Befriending the Inner Critic and Learning Self-Compassion with Dr. Omar Shaker

In this week's episode of the Hope4Med podcast, we have an in-depth conversation with Dr. Omar Shaker, a physician turned clinical data analyst, about burnout and finding fulfillment in life and our careers. Dr. Shaker discusses his journey of overcoming burnout through befriending his inner critic and learning self-compassion. He shares evidence-based methods and tools to help battle burnout and measure fulfillment. 

Topics of Discussion:
00:00:06 Introducing our guest, Dr. Omar Shaker
00:08:32 Transitioning from clinical medicine to digital health
00:15:08 Were there resources for battling burnout in residency?
00:18:13 Every human being has shame, let's talk about it
00:23:09 Technology: part of the problem and the solution
00:27:58 Befriending your inner critic
00:32:30 Developing a practice of self-compassion
00:41:58 How to connect with Dr. Shaker
00:42:50 In search of gumption, closing thoughts

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