The ER Doctor Who Had To Push a Dresser Against the Door

When Dr. Adaira Landry agreed to speak on a work-life balance panel at 6 p.m., she thought she was doing what ambitious physicians are supposed to do. Instead, she found herself dragging a dresser across her bedroom floor, barricading the door while her young children cried for her on the other side. That moment cracked something open. After a lifetime of chasing achievement, from entering high school at 12 to rising through UC Berkeley, UCLA medical school, NYU, Bellevue, and Harvard, she suddenly realized she was no longer truly present for her kids, her patients, or herself. She was simply surviving, saying yes to everything, and silently burning out.In this episode, Dr. Landry shares how she went from overwhelmed to grounded by learning to set boundaries that protect her time, her mental health, and her identity. She explains how the idea of micro skills, meaning small intentional actions, helped her step back from burnout and build a more sustainable way to practice medicine. If you have ever felt guilty protecting your evenings, pressured to say yes to every request, or exhausted by the demands of medicine, this conversation will show you a new way forward.🎙️ Want to be a guest on the podcast? Click👉 ⁠⁠⁠https://medstorymedia.com/podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠📚 Access free tools and downloads⁠. ⁠Click 👉 ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://medstorymedia.com/resources⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Disclaimer: The views expressed in this podcast are solely those of the individuals speaking and do not represent the views of their employers. This episode is for informational and storytelling purposes only and should not be taken as medical advice. Always consult your healthcare provider with any personal medical concerns.Music Credits: Music for this episode comes from Blue Dot Sessions and the Descript Audio Library.Production Note: The MedStory Podcast is made possible by MedStory Studios and listeners like you.