From Delivering Babies to Breakthroughs: Dr. Jim Heid on Redefining Identity, Purpose & Success
From Delivering Babies to Breakthroughs: Dr. Jim Heid on Redefining Identity, Purpose & SuccessDescription
Dr. Jim Heid spent 30 years practicing full-spectrum family medicine, delivering babies, staying up all night, and walking with patients through every season of life. But when burnout hit and identity questions bubbled to the surface, he realized it was time to do the thing himself.
Now a coach helping others rediscover their deepest sense of purpose, Jim shares how he transitioned out of traditional medicine, what he's learned about imposter syndrome and storytelling, and why cycling has become a metaphor for personal growth, celebration, and sustainable success.
In this wide-ranging episode with Stacey Lauren, you’ll hear about:
- What it really means to coach the person, not the problem
- How Jim helps people reconnect with who they are (beyond their job title)
- The hidden cost of ignoring your own wisdom
- Why hydration, spreadsheets, and community matter more than you think
- A new definition of doing the thing... without the burnout
Learn more: https://jimheidcoaching.com
Connect on Instagram: @repurposemanjim
00:00 — From family doctor to life coach: Jim’s career pivot
07:35 — “Coach the person, not the problem” — birth stories + breakthrough coaching
14:10 — Why identity struggles show up post-retirement
25:00 — Cycling, burnout, and celebrating the hilltops
39:40 — Imposter syndrome, storytelling, and “just doing the thing”
YouTube: https://youtu.be/aG-iw_P2WdU
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/from-delivering-babies-to-breakthroughs-dr-jim-heid/id1618590178?i=1000735897389
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2AT6XtKqUNma3wFV0hLSmX
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