Physician Disability, Chronic Illness & Career Reinvention: Leading with Resilience | Episode 26

In this episode of the Mindful Practice Podcast, Dr. Laurie Chern shares how chronic illness, disability, and career reinvention can reshape a physician’s identity, strengthen resilience, and create new pathways for meaningful leadership in healthcare.What You’ll Discover:How chronic illness can impact a physician’s identity and career path.The emotional challenges of becoming both doctor and patient.Why disability does not diminish a physician’s worth or expertise.How healthcare systems can better support physicians with chronic illness.The importance of adaptability, self-care, and sustainable career design.How leadership can become a powerful avenue for physicians beyond the exam room.When physicians honor their own health and humanity, they create more sustainable careers and become more compassionate leaders and caregivers.Learn more at: 🎧 pinnaclebusinessacademy.orgListen on Pinnacle Podcast Network (CME credit available): 🎧 https://learnatpinnacle.com/educationAlso available on: 🎧 Spotify: https://bit.ly/MindFulPracticePodcast_Spotify 🍏 Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/4qmFqsW ❤️ iHeartRadio: https://ihr.fm/4kfR732About Dr. Bertina Hooks: Dr. Bertina Hooks is a board-certified internal medicine physician, entrepreneur, coach, and speaker dedicated to helping physicians navigate burnout, gain career clarity, and redesign their professional lives in alignment with their values and goals.Connect with Dr. Hooks: Website: pinnaclebusinessacademy.org LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/bertina-hooks-046a3819/ Email: bmhooks@gmail.comSubscribe & Follow: If this episode resonated with you, subscribe to the Mindful Practice Podcast and share it with a physician who may need this conversation right now.