Doctor, Thrive! (Dr Behrooz Behbod)

I’m Dr. Behrooz Behbod, a Harvard and Oxford trained public health doctor dedicated to helping fellow doctors thrive in their careers and personal lives. Learn more: https://www.entrepreneurs.doctor.DISCLAIMER: All content is for educational and informational purposes only—not medical, therapeutic, or financial advice. Dr. Behrooz Behbod and The Entrepreneur’s Doctor disclaim all liability for errors or omissions, and opinions may not reflect affiliated organisations.

Doctor, Thrive! (Dr Behrooz Behbod) is a health podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 12 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

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  The Exhaustion No Amount of Sleep Will Fix

  Aug 16, 202618 min

  Are you struggling with persistent exhaustion even after eight hours of sleep? Learn why more rest might not be the answer. About Dr Behrooz Behbod: Founder of The Entrepreneur's Doctor l Executive Coach l Harvard & Oxford-trained public health and wellbeing specialist. BEYOND BURNOUT COMPASS: https://www.behroozbehbod.com. --- Important: Educational only, not personal medical advice. If you have concerning or worsening symptoms, please seek professional care. Opinions are my own and may not reflect affiliated organisations.

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  The Loneliest Part of Burnout Nobody Warns You About

  Aug 10, 202614 min

  Burnout recovery often feels lonely, but social connection might be the missing piece to healing. Learn why isolation happens. About Dr Behrooz Behbod:Founder of The Entrepreneur's Doctor l Executive Coach l Harvard & Oxford-trained public health and wellbeing specialist. BEYOND BURNOUT COMPASS: https://www.behroozbehbod.com. --- Important: Educational only, not personal medical advice. If you have concerning or worsening symptoms, please seek professional care. Opinions are my own and may not reflect affiliated organisations. References: 1. Social Isolation and Burnout, Professional Fulfillment, and Suicidal Ideation Among US Physicians. West CP, Dyrbye LN, Sinsky CA, et al. Mayo Clinic Proceedings. 2025;:S0025-6196(25)00414-8. doi:10.1016/j.mayocp.2025.07.025; 2. Loneliness, Burnout, and Other Types of Emotional Distress Among Family Medicine Physicians: Results From a National Survey. Ofei-Dodoo S, Mullen R, Pasternak A, et al. Journal of the American Board of Family Medicine : JABFM. 2021 May-Jun;34(3):531-541. doi:10.3122/jabfm.2021.03.200566; 3. Insomnia Mediates the Longitudinal Association Between Loneliness and Burnout Among Nurses. Świtaj P, Baka Ł, Kapica Ł, et al. Scientific Reports. 2025;15(1):25384. doi:10.1038/s41598-025-11264-8; 4. Effect of a Professional Coaching Intervention on the Well-being and Distress of Physicians. Dyrbye LN, Shanafelt TD, Gill PR, Satele DV, West CP. JAMA Internal Medicine. 2019;179(10):1406-1414. doi:10.1001/jamainternmed.2019.2425; 5. Social Support, Social Isolation, and Burnout: Cross-Sectional Study of U.S. Residents Exploring Associations With Individual, Interpersonal, Program, and Work-Related Factors. Leep Hunderfund AN, West CP, Rackley SJ, et al. Academic Medicine : Journal of the Association of American Medical Colleges. 2022;97(8):1184-1194. doi:10.1097/ACM.0000000000004709; 6. Effects of work–family–school role conflicts and role‐related social support on burnout in Registered Nurses: a structural equation modelling approach. Goong H, Xu L, Li CY. Journal of Advanced Nursing. 2016;72(11):2762-2772. doi:10.1111/jan.13029; 7. Mediating effect of resilience on the relationship between perceived social support and burnout among Chinese palliative nurses. Zhang Y, Guan C, Jiang J, Zhu C, Hu X. Journal of Clinical Nursing. 2023;32(13-14):3887-3897. doi:10.1111/jocn.16532; 8. Comparative Effectiveness of Individual-Level Psychosocial Interventions for Nurse Burnout and Its Core Dimensions: A Systematic Review and Network Meta-Analysis. Liu X, Wang H, Tian S, Guo X, Cao H. International Journal of Nursing Studies. 2026;182:105622. doi:10.1016/j.ijnurstu.2026.105622; 9. Designing and Building a Portfolio of Individual Support Resources for Physicians. Brazeau CMLR, Trockel MT, Swensen SJ, Shanafelt TD. Academic Medicine : Journal of the Association of American Medical Colleges. 2023;98(10):1113-1119. doi:10.1097/ACM.0000000000005276; 10. Is This the Solution to Wellbeing and Burnout Management for the Critical Care Workforce? A Parallel, Interventional, Feasibility and Realist Informed Pilot Randomized Control Trial Protocol. Adnan NBB, Dafny HA, Baldwin C, Beccaria G, Chamberlain D. PloS One. 2023;18(4):e0285038. doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0285038; 11. Addressing Distress Management Challenges: Recommendations From the Consensus Panel of the American Psychosocial Oncology Society and the Association of Oncology Social Work. Deshields TL, Wells-Di Gregorio S, Flowers SR, et al. CA: A Cancer Journal for Clinicians. 2021;71(5):407-436. doi:10.3322/caac.21672; 12. Pragmatic Parental Support to Mitigate Burnout Among Pregnant and Postpartum Trainees. Rubio-Chavez A, Koelliker EL, Askew EA, et al. JAMA. 2026;:2848997. doi:10.1001/jama.2026.5663.

