Doctor and Balance Champion

Doctor and Balance Champion

From Our Voices, Our Future by Meghan Etsey, Rhea Manohar, Meenu Immaneni, and Laura Uricoechea

March 27, 2026 · 27 min · Season 2 · Episode 49

About this episode

Dr. Erin Hurley discusses her transition from clinical practice to coaching, addressing burnout and the importance of balance in the lives of physicians.

In this episode of Our Voices, Our Future , we sit down with Dr. Erin Hurley—a retired physician, Certified Productivity and Wellbeing Coach, and founder of Transformational Doc. Dr. Hurley shares her journey from clinical practice to coaching, opening up about the experiences that shaped her career, the realities of burnout, and her mission to help physicians reclaim balance, purpose, and joy in their lives. Her story sheds light on what it means to redefine success in medicine with humanity, intention, and self-compassion. During this episode we talk about the evolution of Dr. Hurley’s path from medicine to wellbeing advocacy, the impact of trauma on both patients and healthcare providers, and the often-unspoken complexities of navigating medicine while parenting. We explore the emotional and systemic drivers of burnout, the mindset shifts that promote resilience and healing, and the tools she offers to help clinicians cultivate sustainable careers. Dr. Hurley also shares powerful advice for current and future physicians seeking clarity, balance, and fulfillment in their personal and professional lives. To learn more about Dr. Erin Hurley and her work, you can connect with her…

People in this episode

Guest: Dr Erin Hurley

Topics covered

  • burnout
  • wellbeing
  • physician advocacy
  • work-life balance

Keywords

  • transformation
  • resilience
  • success in medicine
  • self-compassion

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Products: Transformational Doc

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