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Better Physician Life: How to Get Unstuck in Your Medical Career

Better Physician Life: How to Get Unstuck in Your Medical Career

Auteur(s): Doctor Podcast Network Physician Coach Michael Hersh MD
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 Many physicians feel stuck. But what if mid-career medicine didn’t mean burnout, boredom, or being boxed in? Better Physician Life, hosted by Dr. Michael Hersh, is the podcast that helps doctors reclaim clarity, joy, and purpose in their careers—without quitting medicine. Through honest solo episodes and transformative guest interviews, Dr. Hersh explores what it really means to design a life in medicine on your own terms. This is where mindset meets reinvention—and where stuck doctors find the tools to get unstuck.©2025 Better Physician Life Podcast Développement personnel Gestion et leadership Hygiène et mode de vie sain Réussite Troubles et maladies Économie
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  • Doctor-Patient Communication: What We Didn’t Learn in Medical Training with Dr. Bradley Block | Ep19

    Doctor-Patient Communication: What We Didn’t Learn in Medical Training with Dr. Bradley Block | Ep19
    Dec 8 2025
    What if the key to better patient interactions isn't more time or expertise, but how you show up?In this episode of Better Physician Life, Dr. Michael Hersh sits with Dr. Bradley Block as he shares his journey from communication struggles to mastery. Starting his podcast after a frustrating clinic day that cost him family time, Dr. Block reveals why efficiency serves everyone—from waiting patients to your own well-being. He discusses being methodical in visits, earning trust by appreciating patients as humans, checking in on understanding, and removing distractions for true presence. Plus, insights on his rebranded podcast (over 400 episodes, nearly half a million downloads) and the Doctor Podcast Network, empowering physicians to podcast with ease.This episode is a must for doctors seeking to communicate effectively, enjoy medicine more, and reclaim their lives beyond the white coat.Top 3 TakeawaysBe Methodical for Efficiency and Trust: Communication challenges in medicine are repetitive. Identify them and create plans, just like surgical procedures. Dr. Block emphasizes showing patients you take them seriously, value them as humans, and care about outcomes to build rapport quickly.Prioritize Presence Over Distractions: Look up from screens to catch subtle cues and connect authentically. Dr. Block advises removing phones and other interruptions to give undivided attention, making visits more effective and helping you stay present in family life too.Leverage Podcasting for Growth: Dr. Block's Succeed in Medicine Podcast covers everything from litigation to productivity for physicians. Through the Doctor Podcast Network, busy doctors can easily start podcasts by focusing on interviews and outsourcing the rest, to network, establish expertise, and combat misinformation.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 Guest:Dr. Bradley Block is a general otolaryngologist and partner at ENT and Allergy Associates in Long Island, New York. He's the creator and host of the Succeed in Medicine Podcast (formerly Physician's Guide to Doctoring), with over 400 episodes and nearly half a million downloads, focusing on communication, productivity, and life beyond medicine. As CEO of the Doctor Podcast Network, he supports physician podcasters in starting, growing, producing, and monetizing their shows.🔗 Succeed in Medicine Podcast: succeedinmedicine.com🔗 Doctor Podcast Network: doctorpodcastnetwork.co🔗Email: Brad@succedinmedicine.comAbout 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 Feeling stuck and trying to figure out “What’s Next?” I invite you to download my FREE GUIDE: The 5 Essential Steps Every Physician Needs To Figure Out “What’s Next?”This resource offers practical, actionable steps to help you take back control of your career, set clear goals, and make consistent progress toward the life you genuinely want. 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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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    36 min
  • Physician Complacency: The Silent Career Killer (and How to Break Free) | Ep18

    Physician Complacency: The Silent Career Killer (and How to Break Free) | Ep18
    Dec 1 2025

    What if your "good enough" life is quietly eroding your potential?

