Stand Up for Doctors: Kim Downey on Post-Traumatic Growth, LinkedIn Advocacy, and Reclaiming Joy in Medicine

If you’re a healthcare professional who’s ever felt overwhelmed, exhausted, or unseen—this episode is for you.   Kim Downey, physical therapist, three-time cancer survivor, and fierce advocate for physician well-being, joins us to talk about what it really takes to thrive in medicine. As the founder of Stand Up (for) Doctors, an Ambassador for the Dr. Lorna Breen Heroes’ Foundation and Community Ambassador for Medicine Forward, Kim is on a mission to change the conversation around burnout, support, and sustainable careers in healthcare. In this episode, you’ll learn:   The unexpected way a single online connection can change your entire path How post-traumatic growth isn’t just possible, it’s powerful Why sharing your story isn’t just healing for you—it helps others feel less alone The small but powerful ways physicians and patients can restore empathy in healthcare This conversation dives into physician burnout, the power of raising your voice, the unseen struggles in healthcare, and the small acts of recognition that can make all the difference. If you’ve ever wondered whether it’s possible to love your career and have a life outside of it—hit play. You’re not alone. Think of this as your reset button.Subscribe now and get real talk, radical honesty, and the spark to reconnect with your joy—automatically in your feed every Tuesday. More from Kim Downey:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kim-downey-a9307b72/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@StandupforDoctors Substack: https://standupfordoctors.substack.com/  Support resources:Better Physician Life - Dr. Michael Hersh: https://www.betterphysicianlife.com/ Kevin MD: https://kevinmd.com/ SoMeDocs founded by Dana Corielle: https://doctorsonsocialmedia.com/  Stay connected with us:Dr. Chrissie Ott: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrissieottmd Joy Point Solutions: https://www.instagram.com/joypointsolutions Solving for Joy Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/solvingforjoypodcast Full transcript and more: https://www.solvingforjoy.com  Music by Denys Kyshchuk (AudioCoffee): https://www.audiocoffee.net