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Disability, Inclusion & Resilient Physician Careers: Redefining What’s Possible in Medicine | Episode 28

Mindful Practice Podcast··18 August 2026·45 min

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In this episode of the Mindful Practice Podcast, Dr. Dixie Kidd, DO shares her journey of practicing medicine while living with Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease, exploring how resilience, disability inclusion, workplace accommodations, and authentic physician identity can empower physicians to build sustainable and meaningful careers.What You’ll Discover:How disability and chronic illness shape the physician experience.The importance of accommodations and accessibility in healthcare workplaces.Why lived experience can strengthen empathy and improve patient care.The barriers and misconceptions physicians with disabilities continue to face.Practical ways physicians can create sustainable careers while honoring their health.How embracing inclusion benefits physicians, healthcare teams, and the patients they serve.When healthcare embraces disability inclusion and recognizes the value of diverse lived experiences, physicians are empowered to continue leading, healing, and making a lasting impact—regardless of physical limitations.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.