09/19/2025
The culture of medicine often prizes resilience and self-reliance, but at what cost? Physicians face some of the highest rates of burnout, depression, and su***de of any profession, yet the stigma around seeking help remains a significant barrier to care.
In a powerful new episode of "Life-Changing Moments," I'm joined by Dr. Stephanie Simmons, Chief Medical Officer of the Lorna Breen Heroes' Foundation. Dr. Simmons speaks with incredible vulnerability about her own personal journey with mental health challenges during training and the difficult choice she made not to seek treatment for fear of professional repercussions.
We discuss:
The systemic changes needed to dismantle the stigma around mental health in healthcare.
The critical work of the Lorna Breen Heroes' Foundation in advocating for legislative change and reforming invasive licensing and credentialing questions.
Why seeking help is a sign of strength, not a weakness, and a necessary act of self-compassion for those who spend their lives caring for others.
This conversation is a must-listen for anyone in healthcare leadership, those who support clinician well-being, and every medical professional who has ever felt the weight of the system.
Listen to the full episode here: 🎧 mymdcoaches.com/podcast
