Let’s talk about physician wellness. Not the version that looks good in press releases or PowerPoint slides. I am talking about the lived, messy, heart-and-body version of wellness, the one that actually matters. Because somewhere between the lavender oil diffusers and the “wellness committees,” the real meaning of physician well-being got lost. It has become a buzzword, something hospitals display proudly on banners and conference agendas, as if saying the word “wellness” enough times will...

I have come to a realization, one that has been building quietly over years of practice, long before I had the language to articulate it fully. We are very good at doing what we were trained to do. And yet, something about what we are doing is not enough. As physicians, we are exceptionally skilled at identifying symptoms, categorizing them, and intervening with precision. We move quickly. We think algorithmically. We respond with clarity and confidence. Chest pain triggers protocols. A...

Let me start here because this is where most people quietly carry the wrong story about themselves. You are not broken. You are not lazy. You are not lacking discipline. But you may be misaligned. And that distinction matters more than most people realize. As a physician and transformational coach, I sit across from individuals every day who, by all external measures, appear to be doing well. They are intelligent. Capable. Driven. Responsible. They show up for their careers, their families,...