WE ARE
NOT OKAY
As surgeons, many of us find ourselves languishing—overwhelmed, exhausted, and burnt out. Disconnected from our bodies, hearts, and spirits, we chase after purpose, status, power, and wealth, only to discover that achieving our goals leaves us feeling empty and unfulfilled.
There is a better way.
If you are like me and prone to the pre-OR jitters (we all have that one case that we just dread), then you’re going to want to start your day with this. I created a free resource to help you get into the best mindset on your OR Days. Get it here.
Hi, I’m Dr. Mel Thacker, a double board-certified physician (ENT and lifestyle medicine), certified coach, podcaster, and TEDx speaker. If you are questioning your life choices, don’t worry—you’re definitely not alone, and you’re in the right place.
I had been grinding as an ENT surgeon for about a decade when burnout finally made me pay attention in 2021. That was when I started having panic attacks at work. It was terrifying. Through coaching, I learned how to manage my mind and my emotions and, ultimately, emerged a better clinician, surgeon, wife, mother, friend and human. I became a coach and made it my mission to help surgeons like you create ease, clarity, confidence, and control in their lives. You don’t have to suffer indefinitely. This is a problem worth solving, and there is a solution.
You are the asset, surgeon. When you are well-resourced, everyone benefits. I’m here to resource you.
You can get started right away by listening to Surgeons with Purpose podcast. Episode #1 The Imposter Within: Overcoming Imposter Syndrome is one you’ll want to listen to a few times.
Our profession can feel like we are running on a treadmill…juggling bombs. It’s as if we are one mistake away from losing it all, and it’s scary.
It doesn’t have to be. I want to offer you a different vantage point. You are not an emotionless robot whose job is to execute perfectly. You are a human being with a high stakes job. You can take care of yourself and your patients in the face of mistakes, complications, and less than ideal outcomes. You can execute well even when you aren’t showing up as the highest version of yourself. You have more control than you realize. Your journey starts here.