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Mastery and Wellness: Thriving in Medicine

A weekly newsletter designed to empower medical professionals to achieve mastery, balance, and well-being in their careers and lives.

I interviewed for a leadership postion this week. It was a position I had not considered when I started my career. As I have grown and changed, I've come to think about leadership differently. This week's newsletter and blog explore what it means to be a physician leader. Embracing Your Role I...

by Ben Reinking — Mar 15, 2025 physician coaching physician leadership

A Memory From Intern year

In this week’s blog, I share a memory and discuss a topic many of us tuck away: moral injury. I have come to think of moral injury as the quiet ache when the care you want to give differs with the care you can give. In the blog, I share a story from my pediatric residency that still tugs at me. ...

by Ben Reinking — Mar 08, 2025 moral injust

The Difference Between Successful People and Really Successful People

Let's face it, "No" is the most underrated word in medicine. In this week's, blog post, I tackle the the delicate art of saying no. Key takeaways: Why saying “no” isn’t selfish—it’s essential for avoiding burnout and delivering better patient care. How to communicate boundaries gracefully (wit...

by Ben Reinking — Mar 01, 2025 physician coaching

Resilience Rx: Your February Survival Guide & Wellness Toolkit

Let’s be real: Medical training and practice are like running a marathon with your shoes on the wrong foot—exhausting, confusing, and occasionally soul-testing. You want to stop and put the shoes on the correct foot- but stopping would mean admitting you put them on the wrong foot in the first p...

by Ben Reinking — Feb 23, 2025

Take Back Your Time: The Hidden ROI of Coaching

Let’s cut to the chase: You didn’t go into medicine to drown in paperwork, fight with insurance companies, or feel like a cog in a machine. This week, I’m sharing how coaching isn’t just about “feeling better”—it’s about tangible results, both financially and personally. 📖 From the Blog: “Physic...

by Ben Reinking — Feb 16, 2025 coaching physician coaching

Reclaim Joy, One Small Step at a Time

Let’s be real: Most days, our healthcare system feels less like a well-oiled machine and more like a treadmill set to “marathon mode.” But here’s the good news—you have more power to thrive than you think. This week’s newsletter is your dose of practical wisdom, inspiration, and a little nudge...

Feb 09, 2025 burnout career growth

When Healers Need Healing

My Journey Through Pet Loss and Grief Not long ago, I said goodbye to my beloved dog, Stanzi. Everyone told me it woud be hard. I underestimated how hard. As a pediatric cardiologist- I have a lot of experience helping others navigate grief and loss. Given that experience, I thought I would som...

by Ben Reinking — Feb 02, 2025

Want to be a better doctor?

It starts with EQ, not IQ Remember that patient who left you feeling completely drained last week? Or that colleague interaction that kept you up at night? Today's blog post might just be the game-changer you've been looking for. In "Emotional Intelligence: A Physician's Guide," we're taking a...

by Ben Reinking — Jan 26, 2025

Career Crossroads

Which path will you take? This week’s focus is on navigating career transitions. Most physcians I know have considered a major career change at least once in their careers. Few know how to approach a major career change and most make the same mistake: they make a change out of desperation a...

by Ben Reinking — Jan 12, 2025 physician careers physician nonclinica jobs

Transform Your Resolutions in 2025: The LEGACY Method for Physicians

Happy New Year! Have you ever set a resolution only to watch it fizzle out by mid-January? You’re not alone! 92 % of New Year's resolutions are never realized! In this week's blog post, I explore the LEGACY Method a physician-specific approach that aligns your goals with your core values,...

by Ben Reinking — Dec 29, 2024

🌟 Embrace Family Traditions to Burnout-Proof Your Life! 🌟

I hope this finds you thriving (or at least surviving) in the whirlwind of your work, life, and the holidays! For the first time since starting residency, I am off for two weeks over the Christmas and New Year's holidays. I always feel a sense of nostalgia during the holidays, and as I have b...

by Ben Reinking — Dec 22, 2024 burnout christmas holiday traditions physicians

We Didn't Start The Fire

Do any of the following sound familiar? You haven’t finished your holiday shopping 🛍️ Your Epic inbasket is overflowing with unfinished notes and patient calls 📋📞 The world feels like it's on fire 🌍🔥 The kids need breakfast 🥣 The price of eggs remains high 🥚💰 And your paycheck is shrinking du...

by Ben Reinking — Dec 15, 2024 coaching physicians

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