Can physicians—perfectionist people-pleasers with high exposure to human suffering and “burnout”—ever achieve true wellness?
Why does physician wellness feel like a contradiction?
Here are five reasons why it often is:
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Physician Wellness: An Oxymoron? →
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Physician Self-Care vs. Self-Abuse →
Yesterday I posted this on Facebook and was overwhelmed by comments . . .
Today I’m celebrating 30 days of weight lifting (with a personal trainer) & back on 100% plant-based nutrition that makes me feel awesome. YESSSSS! 
I (finally) made the decision one month ago to start taking care of myself!!!!
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Healing our healers—honoring Florida physicians we lost to suicide →
A Florida community heals by celebrating the lives of 3 doctor suicide victims. Friends, family, & colleagues unite to share their love—and prevent future suicides. Listen in above to keynote and lively panel discussion. Full transcript and slides below.
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