{"podcast":{"title":"The Doctor's Crossing Carpe Diem Podcast","slug":"the-doctor-s-crossing-carpe-diem-podcast-1318373","podcast_index_feed_id":1318373,"rss_url":"https://doctorscrossing.libsyn.com/rss","website_url":"https://doctorscrossing.com/","image_url":"https://static.libsyn.com/p/assets/5/2/6/2/5262d34a5f5f8209e5bbc093207a2619/Podcast_cover_art.png","author":"Heather Fork","episode_count":248,"summary":"Are you a physician who's questioning your career path? If you're at the white coat crossroads, for whatever reason, this podcast is for you. We're going to help you find your best path forward, whether it's to be happier in patient care, transition to a nonclinical career, or do something completely different. In the weekly podcasts, we're bringing you all the good stuff: -Actionable tools and resources to help you start making positive changes. -Interviews with physicians who've found new and fulfilling ways to practice as well as those who've transitioned into nonclinical careers. -Concrete advice for applying to jobs, using LinkedIn, interviewing, negotiating, and much more. Your host, Dr. Heather Fork, is a former board-certified dermatologist who transitioned into full-time career coaching for physicians over 10 years ago. She is a master certified coach who has been helping hundreds of physicians find ways to be happier both in medicine and beyond. Come visit us at www.doctorscrossing.com to learn more!","last_synced_at":null,"page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-doctor-s-crossing-carpe-diem-podcast-1318373"},"episode":{"title":"Episode #225: One Hour, One Day, One Weekend: How to Carve Out Space to Get Clarity on Your Career","slug":"episode-225-one-hour-one-day-one-weekend-how-to-carve-out-space-to-get-clarity-on-your-career","published_at":"2025-07-23T14:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-doctor-s-crossing-carpe-diem-podcast-1318373/episode-225-one-hour-one-day-one-weekend-how-to-carve-out-space-to-get-clarity-on-your-career","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-doctor-s-crossing-carpe-diem-podcast-1318373","url":"https://doctorscrossing.libsyn.com/one-hour-one-day-one-weekend-how-to-carve-out-space-to-get-clarity-on-your-career","audio_url":"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/doctorscrossing/Doctors_Crossing_-_225_EDITED.mp3?dest-id=2324036","summary":"In this episode, we discuss the importance of stepping back to gain clarity when facing career crossroads in medicine. I'll share my personal experiences and offer practical strategies for physicians to reflect on their careers, make room for self-discovery, and envision a more fulfilling future. You'll learn how to get to the root of what's prompting your desire for change, so you can make decisions from clarity—not fear. This episode encourages you to reconnect with what truly matters and make aligned choices that support both your career and your well-being. You can find the show notes for this episode and more information by clicking here: www.doctorscrossing.com/episode225 In this episode we're talking about: Taking a step back to identify the root of your unhappiness. Avoiding impulsive decisions during stressful times. Creating physical distance to gain perspective on your career. Using tools like the Wheel of Life to assess life balance. Personal retreats as a means for deeper introspection. Visualizing your ideal life and career in the future. How to acknowledge and address fears that arise during change. Links for this episode: Physician Transition Starter Kit A \"must have\" when you're questioning your career path. This 25-page guide answers many of your questions about career transition, nonclinical options, and how to just get started. The Wheel of Life - Download the Wheel of Life to quickly visualize and rank key areas like career, health, finances, and relationships—so you can get clear on what needs your attention most right now.","meta_description":"In this episode, we discuss the importance of stepping back to gain clarity when facing career crossroads in medicine. I'll share my personal experiences…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1225,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-doctor-s-crossing-carpe-diem-podcast-1318373/episodes/episode-225-one-hour-one-day-one-weekend-how-to-carve-out-space-to-get-clarity-on-your-career/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-doctor-s-crossing-carpe-diem-podcast-1318373/episode-225-one-hour-one-day-one-weekend-how-to-carve-out-space-to-get-clarity-on-your-career.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}