Why Women Physician Leaders Need Friendship for Mental Health, Longevity, and Burnout Prevention

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Last night I was telling my husband, Sani, about a conversation I’d had with some of the neighborhood ladies earlier in the day. 

He looked at me, a little confused, and said, “Wait… when did you see them?”

And that’s when I realized something.

I had treated that coffee date like it was just as important as any work meeting on my calendar that day.

Because it was.

Connection has always mattered to me — but only in recent years have I realized how essential it really is. 

Not just for my happiness, but for my well-being… and honestly, for my family too. Because when I’m thriving, they feel it. When I’m supported, everyone does better.

Somewhere along the way, I stopped seeing connection as a luxury… and started seeing it as maintenance. As health. 

It is something I have to schedule, protect, and honor — just like anything else that keeps me well.

And today, I want to talk about why that matters more than we realize — especially for high-achieving women in midlife.

Dr. Stephanie Yamout helps women physician leaders get their time back, own their value, and command the room as they were born to do. For coaching support, apply for Stephanie's Signature Program here and she'll be in touch to invite you to a call.