You Are Not A Frog

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.

How to Protect Yourself from the Guilt of Saying No

Break the cognitive dissonance you feel when enforcing a boundary goes against one of your core values.Get more episodes and resources by joining FrogXtraMentioned in this episode:Escape the Urgency Trap Our 90 minute workshop backed by a money-back guarantee.

04-07
18:16

How to Listen to Your Intuition

When you hear a voice guiding you towards or away from something, how can you tell whether it’s fear or your deepest intuition talking?Get more episodes and resources by joining FrogXtraMentioned in this episode:Get your Time-Saving Toolkit Join Dr Rachel Morris and special guests Graham Allcott and Dr Sarah Coope.Escape the Urgency Trap Our 90 minute workshop backed by a money-back guarantee.

03-31
49:29

11 Ways to Back Your Wise Self

How to overcome procrastination, follow through on your goals, and stick to the wise decisions you made in the past.Get more episodes and resources by joining FrogXtraMentioned in this episode:Escape the Urgency Trap Our 90 minute workshop backed by a money-back guarantee.

03-24
20:15

Doctors with ADHD

If you struggle to keep on top of certain activities or you find a rigid schedule too constricting, you might be neurodivergent. And there are plenty of places you can turn to for support, and practical systems you can implement to thrive as a doctor.This episode is in partnership with the Physician Mums Facebook Group (PMGUK).Get more episodes and resources by joining FrogXtraMentioned in this episode:Get your Time-Saving Toolkit Join Dr Rachel Morris and special guests Graham Allcott and Dr Sarah Coope.Escape the Urgency Trap Our 90 minute workshop backed by a money-back guarantee.

03-17
54:37

The Trouble with Wellbeing

The key to beating burnout is not more wellbeing webinars; it’s giving you agency and autonomy over your time. Here’s how you can start to take back control.Get more episodes and resources by joining FrogXtraGet the Zone of Power handoutMentioned in this episode:Escape the Urgency Trap Our 90 minute workshop backed by a money-back guarantee.

03-10
27:51

How to Be Kind Instead of Nice (and Why it Matters)

Kindness builds trust in teams, and teams that trust each-other work more smoothly. When mistakes happen, they’re addressed from a place of positivity, not blame. Here’s what kindness is, and why it’s not just about being “nice”.Get more episodes and resources by joining FrogXtraVisit our website for links and show notesMentioned in this episode:Escape the Urgency Trap Our 90 minute workshop backed by a money-back guarantee.Get your Time-Saving Toolkit Join Dr Rachel Morris and special guests Graham Allcott and Dr Sarah Coope.

03-03
57:23

How to Make Long-term Behaviour Change Stick

Committing to behaviour change is one thing. Making it stick when life gets in the way or others’ needs conflict with yours is another matter. Alasdair Cant returns to explain how to keep going when change is tough.Get more episodes and resources by joining FrogXtraMentioned in this episode:Get your Time-Saving Toolkit Join Dr Rachel Morris and special guests Graham Allcott and Dr Sarah Coope.Escape the Urgency Trap Our 90 minute workshop backed by a money-back guarantee.

02-24
57:41

How to Leave Work on Time

If changing ingrained behaviours was easy, no-one would have unhealthy habits, work too much, or fail to enforce boundaries. Here’s what a behaviour change expert has to say about making positive choices that are aligned with what you really want.Get more episodes and resources by joining FrogXtraMentioned in this episode:Escape the Urgency Trap Our 90 minute workshop backed by a money-back guarantee.Get your Time-Saving Toolkit Join Dr Rachel Morris and special guests Graham Allcott and Dr Sarah Coope.

02-17
47:44

How to Choose What Kind of Problem You Want

How to make the right decisions in the short-term so you don’t create problems in the long-term… featuring Brian the robot hoover.Get more episodes and resources by joining FrogXtraDiscover your Zone of PowerMentioned in this episode:Escape the Urgency Trap Our 90 minute workshop backed by a money-back guarantee.

