Teaching physicians how to conquer burnout, create balance and live their ultimate lives.

Coaching for Physicians with Michael Hersh, MD

Are you living the life you always imagined?

Is being a physician everything you hoped it would be and more?

Are you thinking about a change... but not quite sure where to start?

Are you tired of feeling stuck and overwhelmed?

Are you ready for a better physician life?

Teaching physicians how to conquer burnout, create balance and live their ultimate lives.

Coaching for Physicians with Michael Hersh, MD

Are you living the life you always imagined?

Is being a physician everything you hoped it would be and more?

Are you thinking about a change... but not quite sure where to start?

Are you tired of feeling stuck and overwhelmed?

Are you ready for a better physician life?

Physicians are taught that the way to achieve our goals and dreams is through self-sacrifice.  We essentially hand over our 20s to higher medical education. 

Self-sacrifice is so ingrained in us, that we actually believe it is serving us. 
Over time though, it takes its toll. 

We may soon find ourselves overwhelmed. No matter how many tasks we accomplish throughout the day, we frequently head to bed feeling like so much was left undone.

The EMR In-Basket. Doing homework with our children. Family dinner. Where’s the balance? Our profession becomes our whole identity.

We think, “Something needs to change, but I don’t know what.”

If you are ready for a change, come join me and find the way to a Better Physician Life.

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WELCOME

I'm Michael Hersh, MD

Gastroenterologist, husband, dad and coach for physicians


Like you, I spent the first 30 years of my life dedicated to medicine and becoming the best doctor I could be.  My world expanded when I got married and had children, but I couldn’t figure out how to balance it all.  I spent so much time cultivating a relationship with medicine that I had trouble creating an identity that didn’t include being a physician. 

It felt like I was always saying yes to work and no to my family.  I started to resent work.  Financial independence seemed like the obvious solution, but it didn’t fix the problem.  It actually created another one.  I was working so hard to achieve financial independence that burnout became inevitable.  Something had to change, but I had no idea where to start. 

Through coaching, I learned how to empower myself. I discovered that "work-life balance" was a fallacy, and what I really needed to create was life-life balance. Being a physician is an integral part of who I am. I needed to embrace that, not marginalize it.  Through coaching, I learned how to live more intentionally. I learned how to prioritize the people and things that are most important to me, and to stop sacrificing my time for things I didn’t value.

By delving into my thoughts, I created the life I had always dreamed about. When I saw all of the amazing changes that were happening in my life, I knew that I wanted to help other doctors do the same thing.

When was the last time you stopped to think about what you want in life?

Feeling stuck, frustrated, or unsure of how to move forward in your career?

The 5 Essential Steps Every Physician Needs To Figure Out “What’s Next?” offers practical, actionable steps to get out of overwhelm and take control, helping you to set clear goals, and make consistent progress toward a fulfilling & balanced life. Best of all, it is FREE!

Your privacy is important. We will never sell or share your information.

The Power of Coaching

Defeat Overwhelm

Find Balance

Live Life with Intention

Why Coaching?

We have about 40,000-60,000 thoughts per day. Most of them cross through our minds without us even being aware of them. Many people don’t realize how powerful each one of those thoughts can be.

Thoughts drive our feelings, which then impact the things we say and do and the results we get in our lives.

One of the main drivers of physician burnout and moral injury is how physicians think about themselves, their work and their relationships. Our thoughts may lead to feelings of overwhelm and anxiety (amongst other things) and can also lead to decreased satisfaction at work and at home.

Physician coaching is an evidence-based intervention for physician wellness.  Physician coaches know all of the nuances and complexities that accompany a career in medicine because we have all been through the same rigorous training and have experienced many of the same challenges.  

We understand the trials and tribulations of caring for patients in an ever-burdensome healthcare environment that places increasing demands on physicians.  Coaching helps physicians dig into their thoughts with the goal of achieving their ultimate life.  It helps physicians to live life on their own terms while making them more of who they’ve always been.  

Does all of this sound too “woo?”  

Here is some evidence-based medicine to back up the power of physician coaching:

Online Well-Being Group Coaching Program for Women Physician Trainees: A Randomized Clinical Trial
Effect of a Novel Online Group-Coaching Program to Reduce Burnout in Female Resident Physicians: A Randomized Clinical Trial

Doctors Living Deliberately 

PODCAST

In this podcast, we feature physicians who have transformed their lives by choosing to live with intention, presence, and joy.

Listeners will hear from physicians, and their loved ones, as they share their experiences, journeys, and the valuable lessons they've learned along the way.

Through these stories, we aim to inspire and motivate each other to become doctors living deliberately.

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Featured Episodes 

EPISODE 10

The Strength in Vulnerability

Why is it so hard to open up and be vulnerable with others? In truth, there is strength in vulnerability. That strength will help you start living a life that is more authentic, intentional and meaningful... 

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EPISODE 16

I'll Be Happy When

Do you ever find yourself thinking “Things will be great after I achieve this?” Discover why this way of thinking can become problematic, and learn valuable strategies for setting goals that...

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EPISODE 23

Is Fear of Failure Holding You Back?

What's stopping you from achieving your goals? Fear of failure is a common and natural emotion that can significantly impact personal growth, professional development...

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EPISODE 30

Being More Present

Have you ever experienced the struggle of genuinely enjoying the present moment while constant distractions or a never-ending to-do list keep tugging at your attention? What makes it so difficult to disconnect...

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EPISODE 36

Indulging in Worry

We will always have uncertainty in our future. So, no matter how much we worry, life will happen, and events will deviate from our expectations. Learn practical strategies for when you feel yourself spiraling into..

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EPISODE 39

Work Dread

You know the feeling even if you didn’t know it had a name. It is that sensation in the pit of your stomach when you realize that the start of your workday or workweek is fast approaching, and you don’t want it to come...

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I'm honored to have been a guest on the following podcasts: 

Imperfect Dad MD Podcast:

Physician Coaching with Dr. Michael Hersh

The Burnout Recovery Podcast

Embracing Change with Guest Michael Hersh: A Doctor's Tale of Burnout Recovery

Drive Time Debrief with The Whole Physician

Physician Coaching - A Man's Perspective with Michael Hersh, MD

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