Eldest daughter syndrome explains the hidden cause of physician burnout [PODCAST] – RamaOnHealthcare

Eldest daughter syndrome explains the hidden cause of physician burnout

Board-certified pediatrician and certified coach Jessie Mahoney discusses her article "The burden of the eldest daughter." Jessie explores the unique psychological weight carried by firstborn women who are taught early on to hold everything together at the cost of their own well-being. She connects this childhood role to the high rates of burnout among women in health care where hyper-preparedness and self-sacrifice are rewarded until the body e…

Eldest daughter syndrome explains the hidden cause of physician burnout [PODCAST] – RamaOnHealthcare

Board-certified pediatrician and certified coach Jessie Mahoney discusses her article “The burden of the eldest daughter.” Jessie explores the unique psychological weight carried by firstborn women who are taught early on to hold everything together at the cost of their own well-being. She connects this childhood role to the high rates of burnout among women [...]