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Many physicians feel stuck. But what if mid-career medicine didn’t mean burnout, boredom, or being boxed in? Better Physician Life, hosted by Dr. Michael Hersh, is the podcast that helps doctors reclaim clarity, joy, and purpose in their careers—without quitting medicine. Through honest solo episodes and transformative guest interviews, Dr. Hersh explores what it really means to design a life in medicine on your own terms. This is where mindset meets reinvention—and where stuck doctors find ...
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Create Meaning in Medicine

Dr. Joanne Sotelo and Dr. Erin Hurley

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Are you a woman in medicine looking to rediscover joy and balance in your career and personal life? Welcome to "Create Meaning in Medicine," the podcast where women physicians come to rewrite the rules and reclaim their fulfillment. Hosted by Dr. Joanne Sotelo and Dr. Erin Hurley, this podcast offers a sanctuary for candid discussions on the tough topics no one else is talking about, such as burnout, mental health, and the intricate balance of relationships and professional obligations. Each ...
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Doctors Living Deliberately

Dr. Michael Hersh and Dr. Arpita Gupta DePalma

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In this podcast, we feature the experiences of physicians who have transformed their lives by choosing to live with intention, presence, and joy. Listeners will hear from both physicians and their loved ones as they share their journeys and the valuable lessons they've learned. Through these stories, we aim to inspire and motivate each other to become doctors living deliberately.
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Welcome to the Physicians and Properties Podcast, where we teach you how to leverage real estate investing to be happy and free in the hospital and at home. I am your host, Dr. Alex Schloe. Each week, we will bring you expert interviews and life-changing insights from incredibly successful physicians, healthcare workers, and real estate investors who have realized that investing in real estate can provide you the freedom to practice medicine and live life how you want. Listen in as we explor ...
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What if the rules you’ve followed in medicine are actually keeping you stuck? Dr. Michael Hersh shares how coaching helped him set boundaries, reduce burnout, and find fulfillment without changing his job. Small mindset shifts created big results. Tune in to hear what happens when you finally ask, “What do I need?” Key Takeaways To Listen For What …
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🎙️ Welcome back to another impactful episode of The Physicians and Properties Podcast with host, Dr. Alex Schloe. 💡 What if the path to freedom in medicine wasn’t quitting altogether—but learning how to reclaim control, set boundaries, and align your career with the life you actually want? In this episode, Dr. Schloe sits down with Dr. Michael Hers…
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What if the ambition that made you a great physician is now holding you back? In this episode of Better Physician Life, Dr. Michael Hersh explores the hidden cost of "achievement addiction"—a mindset ingrained in physicians from early education through residency. He reflects on how the relentless pursuit of success, from gold stars to board scores,…
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Physician burnout and suicide are silent crises threatening the healthcare workforce. In this episode, Corey Feist shares how the Dr. Lorna Breen Heroes Foundation is working to break down barriers to mental health support. You'll hear what is contributing to the problem and what is being done to address it. Tune in to discover how real change is p…
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🎙️ Welcome back to another impactful episode of The Physicians and Properties Podcast with host, Dr. Alex Schloe. 💡 What if a shocking cancer diagnosis turned a small-town family physician into a national advocate for doctors—and reignited his love for medicine? In this episode, Dr. Schloe is joined by Dr. Peter Crane—a rural family physician who r…
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Physician suicide isn’t just a statistic; it’s a crisis impacting the heart of healthcare. In this episode, we explore why so many doctors suffer in silence and what’s finally being done to change that. Learn the risk factors and how small actions can make a big difference. Tune in to break the silence and be part of the solution. Key Takeaways To …
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Physician and medical student suicide is a silent epidemic, claiming the lives of an estimated 300–400 U.S. doctors each year. In this episode, Dr. Michael Hersh welcomes John and Michele Dietl, parents of Dr. Kevin Dietl. Together, they remember Kevin’s journey, reflect on the pressures and isolation that can come with medical training, and share …
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🎙️ Welcome back to another impactful episode of The Physicians and Properties Podcast with host, Dr. Alex Schloe. 💡 What if burnout in the ICU became the spark that launched financial freedom, entrepreneurship, and a mission to transform senior care? In this episode, Dr. Schloe is joined by Dr. Luis Chug—quadruple board-certified in internal medici…
