Michael Hersh, MD’s Post

The impact of friendship and community cannot be overstated. Community is fundamental. It is the key to negotiating perilous times through support and shared experiences. With a strong community, anything is possible. When doubts arise, as they inevitably do, a community can provide an invaluable sounding board of encouragement and reality checks. And when our own internal beliefs aren’t up to the task, we can borrow the beliefs we have in each other to keep us moving forward. And let’s be honest, having a group of people you can relate to and who get what you’re going through is just nice. Physicians are entrenched in community throughout our training, but the camaraderie all but disappears as we reach attendinghood. Community may just be one of the most significant missing pieces for physicians in modern-day medicine that drives physician burnout, overwhelm, and overall discontent. ❓ Who is your community? ❓ Does something prevent you from finding or creating the community you need? ❓ How might having a community change your life and career? #Community #Support #Awareness #PhysicianLife #PhysicianJourney #PhysicianEmpowerment #PhysicianCare #ShowUpForYourself #PhysicianWellness #PhysicianRevolution #PhysicianWellBeing #MedicalMindsetShift

As medical professionals, we pour our hearts into our work every day. But sometimes, the challenges can feel overwhelming. It's in these moments that we must remember why we started. Our passion for helping others, our dedication to our craft, and our desire to make a difference - are the things that inspire us to keep going, even when the going gets tough. So, let's take a moment to reconnect with our 'why.' Let it inspire us to continue doing the great work we do. #BurnoutPrevention #MedicalWellnessCoach #HealthyHealer #PhysicianWellness #SelfCareforDocs #WellnessinMedicine #HealthyMedicine #MedicalBurnoutCoach #PreventingBurnout #PhysicianResilience #HealingHealthcare #HealthyHCP #PhysicianMentalHealth #MindfulMedicine

Empathy vs. Sympathy: Do You Know the Difference? Empathy is the ability to put yourself in someone else’s shoes, truly understanding and sharing their emotions. On the other hand, sympathy involves feeling sorrow for someone, sometimes to the extent of taking on their emotions yourself. While sympathy is a compassionate trait, it may not always be the most constructive approach. Why Empathy Matters Developing empathy is crucial. It's a valuable skill that can help you remain calm, view situations from another’s perspective, and, most importantly, make others feel heard and understood. In healthcare, empathy is shown to enhance therapeutic relationships and improve patient outcomes. https://lnkd.in/ejZQUb9n How do you show empathy to your patients? Share your thoughts in the comments!

I’m thrilled to share a powerful conversation with Robin Stern , PhD psychoanalyst, Associate Director of Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence and author of The Gaslight Effect: How to Spot and Survive the Hidden Manipulation Others Use to Control Your Life, on a topic that hits close to home- medical professional gaslighting. We bring to light the often-overlooked issue of gaslighting experienced by healthcare professionals themselves. From subtle dismissals to the immense pressure to prioritize profits over patient care, our discussion uncovers the pervasive nature of gaslighting within the medical community. In this snippet from the episode, we explore the question “Why do people stay in gaslighting relationships?” Specifically, in healthcare settings, where shame plays a significant role in silencing voices. It’s a reminder that speaking up is not only brave but necessary for change, in a culture built on never showing weakness. Join us as I share with Robin my hopeful visions for a future of empathy, transparency, and mutual respect in healthcare. It’s a heartfelt call to action for all stakeholders to co-create an environment that truly nurtures both patients and practioners. 🔗 Link in Comments for the full episode #MedicalGaslighting #HealthcareVoices #BreakTheSilence #EmpathyInHealthcare #PatientCareMatters #GaslightingAwareness #MedicalEthics #SpeakUpForChange #TransparencyInHealthcare #EndGaslighting

The impact of friendship and community cannot be overstated. Community is fundamental. It is the key to negotiating perilous times through support and shared experiences. With a strong community, anything is possible. When doubts arise, as they inevitably do, a community can provide an invaluable sounding board of encouragement and reality checks. And when our own internal beliefs aren’t up to the task, we can borrow the beliefs we have in each other to keep us moving forward. And let’s be honest, having a group of people you can relate to and who get what you’re going through is just nice. Physicians are entrenched in community throughout our training, but the camaraderie all but disappears as we reach attendinghood. Community may just be one of the most significant missing pieces for physicians in modern-day medicine that drives physician burnout, overwhelm, and overall discontent. Who is your community? Does something prevent you from finding or creating the community you need? How might having a community change your life and career? Follow link to learn more! https://lnkd.in/gKXsHZMx #CommunityMatters #FriendshipSupport #TogetherWeThrive #PhysicianCommunity #SupportSystem #BelieveInEachOther #FindYourTribe #CommunityConnection #BuildingCommunity #PhysicianWellness

