If you're a physician who can't remember the last time you felt genuinely happy at work, this episode is for you. In this intimate conversation with Dr. Greg Hammer, Stanford professor, author and fellow physician, we explore a simple path back to joy that doesn't require changing jobs or adding more to your already impossible schedule.

Dr. Hammer shares his GAIN method - a 3-minute morning practice specifically designed for the physician mind. It's not about toxic positivity or pretending medicine isn't hard. It's about finding small pockets of peace in the storm of your day - between difficult patients, endless documentation, and the weight of clinical decisions.

Whether you find yourself reaching for comfort food after tough encounters, lying awake rehashing the day, or simply feeling disconnected from the passion that led you to medicine, this conversation offers a realistic lifeline. Because feeling better shouldn't have to wait until you retire.

Learn more about Dr. Hammer

Website: https://greghammermd.com

Instagram: https://instagram.com/greghammermd

Facebook: https://facebook.com/greghammermd

Feeling like each news alert sends you straight to the pantry? You're not alone. In this episode, I offer a heartfelt pep talk for physicians struggling with stress eating during challenging times.

I share why your brain turns to chocolate when doom-scrolling about threatened rights and freedoms (and why that 10pm cookie binge makes perfect neurological sense). More importantly, I explain why adding self-criticism about your eating only makes things worse.

You'll learn practical ways to be kinder to yourself, focus on what you can control, and find better ways to process those big feelings without shame or guilt. If you've noticed your eating habits changing as the world feels increasingly chaotic, this episode is your permission slip to treat yourself with the same compassion you show your patients.

Tired of diets that don’t work and leave you feeling defeated? In this episode, I share a total mindset flip that changed everything for me and hundreds of physicians I've coached.

Instead of trying to fit into someone else's "fixed menu" diet plan, I show you how to shift your focus to putting you at the centre of your plan.  Selecting and adapting tools so they meet you exactly where you are right now (and work way better for you).

You'll discover why you're already amazing (not broken!), how to design an approach tailored to YOUR preferences and schedule, and why this personalized approach leads to better results with way less struggle.

Perfect for physicians who think, "I know what to do but can't make myself do it consistently." It's time to put yourself at the center of your weight loss journey!

Dr. Kristine Goins was burned out, overwhelmed, and literally having chest pains at work. Her body was sending emergency signals—but like so many physicians, she ignored them. Until one day, she didn’t.

In this episode, we dive into Kristine’s incredible journey from stress-induced physical symptoms to designing a career as a digital nomad psychiatrist. She didn’t quit medicine—she reinvented how she practices it.

If you’ve ever told yourself you’ll figure things out “someday,” this conversation is for you. Listen now and discover how small changes can create the freedom and fulfillment you deserve.

Ever thought “Maybe I just won’t ever be able to lose weight..”? Then this episode is for you. I’m tackling that deep fear many of us have: what if your body will never respond to weight loss efforts?

Learn what to do when it feels like your body's not responding.. This isn't about plateaus where you've seen some success and it stalls - it's about that gut-level fear that maybe it's never gonna work.

Most physicians who come to me share this belief: "I don't know if I'll ever be able to lose weight." I dive into why weight is far more complex than our medical training taught us, why consistency trumps perfection, why the you shouldn’t just depend on the scale to measure progress

Whether you need to tweak your approach or try new tools altogether, this episode offers practical steps forward when weight loss feels impossible.

Can’t stop eating when you are full? This episode is for you.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• The seven hidden reasons why we as physicians tend to eat past full (and none of them have to do with willpower!)

• Why our medical training might actually be working against us when it comes to eating

• Practical strategies that work with our unpredictable schedules

• How to rebuild your relationship with food without feeling restricted

• Simple ways to reconnect with your body's signals (even during busy clinic days)

If you're tired of feeling uncomfortable after meals or worried about when you'll eat next during long shifts, this episode is for you. 

Let's explore how to make peace with food in a way that actually works for your life as a physician.

Hit the play button and start listening now.

Ever feel like you’re all in on a new plan—only to hit a busy week, fall off track, and feel like you’re starting over again?

It’s not your fault. Most weight loss advice was never built for physicians with unpredictable schedules, high stress, and zero extra time.

In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Matthea Rentea, obesity and internal medicine physician, to talk about how to finally make weight loss sustainable—without burnout, restriction, or relying on willpower.

We’re breaking down: ✅ Why “perfect plans” fail the second life gets busy (and what actually works) ✅ How to eat in a way that feels easy—even on call weeks and post-clinic exhaustion ✅ The mindset shift that makes healthy habits effortless (hint: it’s not about discipline) ✅ How to stop the weekend “off track” spiral and build real consistency ✅ The #1 mistake that keeps physicians stuck in yo-yo dieting

If you’re tired of feeling like weight loss is another full-time job, this episode will change the way you think about food, exercise, and long-term success.

📌 Connect with Dr. Matthea Rentea:

• Website: www.RenteaMetabolicClinic.com

• Podcast: The Obesity Guide with Dr. Matthea Rentea

• Instagram: @drmatthearentea

👉 Hit play and learn how to make weight loss fit your life—not the other way around.

Ever feel like you’re making progress with your eating and weight goals, only to hit a roadblock that throws everything off? You’re not alone. Obstacles like stress, chaotic schedules, and exhaustion are normal, especially for busy physicians. But without the right skills to handle them, it’s easy to feel stuck and defeated.

In this episode of Thriving as a Physician, I share 4 simple steps to overcome obstacles without spiraling into guilt or panic. You’ll learn how to stop thinking setbacks mean failure, why obstacles are part of the process, and how to troubleshoot challenges to keep moving forward.

This is the missing skill diet culture never taught you. Let’s change that.

Listen now and take back control of your progress!

I found some game-changing research while renewing my obesity medicine certification, and I’m sharing the best pearls with you!

In this episode, I cover:

• How low-carb eating can stabilize blood sugar and prevent hangry crashes.

• Why sticking to a regular exercise schedule helps maintain weight loss.

• How more sleep can naturally reduce cravings and calorie intake.

• The latest on anti-obesity medications like semaglutide.

Plus, hear how participants in my Rewire Your Cravings workshop reduced their cravings by 80%!

Listen now and start feeling in control again! Want more help? Get access to the Rewire Your Cravings workshop here: https://members.weightsolutionsforphysicians.ca/rewireyourcravings

Craving rest but afraid to slow down?

In this final episode of the Thriving in 2025 series, I’m joined by Dr. Sonia Wright, Dr. Sunny Smith, and Dr. Karen Leitner to explore why slowing down feels so scary for physicians—and how it can transform your well-being.

If you’ve ever felt like you’re stuck on a hamster wheel—doing more, giving more, but never feeling like it’s enough—this episode will resonate. We discuss why rest and self-compassion are essential, not just for preventing burnout, but for managing stress-driven habits like overeating. Slowing down creates space to approach food and life with intention and care.

Listen now to learn the small but powerful shifts that can help you thrive in 2025.

Where to Find Our Guests:

• Dr. Sonia Wright: Radiologist, certified life coach, and founder of The Midlife Sex Coach for Women. Learn more at soniawrightmd.com.

• Dr. Sunny Smith: Family physician and founder of Empowering Women Physicians. Find her at empoweringwomenphysicians.com or join her Facebook group.

• Dr. Karen Leitner: Internist and life coach for women physicians. Follow her on Instagram at @KarenLeitnerMD.