111. Purpose Is the Prescription: A New Approach to Burnout Recovery with Dr. Pamela Buchanan

Create Meaning in Medicine

What if burnout isn’t the end, but a turning point? In this episode, Dr. Pamela Buchanan shares how reconnecting with purpose, leaning into your uniqueness, and rewriting outdated rules can help you heal, advocate, and lead with power. Her story challenges the hustle mindset and reminds us that fulfillment comes from alignment, not perfection. Tune in and discover what’s possible when you give yourself permission to choose differently.

Key Takeaways To Listen For

• Why identifying your purpose is the most potent prescription for burnout
• How to turn your neurodiversity into your superpower
• The truth behind racial pay disparities in medicine—and how to negotiate
• Practical ways to rewrite the rules and reclaim your life and career
• The role of coaching, community, and clarity in long-term fulfillment

About Dr. Pamela BuchananDr. Pamela is a board-certified emergency physician, TEDx speaker, and coach who helps women in healthcare overcome burnout and lead with purpose. As founder of Dr. B. Strong, she advocates for mental health, racial equity, and neurodiversity, using her own experiences to empower others to thrive through clarity and community. Connect with Dr. Pamela

• Website: https://drbstrong.com/
• Facebook: Pamela Buchanan
• LinkedIn: Pamela Buchanan MD
• Book: White Coat, Black Face: A Doctor's Guide to Overcome Your Emotional Flatline | Kindle and Paperback

Text “STRONG” to 55444 to receive Dr. Pamela's free guide: 5 Ways to Decrease Stress

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