Navigating Addiction, External Pressures & Personal Growth with Dr. Brett Cordes

In this week's episode of Promising Young Surgeon, Dr. Frances Mei Hardin delves into the profound topics of external validation and addiction with Dr. Brett Cordes, a surgeon who has navigated personal challenges and emerged with impactful insights. Brett shares his journey through addiction, his experience in a rehabilitation facility, and the pivotal steps towards healing. Together, they explore the drive for external validation and the quest for true purpose beyond societal recognition. 00:00 – Introduction 01:11 – Welcome Dr. Brett Cordes 21:48 – Addiction to Opioids 43:25 – Character Strengths and Personality Weaknesses 49:32 – External Validation 52:53 – Recover is a Journey, Not a Destination Interact with the podcast! Email me at [email protected] to ask questions. We would love to hear from the Promising Young Surgeon audience. Promising Young Surgeon is sponsored by Pattern. Discover why more than 20,000 doctors trust Pattern to shop for disability insurance. Request free quotes in 5 minutes. Compare policies with an expert. Buy with confidence.  LINK: https://www.patternlife.com/promising-young-surgeon?campid=349433 Subscribe, tune in, and join the conversation as Dr. Hardin and her guests tackle the pressing issues facing today's medical professionals and ponder how to nurture a more compassionate and sustainable healthcare environment.   Connect with Frances Mei: https://linktr.ee/francesmei.md     https://rethinkingresidency.com/about/ Find More info on this series and other podcasts on the Influent Network at HeyInfluent.com Follow the Influent Network on Social Media: LinkedIn | Twitter (X) | YouTube | TikTok | Instagram | Facebook    The Influent Network is where emerging healthcare professionals and esteemed medical experts converge. Our platform is a straightforward resource for career development, financial planning, practice management, and investment insights, designed to foster strong professional connections.   Powered by Hurrdat See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.