Life After Medicine: How To Make a Career Change, Beat Burnout & Find Your Purpose For Doctors

Chelsea Turgeon

Are you exhausted by the daily grind of the healthcare system and questioning if your career in medicine is truly the right path for you?
This show helps millennial health professionals leave the system, find their purpose, and turn it into their paycheck.

Listen to discover tangible methods to identify your true purpose. Hear success stories of other health professionals who have pivoted- to gain the inspiration and motivation needed to take your first steps. Join a community of like-minded health professionals seeking something more.

Hosted by Chelsea Turgeon, an MD who left her OBGYN residency in 2019 and has built an online business generating over $300,000 while living and working in 40+ countries.

Every Tuesday, Chelsea shares actionable steps and insights to help health professionals navigate career transitions and avoid burnout.
Every Thursday, tune in for “pivot profiles,” bite-sized interviews of health professionals making the transition and turning their purpose into their paycheck.

If you’re ready to find a fulfilling career that doesn’t drain you, start by listening to the fan-favorite audio series, starting at Season 2, Episode 7: Let’s Diagnose Your Career Unhappiness.

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Why Finances Play A Role in Contributing to Burnout with Dr. Jessica Louie

Life After Medicine: How To Make a Career Change, Beat Burnout & Find Your Purpose For Doctors

02/20/22 • 48 min

Have you been spending your life racing to the finish line? Always trying to get to the next goal or benchmark. Thinking things will be better when.... you graduate, you get to that next phase in your training, or you hit that next income or savings goal?
The problem with living for the finish line is... it never truly arrives.

In this incredible episode, Dr. Jessica Louie, pharmacist you-tuber and host of The Burnout Doctor podcast share her own journey with this.
She went from being burnt out and in-debt at the end of her pharmacy residency to now feeling fulfilled in her work and financially free.

During this episode Jessica shares:

The unhealthy coping strategy she picked up to deal with her stress and burnout
Her rock bottom wake up call moment when she knew she needed to make some changes
How she used Marie Kondo’s method to declutter her physical and mental space and recover from burnout
Why finances play a role in contributing to burnout
4 simple steps to take control of your finances today

And SO MUCH MORE. If you’ve been struggling with burnout and spending your life racing to the finish line- this episode is exactly what you need. It will help you shift your mindset and give you practical steps you can take to start to turn your situation around.

I’m so excited for you to dive in!

Links/Resources:
Listen to The Burnout Doctor Podcast: https://drjessicalouie.com/podcast/
Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessica-m-louie-pharmd-bcccp/
Connect on YouTube: http://bit.ly/DrJessicaLouieYTSub
Connect on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjessicalouie/
Get the Burnout & Financial Starter Kits: https://drjessicalouie.com/linkedin/
Email: [email protected]
Life After Medicine explores doctors' journey of finding purpose beyond their medical careers, addressing physician burnout, career changes, opportunities in non-clinical jobs for physicians and remote jobs within the healthcare system without being burned out, using medical training.

FREE 5 Part Audio series to kickstart your path to meaningful work >> https://coachchelsmd.com/careerkickstart/

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Life After Medicine explores doctors' journey of finding purpose beyond their medical careers, addressing physician burnout, career changes, opportunities in non-clinical jobs for physicians and remote jobs within the healthcare system without being burned out, using medical training.

Disillusioned with the Healthcare System? Here’s how to design a flexible and fulfilling career after burnout without throwing away your medical training

Life After Medicine: How To Make a Career Change, Beat Burnout & Find Your Purpose For Doctors

08/23/24 • 16 min

Have you ever felt like your 'dream job' is falling short, leaving you unfulfilled and yearning for more?
Many healthcare professionals have achieved their career goals only to find themselves drained and questioning their path. But does that mean you have to throw away all the medical training that you worked so hard for?
In this episode, Dana shares her journey from a seemingly perfect NP job to finding fulfillment by tapping into her creativity and aligning with her true values.
You’ll discover:

the simple exercise for clarifying your path forward when you feel stuck or disillusioned
practical methods for aligning your career with your values
the perfect side gig opportunity for health care professionals who value creativity and flexibility.

