The Worthy Physician Podcast

Send us a Text Message.As the days grow longer and the academic year winds to a close, I invite you to embrace the coming summer not just as a season for leisure, but as a pivotal time for introspection and goal-setting. Picture this: a serendipitous breakdown on a New Mexico highway led me to an epiphany about the necessity of creating intentional spaces for self-reflection. That&

Send us a Text Message.As a healer, do you ever feel like the essence of your craft is lost beneath the weight of your white coat? Dr. Yolanda Bogaert joins us to unravel her 26-year medical career, sharing a raw and honest narrative that navigates through the tumultuous waves of burnout to a place of rediscovery. Her story serves as a beacon, illuminating the importance of alignin

Send us a Text Message.Embark on an enlightening exploration with Dr. Teri Baydar and myself, Dr. Sapna Shah-Haque, as we chart the course from a competitive war consciousness to a unifying love consciousness within the spheres of leadership and self-discovery. Throughout our conversation, Dr. Baydar uncovers the transformative power of the "egg model," a concept that dis

Send us a Text Message.Have you ever found yourself caught in the crossfire between the pursuit of wealth and the necessity of health? As your guide on this journey, I, Dr. Sapna Shah-Haque, invite you to join me in a heartfelt exploration of this tug-of-war that so many of us face. This episode isn't just a theoretical debate; it's an intimate conversation about realigning

Send us a Text Message.When life throws you curveballs, it's the strong and resilient who not only endure but reinvent themselves. This is exactly what Dr. Stephanie Pearson, MD did after a career-ending injury transformed her life, redirecting her path from a skilled OBGYN to a passionate advocate and entrepreneur. Joined by Stephanie, our conversation explores the resilience

Send us a Text Message.Discover the cutting-edge intersection of technology and healthcare business management as Dr. Sapna Shah-Haque teams up with Juli Quinn from GoSource for an eye-opening conversation. Together, we unveil how Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems are reshaping the landscape for medical professionals. Delving beyond the surface, we dissect the impact of sophis

Send us a Text Message.When we navigate the tumultuous waters of a demanding career and personal life, how do we keep from sinking? Listen as Dr. Mary Rensel, a neuroimmunologist from the heart of Cleveland, joins us to unravel the complex tapestry of psychoneuroimmunology. She illuminates the mysterious ways our emotional states can command our immune system, offering a beacon of

Send us a Text Message.When a physician's dedication to easing pain collides with the justice system, what unfolds is not only a legal drama but a profound human struggle. Dr. J Joshi, our guest this week, opens up about his indictment by the Department of Justice and the arduous journey to clear his name, while adhering to the CDC guidelines for opioid prescriptions. The heavy

Send us a Text Message.Witness the unveiling of healthcare's hidden shield as I, Dr. Sapna Shah-Hawk, join forces with Juli Quinn, the trailblazing President of GoSource. Together, we dissect the critical safeguards every medical practice must employ to combat the alarming rise of cyber threats. When a cyberattack brought a top clearinghouse to its knees, the ripples were felt

Send us a Text Message.Dr. Errin Weisman's voice crackles with raw emotion as she reflects on her own harrowing dance with burnout and the moral injuries that come hand-in-hand with a career in medicine. Our latest episode is a heartfelt narrative that weaves through the complexities of human connection in the world of primary care, especially within the often-overlooked rural