    In this episode of Better Physician Life, Dr. Michael Hersh explores complacency—the subtle numbness that sneaks in after success, making routines feel stale without crisis. Sharing personal stories, like his own "rinse and repeat" year and a client's guitar breakthrough, he challenges physicians to rate their lives (1-10), question fear of change, and embrace experiments for growth. Dr. Hersh offers tools to swap comfort for courage, pushing past "not that bad" toward a vibrant, intentional life.

    Perfect for mid-career doctors feeling stuck in neutral, this episode inspires curiosity about what's possible—without blowing up your career.

    🔗 Design Your Life: A Goal Setting Guide for Physicians: betterphysicianlife.com/design-your-life

    Top 3 Takeaways

    • Rate Your Life Honestly: Pause to score your life (1-10) across work, family, health, and hobbies. Dr. Hersh warns that a "safe" 7 might be a 2 in disguise. Try journaling three questions: What’s working? What’s not? What have I been avoiding? to uncover hidden stagnation.
    • Embrace Experiments Over Revolution: Complacency thrives on fear of failure, but growth can start small. Dr. Hersh shares how adding a lunch break felt risky but sparked positive change. Commit to one "yes" this week, like a hobby or boundary, to break routines without overwhelm.
    • Choose Courage Over Comfort: Success breeds settling, but true contentment has momentum. Dr. Hersh urges pushing comfort zones. "The hard thing is usually the right thing." Identify one ‘easy’ habit that is costing long-term joy and satisfaction. Try swapping it for something challenging.

    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

    Feeling stuck and trying to figure out “What’s Next?” I invite you to download my FREE GUIDE: The 5 Essential Steps Every Physician Needs To Figure Out “What’s Next?”

    This resource offers practical, actionable steps to help you take back control of your career, set clear goals, and make consistent progress toward the life you genuinely want.

    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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    21 min
  • The Scarcity Trap in Medicine: Why More Is Never Enough | Ep17

    The Scarcity Trap in Medicine: Why More Is Never Enough | Ep17
    Nov 24 2025
    What if the constant feeling of "not enough" is the real virus draining your life in medicine?In this reflective episode of Better Physician Life, Dr. Michael Hersh unpacks the scarcity mindset that permeates physicians' lives—from chasing RVUs and promotions to feeling there's never enough time for family or self-care. Drawing from personal stories, like the anxiety of new hires or a canceled Thanksgiving trip, Dr. Hersh reveals how scarcity masquerades as ambition but steals joy and connection. He offers practical shifts, like questioning "Do I have enough for today?" and setting boundaries, to embrace abundance and build a sustainable life.Timed around Thanksgiving, this episode invites physicians to reflect on gratitude, detours, and what truly matters beyond the grind. If you're hustling endlessly yet feeling empty, this is your guide to finding "enough" and thriving.🔗 Design Your Life: A Goal Setting Guide for Physicians: betterphysicianlife.com/design-your-lifeTop 3 TakeawaysQuestion Scarcity's Grip: Recognize how the belief in "not enough" (time, money, recognition) drives burnout and resentment. Dr. Hersh shares how quarterly RVU anxiety fueled his hustle, but pausing to ask, "Do I have enough for today?" shifts focus to intention and presence—try it during your next busy shift.Embrace Growth Through Discomfort: Scarcity rewards endless grinding, but true abundance comes from boundaries and delegation, even if it stings. Dr. Hersh explains how hiring new colleagues initially sparked fear but led to collective thriving—practice by saying no to one extra task this week to protect your health and family time.Find Gifts in Detours: Life's interruptions, like a canceled trip or schedule change, aren't losses but opportunities for gratitude. Dr. Hersh recounts turning a family illness into a meaningful staycation—reframe your next setback by listing three "gifts" it brings, fostering resilience and joy.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 Feeling stuck and trying to figure out “What’s Next?” I invite you to download my FREE GUIDE: The 5 Essential Steps Every Physician Needs To Figure Out “What’s Next?”This resource offers practical, actionable steps to help you take back control of your career, set clear goals, and make consistent progress toward the life you genuinely want. 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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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    24 min
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