Leaving Medicine on Purpose: A Physician’s Story
Physician Sabbatical to Pivot: A Mindful Career Shift
From Pediatrics to Purpose: A Physician Career Pivot
A physician’s sabbatical became a purposeful pivot. Reflections on rest, reinvention, and building an aligned life—and how coaching supports your next chapter.
In 2019, I walked out of my pediatric office and my Chief of Physician Wellness role for what was scheduled to be a four-month “break.” A sabbatical.
I was being allowed to use up the literal months of time I had accumulated working extra shifts over the previous 18 years—to rest and reset.
I had no idea what was ahead.
It was the beginning of something I couldn’t have predicted.
I didn’t know what was coming.
Pivots.
Purpose.
Passion.
Peace.
Possibilities.
Pride.
And much, much more.
I had no idea that it would be the beginning of such an incredible journey. A journey that had already begun—but that I hadn’t slowed down enough to truly appreciate.
I didn’t stop being a healer. I changed how I heal.
I am still helping children, families, and physicians live healthier and better lives.
I have simply pivoted on purpose to do it in new ways.
Ways that allow me to come alive.
To sparkle and create.
To be a living example of change and possibility.
Ways that bring me joy in almost every part of my day—whether it’s coaching, teaching yoga, leading retreats, speaking, writing, or building something new.
Pride (and permission)
I am proud that I was a loving, passionate, kind, wise, and fun pediatrician and physician leader for almost 20 years.
And I am proud to now be the founder of a successful, innovative, mindful, authentic, and aligned business—one that continues to grow, evolve, and contribute in new ways to health, happiness, and human connection.
I am proud that I stepped out of fear and into fulfilling my own dreams.
And in doing so, I have helped—and will continue to help—countless others do the same.
Moving forward with purpose on purpose
I am someone who loves change and variety.
I’m excited for what’s here now—and for what’s next.
This time, I have a clearer sense of what I’m moving toward.
Moving forward with purpose on purpose is part of living a more mindful and intentional life.
I would love to have you join me.
If you’re a physician who knows you need a reset—or you’re considering a career shift and want clarity without panic—this is exactly why I created Transition Well:
https://www.jessiemahoneymd.com/transition-well
And if you want to immerse yourself in nervous-system healing and intentional change, retreats are here:
https://www.jessiemahoneymd.com/retreats