The Purpose Filter

The Price of Your Mental Health

October 26, 2022 Dr. Kathy Zhang Season 1 Episode 57
The Purpose Filter
The Price of Your Mental Health
Show Notes

Please note that this episode carries a trigger warning, as it covers topics related to death and suicide. Please listen with care.


Whether or not we are aware of them, mental health issues exist within our families, workplaces, and communities and have a profound impact on nearly everyone we know.


Today, I'm opening up and being completely vulnerable as I share my own mental health story in the hopes that it will shed some light on these issues, normalize the experiences that so many of us are having, and perhaps most importantly, help someone who is struggling to feel a little less alone.

There were some hard-earned lessons I learned during the early days of navigating the trauma and loss of COVID. And I want to share those life-saving lessons with you in this episode, so you too can feel comfortable asking for help when you need it.


Just remember, it’s OKAY not to be okay! 

In fact, it's possible for you to turn your worst pain into your greatest source of power. Tuning in today could be the first step.


Topics discussed in this episode:


  • The soul-sucking demands of being an early career physician
  • Why it’s okay to not be okay
  • Tragic stories from the early days of COVID in New York
  • The importance of seeking professional mental health support
  • Why your emotional well-being should be a top priority
  • Allowing yourself to feel your feelings
  • A reminder that you are not alone
  • How to turn your deepest pain into a source of power
  • The immense value of therapy and coaching


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