Medicine is more than a job—it’s a calling.
But what happens when the calling starts calling the shots?
For too many physicians, the pressure, the pace, and the endless expectations leave little room for joy, purpose, or even themselves.
It’s time to change that.
Welcome to The Purposeful MD Podcast—where real doctors have real conversations about:
✅ Setting boundaries without guilt
✅ Reclaiming time for what truly matters
✅ Finding joy in medicine—again
Hosted by Dr. Laura Suttin, a physician and certified coach, this podcast is your place to pause, reflect, and take back control of your career and well-being.
Did You Know? 🤯
📌 Over 60% of physicians report experiencing burnout, with the highest rates among emergency medicine, critical care, and family medicine doctors. (Source: Medscape Physician Burnout Report 2023)
📌 On average, doctors spend 1.84 hours on electronic health records (EHRs) for every hour of patient care—cutting into their personal time. (Source: AMA 2022 Study)
📌 Physicians who prioritize work-life balance and set clear boundaries report higher job satisfaction and lower stress levels. (Source: Harvard Business Review)
📌 40% of doctors are reluctant to seek mental health support due to fear of stigma or professional repercussions. (Source: JAMA Network Open, 2021)
Meet The Host
Laura Suttin, MD
Dr. Laura Suttin is a Board Certified family physician, certified coach, consultant, author, speaker, and entrepreneur. She completed her medical training at McGovern Medical School in Houston and her residency at Christus Spohn Memorial Family Medicine Residency Program in Corpus Christi, Texas. In 2016, she earned an MBA from the University of Texas at Dallas.
Inspired by her transformative experience with coaching, Dr. Suttin became certified through the Physician Coaching Institute and the Insight Coaching Community. In 2021, she launched Purposeful MD with the mission of empowering physicians to create lives they love without guilt. Beyond her professional endeavors, she enjoys running, participating in triathlons, traveling, and glamping with her family in their travel trailer. She resides in San Antonio with her husband and their four children.
Learn more: https://www.thepurposefulmd.com/