Explore the significance of living authentically and the essential role of a supportive environment for physicians.  

On today’s episode of the Solving for Joy podcast, host Dr. Chrissie Ott welcomes Dr. Jessica Ching, a compassionate leader, dedicated educator, and passionate advocate for authenticity in medicine. Together, they delve into Dr. Ching’s inspiring journey and discuss the critical connection between authenticity and mental health in the medical field.  

Dr. Ching opens up about how a tragic event motivated her to create the Authentic Doctor Survey, a tool designed to examine the challenges physicians face in balancing professionalism with being true to themselves. The conversation highlights the obstacles within the medical profession, the importance of embracing authenticity, and the urgent need for systemic reforms to better support healthcare workers.

Key Episode Takeaways:

Dr. Jessica Ching's Survey: https://authenticdoctorsurvey.com/ 

Protective Effects of Authenticity Against Depression, Suicide, and Burnout Among Surgeons: https://journals.lww.com/journalacs/abstract/2024/11000/protective_effects_of_authenticity_against.10.aspx

Authenticity: Protection Against Burnout and Depression in Emergency Medicine Physicians: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39019681/

The Operative Word Podcast: Protective Effects of Authenticity Against Depression, Suicide, and Burnout Among Surgeons: https://theoperativeword.podbean.com/e/e28-protective-effects-of-authenticity-against-depression-suicide-and-burnout-among-surgeons/

Physician Support Line: 1 (888) 409-0141

  Find Dr. Chrissie Ott on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrissieottmd/  

Joy Point Solutions Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joypointsolutions 

Solving For Joy Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/solvingforjoypodcast/

For accessibility, a full transcript of this episode is available: https://www.solvingforjoy.com/

Music by Denys Kyshchuk: https://www.audiocoffee.net/ 

Subscribe and spread the joy—share this podcast with someone who could use it!