Succeed in Medicine

#392: CONTRIBUTOR SERIES—Jillian Rigert, MD, on Mental Health and Surviving Suicidality for Suicide Prevention Month

26min | 09/10/2024

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Amna Shabbir, MD, interviews Jillian Rigert, MD, an oral medicine specialist and mental health advocate, who shares her powerful story of overcoming suicidality and anorexia nervosa. As a former Air Force resident, Dr. Rigert opens up about the emotional and physical toll of perfectionism and workaholism, and how societal pressures contributed to her struggles. She now advocates for mental health awareness, self-compassion, and healing. This conversation is a raw, vulnerable exploration of the importance of valuing life over career and seeking support when needed.

BIO FOR DR. JILLIAN RIGERT

Jillian Rigert, DMD, MD, ACC is an oral medicine specialist, head and neck cancer researcher, Certified Martha Beck Wayfinder Life Coach, Professional Leadership Coach, speaker, writer, and host of YouTube channel "A Life True to You" where she helps high achievers break free from societal pressures to create sustainable, fulfilling lives true to themselves.

She has been on a 10-year healing journey out of the depths of suicidality and anorexia nervosa, and she now shares her story and life lessons in hopes to help others reduce suffering, save lives, and live with intention.

Social Media Links:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jillian-rigert/

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@DrJillianRigert

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100010140105978

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jillian_and_reese/

BIO FOR DR. AMNA SHABBIR

Dr. Amna Shabbir is the Founder and CEO of the Early Career Physicians Institute, a Duke Certified Wellness and Life Coach, Dual Board-Certified Geriatrician-Internist and Super Mom to two young girls. She passionately supports new attending physicians in navigating post-medical training challenges, helping them to excel both professionally and personally.

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amna-shabbir-md/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.amnashabbir/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dr.amnashabbir.md

Substack: https://earlycareerphysician.substack.com/

Twitter: @ashabbirmd

Did ya know…

You can also be a guest on our show? Please email me at brad@physiciansguidetodoctoring.com to connect or visit www.physiciansguidetodoctoring.com to learn more about the show!

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@physiciansguidetodoctoring on FB

@physicianguidetodoctoring on YouTube

@physiciansguide on Instagram and Twitter

Visit www.physiciansguidetodoctoring.com to connect, dive deeper, and keep the conversation going. Let’s grow!

Disclaimer:

This podcast is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical, financial, or legal advice. Always consult a...

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About Succeed in Medicine

Was your training enough to handle everything physician life demands? From lawsuits to leadership, career decisions to challenging conversations, balancing the personal with the professional — not enough was addressed in medical school, residency or fellowship. This show fills those gaps so you can live up to the expectations that come with the white coat — not just in the exam room, but in all the places your MD follows you. Your host, Dr. Bradley Block, a private practice ENT, is right there with you — navigating the same challenges and bringing in world-class guests to teach, as he puts it, “everything we should have been learning while we were memorizing Kreb’s cycle.” With nearly 500 episodes and close to half a million downloads, Brad has built a trusted space where physicians come for brass-tacks, immediately-applicable advice. You don’t need another certification. You need a podcast that covers personal finance, private practice, side-gigs, main-gigs, reacting to bad reviews, misinformation, social media, charting, parenting, communicating, negotiating, leading, managing, teaching, learning and what to do when someone yells, “Is there a doctor on board?”

Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

About Succeed in Medicine

Was your training enough to handle everything physician life demands? From lawsuits to leadership, career decisions to challenging conversations, balancing the personal with the professional — not enough was addressed in medical school, residency or fellowship. This show fills those gaps so you can live up to the expectations that come with the white coat — not just in the exam room, but in all the places your MD follows you. Your host, Dr. Bradley Block, a private practice ENT, is right there with you — navigating the same challenges and bringing in world-class guests to teach, as he puts it, “everything we should have been learning while we were memorizing Kreb’s cycle.” With nearly 500 episodes and close to half a million downloads, Brad has built a trusted space where physicians come for brass-tacks, immediately-applicable advice. You don’t need another certification. You need a podcast that covers personal finance, private practice, side-gigs, main-gigs, reacting to bad reviews, misinformation, social media, charting, parenting, communicating, negotiating, leading, managing, teaching, learning and what to do when someone yells, “Is there a doctor on board?”

Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Description

—- 👋

This episode is also sponsored by Pattern Life. Protect what matters most today. Disability insurance simplified.

