Remember a time when you did things that challenged your creative side, and you did it for fun? Our hobbies get lost sometimes when working in a field like medicine. I propose adding creativity to your arsenal of things to address burnout. Please join me as I discuss adult learning with singer/songwriter Craig Carothers in what I find is an inspiring episode.

We work for it, we fight against it, we blame it for our frustrations. But what happens when we come to grips with The System and it's sometimes glacial pace of change? I talk with the Enterprise Chair of Family Medicine, Dr. Donald Ford about this sometimes overwhelming issue.

Join me for a discussion with physican coach and primary care doctor Tricia James as we explore the confounding nature of not feeling professional or personal satisfaction even though we've made it through hard things like residency, or our first job, or even later in our careers.

This is a short introduction to this series I've made of interviews designed to untangle the pain of physician burnout. Here I explain the idea of the show and some of the upcoming episodes I'm excited to share.

In this conversation, Dr. Kelly Aurand shares her journey from feeling burned out as a primary care physician to finding fulfillment in leadership and informatics through the power of 'and.' She discusses the challenges of navigating the medical field, the importance of embracing multiple truths, and the power of coaching in overcoming feelings of isolation. She emphasizes the need for systemic changes in healthcare to support physicians and patients alike, and she encourages others to acknowledge their feelings and seek help when needed.