Hey guys, and welcome back to the Medical Entrepreneur podcast.
My name is Adam Sewell, and this is where we teach you how to break free from traditional medicine, carve the career of your dreams, and still do what you love.
Physician burnout has yet again reached a new high, and it seems that every time we bring up this issue, it’s even worse than before. This doesn’t negatively impact just the physicians but all their patients and the entire health system.
So what can we do? How can we improve the conditions in the field and help health professionals navigate this often exhausting, stressful, and even depressing landscape?
Today’s guest has some amazing insights on this, so without further ado, let’s dive right in!
Thriving After Burnout
Sharon McLaughlin, MD, is a very successful medical entrepreneur with several businesses, including a private plastic surgery practice, medical spas, skin care manufacturing, scar gel sheets, lingerie, and a business school created specifically for women physicians.
After struggling with burnout herself, she made it her mission to help others overcome it, foster their creativity, regain their happiness, and prioritize themselves without feeling guilty about it.
She even wrote Thriving After Burnout, a book that brings together real-life stories of female physicians struggling with burnout and effective strategies to reduce it.
The Secret to Career Fulfillment
A major contributor to physician burnout is that many physicians simply don’t feel fulfilled in their careers. It becomes difficult to stay motivated and engaged if you can’t find value or a sense of accomplishment in what you do.
Being aware of this is the first step towards a more fulfilling life, whether you decide to search for that fulfillment in your career or elsewhere. As Sharon beautifully put it:
“Why not do something that you enjoy? You can still continue bringing in cash with your physician job but also do things that make you happy. When you fill your soul with love and things that you enjoy, it makes everything else better.” – Sharon McLaughlin, MD
But, of course, it doesn’t end here…
The Secret to a Happy Life
There are many more actions you can take that will lead you to a happier, healthier, and more balanced life. From choosing alternative career paths and pursuing entrepreneurship to finding new hobbies and developing your creativity…
Sharon’s years of experience in this field have given her a good idea of what can help health professionals specifically overcome these types of problems. And in this week’s episode of Medical Entrepreneur, she shares her unique insights!
Trust me, you don’t want to miss out on this one, so tune in!
Additional resources:
– Sharon’s Website: https://fpestrong.com/
– Sharon’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sharonmclaughlinmd/
– Sharon’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sharonmclaughlinmd/
– FPE Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/FemalePhysicianEntrepreneurs
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– Check out my website here!
– Sign up for our Aesthetics training here!
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