long to feel like this. Dr. Hersh presents a podcast with important topics that we all can identify with and presents practical steps for improving our careers and our lives. Take 20 minutes out of your busy day to care for yourself. You’re worth it.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    pm1176
    United States8 months ago
  • Grounded and Refreshing for Doctors

    This podcast feels like a real conversation with someone who “gets it.” The stories and insights are practical, relatable, and exactly what physicians need to hear to create a more balanced and fulfilling life.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    FrankH_MD
    United States9 months ago
  • Excellent and so much needed

    A must listen for any physicians, especially male physicians who are at the risk of or already burnout …

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Lou_OCP
    United States9 months ago
  • Doctors Making A Difference

    Awesome ideas! I think all physicians need to feel empowered to make changes when needed. Thank you for creating insightful content.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Doctorsmakingadifference
    United States9 months ago

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Resonates with physicians craving meaningful change while staying in medicine.
Engaging, practical takeaways for burnout and balance that feel doable.
Genuine, compassionate host with clear, actionable guidance.
A trusted resource for tackling career stagnation and introversion toward entrepreneurship.

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Doctor-Patient Communication: What We Didn’t Learn in Medical Training with Dr. Bradley Block | Ep19
Q: What are your tips for being present with patients?
Being present means showing undivided attention and engaging with the patient's experience, making them feel like they are the only one in the room.
Doctor-Patient Communication: What We Didn’t Learn in Medical Training with Dr. Bradley Block | Ep19
Q: Why did you decide to focus on communication as a life skill that you wanted to enhance?
I realized I wasn't good at it during a frustrating day at work that affected my family time.
The Hidden Cost of Perfectionism in Medicine with Dr. Amna Shabbir | Ep10
Q: Can you share your thoughts about the different levels and layers of perfectionism?
There are various types of perfectionism: self-oriented, other-oriented, and socially prescribed, each impacting individuals differently.
The Hidden Cost of Perfectionism in Medicine with Dr. Amna Shabbir | Ep10
Q: How did your interest in perfectionism start?
My interest in perfectionism arose from personal experiences and recognizing how closely it was tied to both my accomplishments and struggles.

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What is This Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A practical, mindset-forward show for physicians who feel stuck in mid-career and want to reclaim purpose without leaving medicine. Episodes blend personal stories with actionable strategies on burnout, career reinvention, and work–life balance, emphasizing presence, self-compassion, and clear decision-making. Listeners hear from an practicing gastroenterologist-turned-coach and other physician guests who share tangible steps, tools, and mindset shifts to design a more fulfilling medical career and life.

A standout thread is the emphasis on small, intentional changes over sweeping shifts, plus a willingness to explore entrepreneurship, coaching, and personal growth as viable paths within medicine. The format mixes introspective solo episod... more

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