Dr. Sarah Lea

Physician & Certified Executive Coach

Dr. Sarah Lea is a family physician and certified executive coach. Originally from Prince Edward Island, she completed her medical school training at Dalhousie University in 2010 after completing a Masters of Science in Community Health and Epidemiology. Part-time physician, part-time coach, and full-time mama of three beautiful boys and two fur babies, Sarah lives with her husband on Lekwungen territory spending her free time hiking, biking and generally enjoying the great outdoors.

Humanizing healthcare: The Power of Connection

Dr. Sarah Lea shares her journey from burnout to resilience, emphasizing the transformative potential of connection in healthcare. As a family physician specializing in maternity care and addiction medicine, she recognizes the profound impact of relationships on patient well-being and provider fulfillment. Through personal anecdotes and professional insights, she reveals the toll of detachment in medicine and advocates for a paradigm shift towards fostering meaningful connections. By embracing vulnerability, empathy, and gratitude, Dr. Lea demonstrates how simple gestures of acknowledgment can humanize the healthcare experience for both patients and providers, offering a potent remedy for systemic burnout and revitalizing our shared commitment to healing.