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Chart Less, Live More22: The Great Time Management Lie - Why More Time Isn’t the Answer.mp3In this episode of Chart Less, Live More, Dr. Junaid Niazi tackles one of the most persistent myths in medicine: that more time is the answer to our charting chaos. It’s not. From cognitive overload to the “productivity paradox,” Junaid breaks down the real reasons physicians stay stuck in survival mode, even when their schedules technically open up. You’ll hear research-backed insights, a story about a well-intentioned admin day gone sideways, and a fresh perspective on the way out. If your evenings are still owned by your inbox, this one’s for you.Help Shape...2025-08-1211 min

Chart Less, Live MoreEpisode 21: Finding Why - Reconnecting With Why You Are In Medicine.mp3In this episode, Dr. Junaid shares the personal “why” behind Prosperous Life MD, his journey from drowning in charts to reclaiming purpose, time, and joy in medicine. He opens up about burnout, shame, and the broken system that makes doctors feel like the problem. This isn’t just about charting, it’s about who we get to be in medicine. If you’ve lost touch with your why, this episode is your invitation to pause, reflect, and remember: you’re not alone, and you’re not the problem.Help Shape Charting Conquered: Fill out the survey here 2025-08-0509 min

Chart Less, Live MoreEpisode 20: The True Cost of Busyness - What You're Really Giving UpIn this episode, Dr. Junaid unpacks the true cost of busyness and why it’s more than just a packed calendar. He explores how chronic busyness erodes our ability to be present, fuels negative self-talk, and becomes a coping mechanism rooted in our brain’s wiring to seek pleasure, avoid pain, and conserve energy. From inbox fires to emotional buffering, we look at how busyness keeps us disconnected from our values and stuck in survival mode. If you’ve been feeling like you’re always doing but never arriving, this episode invites you to pause, reflect, and reclaim your time and...2025-07-2910 min

Chart Less, Live MoreEpisode 19: Stupid Busy - Why Busyness Is Failing YouIn this episode of Chart Less, Live More, Dr. Junaid Niazi tackles the hidden cost of busyness in medicine. He challenges the glorification of being constantly overscheduled and explains how busyness often masks burnout, limits productivity, and disconnects doctors and APPs from their goals and values. Drawing from research, personal insight, and coaching experience, he offers four practical shifts to break the cycle. The episode closes with a gentle challenge to say no to one thing this week—and notice what space that opens up!Help Shape Charting Conquered: Fill out the survey here...2025-07-2208 min

Chart Less, Live MoreEpisode 18: Soaring, Flying - Breaking Free from People PleasingIn the final episode of our three-part series on people pleasing in medicine, Dr. Junaid lays out a practical, no-guilt framework to help you stop saying yes to everything and start honoring your own time, energy, and values. With humor and real-world clinical examples, this episode helps you understand why you people please, what it’s costing you, and how to start breaking free — one intentional “no” at a time. If you’ve ever worried that setting boundaries makes you rude or unapproachable, this episode will change your mind (and maybe your schedule).Check out the Pr...2025-07-1610 min

Chart Less, Live MoreEpisode 17: People Pleasing in Medicine - Are You Hurting Yourself by Pleasing OthersIn this episode of Chart Less, Live More, Dr. Junaid unpacks 12 sneaky signs of people pleasing that show up in medical practice — from over-apologizing and avoiding conflict to packing your schedule just to chase praise. With humor, pop culture nods, and plenty of real-talk, this episode helps physicians spot how their desire to be liked might be quietly sabotaging their time, boundaries, and wellbeing. If you’ve ever said “yes” when you meant “heck no,” this one’s for you.Help Shape Charting Conquered: Fill out the survey hereJoin the Charting C...2025-07-1010 min

Chart Less, Live MoreEpisode 16: I Aim to (People) PleaseIn this episode of Chart Less, Liv More, Dr. Junaid Niazi unpacks the roots of people-pleasing—what it is, where it comes from, and why it shows up so strongly in medicine. From childhood conditioning and gendered expectations to the reinforcement of self-abandonment in medical training, people-pleasing is explored as more than just “being nice”—it’s a deeply ingrained survival strategy that often leads to burnout, resentment, and emotional exhaustion. This episode lays the groundwork for recognizing the pattern and reclaiming your voice—so you can stop living for others and start showing up for yourself.Help Sh...2025-07-0211 min

