The Happy Gynecologist Podcast

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A sense of Agency can be a powerful tool for combatting burnout, especially when it comes to feeling helpless. Agency comes from knowing that you are in charge of you, not your job. Today, I am giving you the tools you need to grown and develop your sense of Agency to prevent burnout. For more …

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Sometimes when we are learning mindfulness and coaching work, we try to swap out thoughts so we don't feel negatively anymore. Or we may judge ourselves for feeling negatively in the first place and try to skip to a new thought. The problem with this is, it invalidates our true feelings and leads to more …

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When things aren't predictable, how does your brain respond? Do you prefer to be in control? How do you feel when things are out of control? As OB/GYN's we can face a lot of uncertainty: What will come in when I am on call? What if I don't know how to handle it? What if …

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Today I am sharing the replay of the finale to our Survival Mode series. So if you missed out, no worries, I've got your back. If you watched the webinar, don't worry, you will likely pick up some amazing nuggets the second time through! Podcast: Play in new window

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I was recently asked why I referenced Bees so much when talking about OB/GYN's, and the reason is simple: OB/GYN's are the Worker Bees of medicine. We juggle a million roles, we work tirelessly, we take care of others, and we keep the world going.   The problem is, whether we are talking about honey …

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Have you ever judged yourself harshly based on something that your brain offered? Our brains can be pretty harsh sometimes, but that has nothing to do with who we are in the most authentic sense. Today, I want to help you create some space between who You are and the thoughts your brain offers You. …

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Has your brain ever kept score at work? You know, making a list of all the ways things should be different? Keeping a tally of the things that are going wrong? This can lead to a lot of frustration, anger, and resentment. And it can contribute to burnout. Today I am walking you through what …

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Fawn Mode is a survival response that we don't often hear of, but that most of us can relate to. If you've ever agreed to taking on more, even when you're slammed, you may have been functioning from Fawn Mode. Today, I am teaching you the in's and out's of this survival response, and why …

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Have you ever come home and felt "talked out"? Do you feel overwhelmed by the amount of work that always needs to be done? Do you feel like a proverbial "cog in the wheel" of the Medicine machine? There are many ways Freeze Mode shows up for us when we are burnt out, beyond emotional …

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How does Flight mode show up for you? For some, it is a restlessness that they can't quite explain, pre-call anxiety, or Sunday Scaries. For others, it is drinking alcohol or eating to escape. Often Flight Mode doesn't show up as physically fleeing, but when it does, we often end up leaving our jobs in …

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As the first in our Survival Mode Series, FIGHT Mode is a huge contributor to burnout.  Follow along today to learn about why FIGHT Mode matters, how it shows up for us (including some details I am ashamed to admit) and what it impacts most in our lives.  To register for “How to Get Out …

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Have you ever wondered why some days you get frustrated so easily, whereas other days you can tolerate a lot more stress? Have you ever wondered why sometimes stress sends you into a slump of feeling exhausted and checked out? That’s exactly what we are talking about today.  On today’s podcast, I am announcing an …

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I don’t like to exercise. (There, I said it!) But I recently started a journey to move my body in a kind and loving way again. Not from a place of fear or scarcity or to find myself more acceptable, but from a place of love for myself. Today, I am sharing with you the …

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Burnout can permeate every area of our lives. Today, I am telling you the 5 most common “sneaky” burnout signs that I see while coaching other OB/GYN’s and that I experienced myself. I will also give you an exact plan for how to fix each one of them with tools you can try right now.  …

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There is one thing I see commonly amongst OB/GYN’s and other healthcare workers, especially when it comes to those that have decided to leave their job. Once this ONE THING starts, it can be difficult to turn around, and many will decide to leave.  Today, I am sharing the Number One thing to look out …