*Trigger Warning: Suicide and Death by Suicide are Discussed in this Episode

On this episode of Talks with Dr Shafer, Dr. Shafer welcomes Special Guest Dr. Chestovich, MD. Dr. Michelle Chestovich is a physician practicing family medicine, coach, mom, a podcast host of the Re-Mind Yourself Podcast, a Speaker and an advocate for awareness of the high risk of Female Physician Suicide. Gretchen lost her younger sister, Dr Gretchen Butler, a radiologist, unexpectedly to suicide in March 2021. Since then she has been advocating for helping heal her fellow healers and for making meaningful workplace changes to help decrease the risk of suicide for female physicians.  Dr Shafer and Dr Chestovich Discuss the critical issue of physician suicide, particularly among female physicians. They explore the personal impact of suicide on Dr. Chestovich's family, the systemic issues in the medical profession that contribute to mental health struggles, and the importance of setting boundaries and prioritizing self-care. They emphasize the need for open conversations about mental health, the role of coaching, and the necessity for systemic changes in the medical field to support physicians better. The discussion highlights the importance of recognizing one's worth beyond professional achievements and the need for community support.

Thank you to Special Guest Dr Michelle Chestovich, MD

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Learn more about the Dr Mom Foundation, created to support the mental health, physical health, career satisfaction, and overall wellness of physician mothers and other health care providers with families. 

https://www.drmomfound.org/

If you are struggling, know that you are not alone, and there is help. Call or text 988 in the US for the Crisis Lifeline. 

https://afsp.org/suicide-prevention-resources

In a medical emergency in the US, Call 9-1-1 or go to your emergency department. 

Dr Shafer Stedron, MD is a musician turned Neurologist, a mom, a Jay Shetty-Certified Life Coach, an Author, Publisher, and so much more. She is passionate about helping others reclaim their stories and build their most beautiful future, unlocking their fullest potential informed by her background in neurology, psychology, business and entertainment. 

Dr. Shafer's story is one of triumph, self-awareness, and tireless creation. As she has reclaimed her own story, rebuilding her life after difficult experiences, she launched We Don’t Tell Our Stories, an online community to help people suffering from Domestic Abuse and Intimate Partner Violence. Her love of writing inspired her to launch Little House of Dreams Publishing, a children’s literature publishing house focused on sharing the stories of children. Dr Shafer believes it is never too early to show young people how important their voice truly is, and the power they possess to create a better world. 

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This episode does not offer individualized medical advice. Opinions discussed are for informational purposes only, and should not be considered medical advice.

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Music Credit: Shafer Yost, Impulse