What happens after the white coat myth breaks? Board-certified internal medicine physician Dr. Bertina Hooks guides you through life after realizing medicine doesn't have to define your entire identity. This episode explores the uncomfortable in-between space, the grief that comes with expansion, and what freedom looks like for physicians rebuilding their lives.

In This Episode:

After naming the truth "this identity doesn't fit me anymore", comes the question: Now what? Dr. Hooks shares her 10-year journey from burnout to building a hybrid medical career aligned with her core values and provides a roadmap for physicians navigating life after the myth.

You'll discover:

· Why grief comes before relief when the myth breaks

· The in-between space no one prepares you fo ...