Just being you: fixing the disconnect between your identity and your job - with Dr Karthik Ramanan

Questions? Comments? Episode suggestions? Send us a text message!#105 - Karthik Ramanan explains how he fixed the disconnect between himself and his job, and how others responded to him changing his career so drastically.What you'll learn[1:42] What Naturopathic Medicine is and how it can help heal chronic diseases.[4:09] How Karthik got his job at Goldman Sachs and the possibilities of making large amounts of money working in finance.[12:17] The impact your job and immediate environment has on your physical and mental health.[18:01] How to make the shift to a healthier, more fulfilled life.[24:47] The fulfilment that results when you align your passion and career.[31:14] How to make the decision to change your career even when you know it’s going to hurt you financially.[33:46] How family and friends responded to Karthik leaving his well-paid job.[36:08] How long it took Karthik to get work after qualifying in a new medical field.Resources mentioned in this episode (some of these are affiliate links and we may get a commission in the event that you make a purchase - this helps us to cover our expenses and is at no additional cost to you):Southwest College of Naturopathic MedicineThe Gifts of Imperfection, Brene BrownFor the show notes for this episode, including a full transcript and links to all the resources mentioned, visit:https://changeworklife.com/just-being-you-fixing-the-disconnect-between-your-identity-and-your-job/Re-assessing your career?  Know you need a change but don't really know where to start?  Check out these two exercises to start the journey of working out what career is right for you!Take me to the exercises!Also, make sure to join the Change Work Life Facebook group and check out the ways you can support the podcast on the Change Work Life Support page.Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.