In this episode of the Mindful Practice Podcast, Dr. Laurie Chern shares how chronic illness, disability, and career reinvention can reshape a physician’s identity, strengthen resilience, and create new pathways for meaningful leadership in healthcare.

What You’ll Discover:

• How chronic illness can impact a physician’s identity and career path.
• The emotional challenges of becoming both doctor and patient.
• Why disability does not diminish a physician’s worth or expertise.
• How healthcare systems can better support physicians with chronic illness.
• The importance of adaptability, self-care, and sustainable career design.
• How leadership can become a powerful avenue for physicians beyond the exam room.

When physicians honor their own health and humanity, they  ...