S2:E20 In this episode of Reinventing the White Coat, I sit down with Dr. Michael Hersh, a full-time adult gastroenterologist and coach for male physicians. In a world where men are often told to “toughen up” and hide their emotions, many suffer in silence. Dr. Hersh shares how his own experiences shaped his commitment to coaching and empowering men to find balance and well-being, both personally and professionally. Dr. Michael Hersh is a Gastroenterologist, husband, father, podcaster, and physician coach at Better Physician Life Coaching. He coaches physicians on creating work-life balance, goal setting, stress management, reducing overwhelm, and feeling more present at home and less annoyed at work. His goal is to help physicians stop feeling trapped in medicine so that they can finally enjoy the life they worked so hard to build. He also co-hosted a podcast called Doctors Living Deliberately, highlighting physicians changing medicine by learning to live life with intention and purpose. Website: www.betterphysicianlife.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/betterphysicianlifecoaching IG: https://www.instagram.com/betterphysicianlife/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-hersh-md/ To learn more about coaching with Dr. Jennifer Shaer, visit https://www.shaercoaching.com/ To find more episodes of Reinventing the White Coat, visit https://www.masterclinicians.net/podcast-reinventingthewhitecoat

S2:E19 In this unique episode of Reinventing the White Coat, I speak with Dr. Dominic Corrigan appearing today as his avatar to maintain the anonymity essential to his work. A psychiatrist by training from the UK, Dr. Corrigan shares how personal challenges inspired his transition from clinical practice to co-founding Physicians Anonymous, an organization dedicated to supporting the mental health of physicians. To learn more about Physicians Anonymous https://physiciansanonymous.org/ To contribute to the Physicians Anonymous Fundraising Challenge bit.ly/PAThanksgiving2024 To learn more about coaching with Dr. Jennifer Shaer, visit https://www.shaercoaching.com/ To find more episodes of Reinventing the White Coat, visit https://www.masterclinicians.net/podcast-reinventingthewhitecoat

S2:E18 In this episode, I speak with Dr. Melissa Sundermann, also known as Doctor Outdoors, an internist and lifestyle medicine physician passionate about promoting health and wellness. Dr. Sundermann shares her journey from developing lifestyle medicine services at a large health system to creating a concierge practice focused on longevity. We explore her holistic approach, the power of nature as medicine, and her unique perspective on integrative healthcare that transforms lives. Instagram: @Melissa Sundermann and @thedoctoroutdoors LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissa-sundermann-do-dipablm-faclm-226819146/ Website for REVIVE! Coaching: https://www.stressfreemd.net/revive Africa Retreat: https://www.stressfreemd.net/retreats Doctor Moms Show: https://watch.unchainedtv.com/doctor-moms To learn more about coaching with Dr. Jennifer Shaer, visit https://www.shaercoaching.com/ To find more episodes of Reinventing the White Coat, visit https://www.masterclinicians.net/podcast-reinventingthewhitecoat Dr. Sundermann’s full bio: Dr. Melissa Sundermann is a double board-certified physician in Internal Medicine and Lifestyle Medicine and has been practicing medicine for over 25 years. She also has training in Integrative Medicine through the University of Michigan and has completed a Professional Training Program in Mind Body Medicine through the Center for Mind Body Medicine based in Washington, DC. She strongly believes in fostering a partnership with her patients and helping to guide them towards a healing pathway through self-care utilizing the pillars Lifestyle Medicine. Dr. Sundermann is also known as “Doctor Outdoors” and is the Founding Chair of the Nature as Medicine sub-committee for the American College of Lifestyle Medicine. Dr. Sundermann currently specializes in Longevity and Lifestyle Medicine with Lifespan Medicine. Prior to this role, she practiced Lifestyle Medicine at Canyon Ranch Wellness Resort in Lenox, MA and Trinity Health in Ann Arbor, MI. In addition to her clinical roles, she is the co-founder of REVIVE! Lifestyle Medicine Well-Being Coaching and creates educational content for several health and well-being organizations. She does her best to practice what she preaches and enjoys running, biking, hiking, skiing and spending time outdoors. She is a 11x Boston Marathon finisher, 3x Full Ironman Triathlon finisher and currently training for several upcoming Ultramarathons. She truly believes that age is just a number and is passionate about spreading this word to all of her patients, family and friends.

