In this episode, Dr. Chrissy Ott (Med Peds, integrative care, physician coach, and leader of the Physician Coaching Summit) joins us to share her journey through primary care, hospital medicine, and complex pediatric care—and how reinvention became her path to joy. She opens up about leaving her micro practice, facing burnout, and finding coaching as a powerful tool for renewal. If you’ve ever wondered how to stay in medicine while protecting your joy and wellbeing, this conversation is for you. Timestamps 00:00 – Welcome | Introduction to the Doctors Making a Difference podcast 01:00 – Meet Dr. Chrissy Ott | Her diverse background in Med Peds, hospital medicine, and integrative care 02:00 – Reinvention as a Sign of Aliveness | Why change is essential for growth in medicine 04:00 – Caring for Medically Complex Children | Inside her role as medical director at a long-term care facility 05:00 – The Turning Point | Meditation, self-reflection, and realizing she wasn’t happy in her micro practice 07:00 – Breaking Free from Rules | Challenging assumptions about career identity and debt obligations 09:00 – Taking the Leap | Closing her solo practice despite financial loss 11:00 – Redefining Identity | Letting go of the “primary care doctor” label 12:00 – Lifelong Growth Arc | Development doesn’t stop after training—it evolves in new chapters 16:00 – Options Always Exist | Finding agency even when you feel trapped 18:00 – Staying in Medicine | Why she didn’t walk away, despite burnout cycles 20:00 – Falling in Love with Obesity Medicine | A new passion sparked by personal family experiences 22:00 – The Dose Makes the Poison | Rethinking workload and sustainable schedules 26:00 – Advice for New Physicians | Why coaching is essential at the start of your career 28:00 – What Coaching Really Is | Beyond “resilience training”—mentorship and values alignment 31:00 – Costs & Access | Creative ways to afford coaching, from CME funds to residency programs 34:00 – From Skeptic to Believer | Her transformation through leading wellness and coaching programs 36:00 – Measurable Impact | Burnout scores and wellbeing outcomes from physician coaching 38:00 – Resilience Reframed | Why the problem isn’t weak doctors but broken systems 39:00 – Coaching as Fulfillment | Helping physicians rediscover joy and alignment 40:00 – How to Connect with Dr. Ott | Websites, coaching info, and upcoming programs 41:00 – Outro & Resources | Closing thoughts and how to support the podcast Resources & Links Connect with Dr. Chrissy Ott: chrissyottmd.com | joypointsolutions.com Podcast Website: doctorsmakingadifference.com Nominate a guest or inquire: admin@doctorsmakingadifference.com If you found this episode helpful, don’t forget to subscribe, hit the , and give us a thumbs up . It really helps spread the message.