Chart Less, Live MoreEpisode 15: Unwind Perfectionism - 7 Steps To Get Your Time & Sanity BackIn this follow-up to last week’s deep dive on perfectionism in medicine, Dr. Junaid Niazi shares a compassionate, practical framework to help physicians and APPs begin unwinding the perfectionistic thoughts and habits that quietly sabotage their charting and well-being. This episode walks you through seven steps—from identifying a draining thought to developing concrete strategies that shift you toward “good enough” work that still honors your values and serves your patients. If you’ve ever felt stuck in the loop of overthinking, over-editing, or chasing unachievable standards, this episode offers a mindset reset and actionable tools to loosen the grip o...2025-06-2509 min

Chart Less, Live MoreEpisode 14: Perfectionism - The Enemy of ChartingIn this episode of Chart Less, Live More, Dr. Junaid Niazi dives into how perfectionism—often disguised as professionalism—quietly sabotages clinicians’ time, energy, and well-being. He explores the roots of medical perfectionism, why it's so hard to let go, and how it warps our sense of worth and productivity. You'll learn how perfectionism shows up in your charting, why it feels protective, and why it’s ultimately unsustainable. Most importantly, you'll walk away with a powerful reframe: don't aim for perfect—aim for done.Help Shape Charting Conquered: Fill out the survey here...2025-06-1912 min

Chart Less, Live MoreEpisode 13: Charting Confidence - 9 Moves to Ditch Imposter Syndrome for GoodIn this episode of Chart Less, Live More, Dr. Junaid Niazi tackles imposter syndrome head-on with a practical, evidence-based framework to break out of the self-doubt spiral. Building on last week’s mindset shifts, he shares 9 actionable steps that help physicians rewire how they think, work, and show up—both in the clinic and beyond. From tracking triggers and rewriting internal scorecards to taking micro-risks and building self-trust, this episode is packed with strategies to help you reclaim your confidence and stop chasing invisible gold stars. If you’ve ever felt like you don’t belong, this episode is your rem...2025-06-1113 min

Chart Less, Live MoreEpisode 12: What If They Find Out - Reining In Imposter Syndrome in MedicineIn this episode of Chart Less, Live More, Dr. Junaid Niazi unpacks how imposter syndrome quietly fuels burnout, over-documentation, and perfectionism in medicine. He explores how even high-achieving, well-trained physicians can feel like frauds—and how that fear shows up in daily charting habits. Through four powerful mindset shifts, you'll learn why your value isn’t tied to your productivity, how mastery doesn’t mean perfection, and why chasing invisible gold stars only keeps you stuck. Most importantly, this episode reminds you that imposter feelings don’t mean you’re failing—they mean you’re growing. Tune in next time as we dig...2025-06-0413 min

Chart Less, Live MoreEpisode 11: 4 Charting Strategies I Tried Before Charting As I GoIn this episode of Chart Less, Live More, Dr. Junaid Niazi breaks down the four common strategies physicians (including himself) often try before embracing real-time charting—and why they usually fall short. From staying late to perfecting templates, each method reveals important lessons about workflow inefficiencies and the hidden costs of separating documentation from the patient visit. If you've been stuck in catch-up mode, this episode will help you recognize the traps—and point you toward a better, more sustainable approach.Help Shape Charting Conquered: Fill out the survey hereJoin...2025-05-2812 min

Chart Less, Live MoreEpisode 10: From Burnout to Breakthrough - The Power of Charting in Real TimeIn this episode of Chart Less, Live More, Dr. Junaid Niazi shares how real-time charting transformed both his medical practice and personal life. He reflects on his experience as a “chart later” doctor, the mental and emotional burden of unfinished notes, and the pivotal moment that pushed him to make a change. Dr. Niazi breaks down the strategies and mindset shifts that helped him develop a sustainable charting routine—and how finishing notes in real time led to more than just efficiency; it brought genuine peace of mind. By adopting real-time charting, physicians can reclaim their time, reduce burnout, and ul...2025-05-2110 min

Chart Less, Live MoreEpisode 9: Mindset - The Inner Game of ChartingYou’ve streamlined your workflow. You’re using templates. Maybe you’ve even started charting as you go. But if charting still feels like a drain, your mindset might be the missing piece.In this episode, We’re breaking down the hidden beliefs that keep physicians stuck. You’ll learn how to reframe your thinking so that charting becomes faster, lighter, and less emotionally exhausting. If you're ready to stop feeling behind and start working with more clarity, hit PLAY now!.Help Shape Charting Conquered: Fill out the survey hereJoin...2025-05-1409 min

