131. The Better Physician Life: Dr. Michael Hersh On Creating A Career You Love

Create Meaning in Medicine

What if the rules you’ve followed in medicine are actually keeping you stuck? Dr. Michael Hersh shares how coaching helped him set boundaries, reduce burnout, and find fulfillment without changing his job. Small mindset shifts created big results. Tune in to hear what happens when you finally ask, “What do I need?”

Key Takeaways To Listen For

• What changed when Dr. Hersh stopped trying to escape medicine
• The surprising ROI of coaching for his career and his home life
• Why a simple lunch break became his boldest boundary
• The lie we tell ourselves about being a “good doctor”
• How Dr. Hersh found meaning by protecting the profession he almost left

About Dr. Michael Hersh Dr. Michael is a practicing gastroenterologist and physician coach who helps doctors find balance, reduce stress, and reconnect with the meaning behind their work. After years of leadership in clinical medicine, the arrival of his children shifted his perspective. He began questioning the pace and pressure of his career and turned to coaching as a way to reclaim control. Through his coaching practice and his podcast Better Physician Life, he now supports physicians who want to create a more intentional and fulfilling career on their own terms.

Connect with Dr. Michael

• Website: Better Physician Life Physician Coaching
• Podcast: Better Physician Life: How to Get Unstuck in Your Medical Career - Podcast

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