➡ The screenshot below is NOT me. So delighted to have "met" Dana Corriel, MD to talk about my rock bottom, surviving the dark places I thought I would never leave, recovery, and realizing there are so many options in life. In line with our anonymity principle, you will only get to see my avatar. Would that Physicians Anonymous was not needed. 💡 "In an ideal world ... none of us who have ever gone through burnout, mental health struggles, or addiction as physicians... would need to be anonymous." 💯 Privileged to share my story and the existence of our FREE peer support groups for medical students and physicians, facilitated by MDs. "Off-record non-clinical support from your fellow humans who happen to be doctors." https://buff.ly/4cl81ZG Shout out to Joe Sherman MD Dr. Amy King Sapna Shah-Haque, MD, MBA Rebecca Nothrop Anna Gyarmathy PhD, MSc, MPH, ACE certified Ann M. Richardson, MBA Susan Hart Gaines, PCC, CPCC, MS #physiciansanonymous #physicianburnout #physicianwellness #physicians #doctorslife #thrivenotsurvive #thrivinginmedicine #stopphysiciansuicide

This episode we have Dr Toni Liu back! Listen to episode 2 to hear our first chat about people-pleasing and how to beat it. This time we are chatting all about those tricky emotions surrounding leaving medicine. Dr Toni Liu is a physician from the US who left medicine to be a cartoonist, digital nomad, and self-love and relationship coach. We discuss: - The emotions we both felt when contemplating leaving medicine - What came up when we left full-time clinical medicine (it wasn’t all sunshine straight away) - How we can navigate those tricky emotions and pursue our dreams - Dealing with unsolicited advice - How we both are now vs at the start of our journeys Listen at anchor.fm/balancedmedics or through the link in bio. #careers #medicalcareer #doctorshealth #mentalhealth #alternativemedicalcareers

𝗔 𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗺𝘁𝗵 𝗯𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗺𝘀 𝗶𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝗺𝗲, 𝗯𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗻 𝗮 𝘁𝗵𝗼𝘂𝘀𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗲𝘅𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀. Every patient interaction 𝙨𝙥𝙖𝙧𝙠𝙨 𝙖 𝙬𝙖𝙧𝙢𝙩𝙝 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙣, transcending the clinical setting. Their stories, fears, and hopes paint a vivid canvas in my heart. Amidst the bustling clinic, 𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙞𝙧 𝙩𝙧𝙪𝙨𝙩 𝙞𝙣 𝙢𝙮 𝙜𝙪𝙞𝙙𝙖𝙣𝙘𝙚 ignites a profound connection. Witnessing their resilience amid challenges fills me with admiration and empathy. It's not just about diagnoses or treatments; it's about nurturing their spirits. 𝙀𝙖𝙘𝙝 𝙨𝙢𝙞𝙡𝙚, 𝙚𝙖𝙘𝙝 𝙩𝙚𝙖𝙧 𝙨𝙝𝙖𝙧𝙚𝙙 𝙞𝙣 𝙘𝙤𝙣𝙛𝙞𝙙𝙚𝙣𝙘𝙚, becomes a part of my journey too. This profession isn't solely about 𝙢𝙚𝙙𝙞𝙘𝙖𝙡 𝙚𝙭𝙥𝙚𝙧𝙩𝙞𝙨𝙚; it's about human connections. Embracing their vulnerabilities, we walk hand in hand towards healing and hope. Their gratitude, the trust they bestow, fuels my dedication to their well-being. What are your thoughts as a Medico? Please share it in comments. #CompassionateCare #PatientConnections #HealthcareJourney #EmpathyInMedicine #DoctorPatientBond

Whether you are at a crossroads, facing a health crisis, seeking insight, clarity, or validation on your next steps, or simply want to realign with your authentic self, Dr. Dolores is here to support you. 💕 🌟 Sessions with Dr. Dolores allow you to: ✅ Gain more clarity ✅ Reconnect with yourself ✅ Align with your inner knowing ✅ Clear and heal ancestral lineage patterns, trapped emotions, and inherited emotions ✅ Experience balance, a sense of calm, inner peace, and wellness. 👉 Check it out on Cleeri, https://lnkd.in/gijrZ2UM Dr. Dolores Fazzino, DNP, Nurse Practitioner, Medical Intuitive and Energy Whisperer ✨

We count on doctors to keep us healthy, save our lives and help make crucial decisions about our well-being ... but do we ever stop to think about whether they're at their best mentally, emotionally and physically in order to provide that crucial care? Dr. Ron Jones, with more than 40 years as a doctor of internal medicine, is working to develop tools and systems that monitor doctors' well-being, prevent burnout and improve communication to create the best outcomes for both patients and physicians. The doctor will see you now - and explain how medicine is changing for the better. SPOTIFY: https://lnkd.in/gEsPnDnd APPLE: https://lnkd.in/gj5adfD2 IHEART: https://lnkd.in/gYcxgY8V AMAZON: https://lnkd.in/gM6tCbHR #doctor #medicine #mentalhealth #wellbeing #healthcare #physician #internalmedicine #patientcommunication #hospital #surgeon