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60: How to Overcome Physician Mom Burnout with Dr. Diane Shannon

EPISODE · May 20, 2025 · 27 MIN

60: How to Overcome Physician Mom Burnout with Dr. Diane Shannon

from Inspired Mom MDs · host Cindy Van Praag, MD

Find the full transcript and more resources for physician moms at InspiredMomMDs.com/60.When the weight of your work and family life is wearing you thin,somewhere in the middle of it all, you start to disappear. You’re never fully present for yourself. And then you find yourself whispering, “I can’t keep going like this.” You’re not alone. And more importantly, you’re not broken.This episode is for anyone seeking real physician mom burnout support, because burnout isn’t a personal failure. It’s a systemic issue.In today’s episode, I sat down with Dr. Diane Shannon, a physician, writer, and coach who left clinical medicine to reclaim her well-being. She has since dedicated her work to helping women physicians do the same.We talk about recognizing the signs of burnout, why boundaries matter, and how healing starts with permission to care for yourself without guilt.Whether you’re on the edge or already deep in the fog,this conversation offers perspective, validation, and a way forward.Episode Timeline:00:00 Introduction and Meeting Dr. Shannon00:32 Dr. Shannon's Burnout Story01:42 Reflecting on Burnout and Its Causes05:32 Preventing Physician Burnout: The Book09:02 Coaching Women Physicians17:08 Podcast Insights and Personal Notes22:10 Final Advice and Contact InformationText me your thoughts on the episode!Check out InspiredMomMDs.com for more information about how I help physician moms! You can grab a copy of my freebie! Just click here for a quick download: 4 Steps to Take Back Control, Find Time for What Matters Most and Thrive in Your Practice and at HomeThis podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and isn’t a substitute for medical advice or care. I’m a board-certified physician, but this content isn’t connected to my clinical practice, and no doctor-patient relationship is formed here. Please always talk to your own health professional about any mental or physical health concerns. And as always, take what helps and leave the rest. Please see InspiredMomMDs.com for full legal disclaimer.  __________I help physician moms take back control and prioritize what matters most so they can thrive in private practice and at home.

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