Is Doctoring Your Whole Identity?

04/06/2025 23 min Temporada 1 Episodio 5

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In this episode, we explore the silent identity crisis so many doctors face, especially during transitions, burnout, or time away from clinical work. I share personal stories from med school, ICU, and community service — plus research that links professional identity with burnout.You’ll hear about:Why doctors struggle to separate who they are from what they doThe dangers of performance-based validationWhat psychologists call “enmeshment” — and how to avoid itHow to reclaim your sense of self beyond the hospitalIf you’ve ever wondered, “Who am I when I’m not doctoring?” — this episode is for you.Referenced links:LinkedIn: Being a Doctor — Does it Lead to Identity and Personality Issues?ResearchGate: The Relationship Between Professional Identity and Burnout Among Occupational TherapistsHarvard Business Review: What Happens When Your Career Becomes Your Whole Identity🎙 Redoctoring is a podcast for doctors redefining success, identity, and life outside the traditional medical path.📌 Connect with me:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/redoctoring/profilecard/?igsh=MW9iZHplMDh1MHR6cA==TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@redoctoring?_t=ZM-8whcn0tltzi&_r=1YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@RedoctoringNewsletter: coming soon!