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.

Why Doctors Don’t Ask for Help – And How to Do it Right

Stop being gaslit into thinking your situation is futile. Apply Rachel’s script to ask for help in getting necessary care so you can be at your most effective, even in a struggling system.Get more episodes and resources by joining FrogXtraBeat Stress and ThriveAm I Stressed, Overwhelmed... or Burning Out?Mentioned in this episode:How to Beat Burnout in Healthcare in 2025 A FRE evening webinar on the hidden forces driving burnout, and how to protect your performance without dropping your responsibilities.

09-01
22:40

What Do You Want from Work in the Second Half of Life?

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:FrogFest Virtual – Boundary HuntersSecure your early-bird ticket. Discount valid until September 8th.

08-25
46:32

Why You’re Stressed When Everyone Else is Calm

Stress is created from the mind, not from the outside world. If that’s true, how can we stop listening to the unhelpful stories our minds tell us?Get more episodes and resources by joining FrogXtraMentioned in this episode:FrogFest Virtual – Boundary HuntersSecure your early-bird ticket. Discount valid until September 8th.

08-18
50:29

How to Get Better Sleep

Why we need to sleep, why REM isn’t the whole picture, and what to do when anxiety keeps you awake at night.Get more episodes and resources by joining FrogXtraGet 20% off Steve's sleep course with code FROG20Mentioned in this episode:FrogFest Virtual – Boundary HuntersSecure your early-bird ticket. Discount valid until September 8th.

08-11
50:04

How to Eat Better and Keep Your Energy Up

When that afternoon slump hits or you’re at the end of a long shift, what can you reach for instead of the biscuits in the cupboard or the cake in the staff room?Get more episodes and resources by joining FrogXtraMentioned in this episode:FrogFest Virtual – Boundary HuntersSecure your early-bird ticket. Discount valid until September 8th.

08-04
58:56

The 4 Books to Read This Summer to Set Up Your Next 6 Months for Success

Essential reading to help you learn more about your brain and the brains of those around you, do less, and make decisions from a place of clarity.Get more episodes and resources by joining FrogXtraMentioned in this episode:FrogFest Virtual – Boundary HuntersSecure your early-bird ticket. Discount valid until September 8th.

07-28
32:33

How to Boost Your Leadership Skills (Even if You Don’t Think You’re a Leader)

Everyone in healthcare takes a leading role at various points in their career, even those who think they “just” handle admin. Dr Paul O’Dwyer explains what skills you need to develop in order to become the leader your team needs.Get more episodes and resources by joining FrogXtraMentioned in this episode:FrogFest Virtual – Boundary HuntersSecure your early-bird ticket. Discount valid until September 8th.

07-21
49:59

The Personal Cost of Working in Burnout

Are you borrowing energy from your life outside of work, just so you can cope with everything on your plate? If so, it’s time to stop, and rebalance your energy so you don’t burn out or lose connection with the people and things you love.Get more episodes and resources by joining FrogXtraGet more links and show notes via our website.Mentioned in this episode:FrogFest Virtual – Boundary HuntersSecure your early-bird ticket. Discount valid until September 8th.

07-14
29:44

How to Survive a Complaint from Another Clinician

Dr George Wright offers ways to tackle blue-on-blue complaints, and how to avoid going for the nuclear option if you have an issue with a colleague.Get more episodes and resources by joining FrogXtraMentioned in this episode:FrogFest Virtual – Boundary HuntersSecure your early-bird ticket. Discount valid until September 8th.

07-07
01:06:56

What to Do When You Can’t Fix the System

How to shift your locus of control and create sustainable change without burning out.Get more episodes and resources by joining FrogXtraDownload our Personal Stressors AuditMentioned in this episode:FrogFest Virtual – Boundary HuntersSecure your early-bird ticket. Discount valid until September 8th.

06-30
19:16

5 Things Holding You Back from Getting the Career You Love

The grass isn’t always greener on the other side, but if you’re thinking about making a career change, understanding your values, strengths, and unique operating style can help you design a more fulfilling path.Get more episodes and resources by joining FrogXtraMentioned in this episode:FrogFest Virtual – Boundary HuntersSecure your early-bird ticket. Discount valid until September 8th.

06-23
58:05

Why Wearing the Busy Badge is Burning You Out (And What to Do Instead)

Four ways in which the “badge of busyness” you wear could be contributing to your burnout, how to reframe busy or over-scheduled, and how you can delegate without feeling like you’re just passing the buck.Get more episodes and resources by joining FrogXtraMentioned in this episode:FrogFest Virtual – Boundary HuntersSecure your early-bird ticket. Discount valid until September 8th.

06-16
28:01

How to Stop Money from Being Stressful

If you’ve been putting off taking a look at your finances, this episode will help you do it, minus the stress and judgement.Get more episodes and resources by joining FrogXtraThe Medics Money one-pager exclusively for Frog listenersThe Medics Money Financial Wellbeing coursePlease note that the You Are Not a Frog podcast is a Medics Money affiliate and will earn a small commission from any sales completed through the above link.Mentioned in this episode:FrogFest Virtual – Boundary HuntersSecure your early-bird ticket. Discount valid until September 8th.

06-09
45:20

How to Say Yes When No isn’t an Option

The 8 reframes you need when you have to say no, but you’re worried you’ll upset someone or it’ll cause trouble at work.Get more episodes and resources by joining FrogXtraMentioned in this episode:FrogFest Virtual – Boundary HuntersSecure your early-bird ticket. Discount valid until September 8th.

06-02
22:51

What to Do if Someone Challenges YOUR Behaviour

How to know when you’re reaching your limit, and what to do to prevent you taking it out on someone else.Get more episodes and resources by joining FrogXtraMentioned in this episode:FrogFest Virtual – Boundary HuntersSecure your early-bird ticket. Discount valid until September 8th.

05-26
56:35

Is All-or-Nothing Thinking Pushing You to Burnout?

Explore the consequences of binary thinking, why it’s damaging, and how we can reframe all-or-nothing statements so we can take care of ourselves and others.Get more episodes and resources by joining FrogXtraMentioned in this episode:FrogFest Virtual – Boundary HuntersSecure your early-bird ticket. Discount valid until September 8th.

05-19
23:40

The 5 Different Types of Burnout – And How to Prevent Them

Five diagnostic tools you can use to determine whether you’re burning out, and the practical actions you can take to try and prevent it.Get more episodes and resources by joining FrogXtraGet more links and show notes via our websiteMentioned in this episode:FrogFest Virtual – Boundary HuntersSecure your early-bird ticket. Discount valid until September 8th.

05-12
54:12

What if Your Job Was Just a Job? (And 4 Other Thought Experiments)

Five questions to help you think differently about your work, in those moments when you find it more frustrating than usual.Get more episodes and resources by joining FrogXtraGet the full list of questions via our websiteMentioned in this episode:FrogFest Virtual – Boundary HuntersSecure your early-bird ticket. Discount valid until September 8th.

05-05
19:51

Is the Grass Greener on the Other Side of Medicine?

If you’re contemplating a change within or away from medicine, is starting your own business really all it’s cracked up to be?Get more episodes and resources by joining FrogXtraMentioned in this episode:FrogFest Virtual – Boundary HuntersSecure your early-bird ticket. Discount valid until September 8th.

04-28
45:59

How to Beat Inbox Overwhelm

The mindset shift – plus the only 6 folders you need – to finally get control over your inbox.Get more episodes and resources by joining FrogXtraMentioned in this episode:FrogFest Virtual – Boundary HuntersSecure your early-bird ticket. Discount valid until September 8th.

04-21
26:32

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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