The Balanced Medics' Handover Podcast

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May 2026

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Are you a health professional seeking change in your work life? If so, this is the right podcast for you. The Handover looks to explore the journeys of people who have changed their life within health through beating burnout, changing specialities, going non-clinical or doing something completely different! The options are limitless. Your host, Isabella, has transitioned from clinical to non-clinical work and hopes to help in your transition to find a life that is right for you. Visit https://balancedmedics.com to find out more!

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May 16, 2026Episode 1132 min

Medical matchmaker: entrepreneurship with Dr Lara Hochman

Welcome back! This episode we're lucky to be speaking with Dr Lara Hochman, a family medicine physician and advocate for physician wellbeing. Dr Hochman created Happy Day Health – a boutique physician matchmaking agency that matches doctors with practices that align with their values & needs. Dr Lara Hochman helps medics transition from burnout to enjoying practicing medicine again.She's also a co-author of the book Made for more: Physician Entrepreneurs who live life and practice medicine on their own terms which was compiled by Dr Nneka Unachukwu.This episode we discuss: Dr Hochman's journey in medicine How physicians are the cavalry and change is happening in the culture of medicine All about the new book Made for more Dr Hochman's journey from primary care physician to entrepreneur What the requirements are for physicians wanting to journey into entrepreneurship Starting with WHYFor career transition coaching: balancedmedics.com/coaching/Reach out to Dr Lara Hochman, founder of Happy Day Health:Website | LinkedIn | Youtube | Instagram | TwitterGet the book hereFor more resources go to balancedmedics.com

May 16, 2026Episode 1023 min

Skin cancer medicine and finding your niche with Dr Marjia Johns

This episode we're speaking all about skin cancer medicine and finding your niche with Dr Marjia (Maryjka) Johns. Dr Johns is a GP with specialty interest in skin cancer medicine, sexual health and paediatrics. We discuss: The stigma around choosing GP training Skin cancer medicine and how to further your training in it How skin cancer medicine can be a great option without a previous specialty as the Skin Cancer College of Australasia is a college that can be stand alone Finding your niche in med Breaking the mould of what it means to be a female doctor How finding balance in life can be quite tricky!Join the Doctors Changing Careers Facebook groupFor coaching go here: balancedmedics.com/coachingTo contact Dr Marjia Johns: message her on InstagramFor info on the Skin Cancer College of Australasia, Master of Medicine (Skin Cancer) at The University of QueenslandFor more resources check out: balancedmedics.com

May 16, 2026Episode 926 min

Healing the healers with Dr Claire Noonan

Welcome back!This episode we chat with Dr Claire Noonan, a GP with a special interest in human psychology and the ability to facilitate transformation through therapy.Dr Claire offers group therapy, workshops including one focused on Impostor syndrome and retreats through Clarity Lane. Her next retreat is in partnership with the Burnout Project by Dr Amy Imms in March 2023, called “Healing the Healers”.We discuss: Why she decided to be a GP and how it wasn’t a linear path Why she started her business Clarity Lane Imposter syndrome How she got the courage to start her own business Burnout and job quitting Losing her gallbladder to work-related stress How to keep creative in medicineFor career transition coaching: balancedmedics.com/coaching/Join the Doctors Changing Careers Facebook groupTo contact Dr Claire Noonan:https://www.claritylane.com.au/Register for the Healing the Healers Retreat Autumn 2023Her socials: Insta | Facebook groupDr Valerie Young - Imposter SyndromeFor more resources check out balancedmedics.com

May 16, 2026Episode 729 min

Public Health Physician: what's actually involved? - with Dr Jess Wells

Welcome back to The Balanced Medics' Handover Podcast. Today we're talking with Dr Jessica Wells, a Public Health Physician. We're going to be discussing: Dr Well's journey to work in Public Health What Public Health is The requirements needed to join the training program - there have been changes since this podcast was recorded and now up to 12 months of a Master’s degree (or equivalent) will be considered if it includes a formal work placement. Who would be suited What the day-to-day role is like On-call, after hours and renumeration Where you can study a Master of Public Health (MPH)For career transition coaching: balancedmedics.com/coaching/Join the Doctors Changing Careers Facebook groupFor more information on Public Health training in Australia check out the links below:Public Health Medicine RACPAustralasian Faculty of Public Health MedicineMaster of Public Health requirements: Epidemiology Biostatistics Health Protection (includes Environmental Health and/or Communicable Disease Prevention and Control) Health Promotion Health Policy, Planning or Management

