Staying in the Fight—Wisdom for a Sustainable Medical Career [Dr. Cormac O’Donovan & Dr. Ralph LaGuardia]

In this episode of Stand Up (for) Doctors!, we sit down with two veteran physicians who’ve each taken very different paths through medicine—but share a deep commitment to staying the course with purpose, resilience, and heart.🔹 Dr. Cormac O’Donovan is a neurologist, professor, keynote speaker, and wellbeing coach helping doctors rediscover what matters most in medicine.🔹 Dr. Ralph (Doc) LaGuardia is a solo-practice physician with decades of experience in internal, geriatric, bariatric, and integrative medicine—unapologetically grassroots and radically committed to patient care.Together, we discuss:- Why so many doctors are leaving clinical medicine—and what might help them stay- What sustainable, fulfilling practice actually looks like- The value of curiosity, connection, and creating space for honest conversations- Advice for new doctors, seasoned clinicians, and healthcare leaders trying to fix a broken systemThis episode is full of grounded wisdom, real talk, and a shared reminder: we need doctors—and doctors need spaces where they can thrive.Watch the full episode: https://youtu.be/B7rO4tWjnWQLike, comment, and subscribe.🔗 Connect with our guests:Dr. Cormac O’Donovan🌐 www.cormacodonovan.comDr. Ralph (Doc) LaGuardia📧 [email protected]📰 medicalunderground.substack.com📚 Books on Amazon:- The Doomsday Book of Medicine- The Bible of Alternative Medicine- Infected: Secrets From the Medical Underground🌿 Ready to reconnect with why you started this work?Join us at the Stand Up (for) Doctors! Physician Retreat — a weekend to connect, empower, recharge, and celebrate.📍 Windrose on Hudson🗓 October 9–12, 2026🔗 Register here: https://standupfordoctors.regfox.com/stand-up-for-doctors-physician-retreatBecause change doesn’t happen alone—it happens in community.#StandUpForDoctors #PhysicianWellness #MedicalCulture #HealthcareLeadership #DoctorSupport #SustainableMedicine #IntegrativeMedicine #DoctorVoices #RetreatForDoctors #Episode147 #HealthcarePodcast #ReconnectRechargeRebuild