S2:E17 In this episode of Reinventing the White Coat, Dr. Amna Shabbir opens up about her journey to realign her career with her true purpose. After facing burnout and postpartum depression, Dr. Shabbir knew she didn’t want to walk away from medicine but needed a change. Now a practicing geriatrician, she shares valuable insights for new clinicians on how to craft a career that brings fulfillment, balance, and resilience. Tune in to hear her story, the steps she took to pivot, and the advice she offers to those just beginning their medical journey. Dr. Amna Shabbir is the Founder and CEO of the Early Career Physicians Institute, a Duke Certified Wellness and Life Coach, Dual Board-Certified Geriatrician-Internist and Super Mom to two young girls. She passionately supports new attending physicians in navigating post-medical training challenges, helping them to excel both professionally and personally. To learn more visit her website: https://www.earlycareerphysician.com/ To learn more about coaching with Dr. Jennifer Shaer visit https://www.shaercoaching.com/ To find more episodes of Reinventing the White Coat, viist https://www.masterclinicians.net/podcast-reinventingthewhitecoat

S2:E16 Dr. Drew Remignanti had a 40-year career as an ER physician, a 50-year career as a chronic autoimmune disease patient, and sustained a stroke at the age of 38. Now in retirement, he is a published author of The Healing Connection: A Partnership for Your Health which discusses the importance of the doctor-patient relationship and how it’s at risk in our current system. He shares his reflections as both a physician and a patient. You can find Dr. Remignanti’s book, The Healing Connection:A Partnership for Your Health at his website, https://drewremignanti.pubsitepro.com/ To learn more about coaching with Dr. Jennifer Shaer, visit https://www.shaercoaching.com/ To find more episodes of Reinventing the White Coat, visit https://www.masterclinicians.net/podcast-reinventingthewhitecoat

S2:E15 Dr. Kathryn (Katie) Jobbins is an internist at Bay State Health and the co-chair of the health system’s wellness committee. She enjoys her medical practice and is committed to supporting her colleagues' well-being. In today’s episode, she shares what she and her health system are doing both on the individual and system levels. If you want to impact change at your health center, this episode is for you. To explore Bay State Health, visit their website: https://www.baystatehealth.org/ For information about the AMA Joy in Medicine Recognition Program: https://www.ama-assn.org/practice-management/physician-health/ama-joy-medicine-health-system-recognition-program To learn more about coaching with Dr. Jennifer Shaer, visit https://www.shaercoaching.com/ To find more episodes of Reinventing the White Coat, visit https://www.masterclinicians.net/podcast-reinventingthewhitecoat

S2:E14 After training in internal medicine during the onset of the COVID pandemic, Dr. Michael Foti began to suffer from anxiety and depression. Today he is an advocate for mental health among healthcare professionals and has even written a book titled “Grief-A Doctor’s Battle with Anxiety and Depression”. Tune in to hear how he healed himself and how he is working to heal the healers. Dr. Michael Foti earned his Doctorate of Osteopathic Medicine at the New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine in Long Island, New York. He trained in Internal Medicine at the Yale-New Haven Health-Greenwich Hospital Internal Medicine Residency Program in Greenwich, Connecticut. Dr. Foti is a passionate advocate for mental health awareness among healthcare professionals and his personal experience with anxiety and depression has spurred his mission to end the stigma surrounding mental health in the medical community. He has presented at Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine campuses in Middletown, Harlem and Montana and to the Council of Osteopathic Student Government Presidents and the National Student Osteopathic Medical Association. Dr. Foti has been a guest on the American Medical Association's STEPS Forward Podcast and the Osmosis' Raise the Line Podcast to share his mental health journey. He currently serves as Faculty Advisor for the National Alliance on Mental Illness-On Campus Student Organization at TouroCOM Middletown. To learn more about coaching with Dr. Jennifer Shaer, visit https://www.shaercoaching.com/ To find more episodes of Reinventing the White Coat, visit https://www.masterclinicians.net/podcast-reinventingthewhitecoat

S2:E13 Dr. Jorge Nieves is a general pediatrician and practicing Stoic. On today’s episode, he introduces Stoic philosophy and discusses how integrating its principles can help you cultivate a more balanced, resilient, and fulfilling life. To learn more about coaching with Dr. Jennifer Shaer, visit https://www.shaercoaching.com/ To find more episodes of Reinventing the White Coat, visit https://www.masterclinicians.net/podcast-reinventingthewhitecoat