Originally published January 2026 · Updated April 2026 As physicians, we are trained to push through, to prioritize patients, and to normalize high stress. That works for a while — until it doesn’t. This hub brings together what I teach physicians in coaching: how to name burnout clearly, how to recognize moral injury when the […]
2025: A Journey Through Loss, Meaning, and Renewal Sometimes the healthcare system is so big and complex, and surprisingly lonely, that patients and providers just put up with the dysfunction… or leave. Putting on a brave face feels like the right thing to do. But in my experience, that is what leads to burnout, dissatisfaction, […]
The smell of simmering clam chowder still takes me back to my grandparents’ kitchen on Christmas Eve. As a physician who has spent countless holidays on call, I have learned that these cherished family traditions are not just childhood memories — they are lifelines that help us maintain our humanity in the demanding world of […]
