Why “Pushing Through” Is Destroying Doctors With Erika Czerwinski

Dec 2, 2025

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Are you thriving as a physician, or just getting by? In today’s episode, I sit down with Erika Czerwinski, a clinical psychologist and founder of Eleos, who’s dedicated to helping high-achieving doctors break free from the cycle of burnout and rediscover their sense of self. We explore how many physicians unknowingly disconnect from their emotions and go through the motions rather than truly living.

Erika shares her fascinating approach to healing, which blends cutting-edge psychedelic therapies with a deep, introspective look into the physician’s inner world. She explains how doctors, who are experts at compartmentalizing their pain to serve others, often fail to notice the silent toll it takes on their relationships, health, and happiness.

If you’re a doctor who feels like something’s missing, but you can’t put your finger on it, this one is for you. Don’t let the weight of “performing” take you away from living life. Tune in now to learn how you can reclaim your energy, passion, and purpose.

“The health and energy you possess is your highest currency.” ~ Erika Czerwinski

In This Episode:

- Erika's transition from working with young adults to physicians

- Warning signs of burnout and emotional disconnection

- The difference between endurance and resilience in physicians

- Diagnostic tools for measuring physician burnout and well-being

- Creating a safe space for physicians to rediscover their happiness

- Ketamine-assisted therapy: background and how it works

- Benefits of community and vulnerability at Eleos physician retreats

- Advice for high-achievers who are at a plateau

Mentioned in the Episode:

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