The Happy Gynecologist

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EP#203: 1 Question for Every Doc Aug 29, 2024

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Today, I am asking you a heavy question: "Is this what you imagined it would be like?" This question can be difficult to answer. AND it can help you realign with what you always imagined this life would be like.

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EP#202: Pushing Through Doesn't Work Aug 22, 2024

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Summary: In this episode, Amanda discusses the concept of pushing through as a survival strategy and why it doesn't work when it comes to burnout. She emphasizes the importance of taking care of ourselves and meeting our basic needs instead of constantly pushing through. Amanda provides steps to break the habit of pushing through, including gaining awareness of where we do it, choosing one area to focus on, and making a plan to support ourselves in that area. She encourages practicing self-care and being present in the moment to find enjoyment in our daily lives.

Links:

To register for the upcoming webinar: coach-miles.com/hobby
To save your spot in the next coaching group: coach-miles.com/happy

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction and Webinar Announcement
04:03 The Concept of Pushing Through
09:16 The Harmful Effects of Pushing Through
19:23 Finding a Different Way to Survive
25:35 Creating a Plan to Support Ourselves
29:26 Practicing Self-Care and Being Present
32:17 Conclusion and Invitation to Webinar

Keywords: Medicine, OB/GYN,pushing through, survival strategy, burnout, self-care, basic needs, awareness, habit, present moment, enjoyment

EP#201: Old Belief Stress Aug 15, 2024

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Summary: In this episode, we discuss the concept of 'old belief stress' and how it can cause anxiety and stress in our lives. Old belief stress refers to the stress that arises when we try to make changes or take actions that go against our old beliefs and training. Amanda even shares a personal experience of feeling stressed when her schedule changed and she had fewer patients. She explains that this stress comes from old beliefs that we have internalized and need to change in order to create a healthier mindset. The host emphasizes the importance of examining our beliefs and replacing old beliefs with new ones that align with our goals and desires.

Show Links:

Register for the Upcoming Webinar at: coach-miles.com/hobby
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Chapters:

00:00 Understanding Old Belief Stress

12:03 The Impact of Old Beliefs on Our Actions

17:23 Dealing with Change and Old Belief Stress

23:26 Replacing Old Beliefs with New Ones

Keywords: old belief stress, anxiety, stress, beliefs, mindset, change, actions, training, medicine, burnout, OB/GYN

EP#200: How Hobbies Help Burnout Aug 08, 2024

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Summary:

In this episode, we celebrate the 200th episode of the Happy Gynecologist podcast and discusses the importance of hobbies in combating burnout. Amanda encourages listeners to find a hobby that activates the non-burnout part of their brain and reconnects them with joy and creativity. Hobbies don't have to be complicated or time-consuming and can be simple activities like gardening, doodling, or spending time with pets.

There is also an upcoming webinar on 8/25/2024 at 7:30PM CST, and you won't want to miss out on: "How to ACTUALLY Have Hobbies as a Busy OBGYN."

Important Links:

To Register for the Webinar: Coach-miles.com/hobby
To Learn more about The Happy Gynecologist Group enrollment: coach-miles.com/happy
To get the free Podcast Guidebook: coach-miles.com/guidebook

Chapters:

00:00 Celebrating 200 Episodes of the Happy Gynecologist Podcast

03:22 The Importance of Hobbies in Combating Burnout

07:11 Reconnecting with the Non-Burnout Part of Your Brain

09:30 Finding Joy and Creativity Through Simple Hobbies

16:11 Upcoming Webinar: How to Have Hobbies as a Busy OBGYN

Keywords: hobbies, burnout, joy, creativity, gardening, doodling, pets, webinar, medicine, OB/GYN, residency, burnout-recovery

ANNOUNCEMENT! Aug 02, 2024

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Thinking about addressing your burnout? Is work not enjoyable anymore? Thinking about quitting your job?

