Life After Medicine: How To Change Careers, Beat Burnout & Find Your Purpose For Doctors

Are you considering leaving medicine but worried about what might happen if you do?

If you're feeling trapped in a career that no longer fulfills you, this episode will address the unspoken fears and hidden truths about leaving clinical medicine. Learn what really happens when you walk away from your medical career and why it might be the best decision you ever make.

After listening to this episode you’ll learn:

• how you can make an informed decision about If leaving your medical career is right for you
• what people REALLY think about you when you quit being a doctor
• the two most surprising parts of leaving clinical medicine.

Don’t let fear hold you back—listen to this episode now and gain the clarity you need to make the best decision for your future!

If you want to create a viable exit strategy and find work you enjoy that doesn't burn you out. You can grab this free training, go to coachchelsmd.com/pivot so that I can help you plan your pivot.

Life After Medicine explores doctors' journey of finding purpose beyond their medical careers, addressing physician burnout, career changes, opportunities in non-clinical jobs for physicians and remote jobs within the healthcare system without being burned out, using medical training.

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Life After Medicine explores doctors' journey of finding purpose beyond their medical careers, addressing physician burnout, career changes, opportunities in non-clinical jobs for physicians and remote jobs within the healthcare system without being burned out, using medical training.

Are you struggling with the idea of leaving your medical career after years of hard work, feeling a mix of grief, guilt, and uncertainty about what’s next?

Today I interview Natalie Dillon, who dropped out of medical school due to a personal tragedy, only to stumble upon a career path that unlocked a new level of fulfillment for her. If you’ve invested 10+ years in medicine and are now questioning your future, this episode will help you navigate the unexpected emotions of leaving your career and explore new, fulfilling ways to use your medical training.

In this episode you’ll learn:

• How to process the grief and identity loss that comes with leaving medicine.
• A medically adjacent career path that allows you to continue making an impact while enjoying more freedom and flexibility.
• One simple step to start exploring new career options that you can do during your lunch break! If you actually take it.

Don’t let uncertainty hold you back. Click play now to learn how to turn your medical experience into a fulfilling, flexible career!

Life After Medicine explores doctors' journey of finding purpose beyond their medical careers, addressing physician burnout, career changes, opportunities in non-clinical jobs for physicians and remote jobs within the healthcare system without being burned out, using medical training.

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Connect with a community of like-minded healthcare professionals seeking career change support
https://www.facebook.com/groups/leavemedicine/members

Life After Medicine explores doctors' journey of finding purpose beyond their medical careers, addressing physician burnout, career changes, opportunities in non-clinical jobs for physicians and remote jobs within the healthcare system without being burned out, using medical training.

What do you do when you’re so burned out that you just can’t keep going, but you have no idea what to do next?

If you feel trapped in an unfulfilling job and the thought of planning your next career move feels overwhelming, this episode is for you. Discover why waiting for the perfect plan is sabotaging your efforts and learn how to create a career bridge that provides financial stability without driving you further into burnout.

1. Learn how to buy yourself some breathing room to figure out your next steps.
2. Explore three foolproof ways to quit your job safely, even if you aren’t sure what your next career is.
3. How to make sure you are choosing a career BRIDGE and not a career DETOUR.

If you’re ready to move forward and regain control of your career, listen now and start creating your own career bridge today!

If you want to create a viable exit strategy and find work you enjoy that doesn't burn you out. You can grab this free training, go to coachchelsmd.com/pivot so that I can help you plan your pivot.

Life After Medicine explores doctors' journey of finding purpose beyond their medical careers, addressing physician burnout, career changes, opportunities in non-clinical jobs for physicians and remote jobs within the healthcare system without being burned out, using medical training.

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Ready to find work you enjoy that doesn't burn you out? Let's connect to see how I can help you!
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Life After Medicine FB Group
Connect with a community of like-minded healthcare professionals seeking career change support
https://www.facebook.com/groups/leavemedicine/members

Life After Medicine explores doctors' journey of finding purpose beyond their medical careers, addressing physician burnout, career changes, opportunities in non-clinical jobs for physicians and remote jobs within the healthcare system without being burned out, using medical training.

Are you overwhelmed by the idea of making a career pivot and unsure of what steps to take next?

If you're considering a career change but feel stuck in analysis paralysis, this episode is for you. Discover a simple three-step process to clarify your next steps, avoid overwhelm, and confidently move forward in your career journey.

1. Learn how to identify and clarify your career goal so you can turn vague ideas into actionable plans.
2. Discover the power of high-quality questions to unlock creative solutions and generate new career possibilities.
3. Master a strategy to narrow down your options and focus on the most impactful actions to achieve your career goals.

Don’t let uncertainty keep you stuck—listen now and start making progress toward the career change you’ve been dreaming of!

If you want to create a viable exit strategy and find work you enjoy that doesn't burn you out. You can grab this free training, go to coachchelsmd.com/pivot so that I can help you plan your pivot.

