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Mar 2025
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#353 - Moral Injury as Doctors and Denti...

Tarryn MacCarthy
About this episode

Do you ever feel like no matter how much you do, it’s never enough? If you’ve fallen into a cycle of overworking, overgiving, and feeling overwhelmed, you can break free with the help of this episode. Dr. Tarryn McCarthy welcomes Dr. Karen Leitner, a physician and coach, to talk about burnout, self-doubt, and why so many women in healthcare struggle to ask for help. Dr. Leitner shares her journey from exhaustion to empowerment and provides simple yet powerful strategies to shift your mindset, manage time better, and reclaim your confidence. If you’re tired of feeling stretched too thin, this conversation will give you the tools and perspective you need to regain control.

Dr. Karen Leitner is the founder of Karen Leitner MD Coaching. Her work focuses on strategies for women that enhance well-being, reduce burnout, support leadership and career development, improve negotiation skills, and foster self-exploration and growth. She is also an Ambassador for the Lorna Breen Foundation, whose mission is to reduce burnout among healthcare professionals and safeguard their well-being and job satisfaction.

Check out! Dr. Leitner’s recent article in the Boston Globe - https://bit.ly/4i2HT8j

Connect with Dr. Karen Leitner:
Website: https://www.karenleitnermd.com/
Email: hello@karenleitnermd.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/karenleitnermd/
Book a call with Karen: https://www.karenleitnermd.com/how-to-feel-better

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Empower HER Retreat for Women Dentists - Happening this April 10 -13, 2025
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Get in touch with Dr. MacCarthy:
Email: tarryn@drtarrynmaccarthy.com

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