Tune in now to learn how you can start designing a career that aligns with your deepest values and brings you true fulfillment!
If you want to create a viable exit strategy and find work you enjoy that doesn't burn you out. You can grab this free training, go to coachchelsmd.com/pivot so that I can help you plan your pivot.
GUEST LINKS:
https://academy.persimmon.life/landing
Life After Medicine explores doctors' journey of finding purpose beyond their medical careers, addressing physician burnout, career changes, opportunities in non-clinical jobs for physicians and remote jobs within the healthcare system without being burned out, using medical training.

FREE 5 Part Audio series to kickstart your path to meaningful work >> https://coachchelsmd.com/careerkickstart/

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How to Take Responsibility for Your Burnout Recovery and Find Your Purpose with Dr. Shola Ezekoli

Life After Medicine: How To Make a Career Change, Beat Burnout & Find Your Purpose For Doctors

12/26/21 • 47 min

Have you ever experienced that sinking feeling of dread about going into work on a Monday morning? But maybe you just brushed it off, decided to suck it up and keep going. While it seems like a noble thing to do, ignoring your career discontent may actually be leading you right into burnout.
Burnout doesn't happen at all once. It's a gradual build up with predictable warning signs. Warning signs that we tend to ignore.
My guest this week Dr. Shola Ezeokoli, shares her story of taking responsibility of her own happiness, recovering from burnout and building a thriving business as a physician life coach and bestselling author.
During this conversation we talk about:

How to navigate the voices of self-doubt that try to keep you stuck
Two key things that you MUST in place to recover from burnout
Behaviors and mindsets leading to burnout and how to spot the warning signs early on.
Creating your own definition of success
The truth about starting your own coaching business

And so much more.
This episode is full of empowering messages and mindset shifts and will be sure to leave you feeling POWERFUL- like you can do anything. I'm so excited for you to tune in!
Resources/ Links:
Dr. Shola Ezeokoli's WebsiteFree Burnout to Balance MasterclassEmail Dr. Ezeokoli: [email protected]
Life After Medicine explores doctors' journey of finding purpose beyond their medical careers, addressing physician burnout, career changes, opportunities in non-clinical jobs for physicians and remote jobs within the healthcare system without being burned out, using medical training.

FREE 5 Part Audio series to kickstart your path to meaningful work >> https://coachchelsmd.com/careerkickstart/

Join the Life After Medicine Telegram Community

Career Change and Transitioning from Medical Career to Entrepreneurship with Dr. Ali Novitzky

Life After Medicine: How To Make a Career Change, Beat Burnout & Find Your Purpose For Doctors

02/08/24 • 30 min

Have you ever felt overwhelmed by anxiety or depression during your medical journey?
Feeling like you're without the right tools or time to address it?
I've been there too, facing panic attacks during my first year of med school, feeling lost and unsure how to cope.
And you may have encountered similar challenges.
Perhaps you've attempted the recommended self-care strategies—meditation that feels impossible to sit through, or positive affirmations that just don't seem to stick.
In this podcast episode, I am bringing on a special guest, Dr. Ali Novitzki, who is a physician and a certified master coach, nutrition, and fitness expert.
Ali's own battle with depression and anxiety during college led her on a transformative journey toward emotional, mental, and physical wellness.
Today, she's passionate about helping others achieve their healthiest selves.
She unveils her favorite tool for emotional regulation and it's something I had never even heard of before.
Discover why it's tough to stay still during meditation and why positive affirmations don't always work.
Plus, she shares valuable pieces of wisdom for anyone out there looking to become an entrepreneur.
Join us for a special Q&A session with our guest, exclusively for Life After Medicine listeners. Click HEREGuest LinksWebsite: www.lifecoachingforwomenphysicians.comInstagram: @alinovitskymdFacebook: Ali Novitsky MDLife After Medicine explores doctors' journey of finding purpose beyond their medical careers, addressing physician burnout, career changes, opportunities in non-clinical jobs for physicians and remote jobs within the healthcare system without being burned out, using medical training.

