The Normal 40 Podcast #62 Making the Trade: Dr. Parker Hays on Trading Physician Burnout for Balance
Apr 18, 2025
01:08:19
What happens when you reach the pinnacle of your career only to realize it’s no longer the life you want?
In this episode, Lon Stroschein sits down with Parker Hays, a physician who spent 33 years in emergency medicine before making the courageous decision to leave and build a life of purpose and impact.
Parker shares his journey, from a pivotal moment in his youth that inspired him to pursue medicine to the realization that it was time to trade his successful career for a new chapter focused on prevention, wellness, and helping others thrive.
Through his company, Lasting Impact Wellness, Parker now helps leaders avoid burnout and become the best versions of themselves. This candid conversation is packed with insights about change, courage, and listening to the quiet voice inside that calls you to more.
Key Takeaways:
What's Next?
This heartfelt conversation is a testament to the courage required to make "the trade" and a call to action for anyone feeling stuck. Whether through a free Ramble, Lon's Insider group, or his bestselling book The Trade, this episode is a call to action to start designing your next chapter.
Find all things Lon and Normal 40 here: https://linktr.ee/lon.stroschein
Parker Hays: https://www.instagram.com/drs.hays/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/e-parker-hays-jr-md-facep-6296b2125/
Website https://lastingimpactwellness.com/
This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit normal40.substack.com
In this episode, Lon Stroschein sits down with Parker Hays, a physician who spent 33 years in emergency medicine before making the courageous decision to leave and build a life of purpose and impact.
Parker shares his journey, from a pivotal moment in his youth that inspired him to pursue medicine to the realization that it was time to trade his successful career for a new chapter focused on prevention, wellness, and helping others thrive.
Through his company, Lasting Impact Wellness, Parker now helps leaders avoid burnout and become the best versions of themselves. This candid conversation is packed with insights about change, courage, and listening to the quiet voice inside that calls you to more.
Key Takeaways:
- A lifelong career can feel out of alignment when your purpose shifts.
- Deciding to leave success behind is daunting, but the trade-off can lead to clarity, fulfillment, and growth.
- Stepping into a new chapter isn’t about starting over but rediscovering curiosity and learning with intention.
- Balance is possible when leaders prioritize self-awareness, wellness, and resilience over the grind of constant achievement.
- Honor your legacy by living fully: Inspired by his father’s untimely passing, Parker is committed to embracing every moment and living a life of service and purpose.
What's Next?
This heartfelt conversation is a testament to the courage required to make "the trade" and a call to action for anyone feeling stuck. Whether through a free Ramble, Lon's Insider group, or his bestselling book The Trade, this episode is a call to action to start designing your next chapter.
Find all things Lon and Normal 40 here: https://linktr.ee/lon.stroschein
Parker Hays: https://www.instagram.com/drs.hays/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/e-parker-hays-jr-md-facep-6296b2125/
Website https://lastingimpactwellness.com/
This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit normal40.substack.com