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The Case for Physician Coaching: From Anecdotes to Evidence with Dr. Tyra Fainstad and Dr. Adrienne Mann| Ep20
What if coaching isn't just hype, but evidence-backed medicine for your well-being?
In this episode of Better Physician Life, Dr. Michael Hersh sits with Dr. Adrienne Mann and Dr. Tyra Fainstad, as they share their skeptical starts with physician coaching and how it evolved into a groundbreaking program. Drawing from personal rock-bottom moments and a large-scale study showing reduced burnout, imposter syndrome, and emotional exhaustion, they discuss practical tools like thought awareness, emotion naming, and the power of group coaching. From transforming residents' lives to fostering self-compassion, this episode reveals how coaching helps physicians thrive without fixing external chaos. Perfect for physician coaching skeptics ready for change.
🔗 Better Together Physician Coaching: bettertogetherphysiciancoaching.com
Top 3 Takeaways
- Question Your Thoughts: Coaching teaches you that you don't have to believe every story your brain tells, such as "my life can't get better." Dr. Fainstad shares how naming emotions without judgment creates space for change—try journaling one unhelpful thought daily and questioning its truth to quiet imposter syndrome.
- Embrace Group Dynamics: Better Together's study proves group coaching builds community and reduces burnout faster than solo efforts. Drs. Mann and Fainstad explain how sharing vulnerabilities in safe spaces fosters growth, normalizes struggles, and amplifies insights.
- Allow Discomfort for Growth: Physicians frequently resist coaching due to skepticism, but allowing leaning into the discomfort can be transformative. Commit to one small coaching experiment this week to shift from survival mode to thriving. Try, resist, refine, then try again.
About the Show:
Created for physicians who want more than clinical competence, Better Physician Life is a space for honest reflection, reinvention, and reclaiming purpose beyond the pager. Hosted by Dr. Michael Hersh, each episode dives into the questions we didn’t learn to ask in training, offering tools and conversations to help you live and lead with intention.
About the Guests:
Dr. Adrienne Mann is a hospitalist at the Rocky Mountain Regional VA Medical Center, focusing on medical education and institutional leadership. A certified coach, she co-directs Better Together Physician Coaching, drawing from her journey through burnout, motherhood, and self-reinvention to help physicians thrive.
Dr. Tyra Fainstad is a primary care physician and resident clinic director at the University of Colorado. As co-director of Better Together, she leverages her experiences with career burnout and skepticism toward coaching to research and deliver evidence-based programs that reduce imposter syndrome and emotional exhaustion.
Website: https://bettertogetherphysiciancoaching.com/
Research page: https://bettertogetherphysiciancoaching.com/research/
Contact information:
Dr. Tyra Fainstad: [email protected]
Dr. Adrienne Mann: [email protected]
About the Host:
Dr. Michael Hersh is a full-time practicing gastroenterologist, husband, father, podcaster, and physician coach at Better Physician Life Coaching. He helps physicians rediscover joy and balance by setting meaningful goals, managing stress, and feeling more present at home and less annoyed and frustrated at work.
His mission is to help doctors who feel stuck in medicine create a more fulfilling life that they actually enjoy living. Through coaching and conversation, he empowers physicians to reconnect with their purpose and design a career (and life) they love.
Dr. Hersh is also the creator and host of the Better Physician Life podcast: How to Get Unstuck in Your Medical Career—a show for doctors who feel out of sync or stuck, and want to explore what true success can look like beyond the exam room.
🔗 Connect with Dr. Hersh:
🌐 Website: www.betterphysicianlife.com
🔗 LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/michael-hersh-md
📸 Instagram: @betterphysicianlife
📺 YouTube: @betterphysicianlife
📘 Facebook: facebook.com/betterphysicianlifecoaching
📱TikTok: @betterphysicianlife
Feeling stuck and trying to figure out “What’s Next?” I invite you to download my FREE GUIDE: The 5 Essential Steps Every Physician Needs To Figure Out “What’s Next?”
This resource offers practical, actionable steps to help you take back control of your career, set clear goals, and make consistent progress toward the life you genuinely want.
The Better Physician Life Podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute medical, legal, or professional advice. Always consult qualified professionals regarding your personal or organizational decisions.
Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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By Doctor Podcast Network, Physician Coach, Michael Hersh MDWhat if coaching isn't just hype, but evidence-backed medicine for your well-being?
In this episode of Better Physician Life, Dr. Michael Hersh sits with Dr. Adrienne Mann and Dr. Tyra Fainstad, as they share their skeptical starts with physician coaching and how it evolved into a groundbreaking program. Drawing from personal rock-bottom moments and a large-scale study showing reduced burnout, imposter syndrome, and emotional exhaustion, they discuss practical tools like thought awareness, emotion naming, and the power of group coaching. From transforming residents' lives to fostering self-compassion, this episode reveals how coaching helps physicians thrive without fixing external chaos. Perfect for physician coaching skeptics ready for change.
🔗 Better Together Physician Coaching: bettertogetherphysiciancoaching.com
Top 3 Takeaways
- Question Your Thoughts: Coaching teaches you that you don't have to believe every story your brain tells, such as "my life can't get better." Dr. Fainstad shares how naming emotions without judgment creates space for change—try journaling one unhelpful thought daily and questioning its truth to quiet imposter syndrome.
- Embrace Group Dynamics: Better Together's study proves group coaching builds community and reduces burnout faster than solo efforts. Drs. Mann and Fainstad explain how sharing vulnerabilities in safe spaces fosters growth, normalizes struggles, and amplifies insights.
- Allow Discomfort for Growth: Physicians frequently resist coaching due to skepticism, but allowing leaning into the discomfort can be transformative. Commit to one small coaching experiment this week to shift from survival mode to thriving. Try, resist, refine, then try again.
About the Show:
Created for physicians who want more than clinical competence, Better Physician Life is a space for honest reflection, reinvention, and reclaiming purpose beyond the pager. Hosted by Dr. Michael Hersh, each episode dives into the questions we didn’t learn to ask in training, offering tools and conversations to help you live and lead with intention.
About the Guests:
Dr. Adrienne Mann is a hospitalist at the Rocky Mountain Regional VA Medical Center, focusing on medical education and institutional leadership. A certified coach, she co-directs Better Together Physician Coaching, drawing from her journey through burnout, motherhood, and self-reinvention to help physicians thrive.
Dr. Tyra Fainstad is a primary care physician and resident clinic director at the University of Colorado. As co-director of Better Together, she leverages her experiences with career burnout and skepticism toward coaching to research and deliver evidence-based programs that reduce imposter syndrome and emotional exhaustion.
Website: https://bettertogetherphysiciancoaching.com/
Research page: https://bettertogetherphysiciancoaching.com/research/
Contact information:
Dr. Tyra Fainstad: [email protected]
Dr. Adrienne Mann: [email protected]
About the Host:
Dr. Michael Hersh is a full-time practicing gastroenterologist, husband, father, podcaster, and physician coach at Better Physician Life Coaching. He helps physicians rediscover joy and balance by setting meaningful goals, managing stress, and feeling more present at home and less annoyed and frustrated at work.
His mission is to help doctors who feel stuck in medicine create a more fulfilling life that they actually enjoy living. Through coaching and conversation, he empowers physicians to reconnect with their purpose and design a career (and life) they love.
Dr. Hersh is also the creator and host of the Better Physician Life podcast: How to Get Unstuck in Your Medical Career—a show for doctors who feel out of sync or stuck, and want to explore what true success can look like beyond the exam room.
🔗 Connect with Dr. Hersh:
🌐 Website: www.betterphysicianlife.com
🔗 LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/michael-hersh-md
📸 Instagram: @betterphysicianlife
📺 YouTube: @betterphysicianlife
📘 Facebook: facebook.com/betterphysicianlifecoaching
📱TikTok: @betterphysicianlife
Feeling stuck and trying to figure out “What’s Next?” I invite you to download my FREE GUIDE: The 5 Essential Steps Every Physician Needs To Figure Out “What’s Next?”
This resource offers practical, actionable steps to help you take back control of your career, set clear goals, and make consistent progress toward the life you genuinely want.
The Better Physician Life Podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute medical, legal, or professional advice. Always consult qualified professionals regarding your personal or organizational decisions.
Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.