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DRIVE TIME DEBRIEF: A Physician Wellness Podcast with The Whole Physician
🔥 Doctors Feeling the Burnout? We’ve Been There—and We’re Here to Help You Climb Out of the Fire. 🔥 Drive Time Debrief: A Physician Wellness Podcast Welcome to Drive Time Debrief, the anti-burnout podcast built just for physicians and healthcare providers who are ready to reclaim their joy, purpose, and well-being. Hosted by the physician-coaches of The Whole Physician, this podcast delivers honest conversations, evidence-based tools, and practical strategies to help you navigate burnout, set…
Episodes
DRIVE TIME DEBRIEF: A Physician Wellness Podcast with The Whole PhysicianConnecting When You're Exhausted: Episode 242
Connecting When You're Exhausted: Episode 242 Ever sit in your driveway because you have nothing left to give the people inside? In this episode, Drs. Amanda…
DRIVE TIME DEBRIEF: A Physician Wellness Podcast with The Whole PhysicianThe Recovery Prescription with Dr. Anthony Grandelis: Episode 241
Dr. Anthony Grandelis discusses how recovery principles can transform healthcare, addressing its spiritual crisis and fostering systemic change. He shares his…
DRIVE TIME DEBRIEF: A Physician Wellness Podcast with The Whole PhysicianTreating a Broken System with Dr. Neil Farber: Episode 240
Treating a Broken System with Dr. Neil Farber Dr. Neil Farber, a physician and communication researcher, joins us to discuss his new book on physician burnout…
DRIVE TIME DEBRIEF: A Physician Wellness Podcast with The Whole PhysicianVenting: Episode 239
Episode 239: When Venting Becomes Relationship Poison Venting is a normal, even necessary, way to process hard experiences, but it can slip from releasing…
DRIVE TIME DEBRIEF: A Physician Wellness Podcast with The Whole PhysicianTriangulation: Episode 238
Episode 238: The Hidden Cost of Triangulation Triangulation happens when we manage tension with one person by recruiting a third. It brings short-term relief…
DRIVE TIME DEBRIEF: A Physician Wellness Podcast with The Whole PhysicianSelf-Sabotage: Episode 237
This episode explores the two forms of self-sabotage that physicians and professionals often encounter: before taking a risk and after experiencing success…
DRIVE TIME DEBRIEF: A Physician Wellness Podcast with The Whole PhysicianSetbacks: Episode 236
Summary: This episode explores how setbacks impact our brain chemistry and motivation, drawing on Dr. Tracy Marks' insights. Learn practical strategies to…
DRIVE TIME DEBRIEF: A Physician Wellness Podcast with The Whole PhysicianDiagnosing and Healing the US Healthcare with Dr. MaryAnn Wilbur: Episode 235
In this episode, the we sit down with Dr. Maryanne Wilbur — GYN oncologist, public health strategist, author, and CEO of Health Equity Consulting Inc. — to…
DRIVE TIME DEBRIEF: A Physician Wellness Podcast with The Whole PhysicianAvoiding End-of-Life Regrets: Episode 234
In today's episode, we cover the regrets hospice caregivers hear most often — not about what people did, but what they didn't do — and discuss how to catch the…
DRIVE TIME DEBRIEF: A Physician Wellness Podcast with The Whole PhysicianThe Reputation Trap: Episode 233
In this episode, we dig into why the reputation we've spent a career building often feels like the thing boundaries would destroy, and why it's actually the…
DRIVE TIME DEBRIEF: A Physician Wellness Podcast with The Whole PhysicianDefectiveness, Shame, & Approval-Seeking (Scheme Part 5): Episode 232
Episode: Defectiveness, Shame & Approval-Seeking In the finale of our schema therapy series, we unpack the two schemas behind physician imposter syndrome — the…
DRIVE TIME DEBRIEF: A Physician Wellness Podcast with The Whole PhysicianEmotional Inhibition & Deprivation (Schema Part 4): Episode 231
In this episode, we continue our series on early maladaptive schemas in physicians, this time exploring emotional inhibition and emotional deprivation, the…
DRIVE TIME DEBRIEF: A Physician Wellness Podcast with The Whole PhysicianSelf-Sacrifice & Subjugation — The Perfect Doctor Trap (Schema Part 3): Episode 230
