Ep. 27: Starting a side gig and prioritizing your health as a full-time physician with Dr. Chrissy, Whole Body Optimism

The podcast explores the importance of prioritizing healthcare professionals' well-being and how to start a side gig as a physician. Dr. Chrissy Guidry, trauma surgeon and founder of Whole Body Optimism (WBO), shares her journey of creating WBO after experiencing burnout and fertility struggles due to neglecting her own health. She emphasizes that healthcare providers must prioritize their well-being to provide quality patient care. Dr. Guidry outlines WBO's six core goals: promoting physical and emotional health, work-life harmony, building a supportive community, encouraging continuous learning, and changing systemic issues in institutions. She advocates for value-based goals and mindfulness to achieve harmony and advises physicians to pursue side gigs aligned with their passions and strengths.