Burnout almost ended his career—here’s what brought him back. In this episode of Too Curious MDs, Dr. Joe Sherman, a physician coach, opens up about hitting burnout—and the simple shifts that brought him back to a sustainable career. He shares practical tools you can use now and a grounded take on psychedelic-assisted work with real-world integration.

Dr. Joe Sherman is a pediatrician, coach, and consultant helping physicians and healthcare teams thrive through wellness, leadership growth, and career clarity. A master certified physician development coach and trained facilitator with the Center for Courage and Renewal, he guides individuals and groups through coaching, retreats, and workshops that foster resilience and authentic connection.

With almost four decades of experience in pediatrics, he has devoted his career to caring for underserved and medically complex children in Washington, D.C., Tacoma, Seattle, Uganda, and Bolivia. He has held multiple academic roles and currently serves as Clinical Associate Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Washington.

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