Description

In this episode of Finding the Balance, Karen O’Donnell sits down with Dr. Katie Bean, PA-C, founder of Escape the Clinic, to talk about burnout, purpose, and what happens when life forces you to rethink everything.

Dr. Bean shares her journey from over a decade in emergency medicine to building a business that helps healthcare providers break out of burnout and reclaim control of their time, income, and impact. After experiencing both professional burnout and personal tragedy, she made a decision to stop living on autopilot—and started helping others do the same.

This conversation explores:

•  The reality of burnout in healthcare and why it’s more common than people admit 
•  How personal loss can reshape priorities and force meaningful change 
•  A simple but powerful framework for daily self-care (physical, mental, and spiritual) 
•  Why healthcare providers are more equipped than they think to build something of their own 
•  How online businesses are opening doors beyond the traditional clinic model 

If you’ve ever felt stuck, overworked, or like your life doesn’t match your priorities, this episode offers a different perspective—and a practical path forward.

Connect with Dr. Katie Bean:
Instagram: @escapetheclinic – https://instagram.com/escapetheclinic

Email: katie@escapetheclinic.com

Listen to Escape the Clinic Podcast:
Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/escape-the-clinic/id1761218364

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4OKavlb8jRqCBGzff63V5h?si=fab88d9d02dd4682

About the Podcast:
Hosted by functional medicine nurse Karen O’Donnell RN, BSN, BC-FMNS "Finding the Balance" explores health, wellness, and personal empowerment, encouraging listeners to listen to their bodies and take steps toward improving their quality of life.