The Other Side of Burnout: Healing Through Energy & Self-Discovery

from The Expanded MD · host Dr. Sarah Lea

In this enlightening episode of The Expanded MD Podcast, Dr. Sarah Lea hosts her first guest - Dr. Lawrence Yang, a family physician, quality improvement coach, and fellow expanded MD. Dr. Yang shares his personal journey through burnout, exploring how unconventional, whole-person approaches helped him heal and reconnect with his work and wellbeing. Their conversation delves into the pressures of clinical life, the impact of trauma (especially those from being a child of refugee immigrants), and alternative practices like Reiki, holotropic breathwork, and the significance of self-compassion. This episode is a must-listen for healthcare practitioners and anyone grappling with burnout, offering a new perspective on resilience, self-care and ultimately - self-acceptance. If you'd like to connect with Dr. Yang or Dr. Sarah Lea directly, you can reach them at: Dr. Lawrence Yang on X Dr. Lawrence Yang on Instagram Dr. Sarah Lea on Instagram Dr. Sarah Lea's website

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