Monday Apr 28, 2025

Ep. 16 - Own Your Story and Find Career Freedom as a Medic

In this episode we welcome Dr. Chelsea Turgeon, an MD-turned-career coach and digital nomad.

Chelsea shares her story of leaving her OBGYN residency to explore a nomadic lifestyle and build a six-figure coaching business focused on helping healthcare professionals find career fulfillment.

The discussion delves into topics such as the challenges of stepping away from traditional medical careers, the importance of self-connection and self-trust, the need for financial stability, and overcoming societal and internal barriers. Throughout, Chelsea emphasizes the importance of tuning into one's own needs and aspirations to achieve a sense of purpose and happiness.

00:37 Meet Chelsea Turgeon: From OBGYN to Digital Nomad

01:57 Chelsea's Nomadic Lifestyle

04:51 The Journey from Medicine to Coaching

08:46 Overcoming Challenges and Embracing Change

25:11 Financial Realities and Career Transitions

30:08 Healing Your Relationship with Money

32:31 Wellness Wonder: Physician Support Line

34:02 Exploring the Challenges of Coaching as a Doctor

35:05 Dealing with Criticism and Haters

40:33 The Importance of Self-Coaching and Resourceful Mindsets

42:55 The Process of Coaching Medics

46:22 Overcoming Barriers and Building Self-Trust

54:26 Taking Time Off and Finding Clarity

59:47 Final Thoughts and Advice for Medics

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Chelsea's Podcast - Life after Medicine

Chelsea’s episode of her podcast, Life after Medicine, with Natasha

Chelsea’s website

Wellness wonder:

Physician Support line.

US-based, free, Confidential & Anonymous support line provided by psychiatrists helping US physician and medical students navigate the many intersections of their personal and professional lives.

Need help?

Call 1 (888) 409-0141 Monday to Friday (except federal holidays)

Available between 8:00 AM - 12:00 AM ET.

Want to help?

You can donate to help operate and promote the Physician Support Line.

Other resources:

Samaritans UK

Samaritans USA

Doctors in Distress

NHS Practitioner Health

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