Join Dr. Jennifer Reid as she interviews psychiatrist and writer, Jessi Gold, MD, MS, author of the recently released HOW DO YOU FEEL: One Doctor’s Search for Humanity in Medicine.

Together, they reflect on the weight of early decisions and the value of stepping back to question assumptions about what a medical career "should" look like. With gentle wisdom drawn from their own experiences, they explore practical ways to maintain perspective during the demanding years of training, as well as how to cope with burnout and the stress of a life in health care.

This essential conversation challenges the stigma around provider mental health and offers hope through vulnerability. Whether you're a medical professional, trainee, or someone interested in the human side of healthcare, this episode provides a rare glimpse into the minds of those we trust with our mental wellbeing.

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Dr. Jessi Gold, MD, MS on IG: @drjessigold, also at drjessigold.com

Dr. Jessi Gold, MD, MS is the Chief Wellness Officer of the University of Tennessee System and an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center. She works clinically as an outpatient Psychiatrist at University Health Services, and writes and is a regular expert in the media on mental health. Dr. Gold has been featured in, among others, The New York Times, The Atlantic, NPR, PBS NewsHour, The Washington Post, and SELF. Her first book, HOW DO YOU FEEL? One Doctor’s Search for Humanity in Medicine, was just released in October 2024 from Simon Element. Dr. Gold is a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania with a B.A. and M.S in Anthropology, the Yale School of Medicine, and Stanford University Department of Psychiatry, where she served as Chief Resident.

Also check out Dr. Reid's regular contributions to Psychology Today: Think Like a Shrink

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