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  Why Rest Doesn't Fix High-Achiever Burnout

  Aug 8, 202616 min

  Learn how burnout recovery works for high achievers and why you still feel unlike yourself despite rest. Many high achievers struggle to regain their identity after a career break or extended leave. This session is designed for professionals who have stepped back from work but find that their internal sense of self has not yet followed suit. Dr. Behrooz, a public health physician and executive coach, breaks down three research-based insights that redefine how we approach personal well-being. By examining the intersection of high achiever burnout and identity, this video offers a fresh perspective on the transition back to work. About Dr Behrooz Behbod: Founder of The Entrepreneur's Doctor l Executive Coach l Harvard & Oxford-trained public health and wellbeing specialist. BEYOND BURNOUT COMPASS: https://www.behroozbehbod.com. --- Important: Educational only, not personal medical advice. If you have concerning or worsening symptoms, please seek professional care. Opinions are my own and may not reflect affiliated organisations. References: 1. A Cognitive Behavioral Model Proposing That Clinical Burnout May Maintain Itself. Almén N. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 2021;18(7):3446. doi:10.3390/ijerph18073446; 2. The Abstraction Habituation Model of Knowledge Worker Burnout. Meaden J. Frontiers in Psychology. 2026;17:1763376. doi:10.3389/fpsyg.2026.1763376; 3. Burnout and self‐regulation failure: A diary study of self‐undermining and job crafting among nurses. Roczniewska M, Bakker AB. Journal of Advanced Nursing. 2021;77(8):3424-3435. doi:10.1111/jan.14872; 4. Physician Health and Wellness. McClafferty HH, Hubbard DK, Foradori D, et al. Pediatrics. 2022;150(5):e2022059665. doi:10.1542/peds.2022-059665; 5. Efficacy of Individual-Level Interventions to Mitigate the Risk for Burnout Among Health Care Professionals : A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials. Collett G, Gupta J, Eltayeb A, et al. Annals of Internal Medicine. 2025;. doi:10.7326/ANNALS-25-00469; 6. Comparative Effectiveness of Individual-Level Psychosocial Interventions for Nurse Burnout and Its Core Dimensions: A Systematic Review and Network Meta-Analysis. Liu X, Wang H, Tian S, Guo X, Cao H. International Journal of Nursing Studies. 2026;182:105622. doi:10.1016/j.ijnurstu.2026.105622; 7. Interventions for Preventing or Reducing Nurse Burnout: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Jiménez-García S, Flor-Martínez A. International Journal of Nursing Studies. 2026;178:105391. doi:10.1016/j.ijnurstu.2026.105391; 8. Exploring the effectiveness of a specialized therapy programme for burnout using subjective report and biomarkers of stress. Orosz A, Federspiel A, Eckert A, et al. Clinical Psychology & Psychotherapy. 2021;28(4):852-861. doi:10.1002/cpp.2539; 9. Psychotherapeutic Burnout Interventions-an Umbrella Review. Kern S, Jerg-Bretzke L, Beschoner P. Bundesgesundheitsblatt, Gesundheitsforschung, Gesundheitsschutz. 2024;67(11):1279-1287. doi:10.1007/s00103-024-03961-y; 10. Controlled Interventions to Reduce Burnout in Physicians. Panagioti M, Panagopoulou E, Bower P, et al. JAMA Internal Medicine. 2017;177(2):195-205. doi:10.1001/jamainternmed.2016.7674; 11. Interventions to Prevent and Reduce Physician Burnout: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. West CP, Dyrbye LN, Erwin PJ, Shanafelt TD. Lancet (London, England). 2016;388(10057):2272-2281. doi:10.1016/S0140-6736(16)31279-X.