Why is it that the most compassionate, reliable doctors are so often the ones quietly disappearing on the inside? In this episode, we continue our series on…
DRIVE TIME DEBRIEF: A Physician Wellness Podcast with The Whole PhysicianSchema Part 2 (Unrelenting Standards): Episode 229
In this episode, we explore the unrelenting standards schema and why it is so common in physicians. We discuss the difference between healthy excellence and…
DRIVE TIME DEBRIEF: A Physician Wellness Podcast with The Whole PhysicianIntro to Schema Therapy: Episode 228
In this episode, Amanda, Laura, and Kendra explore schema therapy and its relevance to physicians, focusing on how deep-rooted patterns from childhood…
DRIVE TIME DEBRIEF: A Physician Wellness Podcast with The Whole PhysicianIndulgent Emotions: Episode 227
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DRIVE TIME DEBRIEF: A Physician Wellness Podcast with The Whole PhysicianClean vs Dirty Pain: Episode 226
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DRIVE TIME DEBRIEF: A Physician Wellness Podcast with The Whole PhysicianResolving Cognitive Dissonance (Part 4): Episode 225
Why do so many physicians keep pushing through exhaustion—even when they know it's unsustainable? In the final episode of our cognitive dissonance series…
DRIVE TIME DEBRIEF: A Physician Wellness Podcast with The Whole PhysicianWhy Physicians Stay Stuck (Cognitive Dissonance Part 3): Episode 224
This one might sting a little. We're just going to warn you now. In part three of our cognitive dissonance series, we're digging into why incredibly smart…
DRIVE TIME DEBRIEF: A Physician Wellness Podcast with The Whole PhysicianIdentity Dissonance (Cognitive Dissonance Part 2): Episode 223
You worked hard. You achieved the dream. You became the physician you set out to be. So why does something still feel off? Many physicians reach a point where…
DRIVE TIME DEBRIEF: A Physician Wellness Podcast with The Whole PhysicianCognitive Dissonance (Part 1): Episode 222
What if the very stories helping you cope are also keeping you stuck? In this episode, Amanda, Laura, and Kendra explore cognitive dissonance—the mental…
DRIVE TIME DEBRIEF: A Physician Wellness Podcast with The Whole PhysicianCollaborations in Medicine: Episode 221
There's a dangerous myth in medicine: that the best physicians are the ones who can do everything themselves. But that model doesn't just create burnout — it…
DRIVE TIME DEBRIEF: A Physician Wellness Podcast with The Whole PhysicianConscious Competence Learning Model: Episode 220
What if the problem isn’t your discipline… but your stage of learning? After years of telling yourself “tomorrow will be different,” it can feel defeating when…
DRIVE TIME DEBRIEF: A Physician Wellness Podcast with The Whole PhysicianWomen Physician & Guilt with Jennifer Reid, MD: Episode 219
Guilt is one of the most common emotions women physicians experience—but also one of the least examined. In this episode, psychiatrist, author, and podcast…
DRIVE TIME DEBRIEF: A Physician Wellness Podcast with The Whole PhysicianCut Open with Dr. Danny Eiferman: Episode 218
Episode 218 Guest: Daniel S. Eiferman, MD Topic: Recovering from Bad Outcomes, Building Resilience, and Leading with Vulnerability in Medicine In this episode…
DRIVE TIME DEBRIEF: A Physician Wellness Podcast with The Whole PhysicianTolerating Uncertainty: Episode 217
Uncertainty is part of medicine—but for many physicians, it doesn’t stay at work. It follows you home in the form of second-guessing, rumination, and sleepless…
DRIVE TIME DEBRIEF: A Physician Wellness Podcast with The Whole PhysicianSelf-Doubt: Episode 216
Self-doubt is something nearly every physician experiences—but rarely talks about openly. In this episode, Amanda, Laura, and Kendra dive into the kind of…
DRIVE TIME DEBRIEF: A Physician Wellness Podcast with The Whole PhysicianDivorce with Karen Sethi, MD, FAAP: Episode 215
