Healing from Within: A Physician's Journey Through Burnout and Loss
EZ Conversations
English - September 14, 2023 11:00 - 53 minutes - ★★★★★ - 124 ratingsMental Health Health & Fitness Homepage Download Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
In this emotionally charged and profoundly introspective episode of EZ Conversations, I sit down with Dr. Sapna Shah-Haque, a resilient physician who has not only experienced the crippling effects of burnout but tragically lost a close friend and fellow physician to suicide as a result of the same harrowing experience.
Dr. Shah-Haque courageously opens up about her journey through the relentless pressures of the medical field, painting a vivid picture of the daily struggles, sleepless nights, and overwhelming stress that pushed her to the brink of exhaustion and despair. As a dedicated healer, she found herself trapped in a system that seemed not to prioritize her well-being, a situation all too common in the healthcare industry.
But this episode goes beyond the personal account of burnout. Dr. Shah-Haque also shares the heart-wrenching story of her dear friend and colleague, whose battle with burnout ultimately ended in tragedy. Together, they had navigated the challenging world of medicine, supporting each other through thick and thin. Dr. Shah-Haque's colleagues' devastating suicide is a stark reminder of the grave consequences of neglecting the mental health of healthcare professionals.
Through this poignant conversation, Dr. Shah-Haque explores the systemic issues within the medical community that contribute to burnout, the stigma surrounding mental health, and the dire need for change. She discusses the importance of self-care, resilience, and finding support from within the medical community and beyond.
As we listen to Dr. Shah Haque's powerful narrative, we understand the toll that burnout can take on individuals and the profession. But more importantly, we uncover the hope and strength that can arise from adversity and loss.
This episode is a must-listen for anyone in the healthcare field, those who have faced burnout, and anyone interested in understanding the crucial importance of mental health in our society. Join us as we embark on a journey of healing, resilience, and transformation guided by Dr. Sapna Shah-Haque's inspiring story and her friend's memory.
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 and watching other physician colleagues burn out, it became her passion to look into different aspects of burnout. Because of her experiences, Dr. Shah-Haque decided to bring awareness to this overlooked issue of burnout in the medical field through her podcast The Worthy Physician. While the system does need to change, as it is broken, this podcast is a way to reach physicians and shed light on what is not an isolated situation.
Please find Dr. Shah-Haque's work online at https://www.theworthyphysician.com/ or on Instagram @theworthyphysician.
If you're enjoying the podcast, please subscribe or share.
Sponsors of the Podcast:
We Are Wild for 25% off your first order: https://zen.ai/EZ23
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Or find Furkhan's Book, Pursuit of Self Love: 30 Uplifting Messages and Reflections. The Kindle version is available on Amazon:
https://www.amazon.ca/Pursuit-Self-Love-Uplifting-Messages-Reflections-ebook/dp/B0C4D1XYL1
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In this emotionally charged and profoundly introspective episode of EZ Conversations, I sit down with Dr. Sapna Shah-Haque, a resilient physician who has not only experienced the crippling effects of burnout but tragically lost a close friend and fellow physician to suicide as a result of the same harrowing experience.
Dr. Shah-Haque courageously opens up about her journey through the relentless pressures of the medical field, painting a vivid picture of the daily struggles, sleepless nights, and overwhelming stress that pushed her to the brink of exhaustion and despair. As a dedicated healer, she found herself trapped in a system that seemed not to prioritize her well-being, a situation all too common in the healthcare industry.
But this episode goes beyond the personal account of burnout. Dr. Shah-Haque also shares the heart-wrenching story of her dear friend and colleague, whose battle with burnout ultimately ended in tragedy. Together, they had navigated the challenging world of medicine, supporting each other through thick and thin. Dr. Shah-Haque's colleagues' devastating suicide is a stark reminder of the grave consequences of neglecting the mental health of healthcare professionals.
Through this poignant conversation, Dr. Shah-Haque explores the systemic issues within the medical community that contribute to burnout, the stigma surrounding mental health, and the dire need for change. She discusses the importance of self-care, resilience, and finding support from within the medical community and beyond.
As we listen to Dr. Shah Haque's powerful narrative, we understand the toll that burnout can take on individuals and the profession. But more importantly, we uncover the hope and strength that can arise from adversity and loss.
This episode is a must-listen for anyone in the healthcare field, those who have faced burnout, and anyone interested in understanding the crucial importance of mental health in our society. Join us as we embark on a journey of healing, resilience, and transformation guided by Dr. Sapna Shah-Haque's inspiring story and her friend's memory.
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 and watching other physician colleagues burn out, it became her passion to look into different aspects of burnout. Because of her experiences, Dr. Shah-Haque decided to bring awareness to this overlooked issue of burnout in the medical field through her podcast The Worthy Physician. While the system does need to change, as it is broken, this podcast is a way to reach physicians and shed light on what is not an isolated situation.
Please find Dr. Shah-Haque's work online at https://www.theworthyphysician.com/ or on Instagram @theworthyphysician.
If you're enjoying the podcast, please subscribe or share.
Sponsors of the Podcast:
We Are Wild for 25% off your first order: https://zen.ai/EZ23
If you would like to support EZ Conversations, here are all the ways you can do that:
Instagram: www.instagram.com/eunoiazen
Facebook: www.facebook.com/EunoiaZen
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@EZConversations
patreon.com/EzConversations
Or find Furkhan's Book, Pursuit of Self Love: 30 Uplifting Messages and Reflections. The Kindle version is available on Amazon:
https://www.amazon.ca/Pursuit-Self-Love-Uplifting-Messages-Reflections-ebook/dp/B0C4D1XYL1
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Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/furkhan-dandia/support