The Chronic Truth Podcast
The Chronic Truth Podcast
Podcast Description
Chronic illness does not have to control you or define you. In the Chronic Truth podcast, you’ll learn how to navigate through uncertain diagnoses, finding your light during the dark times, and having a better outlook on life. I’ll share my personal story along with countless others who have been through the deepest depths of their health and overcame obstacles in their diagnosis. Tune in every Friday for new inspiring stories from patients just like you. ~Not without a fight! Together WE are STRONG!
email us: [email protected] www.chronictruthpodcast.com
Podcast Insights
Content Themes
The podcast explores various themes related to chronic illness, individual resilience, and advocacy. Episodes cover topics such as mental health journeys, navigating inflammatory bowel disease, and strategies for living with fibromyalgia. Specific episodes include discussions with guest advocates like Jason Jepson on mental health stigma and Stephanie A. Wynn on patient empowerment.
Chronic illness does not have to control you or define you. In the Chronic Truth podcast, you’ll learn how to navigate through uncertain diagnoses, finding your light during the dark times, and having a better outlook on life. I’ll share my personal story along with countless others who have been through the deepest depths of their health and overcame obstacles in their diagnosis. Tune in every Friday for new inspiring stories from patients just like you. ~Not without a fight! Together WE are STRONG! email us: [email protected] www.chronictruthpodcast.com
What happens when compassionate doctors are crushed by corporate medicine?
This week, Kim welcomes Dr. Joe Sherman, a pediatrician who experienced something that would shock his colleagues: complete burnout requiring him to quit medicine altogether. After 35 years practicing across the US, Uganda, and Bolivia, Dr. Sherman went from a vibrant community-engaged physician to someone suffering acute anxiety, headaches, numbness, and back pain—all from the stress of “cranking up patients” and losing connection to why he became a doctor.
In this powerful bridge-building episode, Dr. Sherman reveals:
- 🔴 Personal breaking point: Acute anxiety, numbness, back pain—doctors ordered a brain MRI before considering stress as a cause
- 🟢 Epidemic reality: 50-60% of physicians are currently burnt out—disconnected, distracted, just trying to get through the day
- 🟣 Two-way compassion: Hand over heart self-kindness practice that helps doctors metabolize patient trauma without drowning
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Chronic Truth Podcast
01:33 Meet Dr. Joe Sherman: A Journey in Medicine
05:00 Burnout in Healthcare: A Personal Story
09:36 Understanding Physician Burnout
12:33 Addressing Burnout: Strategies for Physicians
18:09 The Importance of Self-Compassion
21:20 The Center for Courage and Renewal
24:42 Impact of Burnout on Patient Care
26:25 Creating Supportive Healthcare Teams
28:22 Final Thoughts on Overcoming Burnout
Connect with Dr. Sherman:
💻 Joe Sherman, MD (free consultation scheduling, blogs, articles, podcasts)
📧 [email protected]
🎯 Services: Individual physician coaching, medical team workshops
To support the show, visit our Linktree
This episode is brought to you by:
The Chronic Truth Podcast, LLC
Host/Executive Producer: Kimberly Nash
Podcast Creative Director & Co-Producer: Jay Wilson, for The Podcast Mechanic
Disclaimer
This podcast’s information is provided for general reference and was obtained from publicly accessible sources. The Podcast Collaborative neither produces nor verifies the content, accuracy, or suitability of this podcast. Views and opinions belong solely to the podcast creators and guests.
For a complete disclaimer, please see our Full Disclaimer on the archive page. The Podcast Collaborative bears no responsibility for the podcast’s themes, language, or overall content. Listener discretion is advised. Read our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy for more details.