In a career when we always strive for more, when is enough enough? Dr Jillian Reigert DMD MD one of our Physicians Anonymous Approved Coaches guest blogs on “enoughness”.
Doctors and those in training are taught to put the needs of others ahead of their own – often to the detriment of their own well-being. Self-compassion can play a vital role in supporting physician wellness and overall work satisfaction.
A Physician’s Anonymous coach shares 7 days of their physician’s burnout diary, moving from resistance to connection and finding self.
“Welcome to the Trauma Surgery Unit” said Prof. “As it’s New Year’s Day we’re expecting a quiet one.” Prof’s sense of irony (i.e. sarcasm) was legendary. That night (first shift) a young man came in. “Stabbed chest. Resus!” came over the PA system, and everyone moved.
You should know: shame is a very, very bad master. And shame does not deserve your respect, because shame is a liar. Shame is also a huge problem in medicine.
In Part 1, we made the case that a career in modern medicine meets the diagnostic criteria for addiction. Medicine can be unhealthy, yet we carry on or feel unable to make healthy changes. In Part 2, we explore how to get sober if you’re addicted to medicine.
As we’ve discussed in Part I, Impostor syndrome is highly prevalent and has multiple causes. Furthermore, it can have a range of negative effects on physicians, from decreased job satisfaction and confidence to missed diagnoses and poor patient outcomes. In this article we look at the impact of impostor syndrome on physicians and patients. We then explore 5 steps in overcoming physician impostor syndrome.
There has never been a more urgent need to combat, or ideally prevent, physician burnout, mental illness, and suicide. In this article, we explore a number of peer support programs and summarize the key elements required to develop safe and supportive spaces for the unique needs of physicians at risk of burning out.
The life of a physician is one of the most stressful professions. In this article, I’ll discuss the trauma of medicine and what can be done about it.
Depending on which brand of English you speak, fine might be “awesome”, “doing great”, or “things could not be better”.
Often, however, “I’m fine” is just a throwaway term without meaning. If you are a physician, there’s a >6 in 10 chance you are NOT fine. Read on to find out more.
Physician burnout overlaps with depression, anxiety, and trauma. Shared root causes in medicine explain rising distress among doctors.
The hidden toll of being a doctor: burnout, depression, and suicide are rising. Why physicians aren’t getting help—and what needs to change.
How physicians can overcome burnout and isolation by building connection, support, and purpose—creating more good days in medicine.
This article discusses physician mental health stigma and explores ways to overcome this unnecessary barrier to getting help.
Bullying in medicine is a pervasive issue that has far-reaching consequences for healthcare trainees and professionals and, ultimately, patient care.
Before you started studying / working in medicine, how many hours of sleep did you get a night (on average)? What happened to your sleep during med school, residency, and beyond? Sleep, and the lack thereof, is so tied up in our working hours and such a tradition in medicine, that we almost take the lack of it for granted.
When doctors lose control over how they practice medicine, patients feel it first. From delayed care to rising dissatisfaction, new research confirms what many physicians already know: autonomy isn’t a luxury—it’s a lifeline.
Explore how the trials of parenting can make you a better physician. A child psychiatrist shares personal lessons on ADHD, work-life balance, and why ‘being present’ is the ultimate medical and parental tool.
The challenges of physician fatherhood and burnout. Discover how a Black doctor managed the twin pandemics of COVID-19 and systemic racism while learning that being a good doctor means not struggling alone.
Dr. Corrigan reflects on why physician burnout remains a critical issue in 2026. Drawing on research and lived experience, he explores what’s changing, what isn’t, and why connection still matters.
Happy New Year from Physicians Anonymous – some haikus from us for 2026. Enjoy, relax, and join us for our anonymous meetings!
