#426 - From Coached to Coach: A Physician’s Journey to Empowering Others

Looking to connect with a community of physician podcasters? We provide the tools, connections, and resources you need to amplify your voice and grow your audience. Be part of something exciting as we prepare to launch. Join the Doctor Podcast Network today!—-----------------------------IIn this episode, Dr. Bradley Block interviews Dr. Laura Suttin, who shares insights from her journey to becoming a life coach after experiencing transformative changes through coaching. She talks about empowering physicians to create fulfilling lives without guilt, the theme of her book "The Purposeful MD: Creating the Life You Love Without Guilt."Dr. Suttin discusses overcoming self-imposed barriers, like unrealistic expectations, by identifying core values and setting intentional priorities. She redefines self-care as practices tailored to individual needs, such as mindful breathing or seeking support, rather than stereotypical notions like spa days. Addressing work-life balance, Dr. Suttin advocates for clarity on values and boundaries, emphasizing that physicians cannot serve others effectively without self-care. She challenges outdated paradigms of self-sacrifice, arguing that the well-being of physicians directly impacts patient outcomes.BIODr. Laura Suttin is a family physician, certified coach, consultant, author, speaker, and entrepreneur. She completed her medical training at McGovern Medical School in Houston and her residency at Christus Spohn Memorial Family Medicine Residency Program in Corpus Christi, Texas. In 2016, she earned an MBA from the University of Dallas. Over a decade ago, she began working with a coach through an executive leadership program, which inspired her to become a coach herself due to its life-changing impact.In 2021, she founded The Purposeful MD, with the mission of empowering physicians and medical professionals to create fulfilling lives without guilt. Dr. Suttin authored the book The Purposeful MD: Creating the Life You Love Without Guilt and hosts The Purposeful MD Podcast. Her work focuses on helping individuals align their lives with their values, manage guilt, and achieve meaningful goals through intentional living and coaching.Website: https://www.thepurposefulmd.com Did you know… You can also be a guest on our show? Please email me at [email protected] to connect or visit www.physiciansguidetodoctoring.com to learn more about the show!Socials:@physiciansguidetodoctoring on FB @physicianguidetodoctoring on YouTube@physiciansguide on Instagram and Twitter This medical podcast is your physician mentor to fill the gaps in your medical education. We cover physician soft skills, charting, interpersonal skills, doctor finance, doctor mental health, medical decisions, physician parenting, physician executive skills, navigating your doctor career, and medical professional development. This is critical CME for physicians, but without the credits (yet). A proud founding member of the Doctor Podcast Network!Visit www.physiciansguidetodoctoring.com to connect, dive deeper, and keep the conversation going. Let’s grow! Disclaimer:This podcast is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical, financial, or legal advice. Always consult a qualified professional for personalized guidance. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.