Beat Physician Burnout with Deanna Larson M.D.

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Healthcare burnout is more prevalent than ever. As a working physician and certified life coach, host Deanna Larson helps healthcare professionals beat burnout and find fulfillment. She understands the struggles physicians face every day. Using evidence-based solutions and actionable tactics she teaches you how to create the life you deserve. The patient can no longer come first. Physicians need to care for themselves first in order to take the best care of patients.

Introduction and Welcome

In this episode I talk a little bit about my life and burnout journey. I review the current state of medicine and why you should care. I question the belief that our goal should be 100% happiness all the time. I suggest that it may be better to view events in our life with curiosity. I review how the medical system can makes us feel trapped and like we don't have any choices. I explain how our human brain can sometimes hold us back. Time Stamps <ul> <li>(00:59) My burnout story.</li> <li>(02:50 The current state of medicine.</li> <li>(04:53) Why being happy all the time may not be the goal.</li> <li>(06:00) Learning to view our life with curiosity.</li> <li>(06:30) Remembering we have choices.</li> <li>(07:10) Why our human brain sometimes holds us back.</li> </ul> Find more about this episode, including show notes and resources, at <a href="https://www.deannalarsonmd.com/pod-post" target="_blank" rel="noopener">DeannaLarsonMD.com</a> A <a href="http://hurrdatmedia.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Hurrdat Media Production</a>. Hurrdat Media is a digital media and commercial video production company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat Media Network and learn more about our other services today on HurrdatMedia.com.

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Ep. 1 Why I Eat Ice Cream When Feeling Anxious or Sad

In this episode I discuss the definition of buffering and how it can affect us when we feel overwhelmed or anxious. I talk about how even seemingly positive actions, like working or exercising, can be buffering. I explain how the first step is always awareness. We dive into how our primitive brain knows how to push our buttons and the difference between our primitive brain and our prefrontal cortex. We talk about the definition of an urge, why we have so many of them and how to deal with them. I also discuss why giving into these urges makes it worse for the next time the urge arises. Time Stamps <ul> <li>(01:00) Definition of buffering.</li> <li>(01:25) How buffering affects us during overwhelm or anxiety.</li> <li>(02:36) This difference between our primitive brain and our prefrontal cortex.</li> <li>(04:30) The first step is always awareness.</li> <li>(05:10) The definition of an urge.</li> <li>(06:27) How we override an urge.</li> <li>(08:01) Why we have so many urges. </li> <li>(09:15) Even seemingly positive actions can be buffering. </li> <li>(12:10) How to deal with your urges.</li> </ul> Find more about this episode, including show notes and resources, at <a href="https://www.deannalarsonmd.com/pod-post-ep-1-introduction-and-welcome-copy-1" target="_blank" rel="noopener">DeannaLarsonMD.com</a> A <a href="http://hurrdatmedia.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Hurrdat Media Production</a>. Hurrdat Media is a digital media and commercial video production company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat Media Network and learn more about our other services today on HurrdatMedia.com.

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Ep. 2 So we do have to talk about our feelings!!

In this episode I discuss how every action we take, or don’t take, is motivated by what we are feeling at the time. I discuss the four different ways we deal with our emotions (Resist, React, Avoid, Allow). Finally, I cover how we can learn to process our emotions. (01:48) Feelings are everything. (02:53) Our feelings don’t come from our circumstances. (04:18) Can we always change our thoughts? (05:01) What is an emotion? (06:09) 4 ways we deal with emotions (06:20) Resisting (06:52 ) Reacting (07:51) Avoiding (08:07) Allowing (09:17) We do not judge our thoughts or feelings. (09:49) How to process emotions. (11:22) How to live your life with your emotions. Find more about this episode, including show notes and resources, at <a href="https://www.deannalarsonmd.com/pod-post-ep-2-why-i-eat-ice-cream-when-feeling-anxious-or-sad-copy-1" target="_blank" rel="noopener">DeannaLarsonMD.com</a> A <a href="http://hurrdatmedia.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Hurrdat Media Production</a>. Hurrdat Media is a digital media and commercial video production company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat Media Network and learn more about our other services today on HurrdatMedia.com.

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Ep. 3 How To Say No

Today I talk about saying no. I really believe this is one of the most important skills that every physician needs to learn to manage their burnout. I talk about some of the reasons it is so hard to say no and give you so easy examples to use when you are stumbling for words. So often we say no because of the fear we have about what the requester is going to think or feel. And most importantly, I remind you that we don't know what they are going to think and there is no way to control it anyway. (02:45) Is it wrong to say no? (03:02) Saying no is one of the most important skills (03:18) Why is saying no so hard? (04:03) Studies (04:26) Patterns may begin in childhood (05:10) People-pleasing (06:16) The “pay-back-trap” (07:24) NO should be your default answer (07:44) Benefits of Saying NO (08:26) Be Clear (09:18) Show Gratitude (09:38) Give an explanation or NOT (11:10) Offer an alternative (13:15) Decide to say NO in advance Find more about this episode, including show notes and resources, at <a href="https://www.deannalarsonmd.com/pod-post-ep-2-why-i-eat-ice-cream-when-feeling-anxious-or-sad-copy-1" target="_blank" rel="noopener">DeannaLarsonMD.com</a> A <a href="http://hurrdatmedia.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Hurrdat Media Production</a>. Hurrdat Media is a digital media and commercial video production company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat Media Network and learn more about our other services today on HurrdatMedia.com.

