Ep. 55: Escaping the Busyness Trap: How Physicians Can Reclaim Time & Energy

In this episode of The Fit Physician Podcast, we’re joined by Dr. Sarah and Dr. Alicia from Revive Physicians to tackle a challenge nearly every busy woman in medicine faces: the constant feeling of overload. We go beyond the usual “time management tips” to uncover why the real problem isn’t your calendar—it’s the demands that keep outstripping your capacity. Together, we dive into how traditional productivity strategies can backfire, why burnout is so common in female physicians, and how to shift from measuring your worth by busyness to creating space for what truly matters.

You’ll hear practical, physician-specific strategies for setting values-aligned priorities, reducing cognitive load at work and at home, and protecting time for self-care without guilt. From tangible tools like the “priorities gap” exercise to mindset shifts that help you let go of the need to “do it all,” this conversation will help you design a life that supports both your career and your well-being. Whether you’re teetering on the edge of burnout or simply want more breathing room in your days, you’ll walk away with actionable steps to reclaim your time, energy, and joy in medicine.

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Resources:

Website: www.revivephysicians.com

Retreat: https://www.revivephysicians.com/2025 10% off with code FITPHYSICIAN

Empowered Time Workshop Series: https://www.revivephysicians.com/empoweredtime (10% off with code FITPHYSICIAN)

Podcast: https://www.revivephysicians.com/podcasts/the-revive-physicians-podcast

Values Worksheet: https://www.revivephysicians.com/values