Balancing Healing and Doctoring: Insights from Dr. Dympna Weil
In this episode of The Girl Doc Survival Guide, Dr. Dympna Weil, a former Ob/Gyn hospitalist, discusses her experiences with vestibular migraine and how these challenges reshaped her approach to physician wellness. Dr. Weil highlights the complexities of navigating the healthcare system as a physician-patient, the emotional toll of health-related identity crises, and the importance of self-advocacy and coaching. Through her journey, she founded The Physician Wayfinder to support healthcare professionals in cultivating resilience. Insights on the importance of harmony over balance and the need for emotional support in the medical field are shared, emphasizing the shared humanity among physicians and patients.
00:00 Introduction to Dr. Dympna Weil
00:39 The Unspoken Struggles of Physicians
01:31 The Dual Identity of Doctor and Patient
02:40 Personal Health Battles and Professional Identity
04:19 Therapy, Coaching, and Mindset Shifts
06:22 Redefining the Role of a Physician
08:42 Navigating the Healthcare System as a Patient
13:24 The Birth of The Physician Wayfinder
18:26 Wellness Practices and Self-Advocacy
21:28 Final Thoughts and Encouragement
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