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A Doctor’s Hidden Addiction and the Wake-Up Call That Changed Everything (Ft. The Burnout Doc- Dr. Brett Cordes)

The Interesting MD Podcast

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From Illness to Insight: A Journey Through Addiction

This chapter recounts a medical professional's transformative experience with illness and addiction, beginning with a cancer diagnosis that altered their life path. It explores the delicate interplay of identity, achievement, and external validation while tracing the descent into addiction and the challenges of maintaining a façade of normalcy. Ultimately, the chapter highlights a powerful recovery journey that inspires a newfound passion for life coaching among peers facing similar struggles.

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