#392: CONTRIBUTOR SERIES—Jillian Rigert, MD, on Mental Health and Surviving Suicidality for Suicide Prevention Month
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Amna Shabbir, MD, interviews Jillian Rigert, MD, an oral medicine specialist and mental health advocate, who shares her powerful story of overcoming suicidality and anorexia nervosa. As a former Air Force resident, Dr. Rigert opens up about the emotional and physical toll of perfectionism and workaholism, and how societal pressures contributed to her struggles. She now advocates for mental health awareness, self-compassion, and healing. This conversation is a raw, vulnerable exploration of the importance of valuing life over career and seeking support when needed.
BIO FOR DR. JILLIAN RIGERT
Jillian Rigert, DMD, MD, ACC is an oral medicine specialist, head and neck cancer researcher, Certified Martha Beck Wayfinder Life Coach, Professional Leadership Coach, speaker, writer, and host of YouTube channel "A Life True to You" where she helps high achievers break free from societal pressures to create sustainable, fulfilling lives true to themselves.
She has been on a 10-year healing journey out of the depths of suicidality and anorexia nervosa, and she now shares her story and life lessons in hopes to help others reduce suffering, save lives, and live with intention.
Social Media Links:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jillian-rigert/
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@DrJillianRigert
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100010140105978
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jillian_and_reese/
BIO FOR DR. AMNA SHABBIRDr. Amna Shabbir is the Founder and CEO of the Early Career Physicians Institute, a Duke Certified Wellness and Life Coach, Dual Board-Certified Geriatrician-Internist and Super Mom to two young girls. She passionately supports new attending physicians in navigating post-medical training challenges, helping them to excel both professionally and personally.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amna-shabbir-md/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.amnashabbir/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dr.amnashabbir.md
Substack: https://earlycareerphysician.substack.com/
Twitter: @ashabbirmd
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