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DRIVE TIME DEBRIEF: A Physician Wellness Podcast with The Whole Physician

Drs. Cazier, Dinsmore and Morrison
Burnout
Mental Health
Blue Zones
Community Support
Nicoya
Parent-Child Relationships
Sardinia
Three Sisters (food)
Five To One Positivity Rule
Positive Interactions
Patient Expectations
Emergency Medicine
Vitamin D
Costa Rica
Adolescence
Telomeres
Public Health Systems
Sleep Optimization
Grief
Healthcare

🔥 Doctors Feeling the Burnout? We’ve Been There—and We’re Here to Help You Climb Out of the Fire. 🔥 Drive Time Debrief: A Physician Wellness Podcast Welcome to Drive Time Debrief, the anti-burnout podcast built just for physicians and healthcare providers who are ready to reclaim their joy, purpose, and well-being. Hosted by the physician-coaches of The Whole Physician, this podcast delivers hon... more

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Latest Episodes

Drive Time Debrief – Episode 209

Emotional Intelligence Series: Motivation, Burnout, and the Physician Motivation Trap

In this episode of Drive Time Debrief, we continue our emotional intelligence series by exploring motivation—and why many high-ac... more

Ever caught yourself thinking, “I shouldn’t react like that”… and then reacting exactly like that anyway? You’re not alone.

In Part 2 of our emotional intelligence series, we’re diving into self-regulation — the skill that helps you stay grounded wh... more

🎙️ Emotional Intelligence Series, Part 1

Why High Performers Burn Out — and the Skill That Prevents It

In medicine and high-performance environments, we’re trained to push through discomfort, ignore our needs, and stay composed under pressure. Ove... more

🎧 Drive Time Debrief Episode 206

When the Helper Identity Fuels Burnout

We’re celebrating AND having a real conversation today.

The Drive Time Debrief was honored with the 2026 Doctor Podcast Award for Best Physician Wellness & Burnout Podcast — ... more

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Recent Guests

Ari Rasori
Nurse practitioner and founder of MedTreks.
MedTreks International
Episode: MedTreks International: Episode 203
Dr. Mark Sullivan
Board certified internal medicine physician passionate about whole person care.
Practice in Arlington, Virginia
Episode: Bringing the Soul Back to Medicine with Dr. Mark Sullivan: Episode 185
Dina Schweitzer
A board certified urogynecologist, a mom, a fashionista, and an excellent chef.
Episode: From Burnout to Breakthrough - A Urogynecologist's Inspiring Journey: Episode 174
Dr. Marci Gambarota
Emergency physician with over 20 years of experience, serving the Navajo Nation.
Indian Health Service
Episode: Trading the ER for Trader Joe's? Dr. Marci Gambarota's 30-Minute Transformation: Episode 171
Dr. Leticia Lati Alto
Board-certified physician and co-founder of Semi-Retired MD
Semi-Retired MD
Episode: How Two Doctors Built 175+ Rental Properties (And Didn't Pay Taxes for 7 Years!): Episode 170
Dr. Kenji Asura
Board-certified physician and co-founder of Semi-Retired MD
Semi-Retired MD
Episode: How Two Doctors Built 175+ Rental Properties (And Didn't Pay Taxes for 7 Years!): Episode 170
Andrea Palmer
OB-GYN and advocate for physician mental health and suicide awareness.
Currently practicing in Fort Worth, Texas
Episode: Revisiting Physician Suicide with Andrea Palmer, MD: Episode 163
Blake Palmer
Beloved surgeon and husband of Andrea Palmer who died by suicide.
Previous position as pediatric urologist.
Episode: Revisiting Physician Suicide with Andrea Palmer, MD: Episode 163
Dr. Vanessa CalderĂłn
National Director for Wellness and Resilience at Vituity, Board Certified Emergency Physician
Vituity
Episode: Owning the Ending: Self-Compassion & Resilience in Medicine with Dr. Vanessa CalderĂłn, MD: Episode 161

Hosts

Amanda Morrison
Primary host with longstanding involvement in Drive Time Debrief and related iterations of the show.
Laura Kazir
Co-host with a focus on physician wellness topics and practical coaching insights.
Kendra Dinsmore
Co-host contributing clinical expertise and wellness coaching perspectives.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 69 ratings
  • Our Identity

    Again, Great leadership, honesty and humility. Our Identity is first of all in that Newborn Nursery! I am wanted, planned ,and loved-First by our Creator - and then the fun starts- but Nothing is too hard for Him!

    Laverne MillerMD

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Dr. Buckskin
    United States7 months ago
  • So Much Wisdom

    I love hearing all the facts and data from the research and then how to apply it individually to our own lives. These women are amazing about tying it all together.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Elisa Chiang
    United States10 months ago
  • I love hearing all the facts and data from research and then how to apply it individually to our own lives.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    ElisaC
    10 months ago
  • A must listen for docs

    These women are fantastic. Experienced clinicians teaching what I wish I want have learned in med school. So refreshing!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Dr VC3
    United Statesa year ago
  • My new favorite resource

    This podcast is FILLED with wisdom and tangible steps that every physician needs in order to enjoy their career - and their life. The focus on the whole physician is key and I love the wide range of topics covered. A great listen on the drive home!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    aandersonmd
    United Statesa year ago

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Listeners praise practical tools and coaching that apply on the go.
Fans say conversations are relatable, humorous, and insightful for burnout.
Many appreciate the focus on boundaries and self-care as essential for sustainable practice.

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MedTreks International: Episode 203
Q: What are some things that people say? What's some of the feedback that you've received from people after you've hosted these trips?
Participants frequently mention needing the retreat more than they realized and often request that such experiences should be a regular occurrence in their lives.
MedTreks International: Episode 203
Q: What are some of the benefits that you have either heard or noticed or know about that people experience going to a retreat?
People often say they feel like they've come back to themselves, experiencing a reset, and express gratitude for taking that time for themselves.
From Burnout to Breakthrough - A Urogynecologist's Inspiring Journey: Episode 174
Q: What would you say to a physician who is skeptical about trying coaching?
Look at it as a bargain and a chance to experiment with your mental health, especially when you've had nothing to lose.
From Burnout to Breakthrough - A Urogynecologist's Inspiring Journey: Episode 174
Q: What specific shifts or breakthroughs did you experience during coaching?
I learned to control getting on the racetrack of negative thoughts and embraced my uniqueness as a 'purple peach' in a world of apples.
How Two Doctors Built 175+ Rental Properties (And Didn't Pay Taxes for 7 Years!): Episode 170
Q: What sort of real estate deals or strategies do you think work best for beginners in medicine?
Many choose small multifamily homes or single-family short-term rentals when starting out.

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Drive Time Debrief offers practical, coaching-oriented guidance to help physicians and healthcare professionals combat burnout and reclaim joy and meaning in medicine. Episodes center on self-compassion, boundary-setting, mindset shifts, and evidence-based tools, delivered through candid conversations with a trio of board-certified emergency physicians who share personal experiences and actionable strategies. The show stands out for its concise, tool-forward format, focus on real-life applicability (from stress management to relationship repair), and a supportive, humorous tone that emphasizes self-care as essential to sustainable clinical practice.

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2. Dr. Mark Sullivan
3. Dina Schweitzer
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5. Dr. Leticia Lati Alto
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