#29: Badge of Burnout: Second Chances in Medicine

Today's episode features Bryce Bowers, DO   Trigger Alert:  Podcast episode will dive into substance abuse, mental health struggles, and second chances   Dr. Bryce Bowers is a family medicine physician, currently in his last year of residency in Detroit, Michigan. He attended the Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine in East Lansing, Michigan. Thereafter, he began his military career and intern year as a Lieutenant in the United States Navy at Naval Hospital Camp Pendleton. Returning home to Michigan to finish residency after serving his military commitment, he discovered a passion for physician wellness and burnout and now has created both a blog and a podcast known as "Badge of Burnout", aiming to help normalize and understand the unique mental health struggles physicians face. Dr. Bowers considers himself an entrepreneur, and is currently working on writing a book, launching a public speaking career, learning about investing and entering into physician coaching.   'Badge of Burnout' is trademarked by Bryce Bowers.  Used with permission.   You can connect with Bryce  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bryce-bowers-d-o-b3018b252/  Website / Podcast: https://badgeofburnout.substack.com/     Episode Takeaways: Hitting rock bottom is not the end. Second chances are available and possible Setting boundaries is not just a good thing to do, it is critical to working in medicine. Before we are healthcare professionals, we are humans first.   Sponsors This episode is sponsored by Career Cliniq.  If you're wanting to make a career move and not sure which option is best, take the Career Cliniq Stream Ahead Career Assessment. It's the profile that I wish I had created first. Stream Ahead is thorough, comprehensive, and frankly, spot-on.  You can access the assessment here: https://www.streamaheadax.com/. Use the code: BRANDY10 for a 10% discount.   Stay Connected Find me on: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandydpt/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/definingpointcc/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@definingpointcc    Share This Episode If you enjoyed this episode and know a friend or colleague who would benefit from listening too, please share it with them! Your friend will be glad you did... and so will I!