99. Using Your Story to Heal Yourself with Dr. Haidar Al-Akhim, MD, Author, Ophthalmologist, Podcaster, Coach, and Psychotherapist (and more, if that's not enough...)

Dr. Haidar Al-Akhim is an ophthalmologist, but was always interested in the woo, eventually discovering that conventional medicine was boring, just pushing pharmaceutical meds. He was stuck in this "groundhog day" and he was doing the same thing over and over again.  What he realized that conventional medicine wasn't all about healing. That he was just a cog within the system. Being bombarded by regulations, rules, and  the latest drugs and how to use them. It was the power at the top telling him what to do. "I felt kind of lost going through the medical system. I knew there was something more to this than meets the eye." He was clinically depressed going through medical school. "The expectations of the parents, Iraqi community. You are considered a success if you become a doctor. There's this cognitive dissonance within you. You know it's kind of the right thing for you, but doesn't fit within you." He learned that his purpose was others' purpose. Not his story, someone else's story.  In this podcast episode, he talks about his journey far from his true self and then back again to him. And he's now sharing his story, through his his book "Physician on Fire" going through burnout, existential crisis/upheaval. He had so much voice to give to his experiences. He uses this book to help others and himself out of our suffering. "Stories are powerful."    He also started a podcast, Surgical Spirit Podcast, and connects with others, sharing unique stories to help others. To open up our perspective to others' experiences and wisdom.  Dr. Haidar Al-Akhim is a gem of a doctor. He brings so many worlds together, ultimately, healing our humanity.  I can't wait for you to listen. Check out his book: Physician on Fire Check out his podcast on iTunes: Surgical Spirit Podcast Check out his podcast on Spotify: Surgical Spirit Podcast Check out his website: http://www.drhaidaralhakim.com/   ---------------------------------------------------------------- I'm now offering a FREE Call with ME for women who are finally ready to heal themselves from chronic pain and autoimmune symptoms that's holding them back from moving their bodies freely and having enough energy to do all the things they love again! Go to our website and sign up here!  Judgement and commitment FREE! https://healthispowher.com/ ------------------------------------------------------------ Ideal Life Without Pain Quiz: If you are a woman who has struggled with chronic pain, headaches, pelvic pain, or fibromyalgia.  If you have dreams of living a normal life again, free of pain and illness. If you want to have energy and feel refreshed when you wake up each morning. If you want to spend time with your loved ones. If you're into spiritual growth and personal development and may have dabbled in meditation. If you have sought support groups and answers to your healing.  If this sounds like you, I would be so GRATEFUL if you could take my survey so I can better serve you! and if you leave your e-mail, you'll get a free discovery call with me, Dr. Anna, MD https://forms.gle/ZCRSogcVARUk6PNJ8   ------------------------------------------------------------ Hope you enjoy! Don't forget to rate and review us on this podcast platform so we can continue reaching like-minded women! Drop us a comment or like on instagram @Health_Is_PowHer and facebook @HealthIsPowHer ---------------------------------------------------------------- DISCLAIMER Anna Esparham, M.D.is a medical doctor, but she is not your doctor, and she is not offering medical advice on this podcast. If you are in need of professional advice or medical care, you must seek out the services of your own doctor or health care professional. This podcast provides information only, and does not provide any financial, legal, medical or psychological services or advice. None of the content on this podcast prevents, cures or treats any mental or medical condition. You are responsible for your own physical, mental and emotional well-being, decisions, choices, actions and results. Health Is PowHer, LLC disclaims any liability for your reliance on any opinions or advice contained in this podcast.