Jan 19, 2021
Physicians can experience grief, guilt, isolation, and despondency over a patient’s death. But doctors are trained not to express too much emotion or show any sign of weakness. Without proper help, these can also lead to physician burnout.
Dr. Jonathan Fisher, a Harvard-trained physician, and a practicing cardiologist had years of battling with depression, burnout, and grief from his sister’s passing. He shares with us his struggles and road to recovery. Now, as a mindfulness practitioner, his life’s purpose is to help others learn “heartful living”.
Tune in and be inspired!
“I've got top patient rating scores. Within my group I'm respected. But people don't know that I struggled with anxiety and depression. They haven't told me but I know my partners are struggling with the same thing.”
- Jonathan Fisher, MD
Episode Highlights:
- (02:10) A family of physicians
- (05:49) Burnout in residency
- (09:28) Grief over patients' deaths
- (10:50) Discovering the concept of metrics
- (14:08) Road to recovery
- (20:39) Practicing meditation and positive psychology
- (24:09) Paying it forward
Resources Mentioned:
- Linkedin Group Ending Physician Burnout Global Summit: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/8988416/
- Brene Brown: https://brenebrown.com/
- Carl Jung on Active Imagination: https://www.amazon.com/Jung-Active-Imagination-C-G/dp/0691015767
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