Check out Coach-Miles.com/Happy to learn how coaching in The Happy Gynecologist Group can help.

EP#199: HOPE. Aug 01, 2024

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Summary:

In this episode, Amanda discusses the concept of hope and its importance in facing challenges and overcoming burnout. She acknowledges that hope is often seen as a negative or ineffective strategy, but argues that it is actually a powerful emotion that can drive positive actions. Amanda shares personal experiences and emphasizes the need for confidence and self-love in order to maintain hope. She encourages listeners to identify what gives them hope and to have their own backs, knowing that they will be okay no matter the outcome.

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Takeaways:

Hope is a powerful emotion that can drive positive actions.
Having hope can change how we experience challenges and overcome burnout.
Confidence and self-love are essential in maintaining hope.
Hope is not a strategy or plan, but it is a catalyst for taking action.

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction and Podcast Technical Difficulties

03:15 The Concept of Hope and Different Perspectives

04:39 Hope as a Strategy: Exploring its Origins and Applications

07:06 The Emotional Impact of Hope and its Role in Overcoming Burnout

13:29 Harnessing Hope as a Catalyst for Positive Actions

20:13 The Relationship Between Fear, Hope, and Confidence

27:12 The Role of Hope in Anticipation and Disappointment

29:09 The Importance of Having Confidence and Self-Love in Maintaining Hope

30:38 Practical Steps to Cultivate and Access Hope

Keywords: hope, strategy, burnout, confidence, self-love, emotions, actions

EP#198: Losing Your Cool (AITAH? #2) Jul 25, 2024

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Summary:

In this episode, Manda discusses situations where people lose their cool and question whether they are the asshole. She reassures listeners that they are not assholes and explores the underlying reasons for losing one's cool. Manda emphasizes the importance of giving oneself grace and understanding the fear and perfectionism that often drive anger. She also encourages listeners to apologize and express appreciation to those affected by their outbursts. Manda addresses two specific scenarios: losing one's cool with a medical assistant and responding curtly to a comment from a scrub tech during surgery. She provides insights and strategies for handling these situations with empathy and self-reflection.

Takeaways:

Losing your cool does not make you an asshole; it is often a result of stress, exhaustion, and a lack of resources.
Give yourself grace and kindness for the challenges you face in your work and personal life.
Anger often stems from underlying fear and perfectionism; acknowledging and addressing these emotions can help manage anger.
Apologize and express appreciation to those affected by your outbursts; there is no expiration on appreciation, apologies, or explanations.
In challenging situations, separate the words of others from your own self-worth and focus on finding solutions.
Acknowledge the difficulty of a situation and remind yourself that you can handle hard things.
Develop a mantra or phrase to help shift your mindset and maintain confidence in stressful situations.
Reach out for support and guidance when facing challenging scenarios; there are resources available to help you navigate difficult emotions and interactions.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction: When You Lose Your Cool

02:54 Understanding and Managing Anger

05:50 Giving Yourself Grace and Kindness

10:09 Apologizing and Expressing Appreciation

13:58 Separating Words from Self-Worth

20:55 Handling Difficult Cases with Empathy

24:48 Shifting Your Mindset: You Can Do Hard Things

32:02 Seeking Support and Guidance

Keywords:

losing your cool, am I the asshole, anger management, fear, perfectionism, apologizing, appreciation, medical assistant, scrub tech, surgery

EP#197: Questioning Perfectionism Jul 18, 2024

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Summary: In this episode, we discuss the topic of perfectionism and its downsides. I will share my own personal experiences and observations of perfectionism in the medical field.

As we work through perfectionism, I encourage you to question your own perfectionist tendencies by using empowering questions to challenge your own thoughts.

Takeaways:

Perfectionism can have downsides and lead to burnout.
Questioning perfectionist tendencies is important for personal growth.
Asking for help is not a sign of weakness, but a demonstration of leadership.
Trusting others and delegating tasks can improve outcomes and allow for better use of one's strengths.

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