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What if burnout isn’t about doing too much but about losing who you are in the process? In this episode, Dr. Sasha Shillcutt joins us to explore how reclaiming self-agency, setting boundaries, and creating space for solitude can help women in medicine reconnect with their purpose. You’ll hear honest reflections on guilt, identity, and the pressure …
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“I didn’t go into medicine to become this.” It’s a quiet thought. But most of us have had it at some point in our careers. We start with purpose, with energy, with an eagerness to help. And then… the years add up. Patient after patient. Room after room. The tragedies and the hard conversations. The exhaustion of being everything for everyone else. …
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What if indecision is quietly draining your energy and stealing your peace? In this episode, we explore how decision fatigue contributes to stress and burnout for women in medicine, and what you can do about it. Discover practical ways to protect your energy and make confident, values-based choices. Tune in to break the cycle of overthinking and re…
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🎙️ Welcome back to another impactful episode of The Physicians and Properties Podcast with host, Dr. Alex Schloe. 💡 What if your first house hack could snowball into $75M+ of commercial real estate—and a life built on freedom, not a paycheck? In this episode, Dr. Schloe sits down with Neil Henderson—real estate investor, co-host of the Truly Passiv…
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What if slowing down is your greatest power move? In this episode, we explore how rest resets your nervous system and brings clarity in the chaos. You'll learn how to break free from hustle culture and reconnect with what truly matters. Hit play to shift your pace and lead with intention. Key Takeaways To Listen For Why the “arrival fallacy” keeps …
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Can awareness transform your medical practice and personal life? Host Dr. Michael Hersh dives into the deceptively simple concept of “you don’t know what you don’t know” on Better Physician Life. Reflecting on his own shift from coasting on autopilot to embracing intentional awareness, he shares how physicians’ ingrained need to “have all the answe…
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You are someone’s role model, even when you don’t realize it. In this episode, we explore how small choices in wellness can influence those around us in powerful ways. We will show how intentionality and presence create lasting impact. Tune in to learn how to lead with purpose—starting from within. Key Takeaways To Listen For Why physicians are rol…
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If pushing through is your default, this episode is your wake-up call. We’ll explore what true wellness looks like when we stop ignoring our bodies and start listening in. We’ll show you simple shifts that reconnect you to your whole self—physically, mentally, and emotionally. Tune in for a reset you didn’t know you needed. Key Takeaways To Listen …
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Dr. Michael Hersh gets honest about the silent rules many physicians live by: always be available, always stay clinical, never stray from the traditional path. But what happens when those rules begin to feel like a cage rather than a calling? Through personal stories, reflective exercises, and heartfelt insight, Dr. Hersh invites listeners to exami…
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True transformation begins with mindset and a clear vision of who you want to become. In this episode, Rod Stanley shares how personalized, holistic wellness can help you break free from emotional eating and burnout. Tune in to discover the one shift that could change everything. Key Takeaways To Listen For Why most people need more than just fitne…
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🎙️ Welcome back to another impactful episode of The Physicians and Properties Podcast with host, Dr. Alex Schloe. 💡 What if the key to finding joy in medicine wasn’t escaping healthcare altogether—but reclaiming your autonomy through private practice and entrepreneurship? In this episode, Dr. Schloe sits down with Dr. Brittney Anderson, a board-cer…
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If you’ve been doing everything “right” and still feel off, you’re not alone. In this episode, Dr. Tamara Beckford reveals how cortisol, hormones, and perfectionism quietly sabotage even the most disciplined women. Tune in for the clarity, compassion, and science you’ve been waiting for. Key Takeaways To Listen For How high stress and cortisol leve…
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Balance isn’t about managing your time perfectly. It’s about giving yourself permission to live fully. Dr. Michael Hersh gets real about the myth of work-life balance and why it often falls short of reality. With honesty and insight, he explains how medicine seeps into every corner of life, making separation nearly impossible. Rather than trying to…
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What happens when the white coat no longer feels like the right fit? In this episode, Dr. Michael Hersh dives into the real-world journey of physician reinvention not as a dramatic overhaul, but as an intentional, grounded shift toward meaning and alignment. He shares why mid-career restlessness isn’t a crisis but a clue, and why the question “Is t…
