Finding Your Why: How to Break Free from Burnout and Build Meaningful Work with Dr. Eric Arzubi

Finding Your Why: How to Break Free from Burnout and Build Meaningful Work with Dr. Eric Arzubi

The Biology of Trauma™ With Dr. Aimie

“I was more afraid of regret than I was of failing.” — Dr. Eric Arzubi   Imagine having a corner office on Wall Street by age 30, but feeling like something important was missing. In this episode, Dr. Aimie sits down with Dr. Eric Arzubi,...

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40:3613 May 2025

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From Wall Street to Psychiatry: Dr. Eric Arzubi's Journey to Meaningful Work

Episode Overview

  • Dr. Arzubi left Wall Street to pursue psychiatry, driven by the desire for meaningful work.
  • He founded Frontier Psychiatry to tackle Montana's mental health crisis through telehealth.
  • Creating safety is crucial when making significant life changes.
  • Fear can be a stronger motivator than courage in career shifts.
  • Small steps can help prevent overwhelm when pursuing change.
"I was more afraid of regret than I was of failing" — Dr. Eric Arzubi

Ever wondered what it takes to leave a lucrative career and pursue something truly meaningful? Dr. Eric Arzubi shares his story of swapping Wall Street for psychiatry, highlighting the power of following one's heart over financial security. In this episode of The Biology of Trauma™ With Dr. Aimie, you'll hear how Dr. Arzubi navigated the complexities of career change driven by a desire to make a real difference in mental health care.

Despite the comfort of a corner office, he felt a pull towards helping others, which led him to transform mental health services in Montana using trauma-informed telehealth. Dr. Aimie and Dr. Arzubi dive into the emotional aspects of seeking meaningful work, discussing how fear can sometimes be a stronger motivator than courage. Dr. Arzubi reflects on the challenges and triumphs of building Frontier Psychiatry, a telehealth company tackling mental health crises in rural areas.

You'll learn about the importance of creating safety when making life changes and how small steps can prevent overwhelm. Dr. Aimie also touches on recognising when our nervous system is resisting change due to past traumas. This episode is a must-listen for anyone considering a career shift or looking for inspiration to follow their passion against the odds.

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