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Sustainable Clinical Medicine with The Charting Coach

Dr. Sarah Smith
Burnout
Work-Life Balance
Physician Burnout
Coaching
Mental Health
Family Medicine
Patient Care
Healthcare System
Physician Wellness
Emergency Medicine
Covid-19
Time Management
Sustainable Clinical Medicine
Physician Well-Being
Sustainable Clinical Practices
Medical Education
Team-Based Care
Wellness
Access Improvement Measures
Women Physicians

On the Sustainable Clinical Medicine Podcast we are capturing the stories of physicians who have made clinical medicine sustainable in their own lives, including their before and after stories. I will also interview coaches who are helping Physicians create sustainable clinical medicine for themselves.

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Latest Episodes

When Dr. Maggie Kang's nine-year-old daughter was diagnosed with a rare, incurable autoimmune disease, she was the radiologist who first saw the images. What followed was not just the grief of a mother watching her child suffer. It was two years of s... more

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The traits that make someone a great doctor, caring deeply, holding high standards, never switching off, are the same traits quietly driving burnout in medicine.

Dr. Ira van der Steenstraten has spent over a decade working with junior doctors across... more

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Dr. Heidi Baker has been a pediatrician, an emergency medicine doctor, a helicopter retrieval medic, and a coach.

That kind of career range does not happen by accident. It happens when someone keeps hitting walls and choosing to climb rather than qu... more

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What if you could replace your hospital income, work 25 hours a week, take three week vacations without asking permission, and still practice medicine you are proud of?

Three physicians who made the leap to full time telemedicine join us to share ex... more

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Recent Guests

Dr. Heidi Baker
Pediatric Emergency Medicine physician, coach
Private pediatric practice; CAPSTAN coaching program
Episode: How Coaching Helped This Doctor Fall Back in Love With Medicine Episode 175
Suneer Chander
Emergency medicine physician, telemedicine practitioner, co-founder of Air Physician Academy
Air Physician Academy
Episode: You Are Not as Stuck as You Feel. The Truth About Telemedicine Episode 174 Dr. Suneer Chander
Rachel Quinn
Family medicine physician who transitioned to telemedicine
Unspecified entities discussed
Episode: You Are Not as Stuck as You Feel. The Truth About Telemedicine Episode 174 Dr. Suneer Chander
Gina Rosillo
Family physician with leadership roles in telemedicine transition
Unspecified entities discussed
Episode: You Are Not as Stuck as You Feel. The Truth About Telemedicine Episode 174 Dr. Suneer Chander
Kristine Goins
Integrative adult and child psychiatrist; digital nomad for five years
NomadMD
Episode: You Do Not Have to Choose Between Medicine and the Life You Actually Want Episode 173
Dr. Olivia Ong
Rehab physician and pain specialist based in Melbourne, Australia
Private and public rehabilitation/pain clinics
Episode: Doctor Burnout Recovery: What Medicine Never Taught Us Episode 172
Santina Wheat
Family physician and educator; program director and leadership coach
Episode: Episode 171: Stop Saying Yes to Everything. Finding Purpose and Sustainability in Medicine with Dr. Santina Wheat
Kim Downey
Founder/leader of Stand Up for Doctors, advocate and podcaster
Stand Up for Doctors
Episode: Every Time a Doctor Shares Their Story, Another Doctor Feels Less Alone with Kim Downey Episode 170
Dr. Rachel Morris
GP, podcast host, and coach
You Are Not a Frog / Beat, Stress and Thrive program
Episode: Why You Can't Say No And What It's Costing You with Dr. Rachel Morris Episode 169

Host

Sarah Smith
Host of Sustainable Clinical Medicine Podcast

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 79 ratings
  • Excellent Podcast Host

    Dr. Sarah Smith is an excellent podcast host. I recently joined as a guest and she was so warm and welcoming. She’s truly passionate about actionable items to improve physician’s efficiency and wellbeing. It was enjoyable to be a guest on this wonderful podcast.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    LRunion829
    United States5 months ago
  • The best

    Dr Sarah Smith is the best charting coach out there. Her insights are invaluable and have helped so many

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    mamadoc1
    United States5 months ago
  • Practical, Insightful, and Inspiring

    Dr. Sarah Smith has a warm, natural, and conversational style that makes her podcast a joy to listen to. She’s passionate about making medicine more sustainable for physicians and offers practical tools for the day-to-day challenges of clinical life. Highly recommend Sustaining Clinical Medicine for anyone in healthcare.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Clinical Coach
    United States8 months ago
  • Awesome podcast!

    Great podcast for doctors looking for a sustainable and fulfilling career! Thank you, Dr. Sarah!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    andreaaustinmd
    United States8 months ago
  • Great Resource

    What a great resource tackling an ever growing problem in our current work environments as physicians- both thoughtful and practical.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MáireClar
    United States8 months ago

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Guests consistently praise a welcoming interview style and the focus on real-world outcomes.
Listeners value the host's warm, actionable coaching approach and practical tips for sustainable medicine.
The show is viewed as a high-quality resource for physicians seeking to reduce burnout and improve workflow.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#169
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Apple Podcasts
#209
Canada/Business/Careers
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#102
Australia/Business/Careers

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

How Coaching Helped This Doctor Fall Back in Love With Medicine Episode 175
Q: How can coaching be implemented in organizations to support doctors rather than pull them away from clinical work?
Coaching can be embedded as part of daily practice and organizational culture, improving engagement and retention by helping clinicians stay passionate about medicine and manage burnout.
How Coaching Helped This Doctor Fall Back in Love With Medicine Episode 175
Q: What motivated you to pursue health coaching, and how has it affected your clinical approach?
Coaching helps uncover root causes and behavior changes beyond the algorithmic clinical process, making interactions with patients more proactive and empowering, especially with teens and parents.
How Coaching Helped This Doctor Fall Back in Love With Medicine Episode 175
Q: What does your coaching work look like now, and how did you move into coaching alongside clinical practice?
It started with health coaching during a sabbatical that didn't happen, then expanded into physician coaching, initially to help trainees and exam candidates, and evolved into broader well-being and organizational coaching.
You Are Not as Stuck as You Feel. The Truth About Telemedicine Episode 174 Dr. Suneer Chander
Q: Tell us what drew you to telemedicine and what you hoped to achieve beyond your brick-and-mortar practice.
Guests describe seeking greater autonomy, flexibility, and growth, using telemedicine to replace or supplement income, achieve work-life balance, and pursue leadership roles and coaching opportunities.
Episode 171: Stop Saying Yes to Everything. Finding Purpose and Sustainability in Medicine with Dr. Santina Wheat
Q: What are some of the things you advocate for conditions of work for your residents that help them be successful and sustainable in their careers?
Her advocacy focuses on trainee wellness, access to coaching, reasonable schedules, protected time for recovery, and systems that prevent chronic overload, including coverage planning and AI-assisted documentation to reduce cognitive load.

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Frequently Asked Questions About This Podcast

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

A practical show focused on making clinical work sustainable for physicians and healthcare teams. Episodes center on burnout recovery, workflow redesign, leadership, and coaching, often featuring guests who have left traditional hospital routes or built coaching practices to support sustainable medicine. Listeners likely include clinicians seeking actionable strategies to reduce administrative burden, implement team-based care, and balance career with life. The show also highlights innovative approaches like telemedicine, direct primary care, trauma-informed practices, and AI-assisted workflows as levers for long-term resilience. A notable strength is the consistent emphasis on real-world tools, measurable outcomes, and compassionate leader... more

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