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What if success doesn’t feel like it should? In this premiere episode of Better Physician Life, Dr. Michael Hersh opens up about his own experience feeling stuck in what looked like a successful career. He describes the slow, persistent whisper that told him something was missing, despite having checked all the boxes of traditional medical achievem…
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When a crisis hits, will you be ready? In this episode, we share how coaching and emotional preparation helped them navigate grief, leadership, and high-stress decisions. And unpack what it means to lead with grace and stay grounded through chaos. Listen in to learn how to build resilience before you need it. Key Takeaways To Listen For Why coachin…
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🎙️ Welcome back to another impactful episode of The Physicians and Properties Podcast with host, Dr. Alex Schloe. 💡 What if the key to thriving in medicine wasn’t pushing harder—but aligning your work with your values and rediscovering who you are beyond the white coat? In this episode, Dr. Schloe sits down with Dr. Joe Sherman, a board-certified p…
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Transitions are rarely simple. In this candid conversation, we open up about what it really feels like to leave an 18-year career and navigate everything that comes next. We share the emotional impact, identity shifts, and small tools that can help you move through uncertainty with intention. If you're facing a change in your life or career, this e…
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When life moves fast, joy is often the first thing we sacrifice. But what if rest, play, and connection are the keys to resilience and healing? In this episode, we unpack why joy isn’t optional for women in medicine and how to reclaim it without guilt. Listen now to find out how micro-moments of joy can transform your day. Key Takeaways To Listen F…
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🎙️ Welcome back to another impactful episode of The Physicians and Properties Podcast with host, Dr. Alex Schloe. 💡 What if your marriage was the most important investment in your portfolio? In this solo episode, Dr. Schloe shifts the conversation from real estate returns to relational ROI—and why alignment with your spouse is the foundation that m…
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Judgment and assumptions weigh us down, but curiosity can set us free. In this episode, we explore how choosing curiosity helps us communicate better, regulate emotions, and shift our mindset. With real examples and simple tools, we’ll show you how to pause and respond with intention. Tune in to learn how this small change can have a big impact. Ke…
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Behind every white coat is a human heart navigating unseen battles. In this powerful episode, we explore the emotional toll of medicine and the ripple effects of compassion, connection, and advocacy. Kim Downey shares her personal story and highlights physician voices working to transform a broken system. Tune in for a raw, hopeful look at what it …
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🎙️ Welcome back to another insightful episode of The Physicians and Properties Podcast with host, Dr. Alex Schloe. 💡 What if the key to transforming your medical career wasn’t more degrees—but more freedom? In this episode, Dr. Schloe sits down with Dr. Naomi Lawrence-Reid, a board-certified pediatrician and the founder of Doctoring Differently. Af…
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When tragedy strikes, kids need more than answers; they need us. In this episode, we explore how to support children through grief, trauma, and uncertainty with compassion and clarity. Learn how to recognize their emotional needs and respond with steady, loving presence. Tune in for tools to help your family navigate hard moments together. Key Take…
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When the world feels heavy, protecting your energy isn’t optional, it’s essential. In this episode, we will explore how negativity seeps into our lives and what we can do about it. From trauma exposure to social media overwhelm, we’ll offer practical tools for filtering input and restoring balance. Tune in to learn how small shifts can help you sta…
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What if the life you built wasn’t wrong… it just no longer fits? In this introductory episode of Better Physician Life, Dr. Michael Hersh shares the deeply personal story of how outward success slowly gave way to quiet disconnection. From leading in clinical practice to missing bedtime stories and laughter in the next room, he walks us through the …
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🎙️ Welcome back to another impactful episode of The Physicians and Properties Podcast with host, Dr. Alex Schloe. 💡 What if the antidote to burnout wasn’t cutting back at work—but building the financial freedom to practice medicine on your terms? In this episode, Dr. Schloe sits down with Dr. Danny Estupinan, a neurologist, hospice and palliative c…
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When you’re always giving, receiving can feel foreign. In this second conversation with holistic practitioner Candice Van Dertholen, we explore the power of reciprocity, grounding, and energetic reset in times of transition. Through stories of ancestral healing and everyday presence, Candice shares how to soften the rush, reframe burnout, and reali…