Divorce is something many physicians experience—but few talk about openly. In this deeply honest and compassionate conversation, we’re joined by Dr. Karen…
DRIVE TIME DEBRIEF: A Physician Wellness Podcast with The Whole PhysicianPeople Pleasing: Episode 214
Have you ever said “yes” when your whole body was screaming “no”? If so… welcome. You’re not alone—and you’re definitely not broken. In this episode, we’re…
DRIVE TIME DEBRIEF: A Physician Wellness Podcast with The Whole PhysicianEmotional Intelligence, Pt 5 (Social Skills): Episode 213
In this episode of Drive Time Debrief, we wrap up our Emotional Intelligence series by diving into the fifth and final pillar: social skills—the moment where…
DRIVE TIME DEBRIEF: A Physician Wellness Podcast with The Whole PhysicianEmotional Intelligence, Pt 4 (Empathy): Episode 212
What if empathy isn’t about feeling everything—but about understanding clearly and responding wisely? In today’s episode, we continue our Emotional…
DRIVE TIME DEBRIEF: A Physician Wellness Podcast with The Whole PhysicianBurnout Isn’t What You Think with Dr. Annia Raja: Episode 211
What if burnout isn’t just about working too much… but about losing touch with yourself? In this powerful conversation, clinical psychologist Dr. Annia Raja…
DRIVE TIME DEBRIEF: A Physician Wellness Podcast with The Whole PhysicianMisinformation feat. Paging Dr. Fran: Episode 210
What happens when TikTok starts influencing your exam room? In this episode of Drive Time Debrief, we sit down with Dr. Fran—board-certified OB/GYN, residency…
DRIVE TIME DEBRIEF: A Physician Wellness Podcast with The Whole PhysicianEmotional Intelligence, Pt 3 (Motivation): Episode 209
Drive Time Debrief – Episode 209 Emotional Intelligence Series: Motivation, Burnout, and the Physician Motivation Trap In this episode of Drive Time Debrief…
DRIVE TIME DEBRIEF: A Physician Wellness Podcast with The Whole PhysicianEmotional Intelligence, Pt 2: Episode 208
Ever caught yourself thinking, “I shouldn’t react like that”… and then reacting exactly like that anyway? You’re not alone. In Part 2 of our emotional…
DRIVE TIME DEBRIEF: A Physician Wellness Podcast with The Whole PhysicianEmotional Intelligence, Part 1: Episode 207
🎙️ Emotional Intelligence Series, Part 1 Why High Performers Burn Out — and the Skill That Prevents It In medicine and high-performance environments, we’re…
DRIVE TIME DEBRIEF: A Physician Wellness Podcast with The Whole PhysicianHelper Identity: Episode 206
🎧 Drive Time Debrief Episode 206 When the Helper Identity Fuels Burnout We’re celebrating AND having a real conversation today. The Drive Time Debrief was…
DRIVE TIME DEBRIEF: A Physician Wellness Podcast with The Whole PhysicianRegrets: Episode 205
Regret Isn’t the Enemy. Rumination Is. Regret is part of being human. Rumination is optional. In this episode, we’re diving into something physicians (and…
DRIVE TIME DEBRIEF: A Physician Wellness Podcast with The Whole PhysicianRandom Internet Advice, Part 3: Episode 204
Drive Time Debrief — Episode 204: Random Internet Advice (Part 3) In this episode of The Drive Time Debrief, Amanda, Laura, and Kendra continue their…
DRIVE TIME DEBRIEF: A Physician Wellness Podcast with The Whole PhysicianMedTreks International: Episode 203
Travel Beyond the Hospital: How Adventure & Purpose Restore Burned-Out Medical Professionals | MedTreks International Interview with Ari Rasori In this…
DRIVE TIME DEBRIEF: A Physician Wellness Podcast with The Whole PhysicianRandom Internet Advice, Part 2: Episode 202
Drive Time Debrief – Episode 202 Random Internet Advice, Part 2: Protect Your Peace & Stop Worshiping the Problem In Part Two of our “Random Internet Advice”…
DRIVE TIME DEBRIEF: A Physician Wellness Podcast with The Whole PhysicianRandom Internet Advice, Part 1: Episode 201
Ever stumble across a piece of advice that makes you stop scrolling and think, “Whoa… that’s actually really good”? In this episode, Amanda, Laura, and Kendra…
DRIVE TIME DEBRIEF: A Physician Wellness Podcast with The Whole PhysicianLife-Giving Truths for a Sustainable, Joyful Medical Career: Episode 200!
