Is Doctoring Your Whole Identity?
In this episode, we explore the silent identity crisis so many doctors face, especially during transitions, burnout, or time away from clinical work. I share personal stories from med school, ICU, and community service — plus research that links professional identity with burnout.
You’ll hear about:
Why doctors struggle to separate who they are from what they do
The dangers of performance-based validation
What psychologists call “enmeshment” — and how to avoid it
How to reclaim your sense of self beyond the hospital
If you’ve ever wondered, “Who am I when I’m not doctoring?” — this episode is…
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