In this episode of The Locums Lounge, Dr. Mimi gets real about what it means to walk away from jobs that no longer serve you and why quitting does not equal failure. After experiencing a devastating personal loss, she reflects on how it pushed her to re-evaluate her career, her time, and the boundaries she needed to set.

Dr. Mimi introduces the concept of Organizational Stockholm Syndrome and explores how medical training conditions physicians to tolerate overwork, burnout, and toxic loyalty to jobs that drain them. She breaks down how this mindset shows up as stress, lack of inspiration, and even poor creativity in the workplace.

From her own journey of quitting two jobs in one year, starting a locums business, and building a coaching practice, she shares how taking back control has made her a better doctor, a more present mom, and a happier human.

What you’ll hear in this episode:

The moment Dr. Mimi knew she had to quit (twice)

How med school and residency culture normalize overwork

Why she calls it Organizational Stockholm Syndrome

The hidden ways burnout shows up in patient care and relationships

How locums work gave her freedom, flexibility, and renewed purpose

If you have ever felt stuck, exhausted, or loyal to a job that is breaking you down, this conversation is for you.

Follow Dr. Mimi and the Locums Lounge on Instagram: @mimimedschool @locumslounge