
How to Break the People-Pleasing Cycle That's Burning You Out
If you have ever ended a clinical day exhausted not from the medicine itself but from the weight of everybody else's feelings, this episode...
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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 y...

If you have ever ended a clinical day exhausted not from the medicine itself but from the weight of everybody else's feelings, this episode...

If you’ve ever thought to yourself ‘if I don’t do it, no one will’ this episode is for you. You tell yourself something important will go wr...

You're working hard, doing excellent clinical work, and genuinely trying to make things better for your patients - so why does it feel like...

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What does it mean for a doctor to be “good”? Can you be “good” and still take care of yourself? And how can we rescue ourselves from the tra...

Practical questions from a clinical psychologist to help you assess whether you’re in a harmful work environment, or one that doesn’t align...

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Small, actionable steps you can take to reframe self-care as necessary care, and equip yourself to avoid burnout rather than waiting for som...

Here’s what to say when someone asks you to overextend yourself, but you’re afraid of what they’ll think if you say no. Get more episodes an...

Practical strategies to help you spend less time sorting and sifting through emails, and more time in deep work. Plus, how to set clear boun...

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When we’re in conflict, our inner Rottweiler can surface – a protective mechanism that can escalate tensions rather than soothe them. But th...

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You’re used to dealing with uncertain outcomes for your patients. Here’s how you can use those superpowers for yourself. Get more episodes a...

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How to ask for what you need clearly instead of hoping they’ll take the hint, and to set expectations without feeling bossy. Get more episod...

Dr Claire Plumbly shares strategies for nervous system regulation when dealing with angry patients and difficult colleagues. Get more episod...

If you’re overwhelmed at work, jumping out of the frying pan might seem like the only option. But there are things you can try today… you ju...

Burnout happens when work stress and home pressures overrun our support structures. When we understand this balance, we can take steps to ad...

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When it comes to work, what we seek can often shift in mid-life, from recognition and status towards meaningful contribution and purpose. Wh...

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Essential reading to help you learn more about your brain and the brains of those around you, do less, and make decisions from a place of cl...

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Dr George Wright offers ways to tackle blue-on-blue complaints, and how to avoid going for the nuclear option if you have an issue with a co...

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Four ways in which the “badge of busyness” you wear could be contributing to your burnout, how to reframe busy or over-scheduled, and how yo...

If you’ve been putting off taking a look at your finances, this episode will help you do it, minus the stress and judgement. Get more episod...

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