Hosted by Dr. Sapna Shah-Haque MD · 🇺🇸 US · EN-US · 166 episodes
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"Reigniting your humanity and passion for medicine." Welcome to The Worthy Physician , a podcast for physicians, other healthcare workers, and high-performing individuals seeking to reconnect with their humanity, rediscover their passion for medicine, and redefine fulfillment. This podcast offers reflection, healing, and authentic storytelling in a world where burnout, imposter syndrome, and overwhelming expectations are shared. Medicine is more than a profession—it's a calling. Yet, modern healthcare often leaves physicians feeling disconnected, chasing milestones that fail to bring lasting satisfaction. The Worthy Physician challenges these narratives, prioritizing well-being, core values, and authenticity. Why Listen? 1. Physician Burnout: Understand its causes and recovery strategies to rediscover joy in medicine. 2. Authentic Self: Explore your identity beyond the white coat and integrate
Dr. Sapna Shah-Haque MD hosts The Worthy Physician, a health show with 166 episodes published.
Send us Fan Mail We explore how a well-seasoned pediatrician, Dr. Joe Sherman, MD , shifted into coaching after recognizing a life mismatch and burnout, and how self-awareness, discernment, and self-compassion can restor
Send us Fan Mail We explore how chasing titles and external approval can erode health, relationships, and self-worth, and how to realign work with core values. Jillian shares a candid story of leaving surgery, surviving
Send us Fan Mail We explore gratitude that doesn’t silence our pain, and how to protect peace during a heavy holiday season. We name the invisible load physicians carry and practice small, honest ways to feel thanks with
Send us Fan Mail We explore how fear hides in perfectionism, avoidance, and imposter syndrome, and show how to turn it into values-based action. A brief breath exercise and practical prompts help you name the fear, refra
Send us Fan Mail We rethink surrender as a skill for physicians: not quitting, but aligning with reality to protect energy, clarity, and compassion. We share the serenity prayer, simple pauses, and the “just be” mindset
Send us Fan Mail We explore how curiosity, play, and presence restore our humanity in medicine and keep clinical work meaningful. A bluegrass afternoon becomes a real-world reset that shows why fun isn’t optional for res
Send us Fan Mail Dr. Corrigan, co-founder of Physicians Anonymous, shares his mission to provide global peer support for physicians struggling with burnout, mental health issues, and addiction through anonymous, safe spa
Send us Fan Mail Dr. Kaur takes us on a deeply personal journey from traditional healthcare settings to founding her own direct primary care practice, which she calls her "professional nirvana." After nearly a decade in
Send us Fan Mail What happens when physicians feel more like data entry specialists than healers? In this deeply reflective conversation, neonatologist Dr. Stephen DeMeo reveals how rediscovering meaningful human connect
Send us Fan Mail Burnout recovery expert Scott Anderson shares counterintuitive approaches to overcome physician burnout and find a sustainable path to high achievement without sacrificing wellbeing. • Burnout involves o
Send us Fan Mail Dr. Maha Mohamad returns to discuss authentic leadership strategies for women physicians, challenging the stereotype that women should remain silent and hold space. We explore how vulnerability enhances
Send us Fan Mail Dr. Mohamad shares her journey as a physician leader, highlighting the delicate balance between micromanaging and providing autonomy. We discuss how building trust with team members creates the foundatio
Send us Fan Mail We explore the essential yet often overlooked foundation of physician leadership: knowing yourself. Dr. Maha Mohamad and Dr. Sapna Shah-Haque dispel the "I was born ready" myth that permeates medicine, d
Send us Fan Mail Dr. Una, founder of EntreMD, shares her journey from pediatrician to physician entrepreneur, revealing how doctors can rediscover autonomy and fulfillment through business skills. She explains how a mome
Send us Fan Mail After celebrating Mother's Day, we explore a concept everyone needs regardless of parental status: mothering yourself. Medical training conditions us to abandon our humanity bit by bit, wearing sacrifice
Send us Fan Mail What happens when a high-producing physician decides to walk away from a successful 25-year medical career? Dr. Susan Baumgaertel shares her transformative journey from traditional internal medicine to p
Send us Fan Mail What happens when physicians reclaim their humanity after years of medical training that teaches them to ignore their basic needs? Dr. Manju Dawkins joins us to share her fascinating journey from traditi
Send us Fan Mail Dr. David Weill shares his journey from transplant pulmonologist to consultant and author, exploring how he recognized the emotional and physical toll of clinical medicine after 20 years and strategicall
Send us Fan Mail Dr. Sweet shares her 43-year journey in HIV/AIDS care, transforming a deadly condition with six-month prognosis into a manageable chronic disease where properly treated patients can expect normal lifespa
Send us Fan Mail Dive into an inspiring episode that chronicles the life journey of Dr. Sabharwal, a dedicated physician who broke barriers to shift his career from clinical work to entrepreneurship through real estate i
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The Worthy Physician is hosted by Dr. Sapna Shah-Haque MD. The show is categorised under health (fitness) and has published 166 episodes.
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