What Would My Patients Think? (Part 3 with Dr. Jessi Gold)

Even psychiatrists are human. But in a system that punishes vulnerability, what does it cost to say so out loud?

 

In Part 3 of our conversation with Dr. Jessi Gold, we dive into the emotional toll of working in mental health while carrying your own unspoken pain. From her early days in medicine, where hierarchy silenced empathy, to the personal and professional risk of sharing her story publicly, Dr. Gold offers an unfiltered look at the internal battle so many clinicians face: How much of yourself can you reveal without losing your credibility? 

 

This episode explores: 

-The blurred lines between professionalism and authenticity 

-The culture of silence in medical training 

-What happens when caretakers need care and dare to admit it 

-The cost of disclosure, and the power of writing through trauma 

 

Whether you’re a provider, a patient, or someone wrestling with the courage to tell your story, this conversation is a reminder that healing isn’t just for those we serve, it’s for us too.

 

This is your mind. This is your moment. What will you do with it?

 

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About Dr. Jessi Gold:

Dr. Jessi Gold, MD, MS, is a nationally recognized psychiatrist, writer, and speaker specializing in mental health care for students, faculty, and healthcare professionals. As the inaugural Chief Wellness Officer for the University of Tennessee (UT) System and an associate professor of psychiatry at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center (UTHSC), she brings a unique blend of clinical insight and leadership to her work.

 

Nationally Recognized Psychiatrist, Writer, and Speaker. In her clinical practice, Dr. Gold focuses on outpatient care with an emphasis on supporting those in high-stress professions—particularly healthcare workers and academics. Her perspective was recently profiled in the Daily Beacon feature, The woman in wellness: Jessi Gold holds bird’s-eye view as chief wellness officer.

 

Sought-after mental health speaker, Dr. Gold has presented at national and international conferences across academic institutions, healthcare systems, and even within the entertainment industry. Her academic and research publications have appeared in respected journals such as JAMA and the America