{"href":"http://player.captivate.fm/services/oembed?url=http%3A%2F%2Fplayer.captivate.fm%2Fepisode%2Ffe1e0cdf-96bb-493e-aa50-8feb9129f6dc","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Captivate.FM","provider_url":"https://www.captivate.fm","width":600,"height":200,"type":"rich","html":"<iframe style=\"width: 100%; height: 200px;\" title=\"Dr. Brett Cordes on Addiction, Recovery, and Reinventing Purpose\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" allow=\"clipboard-write\" seamless src=\"http://player.captivate.fm/episode/fe1e0cdf-96bb-493e-aa50-8feb9129f6dc\"></iframe>","title":"Dr. Brett Cordes on Addiction, Recovery, and Reinventing Purpose","description":"In this powerful episode of , Dr. Brett Cordes, a former physician and surgeon, shares his raw journey from opioid addiction to healing and a new mission: helping doctors navigate burnout. Brett opens up about the hardest parts of going public with his addiction, the shifts recovery demanded, and the signs of burnout professionals shouldn\u2019t ignore. His insights reveal why surviving is just the start\u2014and how creating a joyful, authentic life is possible, even after deep struggle. This conversation is a reminder that vulnerability and honesty are not weaknesses but pathways to transformation.\n\nAbout Dr. Brett Cordes\nDr. Brett Cordes is a retired physician and surgeon who turned his personal battle with prescription opioid addiction into a mission to support fellow physicians. As a certified coach, he specializes in guiding professionals through burnout, helping them reclaim joy and purpose in their careers. He brings lived experience, authenticity, and deep empathy to his work at theburnout.com.\n\nKey Takeaways\n\n\nBurnout often starts as boredom or lack of fulfillment\n\n\nRecovery isn\u2019t a finish line\u2014it\u2019s a lifelong journey of staying present and authentic\n\n\nPhysicians and high achievers must learn to ask for help without shame\n\n\nHelping others can be a powerful tool for your own healing\n\n\nVulnerability and honesty build the trust needed for real transformation\n\n\n\nConnect with Dr. Brett Cordes\nVisit https://theburnoutdoc.com to learn more about Dr. Cordes' coaching and services.\n\nWant to be a guest on Mind Over Matter? DM me on PodMatch: DM Me HereTune into all 15 podcasts: Healthy Mind Podcast NetworkSubscribe to the newsletter: Subscribe HereJoin our community: Join Now\nStay Tuned And Follow Us!\u2022\u2060 \u2060YouTube \u2013 Watch Here\u2022 Instagram \u2013 Follow Here\u2022 Threads \u2013 Follow Here\u2022 Facebook \u2013 Like Here\u2022 LinkedIn \u2013 Avik Chakraborty | Reema Chatterjee\n#podmatch #healthymind #healthymindbyavik #wellness","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300,"thumbnail_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/f5e0dd22-67b6-47ee-9cda-03355850cb4a/zdjkyi5qcgc.jpg"}