In this introductory episode of the Soulful Surgeon podcast, Dr. Lisa Hunsicker shares her journey from successful plastic surgeon to a burnout crisis. Dr. Hunsicker discusses the immense pressures she faced in her practice, including the challenges of balancing a demanding career and motherhood, which led her to a breaking point back in 2012. She recounts a pivotal day filled with stressors that led her to seek help and how she decided to take control of her life. Dr. Hunsicker introduces her OR method, a self-healing process involving seven remedies of being that address the physical, mental, spiritual, sensory, relational, community, and intentional aspects of life. She emphasizes the importance of prioritizing personal well-being and explains how this podcast aims to create a supportive community for healthcare workers. Dr. Hunsicker invites listeners to share their struggles and stories to foster a collective transformation toward becoming human beings rather than human doings.

00:00 Welcome to the Soulful Surgeon Podcast

00:59 A Day in the Life of Dr. Hunsicker

02:10 The Breaking Point

03:38 A Turning Point

05:59 The OR Method: Self-Healing

07:08 Building a Community of Healthcare Workers