Over Four Decades of Healing, Now Focused on Helping the Healers.
My journey as a physician has spanned over four decades in many countries, and I’ve had the privilege of treating thousands of patients. But it wasn’t just their physical health that concerned me—it was the underlying emotional and spiritual aspects of their well-being that I often found to be key contributors to their overall health. Through my years of experience, I’ve come to realize that unresolved emotional trauma and chronic stress are some of the most significant factors affecting not only our patients but also those who treat them. My own battle with burnout 25 years ago made me see this truth firsthand, forcing me to reinvent myself personally and professionally.
My Background and Personal Experience with Burnout
I’ve witnessed the incredible resilience of the human body, mind, and spirit. However, I’ve also seen the devastation that unresolved emotional trauma and burnout can cause, not just in my patients but in myself and my colleagues and nurses. Twenty-five years ago, I experienced the crushing weight of burnout myself. The long hours, emotional toll, and constant demands of private practice and surgery began to take a significant toll on my mental health. Eventually, I reached a breaking point and had to make the difficult decision to quit private practice and step away from surgery altogether in the US.
That period of my life was incredibly challenging. I had dedicated my life to caring for others, but suddenly, I could not continue in the career I loved. I realized I had to heal myself to continue helping others. This forced reinvention led me on a path of self-discovery, where I explored the deep connections between spiritual and emotional health, stress, and physical well-being. I developed the BMAT (Breathing, Centering the Mind, Affirmations, Tapping) method and the Murat Emotional Trauma Release Technique – METRT during this journey. These two approaches have been instrumental in my recovery, as well as others.
The Shift to Helping Healers
As I regained my health and clarity, I saw with new eyes how burnout was silently affecting many of my colleagues and nurses. The emotional toll of witnessing trauma, death, and suffering in the medical field is immense. Yet, this aspect of our profession is often overlooked. I became determined to help them manage their stress and emotional trauma.
Why It Matters Now More Than Ever
The healthcare system is facing an unprecedented crisis. We’re seeing increasing numbers of doctors and nurses leaving the profession due to burnout, contributing to a looming shortage that will impact patient care for years. Physicians and nurses are expected to manage more patients, handle complex cases, and work longer hours while dealing with their own emotional and mental health challenges. This environment is unsustainable, and we need to take action now to ensure the well-being of our healthcare providers.
Next Steps
In the coming weeks, I’ll share more about burnout, chronic workplace stress, and secondary emotional trauma—and, most importantly, how to address these challenges to keep our healthcare professionals healthy and thriving.
I look forward to connecting and exploring how we can take proactive steps to protect the health and well-being of those who dedicate their lives to caring for and serving others.
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