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  Burnout Isn't Caused by Overwork. It's Caused by Caring.

  Aug 3, 20268 min

  Facing burnout recovery while caring too much? Find out why overworking might not be the real reason you feel exhausted. Many of us assume that burnout is a direct result of overwork, but my experience suggests otherwise. I have found that my highest effort periods did not lead to burnout, whereas times when I cared deeply about outcomes often led to total depletion. This video examines the distinction between hard work and the emotional toll of intense caring. If you have been struggling with mental fatigue despite not working more hours than usual, this discussion is for you. We look at the specific shift in perspective required to stop emotional exhaustion before it happens. Understanding why we burn out is the first step toward reclaiming your energy without lowering your standards. About Dr Behrooz Behbod:Founder of The Entrepreneur's Doctor l Executive Coach l Harvard & Oxford-trained public health and wellbeing specialist. BEYOND BURNOUT COMPASS: https://www.behroozbehbod.com . --- Important:Educational only, not personal medical advice. If you have concerning or worsening symptoms, please seek professional care. Opinions are my own and may not reflect affiliated organisations. References: 1. Moral Distress and Occupational Burnout in US Physicians. Tutty MA, West CP, Dyrbye LN, et al. JAMA Network Open. 2026;9(3):e263161. doi:10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2026.3161; 2. Triggers and Factors Associated With Moral Distress and Moral Injury in Health and Social Care Workers: A Systematic Review of Qualitative Studies. Beadle ES, Walecka A, Sangam AV, et al. PloS One. 2024;19(6):e0303013. doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0303013; 3. Burnout and ‘stress of conscience’ among healthcare personnel. Glasberg AL, Eriksson S, Norberg A. Journal of Advanced Nursing. 2007;57(4):392-403. doi:10.1111/j.1365-2648.2007.04111.x; 4. Clinician Well-Being: Addressing Global Needs for Improvements In the Health Care Field a Joint Opinion From the American College of Cardiology, American Heart Association, European Society of Cardiology, and the World Heart Federation. Mehta LS, Elkind MSV, Achenbach S, Pinto FJ, Poppas A. Journal of the American College of Cardiology. 2021;78(7):752-756. doi:10.1016/j.jacc.2021.04.043; 5. Examining the Impact of Moral Injury on Burnout, Impostor Syndrome, and Low Self-Compassion Among Female Medical Trainees: A Secondary Analysis. Syed A, Thibodeau PS, Dieujuste N, et al. Mayo Clinic Proceedings. 2024;99(12):1905-1912. doi:10.1016/j.mayocp.2024.07.015; 6. Physician Health and Wellness. McClafferty HH, Hubbard DK, Foradori D, et al. Pediatrics. 2022;150(5):e2022059665. doi:10.1542/peds.2022-059665; 7. Residue and Resilience: Understanding and Addressing Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, Compassion Fatigue, Moral Injury, and Burnout in Emergency Medicine. Lowe J, Griffiths S. The Journal of Emergency Medicine. 2025;77:14-20. doi:10.1016/j.jemermed.2025.07.017; 8. Misdiagnosis: Burnout, Moral Injury, and Implications for the Electronic Health Record. Williams MS. Journal of the American Medical Informatics Association : JAMIA. 2021;28(5):1047-1050. doi:10.1093/jamia/ocaa244; 9. Patterns of Potential Moral Injury in Post-9/11 Combat Veterans and COVID-19 Healthcare Workers. Nieuwsma JA, O'Brien EC, Xu H, Smigelsky MA, Meador KG. Journal of General Internal Medicine. 2022;37(8):2033-2040. doi:10.1007/s11606-022-07487-4.

