Still Showing UP: The Emotional Cost of Saving Lives

In this moving episode, we sit down with Dr. Yanarov, a heart transplant cardiologist practicing in the Tennessee-Arkansas region, to explore the emotional realities behind the white coat. From saving lives to facing heartbreaking outcomes, Dr. Yanarov opens up about the often unseen toll this profession takes on the physician’s soul. Together, we discuss the cracks in the healthcare system when it comes to emotional support, the weight of showing up for the next patient after a loss, and the ways physicians keep going when the burden feels too heavy. This conversation pulls back the curtain on the cost of caring—and why some doctors can’t stop, even when it hurts. Let's get polished!