#425 - CONTRIBUTOR SERIES: Breaking the Cycle of Burnout Through Better Sleep

25min | 01/02/2025

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Dr. Kristine Goins and Dr. Christopher J. Allen discuss the epidemic of sleep deprivation among physicians. Dr. Allen highlights how long shifts, irregular schedules, and cultural expectations in medicine often lead to chronic burnout.

He provides insightful tips, such as maintaining consistent wake times, keeping a sleep log, and prioritizing restorative rest. He also addresses travel-related sleep disruptions and the effects of "sleep debt," explaining that while recovery is possible, it requires consistency and patience. Dr. Allen advocates seeking help for persistent issues and stresses that sleep is fundamental to effective caregiving.

Bio

Dr. Christopher J. Allen is a board-certified specialist in Sleep Medicine for both children and adults, as well as Pediatric Neurology. He received his training at the University of Michigan, the University of Chicago, and is currently the CEO and Lead Physician of Quality Sleep and Neurology PC, located in Saginaw, Michigan.

A proud alumnus of Howard University and a certified pediatric neurologist, Dr. Allen is deeply passionate about neurology, with an even greater dedication to sleep medicine. His mission is to ensure that everyone has access to quality sleep, recognizing its vital role in overall health. He is a staunch advocate for prioritizing rest in a world where it is often undervalued, playfully referring to himself as a “sleep superhero” on a mission to improve sleep health.

Beyond his professional life, Dr. Allen is an enthusiastic Raiders fan, a spirited karaoke performer, and a dance enthusiast.

Website:
https://www.qualitysleepandneurology.com/

Socials.

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

Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100093550283321

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

Dr. Kristine Goins' Bio

Find more about Dr. Goins here: https://www.physiciansguidetodoctoring.com/drgoins

Did you 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 qualified professional for personalized guidance.

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

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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?”

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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.

Description

Ready to diversify outside the stock market? EquityMultiple brings you streamlined real estate investing. Access vetted, cash-flowing opportunities from anywhere. Start today, with just $5K, at equitymultiple.com

_________________

Dr. Kristine Goins and Dr. Christopher J. Allen discuss the epidemic of sleep deprivation among physicians. Dr. Allen highlights how long shifts, irregular schedules, and cultural expectations in medicine often lead to chronic burnout.

He provides insightful tips, such as maintaining consistent wake times, keeping a sleep log, and prioritizing restorative rest. He also addresses travel-related sleep disruptions and the effects of "sleep debt," explaining that while recovery is possible, it requires consistency and patience. Dr. Allen advocates seeking help for persistent issues and stresses that sleep is fundamental to effective caregiving.

Bio

Dr. Christopher J. Allen is a board-certified specialist in Sleep Medicine for both children and adults, as well as Pediatric Neurology. He received his training at the University of Michigan, the University of Chicago, and is currently the CEO and Lead Physician of Quality Sleep and Neurology PC, located in Saginaw, Michigan.

A proud alumnus of Howard University and a certified pediatric neurologist, Dr. Allen is deeply passionate about neurology, with an even greater dedication to sleep medicine. His mission is to ensure that everyone has access to quality sleep, recognizing its vital role in overall health. He is a staunch advocate for prioritizing rest in a world where it is often undervalued, playfully referring to himself as a “sleep superhero” on a mission to improve sleep health.

Beyond his professional life, Dr. Allen is an enthusiastic Raiders fan, a spirited karaoke performer, and a dance enthusiast.

Website:
https://www.qualitysleepandneurology.com/

Socials.

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

Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100093550283321

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

Dr. Kristine Goins' Bio

Find more about Dr. Goins here: https://www.physiciansguidetodoctoring.com/drgoins

Did you 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 qualified professional for personalized guidance.

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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