Life After Medicine explores doctors' journey of finding purpose beyond their medical careers, addressing physician burnout, career changes, opportunities in non-clinical jobs for physicians and remote jobs within the healthcare system without being burned out, using medical training.

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Ready to find work you enjoy that doesn't burn you out? Let's connect to see how I can help you!
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Life After Medicine FB Group
Connect with a community of like-minded healthcare professionals seeking career change support
https://www.facebook.com/groups/leavemedicine/members

Life After Medicine explores doctors' journey of finding purpose beyond their medical careers, addressing physician burnout, career changes, opportunities in non-clinical jobs for physicians and remote jobs within the healthcare system without being burned out, using medical training.

Are you wishing you could have the freedom and flexibility that comes from having your own online business… but also don’t think of yourself as “ a business person”

If you’ve dreamed about the world of online entrepreneurship- but feel scared to take that leap into the unknown- this episode will resonate deeply.

You’ll hear the story of Melissa Avila, a women’s health nurse practitioner who used her medical background to start a super niche online business

You will learn:

1. The surprising ways your medical training can be leveraged to create new opportunities and income streams.
2. The 2 most important skills you need to carve out a niche for yourself in the online space
3. Who is NOT actually suited for entrepreneurship

If freedom and flexibility are some of your highest values- listen now to see how you can start taking control of your career.

If you want to create a viable exit strategy and find work you enjoy that doesn't burn you out. You can grab this free training, go to coachchelsmd.com/pivot so that I can help you plan your pivot.

Life After Medicine explores doctors' journey of finding purpose beyond their medical careers, addressing physician burnout, career changes, opportunities in non-clinical jobs for physicians and remote jobs within the healthcare system without being burned out, using medical training.

Book your FREE Discovery Call
Ready to find work you enjoy that doesn't burn you out? Let's connect to see how I can help you!
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Life After Medicine FB Group
Connect with a community of like-minded healthcare professionals seeking career change support
https://www.facebook.com/groups/leavemedicine/members

Life After Medicine explores doctors' journey of finding purpose beyond their medical careers, addressing physician burnout, career changes, opportunities in non-clinical jobs for physicians and remote jobs within the healthcare system without being burned out, using medical training.

Are you stuck in a loop of “I don’t know what I want to do” and struggling to figure out your options outside of clinical medicine?

If you’re feeling trapped, unfulfilled, or simply unclear about your next career move, this episode is for you.

You’ll discover:

• How you can figure out what your options are outside of clinical medicine
• A 2 min exercise to help you think outside the box when you are feeling stuck
• how to generate 20 potential ideas about what you want to do next in your career.

Don’t let indecision hold you back any longer—listen now and start creating the career you’ve always dreamed of!

If you want to create a viable exit strategy and find work you enjoy that doesn't burn you out. You can grab this free training, go to coachchelsmd.com/pivot so that I can help you plan your pivot.

Life After Medicine explores doctors' journey of finding purpose beyond their medical careers, addressing physician burnout, career changes, opportunities in non-clinical jobs for physicians and remote jobs within the healthcare system without being burned out, using medical training.

Book your FREE Discovery Call
Ready to find work you enjoy that doesn't burn you out? Let's connect to see how I can help you!
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Life After Medicine FB Group
Connect with a community of like-minded healthcare professionals seeking career change support
https://www.facebook.com/groups/leavemedicine/members

Life After Medicine explores doctors' journey of finding purpose beyond their medical careers, addressing physician burnout, career changes, opportunities in non-clinical jobs for physicians and remote jobs within the healthcare system without being burned out, using medical training.

Are you unsure how to discover your true calling? You are lost and disconnected from your passions and are longing for clarity and direction in your career.

In this episode you’ll learn why working in medicine is NOT your calling- and how to figure out what is.

After listening you’ll know:

• Why your calling can never be limited to a single title or job description
• The only way to actually know what your true calling is
• Four clear signs that indicate you are living your calling

Ready to uncover your true calling so you don’t have to keep feeling lost? Click play now to gain more clarity on what it is you are meant to do.

If you feel like the career you're in is not allowing you to express your calling. I got a free audio series for you. It's called diagnose your career unhappiness and it will help you pinpoint exactly. What's not working in your career so that you can figure out your next steps to finding and living out your calling.

Life After Medicine explores doctors' journey of finding purpose beyond their medical careers, addressing physician burnout, career changes, opportunities in non-clinical jobs for physicians and remote jobs within the healthcare system without being burned out, using medical training.

Book your FREE Discovery Call
Ready to find work you enjoy that doesn't burn you out? Let's connect to see how I can help you!
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Life After Medicine FB Group
Connect with a community of like-minded healthcare professionals seeking career change support
https://www.facebook.com/groups/leavemedicine/members

Life After Medicine explores doctors' journey of finding purpose beyond their medical careers, addressing physician burnout, career changes, opportunities in non-clinical jobs for physicians and remote jobs within the healthcare system without being burned out, using medical training.

