45: Breaking the Chains of Burnout: A Physician's Journey to Thriving with Sapna Shah-Haque
11/08/23 • 22 min
Physician burnout is a silent epidemic that's claiming lives. We deep-dive into this topic with our remarkable guest, Sapna Shah-Haque, an internal medicine physician and host of the Worthy Physician podcast. Sapna shares her powerful journey from burnout to recovery and the alarming statistics on physician suicides, emphasizing the importance of healthy coping mechanisms and the courage to seek help.
We then shift to systemic change needed to foster better mental health support. We discuss whether or not institutions are doing enough to create a supportive culture, the need for equal access to mental health services, and the toxic environments that can thrive when support is lacking.
In a world that’s been tested like no other in the wake of the pandemic, resilience has taken center stage. But how do you build it, especially when everything around you is falling apart? Join us, on this episode not just about surviving, but about thriving in the face of adversity.
Dr. Sapna Shah-Haque, MD is a board-certified internal medicine physician. After experiencing burnout herself and watching other physician colleagues burn out, it became her passion to look into different aspects of burnout. She is the host of The Worthy Physician podcast, as a way to reach physicians and possibly shed light on what is not an isolated situation.
You can find her on her website The Worthy Physician.
Go to https://betterhelp.com/resilience or click Notes on Resilience during sign up for 10% off your first month of therapy with my sponsor BetterHelp.
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Producer / Editor: Neel Panji
Invite Manya to inspire and empower your teams and position your organization as a forward-thinking leader in well-being, resilience, and trauma sensitivity.
Please subscribe, rate, and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts or your listening platform of choice. It really helps others find us.
#trauma #resilience #compassion #MentalHealth #CompassionateLeadership #leadership #survivor
Physician burnout is a silent epidemic that's claiming lives. We deep-dive into this topic with our remarkable guest, Sapna Shah-Haque, an internal medicine physician and host of the Worthy Physician podcast. Sapna shares her powerful journey from burnout to recovery and the alarming statistics on physician suicides, emphasizing the importance of healthy coping mechanisms and the courage to seek help.
We then shift to systemic change needed to foster better mental health support. We discuss whether or not institutions are doing enough to create a supportive culture, the need for equal access to mental health services, and the toxic environments that can thrive when support is lacking.
In a world that’s been tested like no other in the wake of the pandemic, resilience has taken center stage. But how do you build it, especially when everything around you is falling apart? Join us, on this episode not just about surviving, but about thriving in the face of adversity.
Dr. Sapna Shah-Haque, MD is a board-certified internal medicine physician. After experiencing burnout herself and watching other physician colleagues burn out, it became her passion to look into different aspects of burnout. She is the host of The Worthy Physician podcast, as a way to reach physicians and possibly shed light on what is not an isolated situation.
You can find her on her website The Worthy Physician.
Go to https://betterhelp.com/resilience or click Notes on Resilience during sign up for 10% off your first month of therapy with my sponsor BetterHelp.
__________
Producer / Editor: Neel Panji
Invite Manya to inspire and empower your teams and position your organization as a forward-thinking leader in well-being, resilience, and trauma sensitivity.
Please subscribe, rate, and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts or your listening platform of choice. It really helps others find us.
#trauma #resilience #compassion #MentalHealth #CompassionateLeadership #leadership #survivor
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44: A Dispatcher's Story. Emotional Exhaustion and the Road to Resilience with Ricardo Martinez
Are you ready to step into the high-pressure world of public safety through the eyes of an experienced 911 dispatcher? Our guest today, Ricardo Martinez, takes us on a journey that will challenge your perception of resilience. A storyteller, author, creator of the podcast Within the Trenches, and founder of the #IAM911 movement, Ricardo opens up about his experiences, the struggles he faced, and the power of resilience.
Ricardo also shares his insights on mindfulness and meditation as tools to manage stress and his personal stories of burnout, emotional exhaustion, and the healing power of storytelling. The episode takes a deeper dive into the real-life experiences of 911 dispatchers and the challenges they face. This episode is a must-listen for anyone seeking to understand the reality of public safety, the importance of self-care, and the power of resilience.
Ricardo Martinez II is a storyteller, author, and the host and creator of Within the Trenches, true stories from the 911 dispatchers who live them, a podcast based on the experience of being a 911 dispatcher. He is a former dispatcher and supervisor of 13 years and is now the head of Within the Trenches Media with 22 years of public safety experience. In August of 2016, Ricardo started the #IAM911 movement that spread from the United States to Canada, the U.K., and Australia. Its popularity and success have brought the Thin Gold Line into the spotlight and have opened the eyes of millions to what 911 dispatchers deal with on a daily basis.
Listen to his podcast, and find him on the web at this link or reach Ricardo via email at [email protected].
Go to https://betterhelp.com/resilience or click Notes on Resilience during sign up for 10% off your first month of therapy with my sponsor BetterHelp.
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Producer / Editor: Neel Panji
Invite Manya to inspire and empower your teams and position your organization as a forward-thinking leader in well-being, resilience, and trauma sensitivity.
Please subscribe, rate, and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts or your listening platform of choice. It really helps others find us.
#trauma #resilience #compassion #MentalHealth #CompassionateLeadership #leadership #survivor
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46: The Hidden Battle of Executive Loneliness, with Nick Jonsson
Discover the raw power of vulnerability as we engage in a riveting dialogue with Nick Jonsson, an executive coach, keynote speaker, and Ironman triathlon athlete. Find out why vulnerability isn't a weakness but a strength that fosters resilience and empowers individuals and organizations alike. We discuss the crucial role of vulnerability in building resilience, emotional health, and overall well-being.
We also talk about the often-overlooked issue of executive loneliness, a silent battle over 30% of senior executives face. Nick helps us understand how seclusion at the top can undermine the individual and their organization and why reaching out is not a sign of weakness. And he shares is own journey from addiction to purposeful living.
Nick Jonsson is an author, speaker, mental health advocate and co-founder and MD of EGN Singapore, one of Asia’s premier networking organizations. He built a caring community that provides hundreds of executives a safe haven to share their challenges, and receive support and learn from each other. Nick is passionate about raising awareness of mental health and combating loneliness in the modern business world. His book, "Executive Loneliness: The 5 Pathways to Overcoming Isolation, Stress, Anxiety, and Depression in the Modern Business World," provides practical strategies for overcoming isolation and building connections in the workplace.
You can reach Nick on his website NickJonsson.com or on LinkedIn. And check out his book, Executive Loneliness, which you can purchase on Amazon and other booksellers.
Go to https://betterhelp.com/resilience or click Notes on Resilience during sign up for 10% off your first month of therapy with my sponsor BetterHelp.
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Producer / Editor: Neel Panji
Invite Manya to inspire and empower your teams and position your organization as a forward-thinking leader in well-being, resilience, and trauma sensitivity.
Please subscribe, rate, and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts or your listening platform of choice. It really helps others find us.
#trauma #resilience #compassion #MentalHealth #CompassionateLeadership #leadership #survivor
Notes on Resilience - 45: Breaking the Chains of Burnout: A Physician's Journey to Thriving with Sapna Shah-Haque
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The fact that I think many of us have not been taught coping mechanisms . I mean true , legit , healthy coping mechanisms . You know , let's look at the culture . Kids are supposed to be seen and not heard , don't speak unless spoken to , and then we get to , you know , the after that it's more of I'm not asking your opinion , and now everybody is a winner and we don't wa
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