Episode #110: Healing Physician Trauma [Dr. Kemia Sarraf & Dr. Michael Hersh]

In this episode, we dive into the trauma physicians experience—from medical training to daily practice—and how trauma-informed coaching is helping doctors heal. Key Quotes: “Trauma can be anything that happens too much, too fast, too soon, too long—without enough of what should have happened to support us.”“I did this work for me…AND I realized how important it was to have our voices out there talking about these things, normalizing our experiences.”Guests: Dr. Kemia Sarraf, founder of Lodestar Coaching and a leader in trauma mitigation for physicians. Dr. Michael Hersh, gastroenterologist and trauma-informed professional coach for doctors.We discuss:•What trauma in medicine really looks like•Coaching vs. therapy—what’s the difference?•Lodestar’s neuroscience-based “True North” coaching model•“Go-backs”: “I will make mistakes. It’s what I do next that matters!”•Why naming and normalizing trauma is the first step toward healingIf you're a doctor, in training, or care about the well-being of healthcare workers, this episode is for you!Please share to keep the conversation going!