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01/25/2022 Jeffrey Smith, MD, FACS, PCC

Leading Culture! – Life improvement strategies for the surgeon who wants more … in 10 minutes – Episode 89

Pump the brakes on your week and take 10 minutes to make your life as a surgeon just a little better… Jeff welcomes to the podcast Dr. Ara

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Tag iconAdvocacy,  Physician Wellness,  Surgeon Wellness

01/08/2022 Jeffrey Smith, MD, FACS, PCC

Changing Culture! – Life improvement strategies for the surgeon who wants more … in 10 minutes – Episode 88

Pump the brakes on your week and take 10 minutes to make your life as a surgeon just a little better… In this episode of the mini-podcast, Jeff

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Tag iconAdvocacy,  Physician Wellness,  Surgeon Wellness

Be Proactive about Mental Health! - The SurgeonMasters Podcast

12/02/2021 Jeffrey Smith, MD, FACS, PCC

Professional Fulfillment! – The SurgeonMasters Podcast

Jeff welcomes to the podcast Paul DeChant, MD., keynote speaker, author, and executive coach assisting healthcare leaders create more resilient

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Tag iconBurnout Prevention,  Physician Wellness

11/11/2021 Jeffrey Smith, MD, FACS, PCC

Culture Fit! – Life improvement strategies for the surgeon who wants more … in 10 minutes – Episode 87

Pump the brakes on your week and take 10 minutes to make your life as a surgeon just a little better… Jeff welcomes to the podcast Professor at The

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Tag iconBurnout Prevention,  communication,  Wellness

10/21/2021 Jeffrey Smith, MD, FACS, PCC

Shame Resilience! – Life improvement strategies for the surgeon who wants more … in 10 minutes – Episode 86

Pump the brakes on your week and take 10 minutes to make your life as a surgeon just a little better… Jeff welcomes to the podcast “recovering”

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09/29/2021 Jeffrey Smith, MD, FACS, PCC

Speak Up! – Life improvement strategies for the surgeon who wants more … in 10 minutes – Episode 85

Pump the brakes on your week and take 10 minutes to make your life as a surgeon just a little better… Jeff welcomes to the podcast orthopaedic

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Tag iconAdvocacy,  Surgeon Wellness

09/16/2021 Jeffrey Smith, MD, FACS, PCC

Less Shame! – Life improvement strategies for the surgeon who wants more … in 10 minutes – Episode 84

Pump the brakes on your week and take 10 minutes to make your life as a surgeon just a little better… Jeff welcomes to the podcast “recovering”

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Tag iconSurgeon Wellness

09/01/2021 Jeffrey Smith, MD, FACS, PCC

Intelligent Leadership! – Life improvement strategies for the surgeon who wants more … in 10 minutes – Episode 83

Pump the brakes on your week and take 10 minutes to make your life as a surgeon just a little better… Jeff welcomes to the podcast Professor at The

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Tag iconEmotional Intelligence,  Leadership

08/19/2021 Jeffrey Smith, MD, FACS, PCC

Surgical Sabbatical! – Life improvement strategies for the surgeon who wants more … in 10 minutes – Episode 82

Pump the brakes on your week and take 10 minutes to make your life as a surgeon just a little better… Jeff welcomes to the podcast physician coach

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Tag iconLife Transitions,  Physician Coaching,  Surgeon Coaching,  Surgery,  Wellness

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Pump the brakes on your week and take 10 minutes to make your life as a surgeon just a little better…

Jeff welcomes to the podcast physician coach and family physician, Errin Weisman, DO. In this episode, Errin takes the reins and interviews Jeff about his recent surgical sabbatical.

Earlier this summer, Jeff had lumbar spine surgery to address a herniated disc and foraminal stenosis. Since the procedure, he has been doing his best to be a good patient by taking six weeks off from taking call and performing surgery. It’s been a difficult transition, since Jeff has never taken that much time away from surgery in his entire career!

As physicians, we often make for terrible patients. According to Jeff: “Despite my knowledge that wellness includes the mental, emotional, and spiritual, I was much more prepared for the physical experience and recovery. The forced experience of not being the one delivering the care as a surgeon gave me a new perspective and tremendous opportunity for growth.”

What tips does Jeff have for surgeons who are taking a step back (either via sabbatical, medical leave, or figuratively) so they can move forward?

  • Tip 1 - Reach out to a coach or someone who has the skill set to listen and support you through the experience. listen and support you through the experience.
  • Tip 2 - Start working with that person well before the big challenges come along as this will help prepare you for dealing with such a significant change.
  • Tip 3 - Be prepared for the work of the experience including the unease, discomfort, turmoil, and pain mixed in with the positives.

Most importantly, practice taking a mini-sabbatical that allows for reflection or coaching!

Errin Weisman, DO
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Errin is a life coach, podcaster, and fierce advocate for wellness in medicine. She faced professional burnout early in her career and speaks openly about her story in order to help others, particularly female physicians and working moms, know they are not alone. Dr. Weisman wholeheartedly believes that to be a healer, you must first fill your own cup. She lives and practices life coaching and medicine in rural Southwestern Indiana, loves her roles as farmer's wife, athlete, and mother of three. You can find out more about Dr. Weisman on her podcast "Doctor Me First," her website https://www.burntouttobadass.com/ or hang out with her on social media @burntout_to_badass. She is the founder of the Physician Coach Alliance.

 

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