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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 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.
Your host is Dr Rachel Morris, GP turned Executive Coach and Specialist in Resilience at Work who knows what it’s like to feel like an exhausted frog. In the podcast, she’ll be talking to friends, colleagues and experts all who have an interesting take on resilience for clever people in high-stakes, high-stress jobs so that together you can take back control to beat stress and burnout, survive and thrive.
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.
Your host is Dr Rachel Morris, GP turned Executive Coach and Specialist in Resilience at Work who knows what it’s like to feel like an exhausted frog. In the podcast, she’ll be talking to friends, colleagues and experts all who have an interesting take on resilience for clever people in high-stakes, high-stress jobs so that together you can take back control to beat stress and burnout, survive and thrive.
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Practical questions from a clinical psychologist to help you assess whether you’re in a harmful work environment, or one that doesn’t align with your values or strengths.Get more episodes and resources by joining FrogXtraGet more links and show notes via our websiteMentioned in this episode:How to Ditch the Superhero and Be More Superhuman
A 90-minute advanced masterclass to help you protect yourtime and energy, even with an overwhelming workload.
And what BBC’s The Traitors can teach us about trust, group-think, and truth.Get more episodes and resources by joining FrogXtraFind more links and show notes via our websiteMentioned in this episode:How to Ditch the Superhero and Be More Superhuman
A 90-minute advanced masterclass to help you protect yourtime and energy, even with an overwhelming workload.
1Practical techniques to help you respond when someone makes demands on your time, from an expert in mediation and team coaching.Get more episodes and resources by joining FrogXtraMentioned in this episode:How to Ditch the Superhero and Be More Superhuman
A 90-minute advanced masterclass to help you protect yourtime and energy, even with an overwhelming workload.
How to reframe impossible choices into doable decisions, using a tried-and-tested framework and a simple power mantra.Get more episodes and resources by joining FrogXtraGet more links and show notes via our websiteMentioned in this episode:How to Ditch the Superhero and Be More Superhuman
A 90-minute advanced masterclass to help you protect yourtime and energy, even with an overwhelming workload.
How to recognise and avoid “chronic niceness”, regulate your nervous system, and confront people in a way that deepens – and doesn’t damage – relationships.Get more episodes and resources by joining FrogXtraMentioned in this episode:How to Ditch the Superhero and Be More Superhuman
A 90-minute advanced masterclass to help you protect yourtime and energy, even with an overwhelming workload.
Stress doesn’t always come from work, or from things we traditionally think of ass stressful. As 2026 begins, here are three questinos you can ask yourself to see what it’s time to stop doing.Get more episodes and resources by joining FrogXtraMentioned in this episode:How to Ditch the Superhero and Be More Superhuman
A 90-minute advanced masterclass to help you protect yourtime and energy, even with an overwhelming workload.
When shame becomes toxic, we can end up in a spiral that’s difficult to escape. This quick dip offers a chance to break free of that spiral, remember that we’re human, and remind ourselves we’re doing our best.Get more episodes and resources by joining FrogXtraMentioned in this episode:How to Ditch the Superhero and Be More Superhuman
A 90-minute advanced masterclass to help you protect yourtime and energy, even with an overwhelming workload.
When it comes to work, what we seek can often shift in mid-life, from recognition and status towards meaningful contribution and purpose. What do you do if you’r at that crossroads in your career?Get more episodes and resources by joining FrogXtraMentioned in this episode:How to Ditch the Superhero and Be More Superhuman
A 90-minute advanced masterclass to help you protect yourtime and energy, even with an overwhelming workload.
Women are conditioned to be the emotional shock absorbers for men, and to carry the emotional load of a relationship or a family, on top of their duties at work.As Tamu Thomas explains, this isn’t about apportioning blame or guilt, but recognising what’s needed to create systems that allow both parties in a relationship to thrive.Get more episodes and resources by joining FrogXtraDownload the THRIVE Week PlannerFind more links and resources via our show notesMentioned in this episode:How to Ditch the Superhero and Be More Superhuman
A 90-minute advanced masterclass to help you protect yourtime and energy, even with an overwhelming workload.
