The Fully Well Doc Pod

Ep. 18 - The Doctor Entrepreneur: Achieving Work-Life Harmony

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We talk Dr Gabrielle Todd, entrepreneur and part time A&E doctor about how running businesses alongside locuming has allowed her to achieve greater work-life harmony.

 

Elle discusses her non-traditional medical career journey from feeling disillusioned with a full-time medical career to starting three successful businesses. The conversation highlights the importance of finding work-life harmony, the challenges of balancing medicine with entrepreneurship, and practical advice for doctors considering similar paths. She also emphasizes the value of pursuing personal fulfillment and offers insights into productivity and managing multiple roles.
 

Topics we discuss:

 

  • The difference between being "married to your work" vs "married to life"
  • Ellie's concept of "work-life harmony" beyond just work-life balance
    • The benefits and challenges of a portfolio career
    • Overcoming the mentality that you can't do both medicine and business long-term
    • Dealing with pushback and judgment from others about non-traditional career paths
    • The essentials you need when starting your own business
    • The power of community and support
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      00:00 Introduction and Hosts' Backgrounds
      01:25 Introducing Dr. Gabrielle Todd
      02:11 Ellie's Journey to a Non-Traditional Medical Career
      05:23 Balancing Medicine and Entrepreneurship
      12:56 Work-Life Harmony vs. Work-Life Balance
      25:49 Challenges and Tips for Aspiring Entrepreneurs
      42:09 Running Multiple Businesses 
      42:17 Replicating Business Models in Different Industries
      43:25 The Importance of Support Systems in Business
      44:02 Introducing the Find Your Way Community
      45:38 Addressing the Identity Crisis in Medicine
      48:09 Exploring Alternative Career Paths in Medicine
      51:05 The Reality of Medical Training and Career Expectations
      59:50 The Need for Change in the NHS Employment System
      01:05:47 Advice for Being a Fully Well Doctor
      01:09:43 Conclusion and Contact Information

       

      Resources mentioned in this episode:

       

      Connect with Dr Gabrielle Todd on her website and on:

       

      Instagram

      LinkedIn

       

      Wellness wonder: Medics Money

       

      Other resources:

       

      Samaritans UK

       

      Samaritans USA

       

      Doctors in Distress

       

      NHS Practitioner Health

       

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      Photography by Antony Newman

      Music by Alex_MakeMusic from Pixabay

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