Have you ever felt like your 'dream job' is falling short, leaving you unfulfilled and yearning for more?

Many healthcare professionals have achieved their career goals only to find themselves drained and questioning their path. But does that mean you have to throw away all the medical training that you worked so hard for?

In this episode, Dana shares her journey from a seemingly perfect NP job to finding fulfillment by tapping into her creativity and aligning with her true values.

You’ll discover:

• the simple exercise for clarifying your path forward when you feel stuck or disillusioned
• practical methods for aligning your career with your values
• the perfect side gig opportunity for health care professionals who value creativity and flexibility.

Tune in now to learn how you can start designing a career that aligns with your deepest values and brings you true fulfillment!

If you want to create a viable exit strategy and find work you enjoy that doesn't burn you out. You can grab this free training, go to coachchelsmd.com/pivot so that I can help you plan your pivot.

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Life After Medicine explores doctors' journey of finding purpose beyond their medical careers, addressing physician burnout, career changes, opportunities in non-clinical jobs for physicians and remote jobs within the healthcare system without being burned out, using medical training.

Book your FREE Discovery Call
Ready to find work you enjoy that doesn't burn you out? Let's connect to see how I can help you!
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Life After Medicine FB Group
Connect with a community of like-minded healthcare professionals seeking career change support
https://www.facebook.com/groups/leavemedicine/members

Life After Medicine explores doctors' journey of finding purpose beyond their medical careers, addressing physician burnout, career changes, opportunities in non-clinical jobs for physicians and remote jobs within the healthcare system without being burned out, using medical training.

Are you struggling to find a career path that doesn’t leave you burned out and exhausted? You are starting to wonder…. is it even possible to do work you enjoy? Or should you just resign yourself to putting your head down and doing things you don’t want to do.

What if finding work you love isn’t about avoiding hard things, but choosing the right kind of hard things?

In this episode, you’ll discover

• the mistake most of us are making when choosing a career—and how to avoid it.
• The harsh (but potentially liberating) reality that I highly recommend accepting sooner rather than later,
• the pessimistic but powerful approach to finding your purpose and choosing the career path that's best for you.

Ready to uncover the secret to finding your purpose and enjoying your work without the burnout? Click play now to learn how to make the right career move and finally find work you love.

If you're not sure what your "shit sandwich" is or haven't figured out what your "suck" might be, I recommend going through a mini soul-searching process I've created just for you! It's a free audio series that will guide you through diagnosing your career unhappiness. Visit coachchelsmd.com/diagnose

Life After Medicine explores doctors' journey of finding purpose beyond their medical careers, addressing physician burnout, career changes, opportunities in non-clinical jobs for physicians and remote jobs within the healthcare system without being burned out, using medical training.

Book your FREE Discovery Call
Ready to find work you enjoy that doesn't burn you out? Let's connect to see how I can help you!
Book Your Call

Life After Medicine FB Group
Connect with a community of like-minded healthcare professionals seeking career change support
https://www.facebook.com/groups/leavemedicine/members

Life After Medicine explores doctors' journey of finding purpose beyond their medical careers, addressing physician burnout, career changes, opportunities in non-clinical jobs for physicians and remote jobs within the healthcare system without being burned out, using medical training.

Have you ever low key wanted to get hit by a car—just so you could avoid going into work? If you've ever wished for an accident—just a minor one—so you could escape another week of dread, you're not alone.

In this episode, we dive deep into the emotional and physical toll of staying in a job that drains you and share actionable steps you can take to break free.

You will:

• discover the critical red flags that indicate it’s time to make a change, even when you’re unsure of the next step.
• learn how to financially and mentally prepare for a career pivot without having every detail figured out.
• find out if downgrading your title and position could actually increase your hourly rate

Ready to take control of your career and find a path that doesn’t leave you dreading every morning? Click play now to learn how to take your first steps toward finding work you enjoy- without needing to have your entire future mapped out.

If you have no clue and you want help planning out your next steps, I have a free training that teaches you how to create a viable exit strategy and find work you enjoy. Go to coachchelsmd.com/pivot

Life After Medicine explores doctors' journey of finding purpose beyond their medical careers, addressing physician burnout, career changes, opportunities in non-clinical jobs for physicians and remote jobs within the healthcare system without being burned out, using medical training.

Book your FREE Discovery Call
Ready to find work you enjoy that doesn't burn you out? Let's connect to see how I can help you!
Book Your Call

Life After Medicine FB Group
Connect with a community of like-minded healthcare professionals seeking career change support
https://www.facebook.com/groups/leavemedicine/members

Life After Medicine explores doctors' journey of finding purpose beyond their medical careers, addressing physician burnout, career changes, opportunities in non-clinical jobs for physicians and remote jobs within the healthcare system without being burned out, using medical training.