So You Want to Work in Healthcare

About So You Want to Work in Healthcare

So you want you work in healthcare, but you’re not sure where to start. I’m Leigha, your host of this podcast, and I’m bringing you the inside scoop on healthcare professions. From doctors, to PA’s to healthcare administrators and CRNAs, my goal is to let professionals tell their stories, and give honest reviews of the careers they have chosen. So whether you’re considering a job in healthcare, or you simply have an interest in what we do- this show is for you! Listen in for fun medicals facts and learn a thing or two about each guest's specialty. I'm interviewing healthcare professionals in all fields, from dermatology and aesthetic medicine, to orthopedic surgery and critical care. And for my fellow healthcare workers- I encourage you to listen to the stories on this podcast, to give us all a better understanding the lives and careers of our colleagues. Bc after all, healthcare is a team effort. . . . Thank you so much for listening! As a new podcaster, I rely on your reviews. So don’t be shy- let me know what you think and leave a review on whichever listening platform you’re enjoying. In that review, write your instagram handle so I can shout you out on the next episode. And if you’re interested in being on the podcast, head over to my TikTok or Instagram account @helloimthepa and send me a message! I’m always happy to hear from you. That’s @helloimthepa. This is the So You Want To Work In Healthcare podcast, with new episodes every month. Don’t forget to subscribe to stay up-to-date on the latest releases.

Publisher

Leigha Barbieri

Category

education · health & fitness · science

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

1 Dec 2023

Latest episode

2 Sept 2025

Latest episodes

38 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   2 Sept 2025

   Can A Sabbatical Actually Cure Burnout?

   Send us a text In this episode of the So You Want to Work in Healthcare podcast, host Leigha, a physician assistant, delves into the pressing issue of burnout in the healthcare profession. She explores the concept of taking a sabbatical as a potential remedy for burnout, sharing her personal experiences and insights. Leigha emphasizes that while a sabbatical can be a transformative decision, it is crucial to approach this time off with intention and purpose. She candidly discusses the common ...

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   26 Aug 2025

   Navigating Burnout and Financial Independence with Psych PA Kat Astrup

   Send us a text In this episode of the So You Want to Work in Healthcare podcast, host Leigha welcomes Kat Astrup, the founder of PA the FI Way and a Psychiatry PA, to discuss her career journey and her mission to help PAs with their finances. Kat shares her experiences and insights into the world of healthcare, particularly focusing on the importance of financial planning and the impact of burnout, especially in the current healthcare landscape. Whether you're considering a career in he...

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   19 Aug 2025

   Breaking the Burnout Cycle: How Sabbaticals Can Save Healthcare Workers

   Send us a text Links: Find Leigha's free Sabbatical Starter guide or sign up for her online course at here website: OffDutyOnPurpose.com In this episode, host Leigha returns after a hiatus to discuss an important and pervasive issue in the healthcare industry: burnout. Having recently taken a sabbatical to travel the world and reset, Leigha shares personal experiences and insights on overcoming burnout. Whether you call it a sabbatical, a mini-retirement or a career break, this episode ...

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Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

11 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

10 ratings

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