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10. Dealing with Grief and Shame with Jonathan Fisher MD

Physicians can experience grief, guilt, isolation, and despondency over a patient’s death.  But doctors are trained not to express too much emotion or show any sign of weakness.  Without proper help, these can also lead to physician burnout.

 


Dr. Jonathan Fisher, a Harvard-trained physician, and a practicing cardiologist had years of battling with depression, burnout, and grief from his sister’s passing.  He shares with us his struggles and road to recovery.  Now, as a mindfulness practitioner, his life’s purpose is to help others learn “heartful living”.


 


Tune in and be inspired!


 


“I've got top patient rating scores.  Within my group I'm respected.  But people don't know that I struggled with anxiety and depression.  They haven't told me but I know my partners are struggling with the same thing.”


- Jonathan Fisher, MD


 


 


Episode Highlights:


  • (02:10)  A family of physicians

  • (05:49)  Burnout in residency

  • (09:28)  Grief over patients' deaths

  • (10:50)  Discovering the concept of metrics

  • (14:08)  Road to recovery

  • (20:39) Practicing meditation and positive psychology

  • (24:09) Paying it forward

 


Resources Mentioned:


 


Connect with Dr. Jonathan Fisher:


Website


Novant Health


Linkedin


Facebook Page


Twitter


Instagram


 


Watch this episode:


Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2MLv6uCDYxQ


 


Learn more about Dr. Dike and The Happy MD: https://linktr.ee/dikedrummond


 


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Dike Drummond

Dike Drummond MD is a family doctor, ICF certified executive coach, trainer and consultant specializing in preventing physician burnout and physician leadership power skills. He is CEO and founder of TheHappyMD.com and has trained over 40,000 Physicians to recognize and prevent burnout in live trainings. He specializes in coaching for physician leaders to
- exercise influence in the c-suite
- earn the respect of your colleagues
- and incorporate Wellness and Balance on three levels: for yourself (and your family) your teams and your entire organization.
He is also a coach and advisor to Healthcare Startups whose product/service must be prescribed or delivered by physicians.