The “survival zone” is a familiar space for many doctors — a state of constant motion, where the body is on standby, and the mind is pushing through on autopilot. But at what cost? In this blog, we explore the hidden toll of chronic stress and trauma responses in the medical field, uncovering the fine line between resilience and burnout. What happens when we move beyond survival and reconnect with what truly matters?

What was your first reaction when you heard about the Helen Joseph / Tom London scandal last year?

In this piece, I unpack the layers of responses – the judgments, the anger, the discomfort – and explore what they might be teaching us about showing up with integrity and humanity in a fractured healthcare system.