In this installment of Life Well Lived: A Physician’s Guide to Wealth, James Nutter welcomes Dr. Sarah Samaan, a recently retired cardiologist who now coaches physicians in career transitions, time management, and mindfulness.

Dr. Samaan shares her journey from decades in cardiology to becoming a physician development coach—drawing on her yoga practice, personal mission work, and equestrian pursuits. Together, James and Sarah unpack how values and mindfulness not only make physicians better caregivers but also help them design meaningful lives outside of clinical practice.

Listeners will discover how to recognize the signs of burnout, why personal values must guide goal setting, and how creating a personal mission statement can act as a physician’s “North Star.” Sarah offers practical tools—like time blocking, task batching, and mindful pauses—that physicians can apply immediately to reclaim clarity and peace.

This episode is both a conversation and a call to action for doctors ready to reconnect with themselves, rediscover their passions, and chart a purposeful path forward.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode

• How mindfulness and yoga translate into stronger patient care and physician presence
• The three components of burnout (and why depersonalization is on the rise)
• Why core values should come before setting goals
• How to craft a personal mission statement to guide decisions
• Practical strategies for managing time, attention, and boundaries
• Why “saying no” is often the most important act of self-care
• Small experiments that can reignite passion and create new opportunities

About the Guest:

Dr. Sarah Samaan, MD, FACC is a retired cardiologist, bestselling author, and Master Certified Physician Development Coach. After nearly three decades leading cardiology departments and caring for thousands of patients, she now helps physicians navigate transitions, prevent burnout, and rediscover purpose through values-based coaching. A registered yoga teacher and mindfulness coach, Dr. Samaan blends mind–body practices with practical time management strategies. She is the author of The Smart Woman’s Guide to Heart Health and DASH Diet for Dummies, serves as a peer coach with Vital WorkLife, and is pursuing her MFA in photography.

Next Steps

• 🌐 Download Dr. Samaan’s free Values Workbook at MindfulPhysicianCoaching.com
• 📅 Book a free 30-minute consult with Dr. Samaan to explore physician coaching
• ✍ Start your own personal mission statement using the reflection questions shared in this episode
  

Additional Resources

• Download the PSLF Hacks Checklist
• Book a free financial wellness session with James
• Get access to exclusive physician financial tools at www.imwealth.com
• 1% of IM Wealth’s revenue is dedicated to providing scholarship funds to medical students. Learn more about the Meaningful Journeys Scholarship and how you can join the fight here.
• Learn more about the impact IM Wealth is making in the lives of physicians here.
• Gain FREE immediate access to all of IM Wealth’s exclusive physician financial wellness resources here.

About the Show:

This isn’t just another finance podcast—it’s a movement. We’re challenging the status quo, cutting through the noise, and giving physicians real strategies to take control of their money and their future.

Because true wealth isn’t just about numbers—it’s about freedom.

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About James Nutter:

James Nutter is on a mission to help physicians reclaim their financial power. With a deep understanding of the unique challenges doctors face, he provides real-world strategies that cut through the noise and lead to lasting financial freedom.

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Disclaimer

The opinions expressed in this podcast are for informational and educational purposes only and do not constitute financial, legal, or tax advice. Any financial decisions should be made in the context of your unique circumstances and in partnership with a trusted financial advisor who understands your personal plan.

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