Episode 007 | Resident physician, podcaster, and blogger, Dr. Bryce Bowers, on hitting rock bottom and fighting his way back with a little help from his friends (and family).

In this episode:🔥 The wheels come off.🔥 Dr. Bowers' humble beginnings and an unexpected mentor.🔥 Sometimes someone else needs to believe in you before you believe in yourself.
🔥 Tipping points and the critical importance of a supportive network.
🔥 Two residency programs as model cultures of physician trainee wellness.🔥 The art of being a great listener -- he gets it from his mama.🔥 Being vulnerable and moving on from shame and guilt.
🔥 Substance abuse among physicians and second chances.
🔥 Should Bryce and I start a Red Table TikTok for Docs series a la Jada Pinkett Smith?
Bryce Bowers, DO is a family medicine physician, currently in his last year of residency in Detroit, Michigan. He attended the Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine in East Lansing, Michigan. Thereafter, he began his military career and intern year as a Lieutenant in the United States Navy at Naval Hospital Camp Pendleton. 

Returning home to Michigan to finish Residency after serving his military commitment, he discovered a passion for physician wellness and burnout and now has created both a blog and a podcast known as “Badge of Burnout”, aiming to help normalize and understand the unique mental health struggles physicians face. 

Dr. Bowers considers is currently working on writing a book, launching a public speaking career, learning about investing, and exploring physician coaching. 

To learn more about Dr. Bowers, check out these links👇

🔗 Connect with Dr. Bowers
📚 Substack (Blog and Podcast)🎙️ Badge of Burnout (Apple Podcasts)🎙️ Badge of Burnout (Spotify Podcast)👥 LinkedIn📷 Instagram🥼 SoMeDocs (Doctors on Social Media)🎶 Tik Tok
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