Is Doctoring Your Whole Identity?

In this episode, we explore the silent identity crisis so many doctors face, especially during transitions, burnout, or time away from clinical work. I share personal stories from med school, ICU, and community service — plus research that links professional identity with burnout.

You’ll hear about:

• Why doctors struggle to separate who they are from what they do
• The dangers of performance-based validation
• What psychologists call “enmeshment” — and how to avoid it
• How to reclaim your sense of self beyond the hospital

If you’ve ever wondered, “Who am I when I’m not doctoring?” — this episode is for you.

Referenced links:

• LinkedIn: Being a Doctor — Does it Lead to Identity and Personality Issues?
• ResearchGate: The Relationship Between Professional Identity and Burnout Among Occupational Therapists
• Harvard Business Review: What Happens When Your Career Becomes Your Whole Identity

🎙 Redoctoring is a podcast for doctors redefining success, identity, and life outside the traditional medical path.

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