May 16, 2026Episode 1342 min

Made for more: Living life on your own terms with Dr Una

This episode we have the great privilege of having Dr Una as our guest. Dr Una is a real force of nature, paediatrician, author, entrepreneur, and creator of EntreMD. On a mission to change the culture of medicine and help 100,000 U.S physicians live life and practice medicine on their own terms. We discuss: That feeling of wanting more in medicine Starting your own business How introverts can learn the skill of speech, networking, marketing and entrepreneurship How she has helped hundreds of doctors gain autonomy and create profitable businesses Gaining autonomy through owning that we are the CEO of our lives Breaking out of the victim mentality Changing the culture in medicine Not letting fear stop usFind Dr Una here:https://entremd.com/ | Her books on amazon | EntreMD Business SchoolFor coaching: balancedmedics.com/coachingFor more resources go to balancedmedics.com

May 16, 2026Episode 536 min

Beating burnout with Dr Amy Imms

This episode we're speaking with our inspirational guest, Dr Amy Imms, a medical doctor, mother of 5, and founder of The Burnout ProjectDuring her GP training, Dr Imms found herself in the midst of burnout with very little resources available. This experience pushed her to start a new mission of providing for others what she could not find for herself. The Burnout Project was born and for the past 6 years she has worked to raise awareness of burnout, reduce stigma, support burnt-out individuals, and create burnout-aware workplaces.In this episode we discuss What burnout is How to recognise the signs & prevent it Why junior doctors are most at risk of burnout How & why Dr Imms founded The Burnout Project Finding the career right for your life, beyond burnoutFor coaching: balancedmedics.com/coaching/Join the Doctors Changing Careers Facebook groupReach out to Dr Imms:https://www.dramyimms.com/Social media: Instagram | Facebook | LinkedInFor more resources check out balancedmedics.com

May 16, 2026Episode 1528 min

Imposter syndrome with Dr Jo Braid

This episode we are lucky to have Dr Jo Braid as our special guest. Dr Braid is a rehab specialist, who is also a coach that supports healthcare professionals work through topics such as imposter syndrome, burnout, fear of failure and more. We discuss: Imposter syndrome The 5 different types of imposter syndrome How to recognise it How to care for ourselves when experiencing itIf you'd like coaching with Isabella - balancedmedics.com/coachingConnect with Dr Jo Braid:Website | The Burnout Recovery Podcast | InstaResources:MensLine | Drs4Drs | Beyond Blue | TEN - Black Dog InstituteHelpful books Mindset by Dr Carol Dweck Burnout: the secret to solving your stress cycle by Emily & Amelia Nagoski The Thriving Doctor by Sharee Johnson

May 16, 2026Episode 2133 min

Antidote to burnout: a portfolio career with Dr Emily Amos

Dr Emily Amos came on the pod to talk about her portfolio career, and share how this approach can create greater fulfilment & balance in our life. Dr Amos is a General Practitioner, International Board Certified Lactation Consultant, 200hr yoga teacher, university tutor and registered mindfulness meditation teacher. She also hosts the mind.life.me podcast, talking about what’s good for our mind, body and soul.We discuss:- what is a portfolio career- the distinction between portfolio career vs “side-hustle”- overwhelm- her burnout recovery journey- how she designed a life that fulfils her- the doctor identity and what it means to be a “good doctor”For coaching go to balancedmedics.com/coachingReach out dremilyamos.comWhole Hearted Medicine Retreats

May 16, 2026Episode 1833 min

Residency drop out to digital nomad with Dr Chelsea Turgeon

This episode we are lucky to have Dr Chelsea Turgeon here to talk about her amazing journey from O&G trainee (resident) to digital nomad, healthcare career coach, author and podcaster. Chelsea quit training to pursue her own path and now works to help others find their own fulfilment in career and life.We discuss External validation The moment she decided to drop out of residency and bought a one-way ticket to South Korea Trusting her intuition in becoming a digital nomad Her burnout, hitting rock bottom, then coming out the other side How her plan evolved from aspiring travel blogger to healthcare career coach Navigating unsolicited advice about major career & life changes If she ever looked backFor coaching with Isabella go to balancedmedics.com/coachingTo reach out to Chelsea visit her website, follow her on socials Insta, listen to her podcast

May 16, 2026Episode 2332 min

Gap year in medicine: digital nomad with Dr Eunice Chou

Our guest Dr Eunice Chou, is a doctor from New Zealand and digital nomad. She is currently exploring the world and sharing videos of her life on YouTube!We discuss:- Why she became a digital nomad & how she is doing it- Her plans for her year off- Why she decided to take the year off- Burnout- Her experience as a junior doctor- How she’s exploring what she really wants to do in life- The reactions of others to her year offFor coaching go to balanced medics.com/coachingFor lesser known specialties go here.Follow Eunice's travels on YouTube and Instagram.