Taking care of people is some of the most rewarding work we do as human beings. When we do it as overworked healthcare professionals, it can burden and exhaust us at profound levels. Studies show that a great many doctors, nurses, and healthcare providers suffer from a jaded perspective, a decreased capacity to feel empathy, and a dwindling sense of professional satisfaction. How did we get here? In this weekend retreat, integrative medicine physician Dr. Akil Palanisamy and co-director of the California Center for Functional Medicine Chris Kresser, MS, LAc, examine the root causes of burnout for healthcare practitioners and […]