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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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What’s it like to work in a high-stress job with autism, ADHD, or another neurodivergence, and how do we support colleagues whose brains work differently?Get more episodes and resources by joining FrogXtraMentioned in this episode:Join FrogXtraThe monthly membership for doctors and busy professionals in high stress jobs, who want to beat burnout and work happier.The Work Well Programme for Healthcare staffHelp everyone in your organisation beat burnout with resources that really work.
When someone brings a problem to your door, the first thing to ask is “is it mine to solve?” The second question is “What are the consequences if I let them solve it themselves?”Get more episodes and resources by joining FrogXtraMentioned in this episode:The Work Well Programme for Healthcare staffHelp everyone in your organisation beat burnout with resources that really work.
How do you build a more sustainable career in an ever-shifting landscape? Is it all about “keeping up”? And what can we learn from the next generation of medical professionals?Get more episodes and resources by joining FrogXtraMentioned in this episode:The Work Well Programme for Healthcare staffHelp everyone in your organisation beat burnout with resources that really work.
Have you found yourself more irritable or tearful than usual? Are you losing sleep, avoiding things you enjoy, or beating yourself up about your own performance? Here’s how to spot stress before it becomes burnout.Get more episodes and resources by joining FrogXtraDownload the Stress Curve PDFMentioned in this episode:The Work Well Programme for Healthcare staffHelp everyone in your organisation beat burnout with resources that really work.
How starting with 5 minutes of exercise a day helped a doctor go from liver disease to competing for his country in triathlons – and what small changes you can make now that will compound to improve your long-term quality of life.Get exclusive episodes and resources by joining FrogXtraGet more links and show notes via our websiteMentioned in this episode:The Work Well Programme for Healthcare staffHelp everyone in your organisation beat burnout with resources that really work.Join FrogXtraThe monthly membership for doctors and busy professionals in high stress jobs, who want to beat burnout and work happier.
We often feel guilty for things out of our control. But why should we feel guilty about things we aren’t responsible for?Get more episodes and resources by joining FrogXtraJoin the You Are Not a Frog Facebook group
When we see choices or behaviours as simply “right” or “wrong”, we end up making decisions based on fear and judgement. But there’s an easier approach, and it’s 800 years old.Download the episode’s podsheet. You can use it for reflection and to submit for your appraisal as part of your CPD.Join the You Are Not a Frog Facebook groupMentioned in this episode:The Work Well Programme for Healthcare staffHelp everyone in your organisation beat burnout with resources that really work.
How novels, poetry, or a gripping film can help us lighten the emotional load, discuss difficult feelings, and allow us to become more resilient.Download the episode’s podsheet. You can use it for reflection and to submit for your appraisal as part of your CPD.Join the You Are Not a Frog Facebook groupBedside Reading – Tara’s podcastFind more links and resources via our websiteMentioned in this episode:The Work Well Programme for Healthcare staffHelp everyone in your organisation beat burnout with resources that really work.Join FrogXtraThe monthly membership for doctors and busy professionals in high stress jobs, who want to beat burnout and work happier.
The advice for dealing with overwhelm is so often to do more, but what we really need is to rest. This quick dip provides a framework to help you reconnect with what you need, so you can make time for it instead of trying to tackle it with todo lists.Download our Overwhelm SOS Toolkit – Free downloadHow to retreat when you can’t go on retreat – Free downloadDownload the episode’s podsheet. You can use it for reflection and to submit for your appraisal as part of your CPD.Join the You Are Not a Frog Facebook groupMentioned in this episode:The Work Well Programme for Healthcare staffHelp everyone in your organisation beat burnout with resources that really work.
Decision fatigue and fear of uncertainty can lead us to feeling stuck, unable to move forwards. In this episode, Dr Claire Plumbly returns with practical guidance on making decisions from a place of stability.Download the episode’s podsheet. You can use it for reflection and to submit for your appraisal as part of your CPD.Join the You Are Not a Frog Facebook groupBurnout: How to Manage Your Nervous System Before it Manages You – Dr Claire’s bookMentioned in this episode:The Work Well Programme for Healthcare staffHelp everyone in your organisation beat burnout with resources that really work.Join FrogXtraThe monthly membership for doctors and busy professionals in high stress jobs, who want to beat burnout and work happier.
When’s the last time you stopped and asked yourself what you truly want, or whether what you’re doing right now is right for you?In this quick dip, Rachel offers a series of questions you can ask yourself to help you find those “hell yeah!” opportunities, and avoid the “hell no!” obligations.Download the episode’s podsheet. You can use it for reflection and to submit for your appraisal as part of your CPD.Join the You Are Not a Frog Facebook groupMentioned in this episode:The Work Well Programme for Healthcare staffHelp everyone in your organisation beat burnout with resources that really work.
