Accepting Burnout to Find Your Path: A Pediatrician Learns Integrity and Revitalization Through Play
Episode 67: When you hear the wordplay, does that spark childhood memories? Dr. Wendy Schofer speaks about the value of play and how “finding time to play” shouldn’t end as adults. Drawing from her journey, Dr. Schofer shares her struggle with burnout and how rediscovering the essence of play became her guiding light.
It’s embracing and acknowledging I build in time to be able to, I don’t know, go rock climbing, to be able to just go out for walks, to be able to embrace that creative side of myself. – Dr. Wendy Schofer
My special guest is Dr. Wendy Schofer.
Dr. Wendy Schofer is a pediatrician who also offers coaching for parents and families. Through her journey of burnout, she has gained valuable insights into the role of play especially through improvisation. Wendy’s ability to leverage play for professional and personal fulfillment, makes her a valuable source for physicians seeking to reignite their passion and purpose in the medical field.
The resources mentioned are:
- Modern Day Stress Relief for Parents Workbook
- Family in Focus Podcast
- Family in Focus signature group coaching program.
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