Match fit medicine: Rethinking burnout and recovery for doctors

Expert/s: Andrew May
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In this episode, high-performance coach Andrew May joins GP interviewer David Lim to unpack why so many doctors feel exhausted, disengaged and “on the brink” despite knowing exactly what they should be doing. Through personal story, evidence, and practical examples, they explore how strategic recovery, movement, sleep, and mindset can help GPs become truly “match fit” for modern practice.

  • Explore why burnout in doctors is often not “exhaustion” but a lack of strategic recovery
  • Understand the “knowledge–behaviour gap” in medicine
  • Learn practical, realistic strategies for micro- and macro-recovery
  • Discover how movement, sleep, nutrition, and social contagion theory can help you show up with better energy for your patients, team and family.
  • Hear how performance coach Andrew May nearly burnt out despite “knowing all the science”, and what finally forced him to change.

 

Expert: Andrew May, Performance Coach

Host: Dr David Lim, GP & Medical Educator

Total time: 44 mins

 

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The following educational segment is sponsored by Aspen Pharmacare, supporting the wellbeing of Australian General Practitioners

Last Updated: 12 May, 2026

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