Challenges and failures help teach problem-solving and emotional regulation. So how can we as parents promote independence while still being a source of safety for our kids?Download the episode’s podsheet. You can use it for reflection and to submit for your appraisal as part of your CPD.Join the You Are Not a Frog Facebook groupGet more links and show notes via our websiteMentioned in this episode:The Work Well Programme for Healthcare staffHelp everyone in your organisation beat burnout with resources that really work.Join FrogXtraThe monthly membership for doctors and busy professionals in high stress jobs, who want to beat burnout and work happier.
When everything feels urgent – or when other colleagues’ “urgent” stuff lands on your desk – it can feel impossible to get your other important work done. So how can you manage your time so that you can do the stuff that really matters? The stuff that isn’t just urgent, but is important to you and your practice?Download the episode’s podsheet. You can use it for reflection and to submit for your appraisal as part of your CPD.Join the You Are Not a Frog Facebook groupMentioned in this episode:The Work Well Programme for Healthcare staffHelp everyone in your organisation beat burnout with resources that really work.
Are you doing what you’re really meant for? If you’re not sure, how can you find out? And if you’re not where you think you should be, how can you find work that better fits your purpose?Download the episode’s podsheet. You can use it for reflection and to submit for your appraisal as part of your CPD.Join the You Are Not a Frog Facebook groupSolving for Why: A Surgeon's Journey to Discover the Transformative Power of Purpose – Mark’s bookMentioned in this episode:Join FrogXtraThe monthly membership for doctors and busy professionals in high stress jobs, who want to beat burnout and work happier.The Work Well Programme for Healthcare staffHelp everyone in your organisation beat burnout with resources that really work.
When’s the last time you complained at someone for something they “should” have done, only to feel bad about it later? We all do it, and it’s usually because a core need isn’t being met. This quick dip will help you identify those needs so you can take steps to meet them.Download the episode’s podsheet. You can use it for reflection and to submit for your appraisal as part of your CPD.Join the You Are Not a Frog Facebook groupDownload our free Overwhelm SMS ToolkitMentioned in this episode:The Work Well Programme for Healthcare staffHelp everyone in your organisation beat burnout with resources that really work.
Are you feeling challenged and stretched in a healthy way at work? Are your unique skills being used to their fullest? If not, what might be holding you back from taking a leap into a career that can offer greater fulfilment and happiness?Download the episode’s podsheet. You can use it for reflection and to submit for your appraisal as part of your CPD.Join the You Are Not a Frog Facebook groupGet more links and show notes from our websiteMentioned in this episode:Join FrogXtraThe monthly membership for doctors and busy professionals in high stress jobs, who want to beat burnout and work happier.The Work Well Programme for Healthcare staffHelp everyone in your organisation beat burnout with resources that really work.
You can ignore the stone in your shoe for a few steps, but after a while it becomes unbearable and potentially harmful. The same is true of those nagging thoughts and doubts we have about work.Download the episode’s podsheet. You can use it for reflection and to submit for your appraisal as part of your CPD.Join the You Are Not a Frog Facebook groupMentioned in this episode:The Work Well Programme for Healthcare staffHelp everyone in your organisation beat burnout with resources that really work.
Are the things you do to blow off steam really helping you, or are you bringing aspects of your work life into your hobbies?This is a remix of episode 188, edited to highlight the most impactful points and key takeaways.Download the episode’s podsheet. You can use it for reflection and to submit for your appraisal as part of your CPD.Join the You Are Not a Frog Facebook groupMentioned in this episode:The Work Well Programme for Healthcare staffHelp everyone in your organisation beat burnout with resources that really work.
What can you do to quiet the inner critic voice that tells you you’re not good enough, or there’s more you could have done?Download the episode’s podsheet. You can use it for reflection and to submit for your appraisal as part of your CPD.Join the You Are Not a Frog Facebook groupGet more links and show notes from our websiteMentioned in this episode:The Work Well Programme for Healthcare staffHelp everyone in your organisation beat burnout with resources that really work.Join FrogXtraThe monthly membership for doctors and busy professionals in high stress jobs, who want to beat burnout and work happier.
1How can we create a safer environment where upsetting behaviour can be challenged? Co-founder of the Civility Saves Lives explains.This is a replay of episode 192, edited to highlight the most impactful points and key takeaways.Download the episode’s podsheet. You can use it for reflection and to submit for your appraisal as part of your CPD.Join the You Are Not a Frog Facebook groupView more links and show notes via our websiteMentioned in this episode:The Work Well Programme for Healthcare staffHelp everyone in your organisation beat burnout with resources that really work.
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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...