In a medical culture that often views vulnerability as a deficit and burnout as a personal failure, Dr. Mary Brandt has spent decades advocating for a different path. A retired pediatric surgeon, ordained minister, and professor of medical ethics, Mary was talking about "wellness" long before it became a buzzword in surgical training.

In this episode, Dr. Sharon Stein and Dr. Brandt explore the injuries sustained in the pursuit of surgical "success" and how a return to compassion, truth-telling, and intentionality can not only save individual careers but transform an entire profession.

In This Episode, We Discuss:

• The Evolution of Suffering: Why 50% or more of surgical residents are burned out and why this as a systemic crisis rather than a personal weaknes ...