beyond MD with Dr. Yatin Chadha Ep #95 - Building Resilience and a Sustainable Career for the Long Term - with Dr. Mamta Gautam
Jul 17, 2025
Dr. Mamta Gautam, known as "The Doctor’s Doctor," is a leading psychiatrist and author specializing in physician well-being since 1990. In this engaging discussion, she shares her captivating career journey and the importance of pursuing growth at work. Key signs of burnout are explored, along with preventative measures and the role of financial literacy in combating stress. Mamta introduces the "5 C's" for building resilience and emphasizes self-care as essential for a sustainable career, encouraging listeners to prioritize their mental health.
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Career Shift by Chance Opportunity
- Mamta Gautam unexpectedly shifted her career from child psychiatry to adult depression after filling in for a speaker at a conference.
- This chance opportunity led her to a new practice area through word of mouth within three months.
Tweak Work Regularly for Growth
- Continuously seek ways to tweak your work every 7-10 years to maintain growth and enjoyment.
- Explore new settings, roles, or adjacent areas inside or outside medicine to keep engaged.
Career Evolution into Leadership and Coaching
- Mamta evolved from clinical psychiatry to leadership development and coaching for physicians over decades.
- She embraced advocacy, leadership training, and coaching to create systemic change and support physician well-being.
