Have you ever thought, "If I got sued, I don't think I could survive it?"

Malpractice litigation is one of medicine's unspoken fears. We know it's possible — but we rarely talk about the shame, isolation, sleepless nights, and identity-shaking stress that can come with it.

In this powerful episode, I'm joined by Dr. Gita Pensa — emergency physician, coach, and podcast host of Doctors and Litigation: The L Word. Dr. Pensa shares her experience enduring a 12-year malpractice lawsuit that included two trials. What began as one of the most traumatic chapters of her life ultimately became the catalyst for meaningful advocacy and support for other physicians facing litigation.

If you've ever been sued, fear being sued, or want to better understand this hidden side of medicine, this conversation is essential listening.

• What it felt like to be named in a $28 million malpractice lawsuit early in her career
• The emotional toll of enduring 12 years of litigation — including two trials
• The moment her verdict was overturned and how she found the strength to keep going
• Why litigation stress and shame often remain hidden
• Practical strategies for coping and learning how the legal system works
• Common mistakes physicians make during the litigation process
• How Gita is turning her experience into advocacy, coaching, and culture change in medicine

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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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