Why Doctors Burn Out, and How to Find Your Way Back With Dr. Michael Hersh

How do you stay in medicine when burnout makes you want to walk away?
Dr. Peter Crane talks with Dr. Michael Hersh about the realities of physician burnout, the mindset shifts that changed his career, and practical tools to help doctors feel fulfilled again, both at work and at home.

⏱️ Timestamps:
00:00 – Introduction: why this conversation matters for physicians
01:00 – Dr. Michael Hersh’s background and career journey
04:00 – Burnout, malpractice stress, and the search for an exit
08:00 – Discovering physician coaching and mindset transformation
12:00 – Small changes that make a big difference
15:00 – The challenge of transitioning from work to home life
18:00 – Male physicians, vulnerability, and balance struggles
22:00 – Redefining balance and letting go of “perfect”
25:00 – Guilt, burnout, and the illusion of escape
28:00 – The danger of “should” thinking
30:00 – Mental health awareness and when to seek help
33:00 – Building connection and supporting fellow physicians
35:00 – Where to find Dr. Hersh and his work

🔗 Resources Mentioned
If you or someone you know is in crisis:
Call or text 988 or chat via 988lifeline.org (Free, 24/7, confidential)
Physician Support Line: 1-888-409-0141
NAMI Helpline: 1-800-950-6264

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