Episode 277 - When “Yes” Becomes Too Much: Confronting Physician Burnout

Chadi sits down with Dan Golden, MD, MHPE, Associate Professor of Radiation Oncology at Rush University, to discuss his deeply personal and recently published account of physician burnout. He shares the mental and physical toll of burnout, clarifies how it differs from depression and anxiety, and reflects on the pressures of academic medicine’s “say yes to everything” culture that leaves little room for setting boundaries. From masking symptoms and navigating a job change that added stress, to ultimately taking leaves of absence and undergoing intensive therapy, Dr. Golden offers an unfiltered look at how dire things became—and why speaking out may help others facing the same struggle. Read his article on burnout. Check out Chadi’s website for all Healthcare Unfiltered episodes and other content. Watch all Healthcare Unfiltered episodes on YouTube.

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Episode 277 - When “Yes” Becomes Too Much: Confronting Physician Burnout is an episode from Healthcare Unfiltered by Chadi Nabhan.

This episode is 50:07 long.

This episode was published on Apr 28, 2026.

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