Physician Wellbeing & Mindfulness: A Conversation with Dr. Jonathan Fisher In this episode of Wellbeing Wednesday, Elvira welcomes Dr. Jonathan Fisher, a seasoned physician, wellbeing leader, and mindfulness trainer to discuss the often overlooked stress and burnout experienced by healthcare workers. They highlight the mental health crisis prevalent among medical professionals, particularly high burnout and suicide rates. Dr. Fisher shares a mindfulness exercise and his own journey from burnout to becoming an advocate for physician wellbeing, emphasizing the role of mindfulness in reducing stress and enhancing empathy in patient care. The conversation explores practical mindfulness techniques that healthcare professionals can integrate into their daily routines to improve emotional and physical health. Additionally, Dr. Fisher discusses the broader implications of implementing wellbeing practices at an organizational level, suggesting that a mindful approach can lead to a more holistic and effective healthcare system. He also provides insights from his recent book on heart health, which connects the emotional, social, and spiritual aspects of wellbeing with physical heart health. The episode wraps up with reflections on the importance of balancing personal and professional wellbeing to create a sustainable healthcare environment.
Shownotes:
00:00 Introduction to Wellbeing Wednesday
00:16 The hidden struggles of healthcare workers
01:34 Introducing Dr. Jonathan Fisher
03:31 Mindfulness exercise with Jonathan
07:24 Jonathan’s journey to mindfulness
11:13 Integrating mindfulness into healthcare
15:41 The broader impact of mindfulness
30:36 Practical mindfulness techniques
33:48 The benefits and challenges of mindfulness
39:24 Final thoughts and reflections
Book: https://a.co/d/608gH2U
Website: https://www.drjonathanfisher.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/happyheartmd/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDcRj4LQTdHKB2SU6jDs0YQ?view_as=subscriber
About Jonathan
Dr. Jonathan Fisher is a Harvard-trained cardiologist, mindfulness meditation teacher, and well-being leader with over 20 years of experience in clinical practice. He is dedicated to healing both the physical and emotional aspects of the heart. Dr. Fisher is the author of the best-selling book, “Just One Heart: A Cardiologist’s Guide to Healing, Health, and Happiness,” which explores the power of the mind-heart connection. He is also a co-founder of the Ending Clinician Burnout Global Community and a regular contributor to Mindful.org.