Welcome to another meaningful episode of Transforming Relationships with Emotional Intelligence, where we highlight the power of empathy, self-awareness, and connection in transforming our lives and the systems we’re part of.In today’s powerful conversation, I’m joined by Kim Downey, founder of Stand Up (for) Doctors!, cancer survivor, physical therapist, and a fierce advocate for clinician well-being and physician mental health. Kim’s journey is one of resilience, compassion, and deep commitment to healing healthcare from the inside out.We explore her work amplifying the emotional realities of healthcare professionals—stories of burnout, trauma, addiction, moral injury, and redemption. Kim is also the co-author of White Coats, Courageous Hearts: True Stories of Doctors Reclaiming Their Humanity in a System That Challenges It, a groundbreaking anthology that gives voice to the often-unspoken emotional struggles doctors face.💡 In This Episode, You’ll Discover:What inspired White Coats, Courageous Hearts, and how storytelling helps physicians reclaim their agency and voiceThe importance of self-compassion in medicine, and why asking for help is a courageous actHow storytelling builds community and helps doctors realise they’re not alone in their struggleWhat healthcare systems can learn from personal narratives to better support clinician well-being and autonomyHow patients and the public can become allies in building a more compassionate, sustainable healthcare systemThis conversation is both a call to action and an invitation to compassion. It reminds us that behind every white coat is a human being—with stories, pain, hopes, and a deep desire to care.🎧 Tune in now to hear Kim’s inspiring mission and learn how emotional intelligence can help us reclaim connection, advocacy, and healing in medicine.🤝 Work With Coach OwenicoIf you're ready to explore how emotional intelligence can transform your leadership, wellbeing, or relationships:→ Book a free private call: www.calendly.com/owenicoconsult→ Email me directly: [email protected]🔗 Stay ConnectedConnect with Coach Owenico: https://linktr.ee/owenicoconsultJoin our Community - Get free resources + insights: Emotional-Intelligence-HubIf this episode moved you, please subscribe, rate, and review—and help us spread the message that healing begins with humanity.  Support the show

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