Episode 71: Mindful Moments – Quick Meditation Practices for High-Pressure Shifts

In Episode 71 of Doctor’s Wealth and Wellness, host Norm Wright delivers a Friday wellness episode focused on combating physician burnout amid 80-hour weeks and high-stakes decisions, highlighting how mindfulness reduces perceived stress by 25% and medical errors by 10% within four weeks according to the 2025 AMA Physician Burnout Survey, and introduces three quick, shift-friendly meditation practices: the 4-7-8 Breath Reset, used by trauma surgeon Dr. Kim to cut pre-op anxiety by 30% and backed by a 22% cortisol drop in studies; Body Scan During Hand-Offs, employed by hospitalist Dr. Sam in 90-second elevator rides to boost emotional regulation 18%; and Loving-Kindness Phrases on the Go, recited by pediatric intensivist Dr. Paul to enhance empathy 20% per Harvard research. Wright stresses mindfulness as performance enhancement for sharper diagnostics, better bedside manner, and sounder financial choices, challenging listeners to adopt one tool five times daily for seven days while tracking impacts, and inviting emails to [e-mail] or free consultations to integrate these habits with wealth goals. Examples in this episode are hypothetical and not representative of a specific individual.