Welcome to Episode 85 of the Sustainable Clinical Medicine Podcast!

In this episode, Dr. Sarah Smith hosts Dr. Laura Cazier, a practicing emergency medicine physician, as they delve into Dr. Cazier's journey and experiences in the medical field. They explore her reasons for choosing emergency medicine, the challenges she has faced, and the critical issue of burnout among healthcare professionals.

Dr. Cazier shares her personal struggle with burnout, the importance of aligning work with core values, and setting boundaries for a sustainable and joyful career. They also discuss the transformative power of coaching and empathy in the medical profession.

Here are 3 key takeaways from this episode:

1. Aligning Work with Core Values: Dr. Cazier emphasized the importance of aligning your work with your core values and setting appropriate boundaries to maintain sustainability and joy in your career.
2. Doing More of What Lights You Up: Discovering what truly lights you up and focusing on it can greatly contribute to fulfillment and longevity in your medical profession.
3. Embracing Empathy and Boundaries: Dr. Cazier highlighted the significance of developing empathy and assuming the best in others, while also emphasizing the importance of setting boundaries to leave work at work.

Dr. Laura Cazier Bio:

Laura is a practicing emergency physician and burnout survivor. After leaving medicine for a time early in her career, she returned and learned to love the job she once hated. She is passionate about sending out ripples of positivity into the world. She is the cofounder of Valley Leadership Academy, a hybrid school focused on leadership development in children, and The Whole Physician, a company committed to helping healers heal themselves.

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