Chart Less, Live MoreEpisode 8: The Secret to Staying Ahead- Building More Margin in Your DayFeeling constantly behind, overwhelmed, or out of control during your clinic day? You may be missing one key ingredient: margin. In this episode, I'll explain how the absence of breathing room between tasks leads to stress, backlog, and burnout—and how creating margin can restore your energy, focus, and sanity. You’ll learn three actionable strategies to build margin into your day, finish your charts on time, and stop taking work home. It’s not about working less—it’s about working with more intention.Help Shape Charting Conquered: Fill out the survey here...2025-05-0811 min

Chart Less, Live MoreEpisode 7: Why You're Behind on Charting (Part 2) - Pajama Charting, Open Loops, and Writing for the Wrong PersonIn this episode of Chartless: Live More, I’m continuing our two-part series on why physicians fall behind on charting. If you haven’t listened to part one yet, be sure to start there. Today, I dig into some of the more personal patterns that quietly chip away at your time and energy—and what you can start doing about them. These mindset shifts may seem small, but they can have a big impact on how you feel at the end of the day. Thanks for tuning in, and be sure to check the link here all 17 charting traps and ho...2025-05-0109 min

Chart Less, Live MoreEpisode 6: Why You’re Falling Behind on Charting (Part 1) — Multitasking, Perfectionism, and the Missing SystemEver wonder why your charts never seem to get done during the day—no matter how hard you work? In Part 1 of this two-part series, I'm breaking down the first three behavioral traps that keep physicians stuck in a never-ending charting backlog. You’ll learn why multitasking kills your momentum, how perfectionism slows you down, and why not having a solid system is costing you hours. This episode is packed with practical tips and workflow fixes, this episode will help you finally stop falling behind—and start finishing notes before dinner. To read the full list, click here....2025-04-2410 min

Chart Less, Live MoreEpisode 5: Charting as You Go: The 1 Habit to Reclaim Your TimeCharting as you go is one of the most effective ways to eliminate backlog, reduce stress, and reclaim your time. In this episode, we break down exactly what this strategy entails, why unfinished charts create a mental burden, and how real-time documentation can improve both physician well-being and patient care. We also discuss practical steps to implement this habit, overcome common roadblocks, and finally put an end to pajama charting.Help Shape Charting Conquered: Fill out the survey hereJoin the Charting Conquered Priority List👉 Subscribe & Stay...2025-04-1610 min

Chart Less, Live MoreEpisode 4: Why Physician Burnout is Costing Healthcare Billions—and How to Fix ItIn this episode of Chart Less, Live More, we're tackling a critical—and often overlooked—question: is physician burnout costing the healthcare system more than we think? The answer is a resounding yes. With burnout costing an estimated $4.6 billion annually, hospitals and healthcare leaders can no longer afford to treat physician well-being as a side project. From the staggering cost of replacing a single physician (often nearing $1 million) to the ripple effects of reduced clinical hours, medical errors, and declining patient satisfaction, the financial toll is impossible to ignore. Burnout isn’t just bad for doctors—it’s bad for busine...2025-04-0910 min

Chart Less, Live MoreEpisode 3: Why Burnout Solutions Keep Failing (And What Actually Needs to Change)Wellness seminars and resilience training aren’t fixing burnout. Why? Because burnout isn’t a personal problem—it’s a systemic failure. In this episode, we expose why most institutional burnout interventions don’t work, the real structural issues driving physician exhaustion, and what actually needs to change if we want a healthcare system that supports its doctors.Help Shape Charting Conquered: Fill out the survey hereJoin the Charting Conquered Priority List👉 Subscribe & Stay Connected!Never miss an episode—follow the podcast on your favorite pla...2025-04-0209 min

Chart Less, Live MoreEpisode 2: Charting - The Biggest Cause of Physician BurnoutWith the U.S. facing a projected shortage of up to 86,000 physicians, most conversations focus on the pipeline—but we’re missing the bigger, more immediate issue. Burnout is pushing doctors out of medicine faster than we can replace them. And the number one cause of burnout? Charting. From bloated EMRs and pajama-time documentation to the never-ending clicks, checkboxes, and compliance requirements, charting is draining physicians’ time, energy, and passion. And if burnout is driving the physician shortage, then charting is directly contributing to a system-wide collapse in access and in care.Help Shape Charting Conque...2025-03-2810 min

