Physician burnout affects 40-60% of doctors, but many don't know that coaching can be a powerful tool for burnout recovery. In this episode of the Mindful Practice Podcast, board-certified internal medicine physician and certified life coach Dr. Bertina Hooks explains how coaching specifically helps physicians heal from burnout—and why it's different from therapy and mentoring.

If you're a burned-out physician wondering whether coaching, therapy, or mentoring is right for you, this episode will give you the clarity you need to take the next step toward sustainable wellness.

In This Episode, you'll discover:

• Critical differences between coaching, therapy, and mentoring for physicians
• Why coaching is uniquely effective for physician burnout recovery
• How coaching helps doctors rebuild identity beyond productivity
• The pilot-copilot relationship: understanding the coach-client partnership
• What to look for in a qualified physician coach (ICF certification matters)
• The Four C's of purposeful coaching: Connection, Communication, Clarity, Consistency
• SMART goals framework for burnout recovery

Key Takeaways:

✅ Coaching is future-focused, therapy is past-focused, mentoring is career-focused

✅ Physicians need coaching because medical training doesn't teach self-exploration

✅ Coaching addresses burnout root causes: boundaries, values, resilience, identity

✅ ICF-certified coaches provide psychological safety and respect autonomy

✅ Consultation helps assess fit before committing

This Episode Is For You If:

• You're experiencing physician burnout and wondering if coaching helps
• You're confused about therapy vs. coaching vs. mentoring
• You're considering hiring a coach but don't know what to look for
• You need to rebuild identity beyond clinical productivity
• You want sustainable career changes aligned with your values

About Dr. Bertina Hooks:

Board-certified internal medicine physician, certified life and business coach, entrepreneur, writer, and speaker. After surviving severe burnout and a life-threatening illness, she rebuilt her career through coaching, utilization management, telemedicine, and locums. Now she helps physicians navigate burnout and design sustainable careers.

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