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Send us a Text Message.Why do so many physicians struggle to prioritize their well-being or even consider leaving the profession despite severe burnout? Dr. Otten shines a light on the cultural and sy…
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Send us a Text Message.Why do so many physicians struggle to prioritize their well-being or even consider leaving the profession despite severe burnout? Dr. Otten shines a light on the cultural and systemic hurdles, from financial worries to family impacts, that keep many healthcare providers trapped in a cycle of self-sacrifice. He shares personal anecdotes and insights from his collaborative book "The Ripple of Change," co-authored with patient Joshua Judy, revealing how their dialogue evolved into a broader call for action within the healthcare system. Their unique partnership offers a fres…
Sapna Shah-Haque
June 11, 2024 Send us a Text Message.What happens when two accomplished physicians decide to pivot from traditional medical practice to Coaching? Our guests, Dr. Michael Hersch and Dr. Arpita Gupta DePalma, reveal …
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Send us a Text Message.What happens when two accomplished physicians decide to pivot from traditional medical practice to Coaching? Our guests, Dr. Michael Hersch and Dr. Arpita Gupta DePalma, reveal the transformative power of Coaching and how it has rekindled their passion for helping others. Dr. DePalma shares her poignant tale of choosing her family over a demanding medical career, eventually experiencing burnout in administrative roles. The onset of the COVID-19 pandemic became a catalyst for her to discover Coaching's true potential. Dr. Hersch, a seasoned gastroenterologist, gives …
Sapna Shah-Haque
May 29, 2024 
Take a Listen!What is self worth? It’s a question that, at least for me, my aanswer has changed over time. I currently define my worth as a human, thus I am worthy. If I think back more …
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Take a Listen!What is self worth? It’s a question that, at least for me, my aanswer has changed over time. I currently define my worth as a human, thus I am worthy. If I think back more than ten years ago, I may have drank the Kool-aid and tied up my worth in my work and outcomes with patients. Thank goodness time and wisdom (or at least I think) has changed that and my views on many things in life.How do you define your self worth? Is it limited to just your career, accolades, or titles?A physician is a human as well. By breathing, you are worthy.In this most recent episode of…
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May 24, 2024 Send us a Text Message.Have you ever felt the weight of societal expectations pressing down on you, urging you to chase a version of success that never truly resonates with your core? This is a realit…
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Send us a Text Message.Have you ever felt the weight of societal expectations pressing down on you, urging you to chase a version of success that never truly resonates with your core? This is a reality many of us grapple with, including our guest Jillian Rigert, who sheds light on her transformative journey of breaking free from the constraints of titles and the arrival fallacy. As your guide, Dr. Sapna Shah-Haque, I too share my personal evolution from dental student to someone deeply immersed in existential questions and spiritual wellness. Together, we dissect the nuances of self-confidence…
Sapna Shah-Haque
May 22, 2024 
Take a Listen!Summer is traditionally viewed as a time for relaxation and recreation, but it can also offer a unique opportunity for self-reflection and purposeful growth. As we approach the…
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Take a Listen!Summer is traditionally viewed as a time for relaxation and recreation, but it can also offer a unique opportunity for self-reflection and purposeful growth. As we approach the midpoint of the year, the warmer, quieter days provide an ideal backdrop for examining our lives, our goals, and the direction we're heading. I invite you to embark on a journey of self-discovery, using the season's warmth as a catalyst for change and revitalization.Last summer, getting stuck in New Mexico due to unforeseen circumstances created a moment of clarity. It set the stage, while refl…
Sapna Shah-Haque
May 19, 2024 Send us a Text Message.As the days grow longer and the academic year winds to a close, I invite you to embrace the coming summer not just as a season for leisure, but as a pivotal time for introspecti…
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Send us a Text Message.As the days grow longer and the academic year winds to a close, I invite you to embrace the coming summer not just as a season for leisure, but as a pivotal time for introspection and goal-setting. Picture this: a serendipitous breakdown on a New Mexico highway led me to an epiphany about the necessity of creating intentional spaces for self-reflection. That's the kind of transformative journey I share on this episode of The Worthy Physician, where we explore the 'loss of self' that so many of us, especially in high-pressure careers like medicine, often fa…
Sapna Shah-Haque
May 15, 2024 