FREE 5 Part Audio series to kickstart your path to meaningful work >> https://coachchelsmd.com/careerkickstart/

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The Unexpected Rewards of Embracing the Unknown in your Career Change: What Happens When Doctors Venture off the Beaten Path.

Life After Medicine: How To Make a Career Change, Beat Burnout & Find Your Purpose For Doctors

01/28/25 • 21 min

Have you been feeling a dullness glaze over you? Like there’s nothing specifically wrong- but you feel a sense that there’s something missing in your career.

In today’s episode, I share an interview with Dr. Sabrina Falquier, founder and owner of Sensations Salud. We dive into her inspiring career journey from accidentally discovering her purpose at a CME conference, to taking a leap into the unknown to pursue her passion.

You’ll discover

What it feels like to be your full, authentic self in your career- in contrast to the stifled, muted professional mask that most of wear.
How to leave the financial stability of clinical medicine, especially when you're the primary breadwinner and your new income doesn't yet match your clinical one.
The strangest income source that Sabrina has uncovered. Seriously- it’s so odd, she thought it was a prank email.

Today's conversation is so inspiring. It's one you're going to want to listen to again and again to remind you of all the joy that's waiting for you on the other side of the unknown.
https://www.sensationssalud.com/
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Finding Purpose and Practicing Medicine on Your Own Terms with Dr. Amie Skilton

Life After Medicine: How To Make a Career Change, Beat Burnout & Find Your Purpose For Doctors

04/13/23 • 55 min

What if you love taking care of patients- but just not in the current healthcare system? You’d love to find a way to practice medicine on your own terms. To actually help people heal, and improve their health without having to sacrifice your own health and well-being in the process.

In this episode of the Life After Medicine podcast, I interview Dr. Amie Skilton, a naturopathic doctor who has built a virtual functional medicine practice.

You’ll learn about:

The problem with constantly seeking out more credentials and education and how to leverage the expertise you already have as a healthcare professional
Creating a virtual practice with multiple revenue streams and digital assets
Building credibility, trust, and connection among your online community

I hope you enjoy learning all about what’s possible for you when it comes to online business.
We will be holding a raffle on Thursday, May 11th, and announcing the winner of the Apollo Neuro Wearable Stress Relief Device ($350 value) at the start of the 100th episode. We will also be in touch with the winner via email to determine the shipping address.

Each person may have up to FOUR entries in the raffle. Here are the four ways you get your name entered into the raffle.

Complete the listener survey below (one entry)
Leave a review of The Life After Medicine podcast & share the screenshot below (one entry)
Share a screenshot of your favorite episode of The Life After Medicine Podcast to your IG story and tag @lifeaftermedicinepodcast (one entry)
Comment on the "GIVEAWAY" post of @lifeaftermedicinepodcast IG account and tag 5 friends. ** will be posted the week of April 17th (one entry)

Thank you SO much for being a part of this community.

Email us at [email protected] if you have any questions!
Life After Medicine explores doctors' journey of finding purpose beyond their medical careers, addressing physician burnout, career changes, opportunities in non-clinical jobs for physicians and remote jobs within the healthcare system without being burned out, using medical training.

FREE 5 Part Audio series to kickstart your path to meaningful work >> https://coachchelsmd.com/careerkickstart/

Join the Life After Medicine Telegram Community

The Key to Career Change and Finding Purpose for a Financially Healthy Future with Colleen Patel

Life After Medicine: How To Make a Career Change, Beat Burnout & Find Your Purpose For Doctors

08/31/23 • 44 min

Do you ever feel like your finances are controlling you? “The money” is one of the most common reasons that we stay in careers we don’t enjoy. This is especially true for healthcare professionals, who have high student loan burdens. But you don’t have to stay stuck in financial fear and scarcity.

In this episode, financial expert and pharmacist, Colleen Patel, discusses how to start building financial health so you can take control of your money.

