Beyond the NHS: Embracing Career Change and Lifestyle Medicine with Dr Becky Howie

In this inspiring episode of "Get a Shift On," I sit down with Dr Becky Howie, a former GP from Scotland who made a bold transition from the NHS to founding her own business, Maldon Lifestyle Limited.Becky shares her journey into the world of lifestyle medicine;a field focused on holistic health and disease prevention through lifestyle changes. She is a dedicated health professional with a passion for empowering individuals to lead healthier lives. She has worked as an NHS GP for over 15 years and has developed a special interest in Lifestyle Medicine. She started Maldod Life just over a year ago a business that offers private health care and wellness coaching.She talks with me about her how her personal experiences and passion for patient-centered care led her to embrace this new path, offering insights into the challenges and rewards of leaving a traditional medical career for a more fulfilling and flexible approach to healthcare and self-employment.She may no longer be a full time GP but she actively participates in the Scottish Government's National Menopause Network meetings, thus remaining engaged with the latest developments and best practices in women’s health care.Tune in to this episode to explore the transformative powerof lifestyle medicine and Dr Becky's vision for the future of health and wellness.Follow Becky here:Becky on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-becky-howie-29212529b/Maldod LIfe - https://maldodlife.co.uk/Follow David / Via Nova here:⁠⁠David's LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠Via Nova LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠Via Nova Website⁠Free Personal Exit Plan / Work With MeFrustrated at Work? Want to know if you are ready for a career change? Answer these 10 questions and find out!Chapters00:00 From GP to Entrepreneur: A Journey of Change05:46 Balancing Act: Managing a Side Hustle and Family Life11:00 The Challenges of Transitioning from NHS to Private Practice14:59 The State of the NHS: A System in Crisis22:27 Navigating Guilt and Finding Purpose in Private Care27:54 The Impact of Social Media on Mental Health30:26 Navigating the Challenges of Digital Life35:00 Finding Balance in a Tech-Driven World40:03 Making the Leap: Transitioning Careers43:20 Financial Planning for Career Changes46:55 Looking Ahead: Future Aspirations and Goals