Take a Listen!In the most recent episode, Dr. Yolanda Bogaert sat down with me to discuss her journey through burnout/moral injury. What stuck out to me was when she mentioned meeting the p…
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Take a Listen!In the most recent episode, Dr. Yolanda Bogaert sat down with me to discuss her journey through burnout/moral injury. What stuck out to me was when she mentioned meeting the patient where the patient was. I think many times we forget to connect with patients, and others, on a human level. It’s easy to be in our heads, and not fully within the moment or experience. It is easy to always be looking at the clock. I have them strategically placed in my exam rooms to try and help keep me on time. But there are times when I wish time could stand still. I went into med…
Sapna Shah-Haque
May 12, 2024 
It has been an eye-opening few weeks. I have shifted focus to other agendas life has put in front of me. Consistency on the blog or emails or posting on social media has not been a strong suit as of…
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It has been an eye-opening few weeks. I have shifted focus to other agendas life has put in front of me. Consistency on the blog or emails or posting on social media has not been a strong suit as of recent. However, consistently being where I have been needed the most has been my superpower. I do what I can when I can.I do my best, knowing some days are better than others (personal life not professional). 1% improvement is better than no improvement.Perfection does not exist. It's an idea.You are worthy. I am worthy. Why? Simply because we are human.Invest in yourself. It's the best in…
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May 7, 2024 Send us a Text Message.As a healer, do you ever feel like the essence of your craft is lost beneath the weight of your white coat? Dr. Yolanda Bogaert joins us to unravel her 26-year medical career, s…
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Send us a Text Message.As a healer, do you ever feel like the essence of your craft is lost beneath the weight of your white coat? Dr. Yolanda Bogaert joins us to unravel her 26-year medical career, sharing a raw and honest narrative that navigates through the tumultuous waves of burnout to a place of rediscovery. Her story serves as a beacon, illuminating the importance of aligning one's medical practice with their true healer's identity and addressing the systemic issues that often lead to the erosion of a physician's passion.Throughout our conversation, we examine the complex…
Sapna Shah-Haque
May 6, 2024 Embark on an enlightening exploration with Dr. Teri Baydar and myself, Dr. Sapna Shah-Haque, as we chart the course from a competitive war consciousness to a unifying love consciousness within the sph…
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Embark on an enlightening exploration with Dr. Teri Baydar and myself, Dr. Sapna Shah-Haque, as we chart the course from a competitive war consciousness to a unifying love consciousness within the spheres of leadership and self-discovery. Throughout our conversation, Dr. Baydar uncovers the transformative power of the "egg model," a concept that dissects the layers of ourselves into private, public, and personal personas. As we navigate these segments, we uncover the means to align with our true essence and achieve a harmonious equilibrium in all walks of life.Stepping beyond the bounds of rel…
Sapna Shah-Haque
May 1, 2024 
Take a Listen!Well, hello after quite some time!First and foremost, I had to step back a bit from social media and blogging due to illness. My old friend and nemesis Influenza A hit the hou…
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Take a Listen!Well, hello after quite some time!First and foremost, I had to step back a bit from social media and blogging due to illness. My old friend and nemesis Influenza A hit the house, followed by a family emergency. Quite frankly, it’s been this way since Thanksgiving 2023. Though such is life, it’s been great and a breath of fresh air to literally breathe the fresh air with a strong hint of Kansas wind. Over the last month it has been chaotic, but in that chaos I have found peace and beautiful moments.Highlight: No one died, which was truly a blessing.Health trumps …
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April 23, 2024 Have you ever found yourself caught in the crossfire between the pursuit of wealth and the necessity of health? As your guide on this journey, I, Dr. Sapna Shah-Haque, invite you to join me in a heart…
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Have you ever found yourself caught in the crossfire between the pursuit of wealth and the necessity of health? As your guide on this journey, I, Dr. Sapna Shah-Haque, invite you to join me in a heartfelt exploration of this tug-of-war that so many of us face. This episode isn't just a theoretical debate; it's an intimate conversation about realigning our priorities, sparked by a personal experience that brought home the ephemeral nature of life. We'll traverse the complexities of why our society often values financial success over physical well-being and discuss how to dismantl…
