Physician Burnout Isn’t About Long Hours. Here’s the Real Problem.

Most physicians don’t burn out because of long hours. They burn out because they lose control of their time.In this episode of the 1099 Tax Doctor Podcast, Dr. Sasha Shillcutt, cardiac anesthesiologist, entrepreneur, TEDx speaker, founder of Brave Enough and Legacy Collective, and host of The Brave Enough Show podcast, shares why more doctors are leaving traditional medicine and what it really takes to build freedom through entrepreneurship.Featured in Forbes and known for coaching thousands of women worldwide, Dr. Sasha brings powerful insight into burnout, autonomy, leadership, and redefining success beyond money.Key insights from this episode:Why autonomy matters more than workloadHow perfectionism keeps physicians stuckThe mindset shift needed to succeed in businessWhy protecting your time is essential for wealth and well-beingHow Dr. Sasha redefined success beyond moneyIf you’re curious about entrepreneurship, burnout recovery, or creating more control over your life and career, this episode is packed with honest and practical advice.Watch now and rethink what success really means.Timestamps:(00:00) Meet Dr. Sasha Shillcut(02:01) Why Physicians Are Leaving Traditional Medicine(04:21) Perfectionism and the Entrepreneur Mindset(07:24) Why Physicians Should Value Their Time(09:46) The Importance of Daily Time Alone(11:27) Protecting Time to Build Wealth(15:12) How to Say No Without Guilt(17:29) What Entrepreneurship Teaches Physicians(19:54) Practical Advice for Starting a Business(21:17) Redefining Success Beyond Money(24:34) Why Entrepreneurship Is a Marathon