Burnout is not just a physician wellness issue—it’s a crisis with public health consequences. In this visionary episode, Dr. Chamoun explains how burnout disproportionately affects women in medicine and ripples outward, influencing patient care, health equity, and cardiovascular outcomes.

Grounded in data from JAMA Internal Medicine, this episode highlights how combating burnout can save lives and restore trust in healthcare. Dr. Chamoun outlines systemic, organizational, and personal-level solutions—while inviting us to imagine a future where well-being and equity are at the heart of medicine.

This episode uncovers the often-overlooked cardiovascular consequences of chronic stress, especially among women physicians.

Dr. Svetlana Chamoun explores the physiological impact of emotional exhaustion, night shifts, and high-demand, low-control work environments—factors that disproportionately affect women in healthcare.

Citing powerful evidence from Circulation, JAMA, and Journal of Women’s Health, she lays out the link between burnout and heart disease, and offers five actionable, science-backed strategies to protect your cardiovascular health. A heartfelt call to slow down, reconnect, and listen to what your heart is telling you.

Why are so many women physicians burning out — and what can we do about it? In this powerful episode, Dr. Svetlana Chamoun explores the systemic, organizational, and personal barriers that prevent optimal wellness in medical environments.

With evidence-based insights and personal reflection, she offers a roadmap to creating healthier, more equitable workplaces for women in medicine.