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  Part-Time Work Doesn't Help Burnout Recovery — Here's Why

  Jul 31, 20266 min

  Does switching to part-time work actually burnout recovery? I am sharing my personal experience and the research behind this common shift. About Dr Behrooz Behbod:Founder of The Entrepreneur's Doctor l Executive Coach l Harvard & Oxford-trained public health and wellbeing specialist. FREE AI GUIDE: https://www.behroozbehbod.com. --- Important: Educational only, not personal medical advice. If you have concerning or worsening symptoms, please seek professional care. Opinions are my own and may not reflect affiliated organisations. References: 1. Association of Part-Time Clinical Work With Well-Being and Mental Health in General Internal Medicine: A Survey Among Swiss Hospitalists. Bretagne L, Mosimann S, Roten C, et al. PloS One. 2023;18(9):e0290407. doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0290407; 2. Gender and Clinical Status in Burnout in Medicine. Sarma D, Chiu DT, Kimball AB. JAMA Network Open. 2024;7(4):e246575. doi:10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2024.6575; 3. Changes in Working Hours and Burnout Levels Among Physicians: A Cohort Study. Jung FU, Bodendieck E, Pabst A, Luppa M, Riedel-Heller SG. Human Resources for Health. 2026;24(1):18. doi:10.1186/s12960-026-01064-0; 4. Work Time Reduction via a 4-Day Workweek Finds Improvements in Workers' Well-Being. Fan W, Schor JB, Kelly O, Gu G. Nature Human Behaviour. 2025;:10.1038/s41562-025-02259-6. doi:10.1038/s41562-025-02259-6; 5. Burnout and Work-Privacy Conflict - Are There Differences Between Full-Time and Part-Time Physicians?. Bodendieck E, Jung FU, Luppa M, Riedel-Heller SG. BMC Health Services Research. 2022;22(1):1082. doi:10.1186/s12913-022-08471-8; 6. Beyond the Hype: (How) Are Work Regimes Associated With Job Burnout?. du Bois K, Sterkens P, Lippens L, Baert S, Derous E. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 2023;20(4):3331. doi:10.3390/ijerph20043331; 7. Influence of Work-Related and Personal Characteristics on the Burnout Risk Among Full- And Part-Time Teachers. Seibt R, Kreuzfeld S. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 2021;18(4):1535. doi:10.3390/ijerph18041535; 8. Burnout and Its Antecedents: Considering Both Work and Household Time Claims, and Flexibility in Relation to Burnout. Li S, Ten Berge J, Kristiansen MH. Frontiers in Public Health. 2022;10:863348. doi:10.3389/fpubh.2022.863348; 9. Underemployment and Psychological Distress: Propensity Score and Fixed Effects Estimates From Two Large UK Samples. Mousteri V, Daly M, Delaney L. Social Science & Medicine (1982). 2020;244:112641. doi:10.1016/j.socscimed.2019.112641; 10. Association of Weekly Protected Nonclinical Time With Resident Physician Burnout and Well-being. Stevens K, Davey C, Lassig AA. JAMA Otolaryngology-- Head & Neck Surgery. 2020;146(2):168-175. doi:10.1001/jamaoto.2019.3654; 11. Vacation Days Taken, Work During Vacation, and Burnout Among US Physicians. Sinsky CA, Trockel MT, Dyrbye LN, et al. JAMA Network Open. 2024;7(1):e2351635. doi:10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2023.51635; 12. Resident Burnout, Wellness, Professional Development, and Engagement Before and After New Training Schedule Implementation. Heppe D, Baduashvili A, Limes JE, et al. JAMA Network Open. 2024;7(2):e240037. doi:10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2024.0037; 13. Burnout and Internal Medicine Resident Work-Hour Restrictions. Gopal R, Glasheen JJ, Miyoshi TJ, Prochazka AV. Archives of Internal Medicine. 2005 Dec 12-26;165(22):2595-600. doi:10.1001/archinte.165.22.2595.

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