02-10
22:06

How to Plan Your Year for Peak Performance

What are your goals for the new year, and how do you plan to meet them? This conversation with former Paralympian Dr Kim Daybell will help you focus on what’s important, so you can have a happier, healthier, and more productive 2025.Get more episodes and resources by joining FrogXtraWatch this episode’s bonus videoMentioned in this episode:Escape the Urgency Trap Our 90 minute workshop backed by a money-back guarantee.Get your Time-Saving Toolkit Join Dr Rachel Morris and special guests Graham Allcott and Dr Sarah Coope.

02-03
50:56

Are You Amplifying Your Overwhelm? Here’s How to Stop

How to beat perfectionism, people-pleasing, conflict-aversion, and the many other things that amplify your sense of overwhelm.Get more episodes and resources by joining FrogXtraGet links to all our resources via our websiteMentioned in this episode:Escape the Urgency Trap Our 90 minute workshop backed by a money-back guarantee.

01-27
20:28

How to Manage Your Energy Instead of Your Time

Focusing on managing your time can lead to overwhelm and a sense that there’s just not enough. But with a few simple exercises, we can think about how we manage our energy, not our time.Get more episodes and resources by joining FrogXtraMentioned in this episode:Get your Time-Saving Toolkit Join Dr Rachel Morris and special guests Graham Allcott and Dr Sarah Coope.Escape the Urgency Trap Our 90 minute workshop backed by a money-back guarantee.

01-20
45:55

How to Stop a Difficult Conversation Going Bad

When someone asks “Have you got 5 minutes for a call?”, here’s how to set yourself up for success to ensure neither you or nor the other party feels defensive or unfairly treated in a conversation that could involve conflict.Get more episodes and resources by joining FrogXtraMentioned in this episode:Escape the Urgency Trap Our 90 minute workshop backed by a money-back guarantee.

01-13
20:33

How to Overcome the Toxic Effects of Shame on Your Team

Shame has a toxic impact on individuals and teams. But there are practical steps we can take to minimise it and create safer, more open spaces.Get more episodes and resources by joining FrogXtraMentioned in this episode:Escape the Urgency Trap Our 90 minute workshop backed by a money-back guarantee.Get your Time-Saving Toolkit Join Dr Rachel Morris and special guests Graham Allcott and Dr Sarah Coope.

01-06
55:21

How to be Ridiculously Relaxed

Prioritising relaxation when you’re under stress is easier than it sounds – but it’s possible, and it starts with saying “f**k it”.Get more episodes and resources by joining FrogXtraMentioned in this episode:Escape the Urgency Trap Our 90 minute workshop backed by a money-back guarantee.Get your Time-Saving Toolkit Join Dr Rachel Morris and special guests Graham Allcott and Dr Sarah Coope.

12-30
59:37

How to Survive in a High Stress Job When You’re Neurodivergent

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:Get your Time-Saving Toolkit Join Dr Rachel Morris and special guests Graham Allcott and Dr Sarah Coope.Escape the Urgency Trap Our 90 minute workshop backed by a money-back guarantee.

12-23
56:38

How to Stop Turning “You” Problems into “Me” Problems

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:Escape the Urgency Trap Our 90 minute workshop backed by a money-back guarantee.

12-16
21:20

How to Take a Good Long Look at Your Career

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:Escape the Urgency Trap Our 90 minute workshop backed by a money-back guarantee.Get your Time-Saving Toolkit Join Dr Rachel Morris and special guests Graham Allcott and Dr Sarah Coope.

12-09
51:43

How to Catch Stress Early Before You Spiral into Burnout

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:Escape the Urgency Trap Our 90 minute workshop backed by a money-back guarantee.

12-02
19:27

How to Change Your Life One Tiny Step at a Time

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:Escape the Urgency Trap Our 90 minute workshop backed by a money-back guarantee.Get your Time-Saving Toolkit Join Dr Rachel Morris and special guests Graham Allcott and Dr Sarah Coope.

11-25
01:07:06

Kevin Richardson

just found your podcast. fantastic thann you

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Annie Forester

Gosh, this is so helpful. really spot on advice on dealing with complaints. I wish I'd heard this before...

06-02 Reply

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