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April 23, 2024 When life throws you curveballs, it's the strong and resilient who not only endure but reinvent themselves. This is exactly what Dr. Stephanie Pearson, MD did after a career-ending injury transfo…
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When life throws you curveballs, it's the strong and resilient who not only endure but reinvent themselves. This is exactly what Dr. Stephanie Pearson, MD did after a career-ending injury transformed her life, redirecting her path from a skilled OBGYN to a passionate advocate and entrepreneur. Joined by Stephanie, our conversation explores the Resilience required to navigate the loss of one's professional identity and the birth of another. We delve into her emotional journey, shedding light on the often-ignored issue of mental health in the medical community and the critical need for…
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April 10, 2024 Discover the cutting-edge intersection of technology and healthcare business management as Dr. Sapna Shah-Haque teams up with Juli Quinn from GoSource for an eye-opening conversation. Together, we unv…
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Discover the cutting-edge intersection of technology and healthcare business management as Dr. Sapna Shah-Haque teams up with Juli Quinn from GoSource for an eye-opening conversation. Together, we unveil how Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems are reshaping the landscape for medical professionals. Delving beyond the surface, we dissect the impact of sophisticated EHRs on practice management, from safeguarding financial health to enhancing patient care delivery. This episode promises to illuminate the often overlooked, yet critical, business savvy needed to thrive in today's healthcare …
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April 3, 2024 When we navigate the tumultuous waters of a demanding career and personal life, how do we keep from sinking? Listen as Dr. Mary Rensel, a neuroimmunologist from the heart of Cleveland, joins us to unr…
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When we navigate the tumultuous waters of a demanding career and personal life, how do we keep from sinking? Listen as Dr. Mary Rensel, a neuroimmunologist from the heart of Cleveland, joins us to unravel the complex tapestry of psychoneuroimmunology. She illuminates the mysterious ways our emotional states can command our immune system, offering a beacon of holistic wisdom for those battling neuroimmunologic disorders like multiple sclerosis. Dr. Rensel also shares the intimate details of her own voyage, balancing the storms of passion and fatigue in medicine whilst anchoring herself in famil…
Sapna Shah-Haque
March 26, 2024 When a physician's dedication to easing pain collides with the justice system, what unfolds is not only a legal drama but a profound human struggle. Dr. J Joshi, our guest this week, opens up abo…
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When a physician's dedication to easing pain collides with the justice system, what unfolds is not only a legal drama but a profound human struggle. Dr. J Joshi, our guest this week, opens up about his indictment by the Department of Justice and the arduous journey to clear his name, while adhering to the CDC guidelines for opioid prescriptions. The heavy hand of the DEA and the resulting personal and professional turmoil, including incarceration and the fight to reclaim his medical license, are laid bare, offering a rare glimpse into the precarious balance between healthcare and law enfo…
Sapna Shah-Haque
March 19, 2024 Witness the unveiling of healthcare's hidden shield as I, Dr. Sapna Shah-Hawk, join forces with Juli Quinn, the trailblazing President of GoSource. Together, we dissect the critical safeguards ev…
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Witness the unveiling of healthcare's hidden shield as I, Dr. Sapna Shah-Hawk, join forces with Juli Quinn, the trailblazing President of GoSource. Together, we dissect the critical safeguards every medical practice must employ to combat the alarming rise of cyber threats. When a cyberattack brought a top clearinghouse to its knees, the ripples were felt across the medical community, straining cash flows and intensifying physician burnout. Our conversation pivots around these harrowing tales to convey the non-negotiable need for resilient backup systems and redundancies that promise to up…
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March 17, 2024 Dr. Errin Weisman's voice crackles with raw emotion as she reflects on her own harrowing dance with burnout and the moral injuries that come hand-in-hand with a career in medicine. Our latest epi…
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Dr. Errin Weisman's voice crackles with raw emotion as she reflects on her own harrowing dance with burnout and the moral injuries that come hand-in-hand with a career in medicine. Our latest episode is a heartfelt narrative that weaves through the complexities of human connection in the world of primary care, especially within the often-overlooked rural communities. Wiseman's stories, like that of the crisis-stricken farmer at the close of a long day, are a testament to the art of listening—a skill that proves to be both a balm for weary souls and a scarce commodity in today'…
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March 13, 2024 