We can’t believe we’re saying this… Episode 200 of the Drive Time Debrief is here! What started as a few honest conversations has grown into a community of…
DRIVE TIME DEBRIEF: A Physician Wellness Podcast with The Whole PhysicianIf You Just Had One Month to Live: Episode 199
⏰ If You Had One Day, One Week, One Month Left to Live... Amanda, Laura, and Kendra tackle the most clarifying question as we start 2026: What would you do…
DRIVE TIME DEBRIEF: A Physician Wellness Podcast with The Whole Physician8 and 80 Year Old Version of You: Episode 198
🎯 Make Two People Proud: Your 8-Year-Old & 80-Year-Old Self As we close 2025 and start 2026, Amanda, Laura, and Kendra tackle the most important question: Who…
DRIVE TIME DEBRIEF: A Physician Wellness Podcast with The Whole PhysicianUntangling Family Webs: The Bowen Theory: Episode 197
🧵 The Invisible Threads: Understanding Family Systems in Medicine Why does your parent's phone call instantly transport you to your limbic system? Welcome to…
DRIVE TIME DEBRIEF: A Physician Wellness Podcast with The Whole PhysicianDecide, Commit, Resolve: Episode 196
🔥 Decide. Commit. Resolve. Become Unstoppable. Fresh from Tony Robbins' Unleash the Power Within, Amanda, Laura, and Kendra break down the third step in the…
DRIVE TIME DEBRIEF: A Physician Wellness Podcast with The Whole Physician12 Game-Changing Time Management Principles for Doctors: Episode 195
12 Game-Changing Time Management Principles for Doctors Time is the ONE resource you can't make more of—so let's make sure you're spending it on what actually…
DRIVE TIME DEBRIEF: A Physician Wellness Podcast with The Whole PhysicianTop 10 Time Wasters for Physicians: Episode 194
Top 10 Physician Time Wasters (& How to Get Your Life Back!) Feeling like time is slipping through your fingers? You're not alone! In this game-changing…
DRIVE TIME DEBRIEF: A Physician Wellness Podcast with The Whole PhysicianSadness and Grief: Episode 193
💙 Understanding Sadness & Grief in Medicine Episode Overview Part 2 of our emotional health series! Amanda, Laura, and Kendra continue the conversation about…
DRIVE TIME DEBRIEF: A Physician Wellness Podcast with The Whole PhysicianProcessing the Heavy: Anguish, Hopelessness & Despair in Medicine: Episode 192
This one's heavy, but it's SO important. Recorded during National Physician Suicide Awareness Day, Amanda, Laura, and Kendra dive into the emotions we're…
DRIVE TIME DEBRIEF: A Physician Wellness Podcast with The Whole PhysicianAbundance: Episode 191
Tired of the "not enough" story? This week we're exploring abundance mindset—NOT toxic positivity, but a practical shift that opens up creativity, generosity…
DRIVE TIME DEBRIEF: A Physician Wellness Podcast with The Whole PhysicianThe Scarcity Trap: How "Not Enough" Reshapes Your Brain: Episode 190
🚨 Ever Notice How One Thing Going Wrong Makes EVERYTHING Worse? Late text + tight bank account + short night of sleep = The world is ending That's scarcity…
DRIVE TIME DEBRIEF: A Physician Wellness Podcast with The Whole PhysicianPolyvagal Theory, Part 2: Episode 189
💪 Last Episode: The Problem. This Episode: The Solution. You learned about dorsal vagal shutdown—that numbness and disconnection physicians feel. Now here's…
DRIVE TIME DEBRIEF: A Physician Wellness Podcast with The Whole PhysicianPolyvagal Theory, Part 1: Episode 188
🚨 Does This Sound Like You? "I feel totally numb. I don't care anymore, and I hate that I don't care." "Even when I sleep, I wake up tired." "I used to be so…
DRIVE TIME DEBRIEF: A Physician Wellness Podcast with The Whole PhysicianBreaking Free from Rumination: Episode 187
About This Episode Ever find yourself replaying the same moment from a shift over and over in your head? Lying awake at night running through every step of a…
DRIVE TIME DEBRIEF: A Physician Wellness Podcast with The Whole PhysicianFrom Comparison to Connection: Episode 186
🌟 Episode 186 – From Comparison to Connection Welcome back to the Drive Time Debrief! Today, Amanda, Laura, and Kendra are diving into a universal struggle…
DRIVE TIME DEBRIEF: A Physician Wellness Podcast with The Whole PhysicianBringing the Soul Back to Medicine with Dr. Mark Sullivan: Episode 185
Bringing the Soul Back to Medicine with Dr. Mark Sullivan Medicine isn’t just lab results and checkboxes—it’s about humans caring for humans. 💙 In this…
DRIVE TIME DEBRIEF: A Physician Wellness Podcast with The Whole PhysicianBroken Window Theory: Episode 184
Ever notice how one little mess—a pile of mail, a sink full of dishes, or shoes scattered everywhere—can snowball into stress, frustration, and overwhelm? In…
DRIVE TIME DEBRIEF: A Physician Wellness Podcast with The Whole PhysicianThe Perfectionism Trap: Episode 183
🚨 The Shocking Truth About Your "Badge of Honor" Society glamorizes perfectionism, but psychology reveals a darker reality: Most physicians enter medical…