Have you ever done everything "right" on paper, matched into your specialty, landed your first attending job, checked all the boxes, only to lie awake wondering why it still feels so hard? If you've felt stretched thin, questioned your identity in medicine, or sensed that your purpose might be unfolding before the path is clear, this episode will truly resonate.

Today, I'm joined by Dr. Yuri Shindo, an academic hospitalist at UC San Diego who is board-certified in internal medicine and addiction medicine. Dr. Shindo shares her journey from feeling overwhelmed in primary care to stepping into an unexpected calling that began with a reluctant yes to helping her mother's nonprofit drug and alcohol treatment program. This conversation is about courage, values, experimentation, and trusting the quiet inner voice that guides you forward.

• The overwhelm and identity shifts that can come with becoming a new attending
• What happens when your values feel misaligned with the system you're working in
• How burnout and self-doubt can become catalysts for growth
• The power of experimentation and giving yourself permission to pivot
• Saying yes to unexpected opportunities and discovering a calling
• Building a mission-driven project inside a hospital system without funding
• Why following joy can lead to meaningful impact

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Have you ever had a negative online review stick with you far longer than it should? Even when you know you provided excellent care, one harsh comment can feel deeply personal and unfair.

In this episode, I'm joined by Dr. Jeffrey Segal, a neurosurgeon, attorney, and founder of Medical Justice. Dr. Segal shares practical, real-world guidance on how physicians can respond to negative reviews, protect their online reputation, and avoid letting a few comments undermine their confidence or career satisfaction.

• Why negative reviews are inevitable—and how a few can actually strengthen your credibility
• What you can and cannot say publicly due to HIPAA
• When it makes sense to respond (and when it doesn't)
• How to proactively generate authentic positive reviews
• Using feedback to improve office systems and team dynamics
• Strategies for protecting your mindset and preventing burnout related to online criticism

Medical Justice

VuMedi is a physician-focused video learning platform, and it's where Dr. Jeffrey Segal publishes educational videos on medical justice and medicolegal issues.

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What would you do if you opened your mail and saw a letter from the medical board? For many physicians, that moment triggers fear, shame, and a flood of worst-case scenarios. Even a single patient complaint can feel like your entire career is suddenly on the line. And because most of us were never trained on how medical board investigations actually work, the uncertainty can be overwhelming.

In today's episode, I'm joined by Guillermo Beades, Esq., a seasoned healthcare attorney and partner at Friar Levitt, who works closely with physicians facing medical board investigations, licensing issues, audits, and administrative actions. Guillermo pulls back the curtain on a process that often feels mysterious, intimidating, and isolating—and explains what physicians really need to know to protect themselves and their careers. We talk honestly about why board investigations happen, what not to do if you're contacted, and how small missteps early on can snowball into much bigger problems. Most importantly, Guillermo shares a grounded, hopeful message: one investigation does not have to define your career.

• Common triggers for medical board investigations, including patient complaints, audits, and reports from other clinicians
• What different types of board notices mean, and how to "triage" them appropriately
• Why responding incorrectly (or not responding at all) can escalate a situation fast
• The risks of surrendering a license or DEA/CDS registration without legal guidance
• What consent orders are, and why they matter more than many physicians realize
• How investigations become public and what gets reported to the National Practitioner Data Bank
• Why fear and shame can push physicians to leave medicine prematurely, and why you don't have to

Frier Levitt - Professional Board Actions: https://www.frierlevitt.com/what-we-do/healthcare-law/professional-board-actions

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