—- 👋

Freed.AI is here to free you from medical documentation. Join the movement to eliminate clinician burnout. Visit Freed.AI and improve your lifestyle. Coupon Code for $50 off your first paid month: PGD

Amna Shabbir, MD, interviews Jillian Rigert, MD, an oral medicine specialist and mental health advocate, who shares her powerful story of overcoming suicidality and anorexia nervosa. As a former Air Force resident, Dr. Rigert opens up about the emotional and physical toll of perfectionism and workaholism, and how societal pressures contributed to her struggles. She now advocates for mental health awareness, self-compassion, and healing. This conversation is a raw, vulnerable exploration of the importance of valuing life over career and seeking support when needed.

BIO FOR DR. JILLIAN RIGERT

Jillian Rigert, DMD, MD, ACC is an oral medicine specialist, head and neck cancer researcher, Certified Martha Beck Wayfinder Life Coach, Professional Leadership Coach, speaker, writer, and host of YouTube channel "A Life True to You" where she helps high achievers break free from societal pressures to create sustainable, fulfilling lives true to themselves.

She has been on a 10-year healing journey out of the depths of suicidality and anorexia nervosa, and she now shares her story and life lessons in hopes to help others reduce suffering, save lives, and live with intention.

Social Media Links:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jillian-rigert/

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@DrJillianRigert

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100010140105978

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jillian_and_reese/

BIO FOR DR. AMNA SHABBIR

Dr. Amna Shabbir is the Founder and CEO of the Early Career Physicians Institute, a Duke Certified Wellness and Life Coach, Dual Board-Certified Geriatrician-Internist and Super Mom to two young girls. She passionately supports new attending physicians in navigating post-medical training challenges, helping them to excel both professionally and personally.

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amna-shabbir-md/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.amnashabbir/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dr.amnashabbir.md

Substack: https://earlycareerphysician.substack.com/

Twitter: @ashabbirmd

Did ya know…

You can also be a guest on our show? Please email me at brad@physiciansguidetodoctoring.com to connect or visit www.physiciansguidetodoctoring.com to learn more about the show!

Socials:

@physiciansguidetodoctoring on FB

@physicianguidetodoctoring on YouTube

@physiciansguide on Instagram and Twitter

Visit www.physiciansguidetodoctoring.com to connect, dive deeper, and keep the conversation going. Let’s grow!

Disclaimer:

This podcast is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical, financial, or legal advice. Always consult a...

Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

About Succeed in Medicine

Was your training enough to handle everything physician life demands? From lawsuits to leadership, career decisions to challenging conversations, balancing the personal with the professional — not enough was addressed in medical school, residency or fellowship. This show fills those gaps so you can live up to the expectations that come with the white coat — not just in the exam room, but in all the places your MD follows you. Your host, Dr. Bradley Block, a private practice ENT, is right there with you — navigating the same challenges and bringing in world-class guests to teach, as he puts it, “everything we should have been learning while we were memorizing Kreb’s cycle.” With nearly 500 episodes and close to half a million downloads, Brad has built a trusted space where physicians come for brass-tacks, immediately-applicable advice. You don’t need another certification. You need a podcast that covers personal finance, private practice, side-gigs, main-gigs, reacting to bad reviews, misinformation, social media, charting, parenting, communicating, negotiating, leading, managing, teaching, learning and what to do when someone yells, “Is there a doctor on board?”

Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

About Succeed in Medicine

Was your training enough to handle everything physician life demands? From lawsuits to leadership, career decisions to challenging conversations, balancing the personal with the professional — not enough was addressed in medical school, residency or fellowship. This show fills those gaps so you can live up to the expectations that come with the white coat — not just in the exam room, but in all the places your MD follows you. Your host, Dr. Bradley Block, a private practice ENT, is right there with you — navigating the same challenges and bringing in world-class guests to teach, as he puts it, “everything we should have been learning while we were memorizing Kreb’s cycle.” With nearly 500 episodes and close to half a million downloads, Brad has built a trusted space where physicians come for brass-tacks, immediately-applicable advice. You don’t need another certification. You need a podcast that covers personal finance, private practice, side-gigs, main-gigs, reacting to bad reviews, misinformation, social media, charting, parenting, communicating, negotiating, leading, managing, teaching, learning and what to do when someone yells, “Is there a doctor on board?”

Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

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