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 subtle unraveling that so many physicians silently experience—but never talk about.

This isn’t a show about burnout. It’s a show about reconnection—to your values, your family, and yourself.

Dr. Hersh introduces the themes that will guide the podcast: emotional clarity, time freedom, reinvention, and redefining success on your terms. You don’t have to leave medicine to feel whole again—but you do have to stop pretending everything’s fine when it’s not.

This episode is your green light to explore what’s next, with honesty, courage, and intention.

Top 3 Takeaways

1. You’re Not Alone – Feeling disconnected isn’t a flaw—it’s a signal.
2. You Don’t Have to Burn it All Down – Reinvention doesn’t require quitting medicine. It starts with small, honest shifts.
3. Success is Not Static – You are allowed to evolve beyond the identity you built years ago.

About the Show

Created for physicians who want more than clinical competence, Better Physician Life is a space for honest reflection, reinvention, and reclaiming purpose beyond the pager. Hosted by Dr. Michael Hersh, each episode dives into the questions we didn’t learn to ask in training—offering tools and conversations to help you live and lead with intention.

About the Host

Dr. Michael Hersh is a full-time practicing gastroenterologist, husband, father, podcaster, and physician coach at Better Physician Life Coaching. He helps physicians rediscover joy and balance by setting meaningful goals, managing stress, and feeling more present at home—and less overwhelmed at work.

His mission is to help doctors who feel stuck in medicine create a more fulfilling life they actually enjoy living. Through coaching and conversation, he empowers physicians to reconnect with their purpose and design a career—and life—they love.

Dr. Hersh is also the creator and host of the Better Physician Life podcast: How to Get Unstuck in Your Medical Career—a show for doctors who feel out of sync or stuck, and want to explore what true success could look like beyond the exam room.

🔗 Connect with Dr. Hersh:

🌐 Website: www.betterphysicianlife.com

🔗 LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/michael-hersh-md

📸 Instagram: @betterphysicianlife

📺 YouTube: @betterphysicianlife

📘 Facebook: facebook.com/betterphysicianlifecoaching

The Better Physician Life Podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute medical, legal, or professional advice. Always consult qualified professionals regarding your personal or organizational decisions.