Building a Practice & Avoiding Burnout: A Conversation with Dr. Michael Thomas

We’re joined by Dr. Michael Thomas, an internal medicine physician, this episode who shares his journey through medicine, the lessons he’s learned throughout his career, and his perspective on building a fulfilling life both inside and outside of practice.

Dr. Thomas opens up about the realities of being a physician today from avoiding burnout to understanding the importance of maintaining a healthy work-life balance. He discusses the mindset, discipline, and leadership required to start and grow your own medical practice, while also emphasizing the value of staying connected to the human side of medicine.

Beyond his personal journey, Dr. Thomas shares his thoughts on the growing role of artificial intelligence in healthcare, why AI will support rather than replace physicians, and how doctors can continue adapting alongside evolving technology.

Tune in to hear practical advice for aspiring healthcare professionals, insights on entrepreneurship in medicine, and an honest conversation about creating longevity, purpose, and balance in a demanding profession. ____________________________________________________________ Azhar Hirani social media:

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Welcome to a new episode of the Practice Unlocked Podcast, hosted by Azhar Hirani. In this episode, we’re joined by Shabana Safdari, a yoga therapist, wellness coach, and sound healer who has transformed her own life and now helps others do the same.

Shabana shares her deeply personal journey, beginning with nosophobia (fear of cancer) and how through yoga, she found a path to overcome her anxieties, reclaim her peace of mind and even manage migraines. She opens up about the holistic benefits of yoga from reducing stress and anxiety to cultivating mindfulness and balance and how she integrates sound healing, and breathwork into her practice to rejuvenate both body and mind.

Beyond her story of healing, Shabana discusses her path to becoming a yoga therapist, what it means to treat the body as a temple, and practical advice for anyone aspiring to build a meaningful career in wellness.

Tune in to discover the healing power of yoga, sound, breathwork and to learn how caring for the body and mind can unlock deeper fulfillment in both medicine and life. ___________________________________________________________________________

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Uncovering the Realities of Heart Care: A Conversation with Dr. Shalaby

Welcome to a new episode of the Practice Unlocked Podcast, hosted by Azhar Hirani. In this episode, we’re joined by Dr. Shalaby, a cardiologist passionate about transforming how we approach patient care and author of six books related to heart health and specialist of early detection of cardiac disease. From comparing heart surgery outcomes in the U.S. and Canada, to questioning why proven treatments aren’t always offered first, Dr. Shalaby challenges the norms of modern medicine.

Discover his perspective on what it truly means to serve patients, the responsibility physicians carry, and how staying focused on relieving suffering and keeping people healthy can lead to deeper fulfillment in medicine.

Tune in for thought-provoking insights and inspiration to reimagine the future of healthcare. _____________________________________________________________________________________

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