In this powerful episode, Dr. Sunny Smith shares her transformative journey from full-time professor at UC San Diego to building a multimillion-dollar coaching business serving women physicians worldwide. After a life-changing bicycle accident in Tahiti left her immobilized and reflecting on life's priorities, Sunny discovered the power of coaching and created the most effective physician wellness program documented to date. Her Facebook community of 12,000 women physicians provides daily support and micro-mentoring for healthcare professionals navigating burnout, career transitions, and personal challenges. This conversation explores the hidden curriculum of medicine, the importance of bringing our whole selves to work, and why waking up each day is the ultimate self-care practice.

Resources from Dr Jo Braid:

drjobraid.com

www.linkedin.com/in/drjobraid

www.instagram.com/burnoutrecoverydr

Resources from Dr Sunny Smith:

empoweringwomenphysicians.com/

www.instagram.com/sunnysmithmd/?hl=en

www.facebook.com/groups/2417980111584032

Tickets to the Curious About Coaching summit: https://event.curiousaboutcoaching.au/

I acknowledge that I create this podcast on the traditional lands of the Wiradjuri people, who have been the custodians of this land around Orange, New South Wales, for thousands of generations. I pay my respects to Wiradjuri Elders past, present, and emerging, and recognize the continuing connection to land, waters, and culture. This acknowledgment is a small but important step in recognizing the sovereignty of First Nations peoples and the deep historical and ongoing relationship with Country.

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The information provided on or through our Site, products and/or services is intended to be for informational purposes only. It does not constitute or replace professional advice for individual or specific situations and nor does it take into account your specific needs or circumstances. Under no circumstances should the content made available on our Site, or regarding our products and/or services be relied upon as professional legal, medical, financial, business or other advice. You agree to obtain these services if you need these. Our Site may have articles and content that is of a general nature and is intended to be for informational purposes only. Your access to and use of they Site is subject to our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.

In this powerful episode, Dr. Sunny Smith shares her transformative journey from full-time professor at UC San Diego to building a multimillion-dollar coaching business serving women physicians worldwide. After a life-changing bicycle accident in Tahiti left her immobilized and reflecting on life's priorities, Sunny discovered the power of coaching and created the most effective physician wellness program documented to date. Her Facebook community of 12,000 women physicians provides daily support and micro-mentoring for healthcare professionals navigating burnout, career transitions, and personal challenges. This conversation explores the hidden curriculum of medicine, the importance of bringing our whole selves to work, and why waking up each day is the ultimate self-care practice.
Resources from Dr Jo Braid:
<a href="https://drjobraid.com/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://drjobraid.com&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1751328272732000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2NjCeVywmJwMwLohceo6Yo">drjobraid.com</a>
<a href="http://www.linkedin.com/in/drjobraid" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://www.linkedin.com/in/drjobraid&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1751328272732000&amp;usg=AOvVaw24a43GNoV2EDQDTrMoIPVo">www.linkedin.com/in/drjobraid</a>
<a href="http://www.instagram.com/burnoutrecoverydr" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://www.instagram.com/burnoutrecoverydr&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1751328272732000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3aFCQW8F8V-i4PXcrPkwh6">www.instagram.com/burnoutrecoverydr</a>
Resources from Dr Sunny Smith:
<a href="https://empoweringwomenphysicians.com/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://empoweringwomenphysicians.com/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1751328272732000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1RgTjcabM6xOZRp6bLgZPQ">empoweringwomenphysicians.com/</a>
<a href="https://www.instagram.com/sunnysmithmd/?hl=en" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.instagram.com/sunnysmithmd/?hl%3Den&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1751328272732000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3eapPOOZ_vRM5JSmrmKmpP">www.instagram.com/sunnysmithmd/?hl=en</a>
<a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/2417980111584032" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.facebook.com/groups/2417980111584032&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1751328272732000&amp;usg=AOvVaw15i6g31BKvX5P6pLh8VIeO">www.facebook.com/groups/2417980111584032</a>
Tickets to the Curious About Coaching summit: <a href="https://event.curiousaboutcoaching.au/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://event.curiousaboutcoaching.au/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1751331547228000&amp;usg=AOvVaw11JqST-eQ5J2J9QkdzM_zB">https://event.curiousaboutcoaching.au/</a>
I&nbsp;acknowledge that I create this podcast on the traditional lands of the Wiradjuri people, who have been the custodians of this land around Orange, New South Wales, for thousands of generations. I pay my respects to Wiradjuri Elders past, present, and emerging, and recognize the continuing connection to land, waters, and culture. This acknowledgment is a small but important step in recognizing the sovereignty of First Nations peoples and the deep historical and ongoing relationship with Country.
Disclaimer:
The information provided on or through our Site, products and/or services is intended to be for informational purposes only. It does not constitute or replace professional advice for individual or specific situations and nor does it take into account your specific needs or circumstances. Under no circumstances should the content made available on our Site, or regarding our products and/or services be relied upon as professional legal, medical, financial, business or other advice. You agree to obtain these services if you need these. Our Site may have articles and content that is of a general nature and is intended to be for informational purposes only. Your access to and use of they Site is subject to our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.

Welcome to The Burnout Recovery Podcast, where we're creating a global movement to keep healthcare professionals thriving in the careers they love.

I'm Dr Jo Braid, your host and The Burnout Recovery Doctor. Whether you're a med student just starting out, an allied health professional at the point of care, or a seasoned doctor feeling the weight of the system - this podcast is your lifeline back to sustainable practice.

Here's what I know: when one healthcare professional recovers from burnout and builds a sustainable career, the ripple effect reaches patients, families, colleagues, and communities around the world. That's the power of change where it matters most.

In each episode, you'll discover evidence-based strategies and real-world tools to not just survive healthcare, but to thrive in it. Because the world needs you healthy, energized, and passionate about the work that called you here in the first place.

This isn't just about individual recovery - it's about transforming healthcare from the inside out, one professional at a time.

Ready to be part of the solution? Let's dive in.

Welcome to The Burnout Recovery Podcast, where we're creating a global movement to keep healthcare professionals thriving in the careers they love.
I'm Dr Jo Braid, your host and The Burnout Recovery Doctor. Whether you're a med student just starting out, an allied health professional at the point of care, or a seasoned doctor feeling the weight of the system - this podcast is your lifeline back to sustainable practice.
Here's what I know: when one healthcare professional recovers from burnout and builds a sustainable career, the ripple effect reaches patients, families, colleagues, and communities around the world. That's the power of change where it matters most.
In each episode, you'll discover evidence-based strategies and real-world tools to not just survive healthcare, but to thrive in it. Because the world needs you healthy, energized, and passionate about the work that called you here in the first place.
This isn't just about individual recovery - it's about transforming healthcare from the inside out, one professional at a time.
Ready to be part of the solution? Let's dive in.