Want to create an interactive transcript for this episode?
Podcast: The Podcast by KevinMD
Episode: Shame behind the stethoscope
Description: We welcome William Lynes, a urologist, who shares his powerful and personal story. William opens up about his battle with burnout, mental illness, and multiple suicide attempts. From his successful career to the devastating medical events that changed everything, he reveals the shame he experienced within the medical community. We discuss the broader implications of this stigma and the importance of open dialogue. William Lynes is a urologist. He discusses his KevinMD article, "From physician to survivor: My inspiring journey through burnout, mental illness, and triumph." The Podcast by KevinMD is b...