Chart Less, Live MoreEpisode 1: Physician Burnout - The Latest Stats and What They Mean For YouIn this kickoff episode of Chart Less, Live More, we dive into the growing crisis of physician burnout. Nearly half of doctors report feeling burned out, and it’s no surprise why—from endless charting and administrative tasks to long hours and a toxic culture that discourages rest. We unpack the latest data from the Medscape 2024 report, explore who’s most affected by specialty and gender, and reveal the real root causes behind the exhaustion so many physicians feel. Spoiler: it’s not about working harder or managing time better. This is a systemic issue—not a personal failure. Plus, I’ll...2025-03-2809 min

Succeed in Medicine#431 - CONTRIBUTOR SERIES: Achieving Efficiency Without Sacrificing Patient Care with Junaid Niazi, MD, and Samantha Eksir, MDLooking to connect with a community of physician podcasters? We provide the tools, connections, and resources you need to amplify your voice and grow your audience. Be part of something exciting as we prepare to launch. Join the Doctor Podcast Network today!—---------Dr. Junaid Niazi and Dr. Samantha Eksir discuss the challenges doctors face, such as managing heavy workloads, balancing patient care with administrative tasks, and overcoming perfectionism.Dr. Eksir shares her struggle to balance patient care while spending excessive time on documentation, striving for “A+ notes,” which leaves her exhausted. Dr. Niazi...2025-01-2335 min

Habits on Purpose155. Reclaim Your Time: Counterintuitive Strategies to Leave Work at Work and Streamline Charting with Dr. Junaid NiaziMany healthcare providers struggle with the burden of administrative tasks, feeling like they're constantly playing catch-up and sacrificing their personal time. But what if there was a way to reclaim your time and finish your work at work? In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Junaid Niazi, a primary care physician and physician coach who has cracked the code on efficient charting. Whether you're a healthcare provider drowning in documentation or a professional in any field struggling with tedious tasks, this conversation is packed with insights to help you take back control of your time. Get full show notes, transcri...2025-01-2247 min

"Write Your Best Chapter""Leaving Work at Work"Dr. Junaid Niazi is a board certified internist and pediatrician who works as a primary care physician for a large healthcare organization in the upper Midwest. Part of his time is spent as an Information Services Medical Director working on optimizing the EHR for physician use and patient care. As of October 2023, his primary care group is now the largest private sector union in the country, and he serves on the bargaining committee. He is married to a pediatrician and has two young children. In addition to the...2024-08-0944 min

Succeed in Medicine#383: Optimize Your EHR Workflow with Dr. Junaid Niazi—- 👋 This episode is also sponsored by Pattern Life. Protect what matters most today. Disability insurance simplified. —- 👋 Freed.AI is here to free you from medical documentation. Join the movement to eliminate clinician burnout. Visit Freed.AI and improve your lifestyle. Coupon Code for $50 off your first paid month: PGD —- 👋 You can also be a guest on our show? Please email me at brad@physiciansguidetodoctoring.com to connect or visit www.physiciansguidetodoctoring.com to learn more about the show! Dr. Junaid Niazi returns to the show to discuss his j...2024-08-0829 min

BOSS Business of Surgery SeriesEpisode 146: Using AI for notes with Dr. Junaid NiaziFree training with Dr. Niazi:Leave Your Work at Work Wed, Aug 14th at 7pm CT Register- Join his free training "Leave your work at work" here: Leave Your Work at Work Wed, Aug 14th at 7pm CT Register here: www.leaveyourworkatwork.com - Join his "Charting Conquered" at this affiliate link here:https://www.chartingconquered.com/a/2147915367/poAV3ngM Summary The BOSS podcast this week discusses the potential of AI in assisting with medical note-taking and documentation. Dr. Junaid Niazi, an expert in time management for physicians, sh...2024-08-0527 min

Succeed in Medicine#381: CONTRIBUTOR SERIES: How Dr. Kimberly DeStefano Brune Built a Healthcare Empire While Balancing Multiple Ventures (Dr. Junaid Niazi)—- 👋 This episode is also sponsored by Pattern Life. Protect what matters most today. Disability insurance simplified. —- 👋 Freed.AI is here to free you from medical documentation. Join the movement to eliminate clinician burnout. Visit Freed.AI and improve your lifestyle. Coupon Code for $50 off your first paid month: PGD —- 👋 Guest host Dr. Junaid Niazi interviews Dr. Kimberly DeStefano Brune, a renowned maternal-fetal medicine physician, entrepreneur, and women's health advocate. Dr. Brune shares her journey from starting a single practice to expanding it into a network of 18 offices, and how she...2024-08-0132 min

