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When You Start to Fantasize About Quitting Medicine

Medicine, Motherhood, and Magic··28 April 2026·36 min

About this episode

If you've ever found yourself Googling "non-clinical jobs for physicians" late at night, you're not alone. In this episode of Medicine, Motherhood, and Magic, Dr. Lauren Trimeloni explores what it really means when you start to fantasize about leaving medicine. Is it burnout, misalignment, or pure exhaustion? From her experience, Lauren talks about how to identify the root cause, ask the right questions, and shift from overwhelm to clarity—so you can make empowered decisions about your career, motherhood, and life.