Dr. Kara Pepper on Redefining Medicine and Why She’s Not Asking for Permission

Learn how redefining medicine can lead to a more fulfilling and joyful life. In this episode of Solving for Joy, Dr. Kara Pepper shares her journey from burnout in medicine to rediscovering joy in her career. She opens up to host Dr. Chrissie Ott about the realities of gray drinking, and the importance of recognizing when a career no longer aligns with personal values. They explore what it means to navigate career transitions with self-compassion, the power of community support, and the courage it takes to step outside of comfort zones. Together, they discuss the challenges of identity shifts, resentment, and the small but meaningful steps toward change. Key Episode Takeaways: How gray drinking can affect you as a healthcare professional.  The stages of change that many Physicians go through. The stages of change can help individuals navigate career transitions. Ways to help transition in your career. Dr. Kara Pepper: - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/karapeppermd/- Website: https://www.karapeppermd.com/  - It's Not Just You Podcast: https://kara-pepper.mykajabi.com/podcasts/it-s-not-just-you-with-dr-kara-pepper-2  Find Dr. Chrissie Ott on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrissieottmd/   Joy Point Solutions Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joypointsolutions  Solving For Joy Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/solvingforjoypodcast/ For accessibility, a full transcript of this episode is available: https://www.solvingforjoy.com/  Music by Denys Kyshchuk: https://www.audiocoffee.net/  Subscribe and spread the joy—share this podcast with someone who could use it!