Burnout is not your fault, and it’s not inevitable. The choices you make will shape how you survive in a toxic system, and they don’t involve victim-blaming.Get more episodes and resources by joining FrogXtraMentioned in this episode:How to Ditch the Superhero and Be More Superhuman
A 90-minute advanced masterclass to help you protect yourtime and energy, even with an overwhelming workload.
Small, actionable steps you can take to reframe self-care as necessary care, and equip yourself to avoid burnout rather than waiting for someone else to tell you it’s OK.Get more episodes and resources by joining FrogXtraPermission to Pause – Join Dr Rachel Morris and Dr Caroline Walker for a free 60 minute event for doctors on Wednesday, 10th December at 8pm UK time.Mentioned in this episode:How to Ditch the Superhero and Be More Superhuman
A 90-minute advanced masterclass to help you protect yourtime and energy, even with an overwhelming workload.
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 and resources by joining FrogXtraMentioned in this episode:How to Ditch the Superhero and Be More Superhuman
A 90-minute advanced masterclass to help you protect yourtime and energy, even with an overwhelming workload.
Practical strategies to help you spend less time sorting and sifting through emails, and more time in deep work. Plus, how to set clear boundaries around what comes into your inbox.Get more episodes and resources by joining FrogXtraVisit our website for more links and show notesMentioned in this episode:How to Ditch the Superhero and Be More Superhuman
A 90-minute advanced masterclass to help you protect yourtime and energy, even with an overwhelming workload.
Normal responses to abnormal working conditions don’t mean you’re broken – they mean you’re human, and you’re dealing with a lot. Here’s some useful, actionable coping strategies that go above and beyond acknowledging when it’s OK to not be OK.Get more episodes and resources by joining FrogXtraMentioned in this episode:How to Ditch the Superhero and Be More Superhuman
A 90-minute advanced masterclass to help you protect yourtime and energy, even with an overwhelming workload.
How to navigate organisational change when you feel like you don't have the power or resources to make a difference.Get more episodes and resources by joining FrogXtraMentioned in this episode:How to Ditch the Superhero and Be More Superhuman
A 90-minute advanced masterclass to help you protect yourtime and energy, even with an overwhelming workload.
When we’re in conflict, our inner Rottweiler can surface – a protective mechanism that can escalate tensions rather than soothe them. But this quick dip offers a simple framework to keep that dog on a lead so you can survive disagreement or criticism without lashing out.Get more episodes and resources by joining FrogXtraVisit our website for links and show notesMentioned in this episode:How to Ditch the Superhero and Be More Superhuman
A 90-minute advanced masterclass to help you protect yourtime and energy, even with an overwhelming workload.
How to recognise when you're masking your needs as a neurodivergent person, and how to honour them before you reach burnout.Get more episodes and resources by joining FrogXtraMentioned in this episode:How to Ditch the Superhero and Be More Superhuman
A 90-minute advanced masterclass to help you protect yourtime and energy, even with an overwhelming workload.
You’re used to dealing with uncertain outcomes for your patients. Here’s how you can use those superpowers for yourself.Get more episodes and resources by joining FrogXtraAm I Stressed, Overwhelmed… or Burning Out?Beat Stress & ThriveMentioned in this episode:How to Ditch the Superhero and Be More Superhuman
A 90-minute advanced masterclass to help you protect yourtime and energy, even with an overwhelming workload.
Why saying no could lead to better outcomes for your patients, your colleagues, and you.Get more episodes and resources by joining FrogXtra Mentioned in this episode:How to Ditch the Superhero and Be More Superhuman
A 90-minute advanced masterclass to help you protect yourtime and energy, even with an overwhelming workload.
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 episodes and resources by joining FrogXtraDownload Rachel’s Email Clarity ChecklistMentioned in this episode:How to Ditch the Superhero and Be More Superhuman
A 90-minute advanced masterclass to help you protect yourtime and energy, even with an overwhelming workload.
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just found your podcast. fantastic thann you
Gosh, this is so helpful. really spot on advice on dealing with complaints. I wish I'd heard this before...