The Fully Well Doc Pod

Ep. 16 - Own Your Story and Find Career Freedom as a Medic


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In this episode we welcome Dr. Chelsea Turgeon, an MD-turned-career coach and digital nomad.

 

Chelsea shares her story of leaving her OBGYN residency to explore a nomadic lifestyle and build a six-figure coaching business focused on helping healthcare professionals find career fulfillment.

 

The discussion delves into topics such as the challenges of stepping away from traditional medical careers, the importance of self-connection and self-trust, the need for financial stability, and overcoming societal and internal barriers. Throughout, Chelsea emphasizes the importance of tuning into one's own needs and aspirations to achieve a sense of purpose and happiness.

 

00:37 Meet Chelsea Turgeon: From OBGYN to Digital Nomad
01:57 Chelsea's Nomadic Lifestyle
04:51 The Journey from Medicine to Coaching
08:46 Overcoming Challenges and Embracing Change
25:11 Financial Realities and Career Transitions
30:08 Healing Your Relationship with Money
32:31 Wellness Wonder: Physician Support Line
34:02 Exploring the Challenges of Coaching as a Doctor
35:05 Dealing with Criticism and Haters
40:33 The Importance of Self-Coaching and Resourceful Mindsets
42:55 The Process of Coaching Medics
46:22 Overcoming Barriers and Building Self-Trust
54:26 Taking Time Off and Finding Clarity
59:47 Final Thoughts and Advice for Medics
 

Resources mentioned in this episode:


Chelsea's Podcast - Life after Medicine 


Chelsea’s episode of her podcast, Life after Medicine, with Natasha


Chelsea’s website 


Wellness wonder:


Physician Support line. 


US-based, free, Confidential & Anonymous support line provided by psychiatrists helping US physician and medical students navigate the many intersections of their personal and professional lives. 


Need help?


Call 1 (888) 409-0141 Monday to Friday (except federal holidays)

Available between 8:00 AM - 12:00 AM ET. 


Want to help?


You can donate to help operate and promote the Physician Support Line. 



Other resources:


Samaritans UK


Samaritans USA


Doctors in Distress


NHS Practitioner Health


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The Fully Well Doc PodBy Dr Natasha Holmes and Dr Emily Fulleylove