The Doctor’s Crossing Carpe Diem PodcastEpisode #189: Get Your Charts Done and Get Home: Expert Tips from a Charting CoachToday we’re tackling a huge challenge faced by many physicians: charting. Imagine finishing your workday without hours of charting hanging over you. Sounds impossible? For over 350 physicians and APPs, this dream has become a reality thanks to our special guest, Dr. Junaid Niazi. Dr. Niazi is an internist and pediatrician who has optimized his charting efficiency and now helps others do the same through his program, Charting Conquered. He will share his personal journey and the strategies he has developed to help physicians get their charting done efficiently and get home sooner. You can fin...2024-07-0339 min

Hack Your TimeRevenge Productivity with Dr Junaid NiaziIn today's episode we're joined by Junaid as he shares his experience in Time Hackers, discusses burnout and hustle culture, as well as revenge productivity and the importance of slowing down. You'll learn the importance of not arguing with your brain, the power of 1% belief and why morning hacks and routines may not be the productivity solution you think they are. Are you ready to become a Time Hacker and achieve more, faster, with less hustle? Click here to become a Time Hacker today: Become a Time Hacker: https://www.timehackers.xyz/tim...2024-01-3040 min

BOSS Business of Surgery SeriesEp 115: The voice for physician unionization with Dr. Junaid NiaziHave you noticed that being a physician these days is like many voices screaming into the void? What if we could gather together as one loud voice? Is it time to start forming unions? My guest Dr. Junaid Niazi is part of the largest physician unions that formed recently. He was initially hesitant about what unions would bring, but the idea that real change in physician work flows and physician wellness. “They may have had some negative images or ideas of what a union is based on other unions and seeing those...2024-01-1541 min

Doctors Living DeliberatelyPhysician Charting and Maximizing Efficiency with Dr. Junaid NiaziDo you feel like charting has taken over your life? Does it constantly get pushed to the end of your day, leaving you drained and lacking the motivation to get it done? If you're ready to regain control over your time and live more intentionally, this episode is just what you need.Dr. Michael Hersh and Dr. Arpita Gupta DePalma speak with Dr. Junaid Niazi, a board-certified Internist, Pediatrician, and Physician Life Coach. In our conversation with Dr. Niazi, we explore the power of shifting our mindset when it comes to charting. It's common for physicians to...2023-08-2329 min

Succeed in MedicineThe Physician's Guide to Doctoring 5-Year Anniversary SpecialThis episode is sponsored by Charm Economics. Welcome to a very special episode of The Physician's Guide to Doctoring! We're celebrating five incredible years of conversations that have empowered, educated, and uplifted our medical community. In this anniversary special, we're revisiting five of the most popular shows from the past five years, bringing you a diverse range of topics, insights, and expertise. Join us as we journey through the worlds of medicine, finance, wellness, and more. Show 1: Doctor, Make Your Money Move with Altelisha Taylor, MD, MPH (Originally Aired 6/14/22) Dr. Altelisha “Lisha” Taylor, a fam...2023-08-103h 12

Succeed in MedicineStop Screwing Around and Get Your Charts Done! with Junaid Niazi, MD, of Prosperous Life MDDr. Junaid Niazi is a board-certified internist and pediatrician who works as a primary care physician for a large healthcare organization in the upper Midwest by day and by night he’s known as Prosperous Life MD. He is a physician life coach and he blogs and coaches physicians on all things wellness, productivity, finances, and careers. He also has a group coaching program to help physicians complete their charting at work and that’s why he’s on the show today. His interest in charting also landed him as an Information Services Medical Director, where he optimizes the EHR for...2021-09-2938 min

The Physician Philosopher Podcast#09. Everything is CoachableThere’s an interesting dynamic happening in the physician coaching space and it leans more towards women -- which is a great thing. As a dude, I think there is so much to gain as a man who finds a coach and values it. Dr. Junaid Niazi helps me explain why it’s important for men, among women, to get out of the burnout, shed the locus of control, face the side effects of a broken healthcare system, and expose themselves to the type of life they can have residing in their dreams. Join us as we address how ever...2020-10-2624 min

Cricket AnalyticsJUNAID KHAN EXCLUDED AND NOT HAPPY !! The sata squad weighs inJUNAID KHAN FIRES BACK! @haiderkabbasi @hasaansaeed @niazi_10 weigh in on his revelation and the controversial changes made to the World Cup Squad. WAHAB, AMIR, ASIF In FAHEEM, ABID, And either a woke or bitter JUNAID OUT!!!2019-05-2028 min