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Ep. 4 Gratitude Is NOT All WooWoo

In this episode I give you all you need to know about gratitude and why it works, scientifically. There are so many things this simple practice can improve. Many physicians have Imposter Syndrome and low self esteem. Having gratitude can help . I discuss techniques ranging from simple acknowledgement to full on gratitude journaling. Find more about this episode, including show notes and resources, at <a href="https://www.deannalarsonmd.com/pod-post-ep-2-why-i-eat-ice-cream-when-feeling-anxious-or-sad-copy-1" target="_blank" rel="noopener">DeannaLarsonMD.com</a> (02:16) What is Gratitude? (03:12) Science behind Gratitude (05:03) Boosts Self Esteem (05:28) Decreases Negative Emotions (06:25) Enhances Your Career (06:44) Makes Your Love Life Better (07:40) Makes You Feel Good (08:45) How NOT to do it (09:50) How to do it (11:35) Aknowledge (13:01) Gratitude Exercises (15:11) Equal Air Time A <a href="http://hurrdatmedia.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Hurrdat Media Production</a>. Hurrdat Media is a digital media and commercial video production company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat Media Network and learn more about our other services today on HurrdatMedia.com.

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Ep. 5 Manuals

Today I explain what a Manual is. Yes, it's like an instruction manual for other people. The catch is that we believe the person needs to behave a certain way so WE can be happy. In the end, humans have free will. They may not always do what you want. Husbands do not take out the trash, anyone? But worse is when we allow our feelings to be controlled by others' actions, we give away all of our power. Coaching teaches us that we always choose to decide how we think and feel. Find more about this episode, including show notes and resources, at <a href="https://www.deannalarsonmd.com/pod-post-ep-2-why-i-eat-ice-cream-when-feeling-anxious-or-sad-copy-1" target="_blank" rel="noopener">DeannaLarsonMD.com</a> A <a href="http://hurrdatmedia.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Hurrdat Media Production</a>. Hurrdat Media is a digital media and commercial video production company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat Media Network and learn more about our other services today on HurrdatMedia.com.

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Ep. 6 Requests and Boundaries

In this episode, I explain the difference between making requests and setting boundaries with the people in your life. Most of us cringe thinking about boundaries, but the opposite is true. Knowing how to develop a boundary correctly can make your relationships more true and authentic. I explain how to set a boundary and some of the challenges involved. I cover when to set a boundary and when NOT to do it. I give some example jargon that can be used to make the process easier. (3:18) Review of Manuals (5:05) Requests (6:28) Boundries (9:13) When and how to set a Boundry (11:19) When it’s not a Boundry Issue (12:39) Challenges of setting a Boundry Find more about this episode, including show notes and resources, at <a href="https://www.deannalarsonmd.com/pod-post-ep-2-why-i-eat-ice-cream-when-feeling-anxious-or-sad-copy-1" target="_blank" rel="noopener">DeannaLarsonMD.com</a> A <a href="http://hurrdatmedia.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Hurrdat Media Production</a>. Hurrdat Media is a digital media and commercial video production company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat Media Network and learn more about our other services today on HurrdatMedia.com.

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Ep. 7 Working Mom Guilt

Today I talk about one of the most common issues women physicians deal with: working mom’s guilt. I remember being told I could have it all, but no one told me how hard it would be to miss out on my daughters milestones and activities. I want to share some facts proven by studies that children are not adversely affected by having a working mother. I think this was one of my biggest worries. I share some ideas from research and from my own experience to hopefully make your parenting more enjoyable. Please remember this: “None of us I decided to have children planning to be miserable and punish ourselves”. Find more about this episode, including show notes and resources, at <a href="https://www.deannalarsonmd.com/pod-post-ep-2-why-i-eat-ice-cream-when-feeling-anxious-or-sad-copy-1" target="_blank" rel="noopener">DeannaLarsonMD.com</a> (3:00) Definition (3:22) How does a working mother affect a child? (4:55) What are the effects of working mothers on family relationships? (5:33) How to cope with working mom guilt. (6:33) Organize (9:00) Split responsibilities (12:38) Self care (13:08) Relax (14:02) Re-examine your values (15:28) Follow Your Own Rules (16:46) Let go of negative thoughts A <a href="http://hurrdatmedia.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Hurrdat Media Production</a>. Hurrdat Media is a digital media and commercial video production company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat Media Network and learn more about our other services today on HurrdatMedia.com.

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Ep. 8 Stress Today

In this episode I share with you a chapter from a book called Burnout written by Emily and Amelia Nagoski. The chapter is called ”The Secret to Unlocking the Stress Cycle”. There are some things regarding stress that have changed dramatically over the decades and there are some things that have remained remarkably the same. I review the different kinds of stressors we have in the modern day as well as talk about how we can learn to process our stress. I am especially excited that there are many different options presented and hopefully, there will be away for everybody. Find more about this episode, including show notes and resources, at <a href="https://www.deannalarsonmd.com/pod-post-ep-7-working-moms-guilt" target="_blank" rel="noopener">DeannaLarsonMD.com</a> TIME STAMPS (4:30) Stress vs Stressor (5:30) What is the Stress Response? (7:04) Completing the Stress Response Cycle (8:28) How is Stress Different in Modern Day? (9:25) How we ignore and suppress our stress response (10:49) Ways to complete the stress cycle (11:37) Exercise and Muscle Relaxation (16:52) Breathing and Positive Social Interaction (18:53) Laughter, Affection, Crying and Creative Expression A <a href="http://hurrdatmedia.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Hurrdat Media Production</a>. Hurrdat Media is a digital media and commercial video production company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat Media Network and learn more about our other services today on HurrdatMedia.com.

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