🎙️ Welcome back to another impactful episode of The Physicians and Properties Podcast with host, Dr. Alex Schloe.

💡 What if the key to thriving in medicine wasn’t pushing harder—but aligning your work with your values and rediscovering who you are beyond the white coat?

In this episode, Dr. Schloe sits down with Dr. Joe Sherman, a board-certified pediatrician with 37+ years of experience serving underserved and medically complex children in the U.S., Uganda, Bolivia, and beyond. From the inner city of Washington, D.C., to mission hospitals overseas, Dr. Sherman’s journey is a powerful testament to purpose, resilience, and the courage to change course when burnout takes hold.

They explore his international medical work, the identity shifts physicians face, and how self-compassion and coaching can help doctors reclaim joy and meaning in their careers. Dr. Sherman’s wisdom offers a lifeline for any physician feeling trapped, exhausted, or unsure of their next step.

💥 What you’ll learn:
✔️ How cross-cultural medicine can transform your perspective and practice
✔️ Why volunteering can be a powerful preventative for burnout
✔️ The early warning signs of burnout—and how to address them before they escalate
✔️ How self-compassion rewires your brain and fuels long-term well-being
✔️ Practical coaching strategies for physicians feeling stuck in their current roles
✔️ Why holding onto your core identity matters more than any title or position

🔥 Key Takeaways:
✔️ Burnout isn’t a personal failure—it’s a call to realign with your values
✔️ Physicians need intentional outside support to sustain their well-being
✔️ Mission work can reignite passion and purpose in medicine
✔️ Self-compassion is a skill that can be learned and practiced daily
✔️ Your career should serve the life you want—not the other way around

If you’re ready to protect your joy in medicine, rediscover your purpose, and create a career that reflects who you truly are—this episode is for you.

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