Practice on Purpose | Season 2 Episode 3

Leadership and Wellbeing in Healthcare with Guarava Agarwal

In this conversation, Dr. Nicole Eull and Dr. Guarava Agarwal discuss the importance of physician wellness, the journey to psychiatry, and the role of teaching in medical education. They explore the challenges of burnout in healthcare, the significance of leadership in wellbeing, and the need for health-promoting work environments. The discussion emphasizes the importance of following one’s passion and the evolving perspectives on physician wellness. The discussion also touches on the value of coaching in professional development, the challenges of leadership in healthcare, and the need for setting boundaries to maintain personal wellbeing.

Published on
May 29, 2025

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Chapters

  • 00:00 Introduction to Physician Wellness 
  • 03:02 Journey to Psychiatry and Teaching 
  • 05:59 The Importance of Teaching and Legacy 
  • 09:02 Leadership in Wellbeing and Professional Development 
  • 12:00 Work Determinants of Wellbeing 
  • 15:05 Designing Health-Promoting Work Environments 
  • 18:11 The Role of Resilience in Healthcare 
  • 21:04 Following Your Passion in Medicine 
  • 23:46 Evolving Perspectives on Physician Wellness 
  • 27:04 Researching Wellness in Surgical Residencies 
  • 30:50 Building Professional Networks for Support 
  • 33:20 Understanding Coaching in Professional Development 
  • 36:42 Setting Boundaries and Self-Care 
  • 39:03 Crafting Your Career Path 
  • 42:19 Empowering Future Generations in Healthcare 
  • 44:05 Navigating Challenges in Healthcare Leadership 
  • 45:17 Advice for Early Career Physicians 
  • 46:43 Reflections on a Small World in Medicine 
  • 47:33 Finding Agency in Medicine 
  • 48:53 The Future of Wellbeing and Technology