December 15, 2025

No Shame in Seeking Help When Doctors Need Healing. Insights from Both Sides of Care. - Ep.152

31 minutes

Welcome to another episode of the Sustainable Clinical Medicine Podcast!

Today, we’re joined by Dr. Maire Daugharty, an accomplished anesthesiologist who made the bold transition into clinical mental health counseling. In this episode, Dr. Daugharty opens up about her personal experience with burnout, the journey that led her to psychotherapy, and the lessons she learned about mental health—both as a physician and as a therapist. Whether you’re a healthcare professional, someone navigating career changes, or simply interested in well-being, this conversation is packed with valuable insights and practical advice.

Here are 3 key takeaways from this episode:

Burnout and Depression Are Distinct but Overlapping: Dr. Maire Daugharty emphasizes the importance of distinguishing between burnout and depression. Burnout is specifically related to work overload and emotional exhaustion, while depression is a broader mental health condition. Recognizing the difference is crucial for seeking the right kind of help and intervention.

Career Transitions Can Be Empowering and Challenging: Dr. Daugharty shares her journey from anesthesiology to clinical mental health counseling, highlighting the challenges of making a major career shift. She discusses the importance of self-reflection, support from loved ones, and the value of aligning one’s work with personal interests and well-being.

There Is No Shame in Seeking Help: A central message of the episode is that seeking psychotherapy or counseling is a sign of strength, not weakness. Dr. Daugharty encourages medical professionals (and everyone) to value their own well-being, challenge the stigma around mental health, and recognize that taking care of oneself is essential for providing the best care to others.

Meet Dr. Maire Daugharty:

I am an anesthesiologist, over the course of my career specialized in regional and cardiac anesthesia. I went back to graduate school and completed a master’s degree in clinical mental health counseling. I opened a practice working with a range of issues for adult individuals and couples including depression, anxiety, ramifications of childhood trauma, burnout, navigating conflict. I continue to work part time as an anesthesiologist on our general and obstetrical services, and work full time as a psychotherapist integrating mental health medication management when indicated.

Connect with Dr. Maire Daugharty:
🌐 Website: www.mdaugharty.com

https://kevinmd.com/post-author/maire-daugharty

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maire-daugharty/?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=ios_app

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