In this Creative Careers in Medicine podcast episode, Dr Elise Putt speaks with Dr Jo Braid, who reflects on her career journey as a rehabilitation medicine physician and a burnout recovery coach.

Dr Braid, operating out of Orange, New South Wales, splits her time between the Central West Brain Injury Rehabilitation Programme and her coaching business. Her medical practice is centred on aiding those with traumatic brain injuries to regain their roles in the community, while her coaching focuses on guiding healthcare workers through burnout.

Within her varied schedule, Dr Braid consults biweekly at Bathurst Health Service, coaches around ten clients weekly, and manages her podcast and administrative duties. Tennis remains a consistent part of her life, anchoring her weekly routine.

Her medical career, prompted by her uncle’s encouragement, commenced at Nottingham Medical School. Her journey took her from the UK to Sydney's Royal North Shore Hospital, driven by familial ties to Australia and a quest for a balanced lifestyle. Although initially drawn to anaesthesia, the hands-on nature and calmer pace of rehabilitation medicine steered her path.

Dr Braid’s pivot to rehabilitation medicine and subsequent experience with burnout in her clinic led to a career-defining shift during the pandemic, culminating in her coaching and podcasting ventures from October 2021.

Dr Braid's shift to coaching and podcasting shows her strength and ability to enjoy different kinds of work in medicine. Her dedication to helping people get over burnout highlights her as a guiding light for healthcare workers looking at different career paths.

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