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Have you ever felt haunted by your own thoughts, especially during the stillness of the night? Join me, Dr. Sapna Shah Haque, on this special Halloween 2024 episode of The Worthy Physician as we confront the inner demons of self-doubt, perfectionism, and the relentless pursuit of flawlessness that often plague physicians. We'll explore how these inner specters can overshadow our humanity and discuss the importance of embracing our imperfections. Listen in for insights on balancing the high-stakes life of a physician parent, and the valuable lessons we can learn from the resilience and creativity of our children, even amid the chaos of last-minute Halloween costume changes.

As the sugar rush winds down and the night grows quiet, we'll tackle the discomfort of sitting alone with our thoughts. How do we address those nagging doubts: Am I doing it right? What could I have done better? Together, we'll challenge these thoughts, examining their roots and finding ways to reframe them for our well-being. Whether you're ready to face them now or prefer to shelve them for another time, I'll offer strategies to help reclaim your peace of mind. This episode is about reigniting our passion for being the best human beings we can be, even amidst life's haunting uncertainties.

Though I am a physician, this is not medical advice. This is only a tool that physicians can use to get ideas on how to deal with Burnout and/or know they are not alone. If you are in need of medical assistance talk to your physician.

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Sapna Shah-Haque Internal Medicine Physician

Dr. Sapna Shah-Haque, MD is a board certified Internal Medicine physician. She was born and raised in Kansas, and attended medical school at the University of Kansas [KU] School of Medicine. She completed her Internal Medicine residency at KU-Wichita as well. After experiencing burnout herself, and watching other physician colleagues burn out, it became a passion of hers to look into different aspects of burnout. While the system does need to change, as it is broken, this podcast is a way to reach physicians and possibly shed light on what is not an isolated situation.