The Courageous Life A Cardiologist's Journey to Healing, Health, and Happiness | Dr. Jonathan Fisher
Dr. Jonathan Fisher, is a Harvard educated cardiologist, a mindfulness teacher, and an outspoken leader passionate about helping to end the epidemic of clinician burnout in healthcare.
In sharing his own story he writes:
"I took care of 20,000 hearts before taking care of my own.
For years, I hid my anxiety, depression, and burnout behind the facade of being a “perfect” doctor.
That effort took a toll.
So, I began a journey to understand true healing, health, and happiness.
Along the way, I realized others were also seeking the same timeless practices that helped me thrive."
Today, Jonathan is on the show, and will generously share some of that journey through:
- His expertise as a heart doctor,
- His depth of insight gained both as a student and teacher of ancient wisdom practices like mindfulness and self-compassion,
- And his experiences of working through the process of burnout recovery and healing his own heart.
This conversation sheds a light not only on the transformative power of opening the heart (on our health, our relationships, our work, and our lives broadly)
But also on the courage it takes to do so.
Particularly when the world we find ourselves in can feel cold, and scary.
Jonathan is one of those courageous leaders who engages in the practice of opening the heart and invites us to do the same,
But, importantly, to do with skillful discernment.
Offering a reminder that courage and wisdom are two virtues that are often best paired together.
I hope you enjoy the time with Jonathan as much as I did.
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About Jonathan:
Dr. Jonathan Fisher is a cardiologist who focuses on healing the heart in the broadest sense, encompassing both the physical and emotional aspects of cardiac care. Educated at Harvard and Mt. Sinai, he is a mindfulness meditation teacher and organizational well-being leader. Dr. Fisher has designed programs for an organization with 38,000 team members, reducing stress and enhancing well-being. He is the author of Just One Heart: A Cardiologist's Guide to Healing, Health, and Happiness. He has delivered keynotes, workshops, and retreats for organizations globally across various industries. His efforts in addressing burnout in healthcare, including co-hosting the Ending Clinician Burnout Global Summit, have garnered international attention. For more, please visit: drjonathanfisher.com