The podcast for GPs, hospital doctors and other professionals in high-stakes, high-stress jobs who want to thrive rather than just survive. You studied for years, you’re really good at what you do but you’ve noticed that you’re starting to feel overwhelmed, overworked and under-resourced. You may be comparing yourself to a frog in boiling water - the heat has built up so slowly that you haven’t noticed the extra-long days becoming the norm. You may feel on the edge and trapped in the very job that you’ve spent years working towards. Here’s the problem, frogs only have two choices; stay and be boiled alive, or jump out of the pan. The good news is that you are not a frog. You have many more choices than you think you do. You don’t have to quit, and nor should stress and burnout be inevitable. It is possible to be master of your own destiny, to craft your work life and career so that you can thrive even in the most difficult of situations. There are simple changes you can make which will make a huge difference to your stress levels and help you enjoy life again...
https://youarenotafrog.com
Gesamtlänge aller Episoden: 6 days 20 hours 33 minutes
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episode 65: Passing the Naughty Monkey Back with Dr Amit Sharma
Dr Amit Sharma joins to discuss the effects of taking on too many of other people’s burdens and how you can prevent them from weighing you down.
Episode Highlights
[05:28] What Is A Naughty Monkey?
- Naughty monkeys are burdens that clients carry.
- These burdens sometimes stay and weigh down on professionals like doctors and lawyers...
episode 67: Bringing Your Best Self to Work with Dr Sarah Goulding
Dr Sarah Goulding joins me to discuss how you can bring your best self to work without leaving bits of you behind.
Episode Highlights
[05:54] Sarah’s Story
- Sarah is a careers coach, a GP, an appraiser and a trainer.
- She had always wanted to have a portfolio, but she slowly started to burn out as she gathered roles over time...
episode 68: The Revolutionary Art of Breathing with Richard Jamieson
This week, Richard Jamieson joins us to discuss how using breathing techniques can help you de-stress and keep calm.
Episode Highlights
[05:14] The Accessibility Of Breathwork
- Practising meditation and mindfulness helps cope with stress.
- They’re accessible to everyone...
episode 78: Complaints and How to Survive Them E1: Preparing to Fail Well with Drs Sarah Coope, Annalene Weston and Sheila Bloomer
A complaint or investigation is one of the most stressful things you can experience as a healthcare professional, and this is true no matter what sort of job you do. However, we can’t live and work in fear of complaints and we should certainly not beat ourselves up when we make a mistake (and we will do). There are better ways to handle these situations...
episode 86: Gaslighting and Other Ways We’re Abused at Work: What’s Really Going on? with Dr James Costello
Dr James Costello joins us in this episode to talk about gaslighting, relational abuse and the insidious ways that organisations and individuals can undermine us.
Highlights
[07:36] Dr James’s Background
- James worked as a workplace counsellor in an occupational health unit of a large hospital in Bristol.
- He became a trade union caseworker, trying to advocate for change in organisations...
episode 89: Should I Stay or Should I Go? with Corrina Gordon-Barnes
Corrina Gordon-Barnes joins us to share how to better relationships and take control and stay in your zone of power. She explains how to make a good decision by questioning your thoughts and assumptions.
Highlights
[04:42] Corrina’s Coaching Journey
- For 16 years, Corrina has been coaching and helping people find what they wanted to do...
episode 90: What to Do About Bitching and Backbiting with Dr Edward Pooley
This week, Dr Edward Pooley teaches us how to respond when colleagues make inappropriate comments about others. He gives us concrete steps to prepare ourselves to speak up when the situation requires.
Episode Highlights
[05:05] Finding Yourself in an Uncomfortable Conversation
- These conversations usually fall under three categories.
- The first two are more permissible, while the third is more serious...
episode 91: How to Break Up With Your Toxic Relationship With Your Career with Dr Pauline Morris
In this episode, Dr Pauline Morris shares common pitfalls that create unsustainable work habits. She also explains why staying in your comfort zone can be detrimental to your performance. Finally, we learn about self-care.
Episode Highlights
[02:55] Top Career Concerns From Doctors
- Many doctors think that they aren't in a work environment conducive to growth.
- Others are starting to rethink their careers in medicine...
episode 92: How to Avoid Becoming the Second Victim with Dr Caraline Wright & Dr Lizzie Sweeting
In this episode, Dr Caraline Wright and Dr Lizzie Sweeting discuss the second victim phenomenon. They explain why patient safety incidents are occupational hazards and how they can affect healthcare providers. Finally, they share tips on how to avoid second victimhood and how to provide support...
episode 94: How to Reconnect With Your Purpose in Life with Dr Richard Pile
Dr Richard Pile and Rachel do a deep dive into what it means to have a meaningful, purpose-driven life. We also explore the concept of ikigai and how you can use this to determine your purpose, so that you can enjoy your work more and ultimately unlock your potential to live life to its fullest.
Episode Highlights
[05:51] Is Purpose a Given for Doctors?
- Everyone, including doctors, can benefit from thinking about their reason for being...
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