What happens when your dream job nearly breaks you?

Dr. Danielle Don Diego was a rising family physician on the traditional path—until burnout, disillusionment, and a moment of deep self-reflection changed everything. In this raw and inspiring episode, she shares her powerful story of walking away from the “assembly line” of modern medicine, rediscovering her identity, and building a life on her own terms.

From six weeks of solo travel to launching her own business, Danielle reveals:

• ● What finally pushed her to leave her first job

• ● Why self-care isn’t enough to solve physician burnout

• ● How she found freedom in telehealth and entrepreneurship

• ● Tips for doctors who want to build a brand or business while still working full-time

• ● The mindset shift that helped her reconnect with herself—and help others do the same

• If you’re a healthcare provider stuck in a system that doesn’t feel built for you, this episode is your permission slip to explore a different path.

  🎙 Guest: Dr. Danielle Don Diego — Physician, Author, Coach, and Consultant
  Find her on IG & TikTok: @drdondiego

  
  

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Dr. Cherilyn Davis is more than a board-certified pediatrician—she’s a media-savvy communicator with a unique path through health communications, brand partnerships, and concierge care.In this episode, she shares how leaving traditional medicine led her to rediscover her passion for writing, what she learned from working in PR, and how those skills now help her connect better with families. We also dive into practical tips for doctors who want to break into media, start writing for major outlets, or build trust through digital content.If you’ve ever wondered how to share your medical expertise beyond the clinic—this is the conversation to hear.

🎧 Listen to learn:

• How to simplify complex medical info without losing accuracy

• Why storytelling makes your message stick• Where to start if you want to get published or quoted

• How media training can actually make you a better doctor

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Dr. Olivia Richmond isn’t afraid to speak up—even when the system tells her to stay quiet.
In this powerful episode, she opens up about the real, often hidden struggles of becoming and being a doctor. From the relentless grind of medical training to the burnout that follows, Dr. Richmond shares what it’s like to work in a culture where speaking up can come at a cost—but staying silent costs even more.

She walks us through personal stories of toxic hierarchies, being disrespected in the OR, and the emotional toll of fighting for autonomy in a system that too often demands obedience over honesty. But she didn’t stop there.

Dr. Richmond also talks about her passion for sexual health education, the power of building an authentic voice online, and how she’s using platforms like YouTube, TEDx, and Doc Influencers to create lasting change. Her mission? To make the conversations we tend to avoid—burnout, boundaries, failure, and sex—impossible to ignore.

If you’ve ever questioned your place in medicine, felt like your voice didn’t matter, or dreamed of using your story to spark change—this conversation is one you won’t want to miss.

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