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Physician Reinvention: It's Time To Create Your Next Chapter | Ep2
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What happens when the white coat no longer feels like the right fit?
In this episode, Dr. Michael Hersh dives into the real-world journey of physician reinvention not as a dramatic overhaul, but as an intentional, grounded shift toward meaning and alignment. He shares why mid-career restlessness isn’t a crisis but a clue, and why the question “Is this it?” may be the beginning of a more honest, fulfilling chapter.
Dr. Hersh explains how the strict path of medical training can leave doctors feeling stuck—and how taking small, brave steps like creating space, asking questions, and exploring new options can lead to real change. If you’re tired of living by old definitions of success, this episode can help you start fresh with clarity and confidence. He also shares a free guide: “The 5 Essential Steps Every Physician Needs to Figure Out What’s Next” at betterphysicianlife.com/whatsnext.
Three Actionable Takeaways:
- Create White Space – Step away from the noise. Give yourself the time and silence to hear what your intuition has been trying to say.
- Get Curious – Explore what energizes you and what drains you. Rediscover the parts of you that have been buried under clinical obligations.
- Test, Don’t Overthink – Start small. Try something new (a side project, a committee, a walk without your phone). Clarity comes from movement, not perfection.
About the Show
Created for physicians who want more than clinical competence, Better Physician Life is a space for honest reflection, reinvention, and reclaiming purpose beyond the pager. Hosted by Dr. Michael Hersh, each episode dives into the questions we didn’t learn to ask in training, offering tools and conversations to help you live and lead with intention.
About the Host
Dr. Michael Hersh is a full-time practicing gastroenterologist, husband, father, podcaster, and physician coach at Better Physician Life Coaching. He helps physicians rediscover joy and balance by setting meaningful goals, managing stress, and feeling more present at home and less annoyed and frustrated at work.
His mission is to help doctors who feel stuck in medicine create a more fulfilling life that they actually enjoy living. Through coaching and conversation, he empowers physicians to reconnect with their purpose and design a career (and life) they love.
Dr. Hersh is also the creator and host of the Better Physician Life podcast: How to Get Unstuck in Your Medical Career—a show for doctors who feel out of sync or stuck, and want to explore what true success can look like beyond the exam room.
🔗 Connect with Dr. Hersh:
🌐 Website: www.betterphysicianlife.com
🔗 LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/michael-hersh-md
📸 Instagram: @betterphysicianlife
📺 YouTube: @betterphysicianlife
📘 Facebook: facebook.com/betterphysicianlifecoaching
TikTok: @betterphysicianlife
The Better Physician Life Podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute medical, legal, or professional advice. Always consult qualified professionals regarding your personal or organizational decisions.
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