”The Hidden Cost of ’Being Professional’: Why Masking Leads to Burnout” with Dr. Jessica Ching [Part 2]

29/07/2025 19 min Temporada 1 Episodio 10
”The Hidden Cost of ’Being Professional’: Why Masking Leads to Burnout” with Dr. Jessica Ching [Part 2]

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Episode Synopsis

In Part Two of this conversation, Dr. Jessica Ching and host Caroline Maguire explore how professionalism can act as a mask—contributing to burnout, depression, and suicidal ideation. Dr. Ching breaks down new data showing the direct link between authenticity and mental health outcomes, revealing how even small shifts in self-alienation can dramatically impact well-being. They also discuss the urgent need for systems that support emotional reintegration and authenticity in high-stakes professions like medicine.

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