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Dr Angela de Sá, Reclaiming the Humanity in Healthcare
What are the deeper reasons that draw us into the healing professions, and how do they shape the way we practice medicine?
In this episode of Awakening Doctor, Dr Angela de Sá – family physician, integral coach, and senior lecturer at UCT's Department of Family, Community, and Emergency Care – reflects on the experiences that have shaped and defined her medical career. From childhood illness and loss, to leading a busy community health centre for 16 years, and the recent pivotal decision to step away from clinical practice in search of greater balance in her life.
Angela speaks candidly about the work ethic instilled by her immigrant parents, the role coaching played in opening up new ways of listening, leading, and relating, and the surprising difficulty of letting go of a long-standing role to embrace a new chapter.
We explore themes of identity, resilience, and the unspoken costs of a profession that too often prioritises self-sacrifice over self-care. We also reflect on the complex relationship between creativity, perfectionism and self-worth, and the idea that tending to the 'human’ in healthcare is a pathway to transforming the practice of medicine.
Whether you’re a medical professional, a patient navigating the health system, or simply contemplating change, this episode offers a compassionate, thought-provoking look at what becomes possible when humanity is at the heart of healthcare.
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If you enjoy these conversations and would like to support this work, please consider donating to our podcast fund using the link above. Your contribution helps us cover production costs and keep bringing you great content. No amount is too small and your support means the world to us. Thank you for listening!
Host:
Dr Maria Christodoulou
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Disclaimer: The views and experiences shared are those of the individual guest and do not necessarily reflect those of the host or the Awakening Doctor podcast. All accounts are personal and have not been independently verified. No responsibility is assumed for the accuracy or completeness of the information shared.
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By Dr Maria ChristodoulouWhat are the deeper reasons that draw us into the healing professions, and how do they shape the way we practice medicine?
In this episode of Awakening Doctor, Dr Angela de Sá – family physician, integral coach, and senior lecturer at UCT's Department of Family, Community, and Emergency Care – reflects on the experiences that have shaped and defined her medical career. From childhood illness and loss, to leading a busy community health centre for 16 years, and the recent pivotal decision to step away from clinical practice in search of greater balance in her life.
Angela speaks candidly about the work ethic instilled by her immigrant parents, the role coaching played in opening up new ways of listening, leading, and relating, and the surprising difficulty of letting go of a long-standing role to embrace a new chapter.
We explore themes of identity, resilience, and the unspoken costs of a profession that too often prioritises self-sacrifice over self-care. We also reflect on the complex relationship between creativity, perfectionism and self-worth, and the idea that tending to the 'human’ in healthcare is a pathway to transforming the practice of medicine.
Whether you’re a medical professional, a patient navigating the health system, or simply contemplating change, this episode offers a compassionate, thought-provoking look at what becomes possible when humanity is at the heart of healthcare.
Send us a text
Support the show
If you enjoy these conversations and would like to support this work, please consider donating to our podcast fund using the link above. Your contribution helps us cover production costs and keep bringing you great content. No amount is too small and your support means the world to us. Thank you for listening!
Host:
Dr Maria Christodoulou
Follow us on Social Media:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/awakeningdoctor/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AwakeningDoctor
Website: https://www.awakeningdoctor.com/podcast
Disclaimer: The views and experiences shared are those of the individual guest and do not necessarily reflect those of the host or the Awakening Doctor podcast. All accounts are personal and have not been independently verified. No responsibility is assumed for the accuracy or completeness of the information shared.