10. Dealing with Grief and Shame with Jonathan Fisher MD

<p>Physicians can experience grief, guilt, isolation, and despondency over a patient’s death.  But doctors are trained not to express too much emotion or show any sign of weakness.  Without proper help, these can also lead to physician burnout.</p> <p> </p> <p>Dr. Jonathan Fisher, a Harvard-trained physician, and a practicing cardiologist had years of battling with depression, burnout, and grief from his sister’s passing.  He shares with us his struggles and road to recovery.  Now, as a mindfulness practitioner, his life’s purpose is to help others learn “heartful living”.</p> <p> </p> <p>Tune in and be inspired!</p> <p> </p> <blockquote> <p style="text-align: center;"><em>“I've got top patient rating scores.  Within my group I'm respected.  But people don't know that I struggled with anxiety and depression.  They haven't told me but I know my partners are struggling with the same thing.”</em></p> </blockquote> <p style="text-align: center;"><em>- Jonathan Fisher, MD</em></p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Episode Highlights:</strong></p> <ul> <li><span style="font-weight: 400;">(02:10)  A family of physicians</span></li> <li><span style="font-weight: 400;">(05:49)  Burnout in residency</span></li> <li><span style="font-weight: 400;">(09:28)  Grief over patients' deaths</span></li> <li><span style="font-weight: 400;">(10:50)  Discovering the concept of metrics</span></li> <li><span style="font-weight: 400;">(14:08)  Road to recovery</span></li> <li><span style="font-weight: 400;">(20:39) Practicing meditation and positive psychology</span></li> <li><span style="font-weight: 400;">(24:09) Paying it forward</span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><strong>Resources Mentioned:</strong></p> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/groups/8988416/" target= "_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Linkedin Group Ending Physician Burnout Global Summit</span></a>: <a href= "https://www.linkedin.com/groups/8988416/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">https://www.linkedin.com/groups/8988416/</a></li> <li><a href="https://