You’ll learn:

How to start moving from financial avoidance into financial awareness, especially when it all feels too intimidating.
How to start building up a “future self fund” so you can take a career sabbatical without financial pressure.
How to align your spending habits with your values.

If you are sick of feeling chained by the golden handcuffs and want to take control of your financial health, this is the episode for you.
Guest Links:
www.colleenpatel.com - FREE guide to maximize spending, increase savings, and destroy debt.
Linkedin - Colleen Patel (Mulhair)
Instagram - colleenrxfinancial
Facebook Group - Colleen's *Prescription for Financial Health*
Bye Burnout Audio Series
https://coachchelsmd.com/byeburnoutaudio/
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Leave a review: https://lovethepodcast.com/lifeaftermedicine
Life After Medicine explores doctors' journey of finding purpose beyond their medical careers, addressing physician burnout, career changes, opportunities in non-clinical jobs for physicians and remote jobs within the healthcare system without being burned out, using medical training.

FREE 5 Part Audio series to kickstart your path to meaningful work >> https://coachchelsmd.com/careerkickstart/

Join the Life After Medicine Telegram Community

How I Overcame Burnout: The HARDEST Parts of My Career Change After Medicine

Life After Medicine: How To Make a Career Change, Beat Burnout & Find Your Purpose For Doctors

05/04/23 • 32 min

Do you have a nagging voice telling you to pursue something, but fear is holding you back?

It's not just about leaving medicine or not leaving medicine; it's about following your longing, following that tug on your heart, following that pull towards something more.

In this episode, I talk about

dealing with haters and judgement and people who just don’t understand your decisions
the time I fully spiraled out and questioned if leaving medicine was a horrible mistake
why, even when its HARD and PAINFUL it's so wildly worth it to step out of your comfort zone and face your fears.

Join me as I get REAL about the hardest parts of my life after medicine.
100th EPISODE GIVEAWAY (worth $350!)
Answer the survey HERE to join the raffle
We will be holding a raffle on Thursday, May 11th, and announcing the winner of the Apollo Neuro Wearable Stress Relief Device ($350 value) at the start of the 100th episode. We will also be in touch with the winner via email to determine the shipping address.

Each person may have up to FOUR entries in the raffle. Here are the four ways you get your name entered into the raffle.

Complete the listener survey (one entry)
Leave a review of The Life After Medicine podcast & share the screenshot below (one entry)
Share a screenshot of your favorite episode of The Life After Medicine Podcast to your IG story and tag @lifeaftermedicinepodcast (one entry)
Comment on the "GIVEAWAY" post of @lifeaftermedicinepodcast IG account and tag 5 friends. ** will be posted the week of April 17th (one entry)

Thank you SO much for being a part of this community.

Email us at [email protected] if you have any questions!
REACH OUT TO CHELSEA:
FREE downloads for if you are feeling lost or burnt out in your career:
https://coachchelsmd.com/free/

Ready to create a joyful life and career? Here’s how I can support you through my online courses and coaching programs.
http://coachchelsmd.com/offers/

Life After Medicine FB Group
Connect with a community of like-minded healthcare professionals seeking career change support
https://www.facebook.com/groups/leavemedicine/members

Find me on your fav social media platform for more daily content!
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coachchelsmd/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChelseaTurgeonMD
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/coachchelsmd/
Life After Medicine explores doctors' journey of finding purpose beyond their medical careers, addressing physician burnout, career changes, opportunitie

FREE 5 Part Audio series to kickstart your path to meaningful work >> https://coachchelsmd.com/careerkickstart/

Join the Life After Medicine Telegram Community

Breaking the Silence on Burnout: How to Speak Up When You Are NOT Okay with Dr. Natasha Holmes

Life After Medicine: How To Make a Career Change, Beat Burnout & Find Your Purpose For Doctors

04/27/23 • 47 min

There is a culture of shame and silence when it comes to the mental health struggles of healthcare professionals. We feel that asking for help is a sign of weakness. We tend to keep our problems bottled up inside until things get really bad. In today’s episode Dr. Natasha Holmes, a local pediatric doctor, shares her personal experience of burnout and depression in the medical field. You will learn:

How to recognize early symptoms and signs of mental health deterioration
Practical strategies for managing mental health
Ideas for seeking support and communicating about the status of your mental health.

