Burnout: What I Have Learned So Far with Meg Leddy

Late one night, while Rebecca was alone in her New York apartment, her hand was partially amputated in an explosion.  Quick thinking saved her life, but the journey to recovery would be a slow one.  As doctors rebuilt her hand, Rebecca began rebuilding her sense of self by studying the physical and psychological process of recovery.  Interspersing the personal with the medical, Rebecca charts her...

When I was SUPER burned out all the self help books were telling me to think about what gave me joy.  Nothing. Nothing was giving me joy and I couldn't even think about something that would give me joy.  How am I supposed to co-create this amazing life when I don't know what makes me happy?  I have been there.  Here is a good place to start. Interested in the liquid collagen from the com...

This podcast interview with the famous Prince EA is packed with wisdom and simple tips that you can integrate into your day to help with mindset and leaning into being best version of you. Richard Williams, better known as Prince EA, is an American spoken word artist, poet, rapper, filmmaker and speaker.  After graduating Magna Cum Laude from the University of Missouri-St. Louis, he initially purs...

Ever heard of decision fatigue? Yep, our brains start getting worn down by the big and small decisions we make all day every day.  What happens when we get decision fatigue?  Tune in and find out how it affects us and what you can do about it! Link to The PA Is In Podcast with Tracy Bingaman Want to feel better?  Have you been looking for a supplements without fillers, artificial ingredients, and...

Julie is my should sister.  I have known her since high school  and we have been through a lot together including burnout.  She worked as an EMT in a level one trauma center emergency department for twelve years and seven years ago, she said enough, and left medicine.    She now is in charge of employee experience and culture at Ruff Wear, a company that makes outdoor adventure gear for dogs.  She...

I lay it all out in this episode.  The core beliefs that my brain has ingrained since childhood that push me towards perfectionism and how I have to keep practicing self-compassion to break those connections in my brain.  Click here for Brené Brown's book The Gifts of Imperfection Click here for Kristin Neff's book Self-Compassion Take the Kristen Neff  Self Compassion Test here. Click H...

Samantha Fey is the author of the Awake Dreamer: Lucid Dreaming, Astral Travel and Mastering the Dreamscape which explores the concept of soul travel through dreaming.  She co-hosts two podcasts, Psychic Teachers and Enlightened Empaths.  She has advanced degrees in Education and is a Reiki Master who writes and teaches all over the world about dreaming, crystals, and intuition.  Samantha has open...

What I have learned so far, is that we can tell you a lot about the symptoms of burnout, but there isn't a great definition that I have come across to tell me EXACTLY what it is and why it is happening.  So, I made one.  It is simple and to the point and sheds light on how we get into and out of burnout! Click Here to check out Curious Elixers.

Veronique Ory landed herself in the hospital due to the frantic pace that she was keeping.  How is this possible for a yoga instructor?  She had all the tools surrounding peace and wellness, but we all can easily fall into burnout.  Learn how she took universal lessons and stories and applies them to her practice, teaching, and book Shine On & Off the Mat.   Veronique's website: www.yogaw...

I am a people pleaser, so boundaries sounded scary to me at first, but I want to walk you through the unexpected consequences of the absence and presence of boundaries.  In this episode I will dive into what you will feel when you need to put a boundary in place and the ripple effects of having good (and poor) boundaries. Here is the link to the Brené Brown PDF on Core Values: https://brenebrown.c...

Dr. JB, who is also known as the metaverse doc, describes how her connections formed outside of the constraints of our workday can help medical workers heal.  She has created a safe space that welcomes all licensed medical personnel to connect, share, grow, learn, and help one another.  IG: @hope4med Visit the Hope4Med website here. Become a member of Hope4Med here for access to the metaverse. Wan...

Need clarity on whether you should start looking for another job?  Here are three clear signs that your current job is toxic to your body, relationships, and mind.   Want to try the super food powders in the commercial? Click here to get 20% off your first order with Your Super!

Aleece Fosnight PA-C is the CEO and founder of The Fosnight Center for Sexual Health in Asheville, North Carolina.  In this episode, we discuss how intimacy is often a casualty of burnout. Explore her amazing practice here - The Fosnight Center. Connect with her on instagram here - @fosnightcenter. Interested in the liquid collagen from the commercial? Check it out here. Other amazing products tha...

Aleece Fosnight is a person who lights up a room with her energetic spirit, but opening a practice during an epidemic, really took a toll on her.  In this episode she walks through her burnout and what she has done to help her feel better. Explore her amazing practice here - The Fosnight Center. Connect with her on instagram here - @fosnightcenter. Interested in the little yellow activator (aka Pr...

Nicole Smith Levay holds a master’s degree in Somatic Psychology from California Institute of Integral Studies and is a well-known workshop facilitator at healing centres like Kripalu Centre for Yoga & Health, Ghost Ranch, and Mount Madonna Centre.  In this episode we explore how she integrates somatic therapy, meditation, and breathwork into sessions and classes for people who struggle with a...

An astrology reading that was life changing for me help guide me in finding my soul's purpose.  I highly recommend if you want more information about yourself.  I also tackle some trauma in this episode.  Trauma is everywhere and we carry it with us until we can release it.  This is an important part of healing.  Jenifer Edwards Intuitive Astrology and Soul Apothecary website .  Book a Natal...

Do not miss a minute of this episode!  Dr. Rola Hallam taught me so much during our conversation for the podcast.  We discuss how trauma affects our health as medical workers, how the the savior and the saved persona plays out in medicine, and how compassion fatigue is a myth.  Go to her website drrolahallam.com here. Watch her TED talk with over one million views here.

Resentment.  We have all been there.  And that is pretty much where I remained when I was super burned out.  Here was a little shift that helped me break out of resentment.  

Shelly Lefkoe walks me through her science-based method that has helped over 200,000 people in over 120 countries experience profound life shifts by getting rid of hidden limiting beliefs.   You can do this too.  Here is the link: https://www.recreateyourlife.com/free/

Yes, a spa day can help with burnout, but true self care does not happen over a mani/pedi.

Dr. Jordyn Feingold is a Psychiatry Resident & Well-Being Expert.  She is the Co-Author of Choose Growth: A Workbook for Transcending Trauma, Fear, and Self-Doubt ~ bridging the gaps between health and happiness, and mind & body.  She is a dynamic, wonderful human who is integrating positive psychology into medicine to help healthcare workers as well as patients.  Connect with her on Linke...

In this episode we are going to indulge.  I think we all need this right now.  This is also an exercise that helps the right side of your brain and can also help with decreasing stress.  Listen to this one as many times as you need to.  

Jennie Blumenthal was an executive that counseled Fortune 500 companies.  She had a family and a busy life, but still felt unfulfilled.  She kept saying, "If I can just get to next week....", but what was it that she kept trying to get to?  Find out why executives and Forbes reach out to her for coaching and direction.  Connect with Jennie: On her website On Instagram On Linkedin

Bringing awareness to your words and thoughts is crucial to feeling better.  I had no idea how much this played into my wellbeing and how much this impacted me every moment of every day. 

Wendy Posillico went from teacher, to professional golfer, to mom, and now a professional coach.  She has some amazing insights into how to find what you are looking for when you feel empty, because she has walked through it.  Here is how to connect with Wendy: On Facebook On Instagram Website