Have you ever felt disappointed with how the healthcare system works? You went into medicine to help people, but it doesn’t feel like you are making the difference you wanted to.

Our guest today, Dr. Katie Deming, knows exactly what that feels like. She worked for 16 years as a radiation oncologist and in healthcare leadership. From the outside, it looked like she had it all - money, respect, and love from patients and other doctors.

But inside, she had this feeling that she was meant for something more. In this episode you’ll learn:

• the supernatural experience that sparked Katie’s transition
• how to create opportunity in a crisis
• how to know when leaving the system is correct for you

Press play now to hear one of the most powerful career change stories I've ever shared on this podcast. 

Register for Pivot Potentials Now >> https://coachchelsmd.com/summit/

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.

Do you feel like the only way to be a doctor- is the all consuming way? Like unless you are sacrificing your hobbies, down time, relationships- you aren’t taking the calling seriously enough?

Does working in medicine have to come at the expense of yourself, or are there ways to work in medicine that don't require all of this personal sacrifice?

This is exactly what we'll explore with Dr. Kristine Goins of The Nomad MD

You’ll discover:

The exact strategy she used to create time freedom—so she works 2 days a week and spends the other 5 on travel, hobbies, and rest

A 3 min practice you can start doing today to open up more freedom and fulfillment

A clear example of how you can practice medicine part-time without sacrificing income or purpose

Click play now to stop sacrificing and start living.

Register for Pivot Potentials Now >> https://coachchelsmd.com/summit/

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 truly a high achiever—or just a perfectionist in disguise? The difference could be draining your joy, your energy, and your mental health.

As healthcare professionals we pride ourselves on excellence, but underneath that drive is often a deep sense of “never enough.” In this powerful episode, Dr. Kara Pepper opens up about her own battle with perfectionism, how it masked itself as ambition, and what finally led her to change everything.

You'll learn:

• The critical difference between high achieving and perfectionism
• How perfectionism shows up in your work, boundaries, and even your rest
• How Kara created a career and life aligned with her values—and how you can too

 Listen now to learn how to break free from perfectionist patterns.

Register for Pivot Potentials Now >> https://coachchelsmd.com/summit/

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.

Do you feel like you're living paycheck to paycheck- even though you have a good salary? It's like somehow the money goes out- just as fast as it comes in. You earn six figures... but still feel broke. 

 In this episode, Dr. Latifat Akintade breaks down the five most common money mistakes physicians make that keep them stuck in cycles of burnout, stress, and limited options. 

You'll learn: 

• Why increasing your salary isn’t the key to security—and what to focus on instead.
• How to stop avoiding your finances and start using money to create freedom.
• A simple shift that lets you ditch guilt, shame, and procrastination around money decisions.

 Hit play now to be "done with broke".

Register for Pivot Potentials Now >> https://coachchelsmd.com/summit/

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 more comfortable helping people than charging for it — like serving is noble, but selling is somehow selfish?

You want to make an impact. You have something real to offer. But when it comes to getting paid for that work, you hesitate. You worry that charging somehow compromises the integrity of what you are offering. If you are struggling with actually monetizing your purpose- this episode is for you.

You’ll learn:

– What it actually means to sell out, and why you are likely doing it now without even realizing it

the problem with settling for purpose as a hobby

– What becomes possible when the work you get paid to do- is an expression of your purpose

Press play to learn the final step in reaching your fullest potential and alignment.

Click below to see information about 

Paid Not Perfect

Aligned Business Mentorship

Register for Pivot Potentials Now >> https://coachchelsmd.com/summit/

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.

You finally know what you want — but you are spending more time planning out your ideas than taking action.

You’re not confused anymore — but you’re not in motion either. Instead of building momentum, you’re spinning in your head and second-guessing your next steps. You know what you want to be doing…. so why are you still holding back?

In this episode you’ll learn:

• Why you still feel so hestitant and unsure of your next steps
• The key to building momentum when you feel stalled out on your purpose
• How to make more progress and have less mind drama

Press play to stop holding back — and start making moves on your purpose.

Build Personal Power with...

My Million Dollar Year

The Aligned Career Collective

Register for Pivot Potentials Now >> https://coachchelsmd.com/summit/

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 still struggling to land on the direction that feels like a full-body yes?

You have some scattered ideas, maybe you’ve tentatively committed to a new plan — but if you are being honest you still haven’t found the thing that truly feels like a fit. You’re stuck in your head- feeling lost, aimless and second guessing your direction.

In this episode you’ll learn:

• exactly what it feels like when you’ve found your purpose- so you can’t miss it
• the key to moving from scattered ideas to a clear focused vision
• the surprising side effects of connecting to your purpose

Tune in to discover the feeling that makes your next step undeniable.

Start Connecting To Your Purpose with...

The Purpose Prequel

Pathway to Purpose 

Register for Pivot Potentials Now >> https://coachchelsmd.com/summit/

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 between what you want to do and what you’re supposed to do?

You’ve been trained to prioritize the path with the most guarantees — even when it makes you feel a little bit dead inside. So you silence the ideas that actually light you up because they don’t feel practical. You keep choosing what makes sense... while quietly wondering what would happen if you followed your heart.

In this episode you’ll learn

how to stop defaulting to the “safe” path — and start choosing the one that actually feels right.

Who is actually qualified to help you choose your direction

What you need in place to feel grounded — even when you don’t know what’s next.

Press play and learn how to choose what excites you — even when it doesn’t come with a clear plan.

Learn how to Connect to Your Intuition with The Intuition Kickstart 

Register for Pivot Potentials Now >> https://coachchelsmd.com/summit/

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.

Do you feel too burnt out to even think about what’s next—let alone plan it?

If you’re running on empty, stuck in survival mode, and putting pressure on yourself to “figure it all out,” this episode is your permission slip to stop. The truth? You don’t need a master plan—you need to create breathing room. That’s exactly what we will do in this episode. And in this episode, you'll discover

You’ll learn:

• Why you aren’t making progress on your exit plans- when you are drained after a full day at work.
• The very first move to make when you're too depleted to move forward.
• How to create breathing room for yourself so you can start working on your transition more intentionally.

Tap play now to start building a bridge towards your next chapter.

If you want to plan your exit without the panic and overwhelm grab The Aligned Exit Toolkit 

Register for Pivot Potentials Now >> https://coachchelsmd.com/summit/

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.

The reason your life feels off right now is deeper than just choosing the "wrong career". 

Like- much deeper. 

It's the reason why you struggle to rest without feeling guilty. It's the reason why you feel an almost compulsive desire to keep achieving. It's the reason why giving up the job title of doctor feels so jarring.

 In this episode we are going deep to unpack what's going on beneath the surface and the healing process that will finally help you stop chasing achievements and validation.

If you enjoyed this episode, and want to take it further >> Click here to access the "Already Enough" Masterclass

Register for Pivot Potentials Now >> https://coachchelsmd.com/summit/

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.