Thriving is not the absence of adversity, but rather a result of what we learn from stumbling. On this podcast, we examine how working as health professionals strengthens us by challenging us. By recounting experiences of navigating struggle, creating meaning, and celebrating triumph, we hope these stories foster a sense of shared humanity and act as a reminder that we are not alone.
Doctors are often called to medicine as a way to express their personal values with their work. We talk about medicine a calling based on improving the lives of others. Nicole, a urogynecologist with an MBA and experience in different health delivery systems talks with us about those times when the business of medicine clashes… Continue reading Episode 3.3: Values Clash
Perseverance, achievement, and getting things done are valorized in medicine. Learning how and when to take breaks is an essential part of sustaining engagement and doing good work. We speak with a palliative care social worker, about her experience working at the front lines during the first wave of COVID-19 pandemic, and how we can… Continue reading Episode 3.2: Gimme a Break
Boundaries are essential guideposts for our wellbeing. But they can be tricky to set and uphold - especially in a high-pressure culture like medicine. Joining us on this episode is Alan, a child and adolescent psychiatrist and expert in the science of well-being, who shares his experiences with and tips for working with boundaries. https://open.spotify.com/episode/3wA8zG6i2CKYRxXYeT85x4
Imposter syndrome is something many medical trainees experience, yet it is rarely formally discussed. We talk to Mia, Lynette, and Hayley, three fourth year medical students, about their own experiences with imposter syndrome and how they’ve learned to both recognize and address it. We discuss that while imposter syndrome has the potential to distance us,… Continue reading Episode 2.6: Imposter Syndrome
Doctors and medical trainees often refers to their careers in medicine as a "calling." But when everyday life challenges this calling, how do those in the medical community continue to find meaning and inspiration in work? Jenny, an internal medicine resident, shares her story of finding and rediscovering meaning in medicine. https://open.spotify.com/episode/0i6SXTVFvZBnj0wLxziGeZ?si=YqwLe3KWR8GJ485i8qiBBg
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