Enhancing Physician Recovery with Strategies that Focus on Enhancing Physiological Reserve to Enhance the Struggle Phase before Entering into Flow

Enhancing Physician Recovery with Strategies that Focus on Enhancing Physiological Reserve to Enhance the Struggle Phase before Entering into Flow

May 18, 2026 · 29 min

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The episode discusses strategies for physicians to enhance their recovery and maintain balance in their demanding careers.

In this episode, Rahul Shah, MD, interviews Roger Härtl, MD about how physicians can sustain long, demanding careers by building “physiological reserve” and maintaining balance between work, family, personal interests, and physical well-being. They discuss how regularly stepping back to identify what truly matters in life is key to maintaining resilience and continuing to find meaning in patient care.

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Host: Rahul Shah, MD

Guest: Roger Härtl, MD

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