Have you ever wondered if how you were raised might secretly influence your career choices as a physician? In this week’s episode, Dr. Pam Pappas and I delve into the influence of childhood experiences on physicians contemplating career changes. We explore how growing up with financial instability, trauma, or in an otherwise dysfunctional family can impact our approach to career decisions. Dr. Pappas, with her extensive background in psychiatry and coaching, sheds light on these dynamics and how to move forward when the past is limiting us in various ways.  You can find the show notes for this episode and more information by clicking here: www.doctorscrossing.com/episode148    In this episode we’re talking about: The link between financial insecurity in childhood and our drivers as adults The myth of a stable career in medicine Unique gifts that may come from a difficult upbringing A reminder that we are more than our patterns How understanding childhood motivations can help us make more informed decisions Examining our essence through the Enneagram, and its benefits as a personal development tool. How to recognize if you are being negatively impacted by your past   Links for this episode: https://drpampappas.com/ - Dr. Pappa's website Information about the 9 Enneagram Personality Types Free Enneagram Test Enneagram Personality Test the $12 RHETI