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Episode 48 ~ When the Healer Needs Healing: A Doctor’s Fight Against Burnout & Grief

“What happens when the strong one breaks?” In this powerful episode, Dr. Pamela Buchanan — a 20-year ER physician, burnout expert, and mental health advocate — shares her deeply vulnerable journey through overwhelming stress, pandemic trauma, and suicidal thoughts, and how purpose and healing helped her rise again. During the pandemic, Dr. Pam worked up to 100-hour weeks fighting to save lives while silently losing her own. In this heartfelt conversation, she opens up about the emotional toll of losing patients daily, hiding depression, and how her breaking point turned into a breakthrough. Now, she helps female physicians prevent burnout, redefine boundaries, and reclaim purpose. This conversation is not just for healthcare workers, it’s for every woman navigating stress, over-functioning, or feeling like they must be everything for everyone. ⭐ Featured Guest Dr. Pamela Buchanan, MD ER Physician | Burnout Prevention Coach | Speaker | Stress Management Expert | Mental Health Advocate 📍 Notable Quotes ● “It’s okay to not be okay — even if you're the one people rely on.” — Dr. Pamela Buchanan ● “Because you can doesn’t mean you should.” — Dr. Pamela Buchanan ● “If anybody knows how to commit suicide, it’d be me — and that scared me.” — Dr. Pamela Buchanan ● “Purpose is not woo-woo. It’s the best of what you have to serve others.” — Dr. Pamela Buchanan ● “No is a complete sentence.” — Dr. Pamela Buchanan ● “Burnout isn’t just emotional — it's aging your body daily.” — Dr. Pamela Buchanan ● “It’s the difference between being a problem solver and feeling like a problem absorber.” — Dr. Pamela Buchanan ● “Not all health is described in numbers — some is described in words and tears.” — Dr. Pamela Buchanan 🗂️ Topics Discussed ● The emotional impact of working in the ER during the COVID-19 pandemic ● Chronic stress in women and the reality of “the second shift” ● From suicidal thoughts to healing: Dr. Pam’s breaking point ● How boundaries, delegation, and purpose saved her life ● Why 1 doctor dies by suicide every day and what needs to change ● Advocating for policy reform and mental health access in medicine 💡 Key Takeaways ● Burnout is not a weakness — it’s a signal to heal ● Boundaries and delegation are non-negotiable for survival ● Finding purpose scientifically helps guide decisions and protects mental health ● Therapy + medication + faith were critical in her recovery ● Women carry too much because they’re capable — but capability does not equal obligation ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Welcome & guest introduction 01:00 Why women wear stress as a “brand” 03:25 The “second shift” and invisible burden on women 09:36 From ER physician to accidental entrepreneur 14:36 Emotional Flatline: Her suicidal ideation during the pandemic 17:00 How she sought help & obstacles to therapy 20:16 Recognizing stress collapse and emotional warning signs 22:50 Stress, gender, race, and burnout 23:55 Strong Medicine: her consulting company 24:31 January coaching cohort for physicians 26:24 How to contact Dr. Pam 29:53 The grief of losing patients and survival mode 35:10 Finding purpose through scientific assessment 36:36 Boundaries: “No is a complete sentence” 39:30 Final message & encouragement 🙌 Mentions, Shoutouts & Resources 📌 TEDx Talk – Available at www.drbstrong.com 🌐 Purpose Assessment – thepurposefactor.com ❤️ Lorna Breen Foundation – Advocating to remove mental health barriers for physicians 📬 How to Contact Our Guest 👩‍⚕️ Dr. Pamela “Dr. Pam” Buchanan 📱 Text “STRONG” to 55444 (Join waitlist & get Stressless Blueprint) 🌍 Website: www.drbstrong.com 📝 Newsletter: via website 💼 Facebook:   / strongmedstl   📩 Email: [email protected] 📲Instagram:   / strongmedstl   💼 Linkedin:   / pamela-buchanan-md-61ba5562   💖 Join the conversation ● Email us: [email protected] ● Facebook:   / femalevoiceslifeandloss   ● Instagram:   / femalevoiceslifelosspodcast   ● Website: https://femalevoiceslifelo.wixsite.co… ● Tiktok:   / femalevoiceslifeloss   🔔 Subscribe and leave a review to help more women find this podcast.