This episode talks about important and necessary topics that aren’t addressed frequently enough in the medical field.

I hope it makes you feel like you are NOT ALONE and you do not have to suffer in silence.
GUEST LINKS:
Instagram: @thewell_doctor
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.thewelldoctor.org

100th EPISODE GIVEAWAY (worth $350!)
Answer the survey HERE to join the raffle
We will be holding a raffle on Thursday, May 11th, and announcing the winner of the Apollo Neuro Wearable Stress Relief Device ($350 value) at the start of the 100th episode. We will also be in touch with the winner via email to determine the shipping address.

Each person may have up to FOUR entries in the raffle. Here are the four ways you get your name entered into the raffle.

Complete the listener survey (one entry)
Leave a review of The Life After Medicine podcast & share the screenshot below (one entry)
Share a screenshot of your favorite episode of The Life After Medicine Podcast to your IG story and tag @lifeaftermedicinepodcast (one entry)
Comment on the "GIVEAWAY" post of @lifeaftermedicinepodcast IG account and tag 5 friends. ** will be posted the week of April 17th (one entry)

Thank you SO much for being a part of this community.

Email us at [email protected] if you have any questions!

REACH OUT TO CHELSEA:
FREE downloads for if you are feeling lost or burnt out in your career:
https://coachchelsmd.com/free/

Ready to create a joyful life and career? Here’s how I can support you through my online courses and coaching programs.
http://coachchelsmd.com/offers/

Life After Medicine FB Group
Connect with a community of like-minded healthcare professionals seeking career change support
https://www.facebook.com/groups/leavemedicine/members

Find me on your fav social media platform for more daily content!
Instagram:

FREE 5 Part Audio series to kickstart your path to meaningful work >> https://coachchelsmd.com/careerkickstart/

Join the Life After Medicine Telegram Community

From Trauma to Triumph: A Journey of Self-Realization with Sanjay Gadasalli

Life After Medicine: How To Make a Career Change, Beat Burnout & Find Your Purpose For Doctors

06/15/23 • 50 min

In this episode, Dr. Sanjay Gadasalli takes us on an incredible journey from medical school to startup founder to yoga teacher and wellness coach. He shares his insights on the modern healthcare system and how it is incompatible with our primal habits. Sanjay emphasizes the importance of staying true to yourself and finding your inner strength, even in the face of challenges and setbacks.

Sanjay shares his insights on the modern healthcare system and how it is incompatible with our primal habits. We also dive into the benefits of being alcohol-free and the power of slowing down

Sanjay believes in using trauma and tragedy for triumph. He also encourages listeners to embrace stillness and silence, and to take time to rest, gain stillness, and connect with nature to support wellness and self-realization.

In this episode, you'll learn:

How to keep your inner flame lit
Embracing your inner strengths
How to turn tragedy to triumph

Join us as we explore Sanjay's journey and learn valuable lessons about life and career development. Don't miss this inspiring conversation!
Connect with Dr. Sanjay Gadasalli
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Learn more about PATHWAY TO PURPOSE:
www.coachchelsmd.com/pathwaytopurpose/
REACH OUT TO CHELSEA:
FREE downloads for if you are feeling lost or burnt out in your career:
https://coachchelsmd.com/free/
Ready to create a joyful life and career? Here’s how I can support you through my online courses and coaching programs.
http://coachchelsmd.com/offers/
Life After Medicine FB Group
Connect with a community of like-minded healthcare professionals seeking career change support
https://www.facebook.com/groups/leavemedicine/members
Find me on your fav social media platform for more daily content!
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coachchelsmd/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChelseaTurgeonMD
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/coachchelsmd/

Book your FREE Career Clarity Call:
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Life After Medicine FB Group
Connect with a community of like-minded healthcare professionals seeking career change support
https://www.facebook.com/groups/leavemedicine/members

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