Reclaiming Autonomy and Joy in Family Medicine with Dr. Tonya Caylor Part 1

In this episode of empowerED, we welcome Dr. Tonya Caylor, a Family Physician and professional coach, who has dedicated her career to supporting Family Medicine Residents and faculty. Dr. Caylor takes us through her journey, from clinical practice to academic medicine, and how she discovered the transformative power of coaching—especially for family medicine professionals facing burnout.She shares insights on the importance of community and mentorship in family medicine, discussing how coaching can significantly impact residents and faculty alike. Dr. Caylor also highlights the challenges of practicing medicine in a system that often undervalues family medicine but stresses the importance of creating space for support, growth, and personal well-being.Don't miss out on any episodes ofempowerED! Subscribe on Spotify and Apple Podcasts right now, and don't forget to share the show with your colleagues and friends.Let us know how we are doing so that we can serve you better. What topics would you like covered on the show? Leave us a review by scrolling to Ratings & Reviews on our show page https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/empowered/id1729298923  Connect with Dr. Caylor:Website: Joy in Family Medicine for insightful blog posts and coaching opportunities.LinkedIn: Dr. Tonya Caylor on LinkedInInstagram & Facebook: Follow Dr. Caylor’s work on family medicine at @JoyInFamilyMedicine on both platforms More from WONCA Polaris:·  Instagram: @woncapolaris·  Facebook: Wonca Polaris· Website https://www.woncapolaris.org · Email us: [email protected]