"I never miss a shift in medicine so I don't know why I don't invest in my physical and emotional wellbeing," says emergency medicine physician Dr. Niki Williams, DO. Williams shares about her untraditional journey into medicine: from being a professional basketball player to a physician, it's evident that she has experience with two different, yet similar playing fields. Williams talks about how her skills and mindset as an athlete has translated over to her life in medicine - from keeping her "game day" routines to implementing skills as a team leader, she reveals how the ER is no different than playing on the court - everyone works together as a team. She addresses the surge of burnout and healthcare worker trauma amongst our healers, and discusses the need and urgency of not only acknowledging this issue, but actually implementing a solution. “We are having a discussion about mental health, being resilient, and real issues that need to be addressed,” says Williams. Join the conversation to learn more about Williams and her insights based on her life experiences, both on and off the court.