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Stillness can feel uncomfortable when you’ve spent a lifetime achieving, doing, and serving others. With Candice Van Dertholen, we’ll unpack how energy work, intuition, and identity healing can support those navigating burnout and major life transitions. From reclaiming your spark to creating intentional shifts, this episode offers grounded tools f…
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🎙️ Welcome back to another insightful episode of the Physicians and Properties Podcast with your host, Dr. Alex Schloe! 💡 What if the burnout you're feeling isn’t a dead end—but a signpost pointing to something better? What if pivoting out of clinical practice didn’t mean abandoning medicine—but reimagining it on your terms? In this episode, Dr. Jo…
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You don’t need January to begin again. In this empowering mid-year reset, we will share how to reflect with compassion, release what no longer serves you, and recalibrate your goals with intention. Discover why your brain craves milestones, how to use visualization to build momentum, and what your December 31st self needs from you today. Tune in an…
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The healthcare system isn’t just broken—it’s bleeding out, and we keep handing it Band-Aids. Dr. Todd Otten shares how burnout, trauma, and learned helplessness sparked his mission to drive real reform. He invites us to challenge the illusion of powerlessness and take meaningful action. Tune in and find out how one bold step can spark a ripple of l…
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🎙️ Welcome back to another insightful episode of the Physicians and Properties Podcast with your host, Dr. Alex Schloe! 💡 What if physicians were the ones deciding which healthcare technologies got funded? What if you could combine clinical insight, innovation, and investment to shape the future of medicine—without leaving your career behind? In th…
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Burnout doesn’t always show up loud—it can sneak in quietly through chronic fatigue, disconnection, or emotional numbness. In this episode, we will explore the subtle red flags that often go unnoticed and how to catch them before they escalate. You’ll hear practical ways to check in with yourself, reclaim your energy, and recognize when something d…
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What if burnout isn’t the end, but a turning point? In this episode, Dr. Pamela Buchanan shares how reconnecting with purpose, leaning into your uniqueness, and rewriting outdated rules can help you heal, advocate, and lead with power. Her story challenges the hustle mindset and reminds us that fulfillment comes from alignment, not perfection. Tune…
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🎙️ Welcome back to another insightful episode of the Physicians and Properties Podcast with your host, Dr. Alex Schloe! 💡 What if one of the greatest financial legacies you could leave your kids wasn’t in your portfolio—but in what you teach them about money? In this special solo episode, Dr. Schloe shares how he’s introducing his 4-year-old son Ja…
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Changing your mind isn’t weakness—it’s wisdom. In this episode, we will explore why women in medicine often resist course correction and how honoring your intuition can restore energy, identity, and clarity. You’ll discover how emotional exhaustion, stagnation, and people-pleasing are often the cost of staying the same. Tune in and give yourself pe…
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Small choices can create big change, especially when life feels overwhelming. In this episode, we’ll explore how daily meditation and intentional pauses can shift your mindset, strengthen resilience, and prevent burnout. Tune in to discover how you can start building calm with intention. Key Takeaways To Listen For Why consistent meditation strengt…
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🎙️ Welcome back to another insightful episode of the Physicians and Properties Podcast with your host, Dr. Alex Schloe! 💡 What if your next real estate investment wasn’t just about returns but about rewriting the end-of-life experience for thousands of families? In this episode, Dr. Schloe sits down with investor, father, and RAL Room member Aaron …
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Feeling stuck might be more about perception than reality. In this episode, we reveal how small choices can unlock big shifts in agency, energy, and direction. If you've been living on autopilot, it’s time to pause, reflect, and choose again. Press play to reconnect with your power. Key Takeaways To Listen For Why autonomy and agency matter more th…
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Ever feel like you’ve outgrown the life you’re living? In this episode, we talk with therapist Jeanette Lira about burnout, identity, and the quiet ways high achievers lose themselves. You’ll hear what it means to reconnect with who you are and rewrite your story from a place of truth. If you’re ready for change, this one’s for you. Key Takeaways T…
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🎙️ Welcome back to another insightful episode of the Physicians and Properties Podcast with your host, Dr. Alex Schloe! 💡 What if you could stop chasing income… and start allowing it to find you while living in alignment with your purpose? In this episode, Dr. Schloe sits down with a guest who’s redefined their entire relationship with money. Toget…
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