Doctor Becc and Kristeen Barker

Am I doing it wrong? For Doctors by Doctors.

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In "Am I Doing It Wrong?” Doctor Becc & Kristeen Barker have the vulnerable conversations all doctors need to remind us "You're not crazy, life as a doctor is". You'll feel seen & connected again & you'll also get actionable strategies to be able to show up as your favourite version of you as a doctor regardless of the daily challenges. Dr Kristeen Barker, nephrologist at Alfred Health, runs online medical education courses for physicians & trainees. Doctor Becc (Dr Rebecca Nothrop) is coach & host of Dare, Darling—a transformative group coaching program for doctors who are people-pleasers.

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Doctor Becc and Kristeen Barker

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Health

Latest episode

Jul 7, 2026

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Episodes

105: Why you feel trapped (even in a life you chose) 07.07.2026

Hello, Doctor Humans! 💛 In this episode, we're diving into the powerful concept of detachment , not as giving up, but as creating space to reconnect with what truly matters. If you've been feeling overwhelmed, stuck on the hamster wheel, or weighed down by responsibilities, this conversation is for you. Together, we explore how loosening our grip on our roles, goals, identities, and expec...

104: Why good doctors make mistakes: The truth about human error in medicine 23.06.2026

Hello Doctor Humans 💛 I'm so excited to bring you today’s conversation with Dr. Scott Santinon. Scott is an ICU doctor, human factors expert, and founder of Critical Condition. This discussion challenged me to think differently about what it means to be a doctor and what we actually need in order to do our best work. Together, we explore one of the most important and often overlooked topics i...

103: What sleep deprivation is really doing to your mind 09.06.2026

Hello beautiful Doctor Humans 💛 In today’s episode, we’re having a very real and honest conversation about sleep deprivation, from medical training and on-call life to motherhood, chronic stress, and everything in between. We’re sharing our personal experiences of how exhaustion can impact our mindset, emotions, and overall wellbeing, and why sleep-deprived days require a completely different set...

102: The fear of failure no doctor talks about 26.05.2026

In today’s episode, we’re having a very honest conversation about the fear of failure, especially when it comes to exams, performance, and the pressure we place on ourselves as doctors. We explore why failure can feel so deeply personal in medicine, how our identity and self-worth often become tangled up in our careers, and practical mindset shifts that can help us approach challenges with more co...

101: What Actually Makes You a Good Doctor? 12.05.2026

Hello Doctor Humans, In this episode, we explore a powerful question that completely reframes what it means to be a “good doctor”: Are you the kind of doctor other doctors would trust with their own family? We unpack why technical skill alone isn’t enough, and how qualities like integrity, compassion, and courage shape the way we show up for our patients. If you’ve ever questioned whether you’re d...

100. Doctors, You’ve Been Lied To About Success (Let’s Redefine It) 30.04.2026

Hello Doctor Humans, Today’s episode is incredibly special for us because it’s our 100th episode, and honestly, it’s been a bit of an emotional rollercoaster. We’re celebrating this milestone by reflecting on what this podcast has truly become, the community we’ve built with you, and a powerful idea that’s been deeply resonating with us lately: redefining success in medicine. If you’ve ever felt l...

99. Doctors, Take Back Control of Your Energy (Unsubscribe From What’s Draining You) 15.04.2026

Hello Doctor Humans, In today’s episode, we’re diving into something that can genuinely change your day-to-day life. Learning how to unsubscribe from the things that drain your energy. From people, to thoughts, to expectations, to even the words we use, we’re sharing what we’re personally letting go of and how you can start protecting your energy in a more intentional way. This is a fun, honest, a...

98. How to thrive as a Doctor instead of burning out 01.04.2026

Hello Doctor Humans, Today we’re diving into a powerful (and slightly controversial) truth: why basic wellness alone isn’t enough to protect you from burnout and what actually helps you move into true thriving . We’re sharing a story that sparked some real outrage (in the best, most clarifying way), and using it as a springboard to explore the deeper energetic drains most doctors aren’t taught to...

97. Why High Achievers Are So Exhausted (And How to Fix It) 18.03.2026

Hello Doctor Humans,In today’s episode, we’re diving into something that can completely transform your daily experience: the energy behind your actions. We explore how the mindset and emotional state you bring into everyday decisions—from going to the gym to how you talk to yourself—can shape not only your results but also how you feel moment to moment. We share personal stories about perfectionis...

96: The Big Break I lost when shame hijacked my decisions 03.03.2026

Hello Doctor Humans,In today’s episode, we’re diving deep into something that quietly sabotages so many of us: the belief that we’re not good enough. We share a very personal story about being handed a “big break”… and almost destroying it from the inside out. We unpack how self-sabotage can masquerades as high standards, how opportunities often feel like risk, and why it’s not the lack of opportu...

95: Why Ward Service Feels So Hard (Even When You’re Good at It) 18.02.2026

Hello Doctor Humans! Today we’re having one of those honest, slightly spicy conversations that we know so many doctors are quietly having in their own heads. In this episode, we’re unpacking why ward service feels so hard - even when the clinical work itself is going well. We talk openly about dread, burnout, loss of freedom, and the confusing mix of loving our work while feeling completely draine...

94: Doctors: Why You’re Not Taking Action (Even When You Want To) 04.02.2026

Hello Doctor Humans! Today, we’re talking about shame, mistakes, and the fear of being seen trying. From sending emails without links to small slip-ups that make us cringe, we’ll share real stories and show you how mindset coaching and practical tools can help you move through shame and keep going. Grab a cuppa, get cozy, and join us as we explore being human, fallible, and unstoppable. In this ep...

93: Bad Career Advice in Medicine — And What Doctors Should Listen to Instead 20.01.2026

Hello Doctor Humans, In today’s episode, we dive deep into one of the most universal struggles we face as doctors: making big life and career decisions when there is no “right” answer. With medicine training us to follow the steps, tick the boxes, and please the people in authority, it’s no wonder we end up overwhelmed when our careers suddenly open into a world of infinite options. Today, we’re u...

92: Why Is It So Hard to Be Yourself as a Doctor? It’s Time to Stop Hiding. 07.01.2026

Hello Doctor Humans 💛 This is Part 2 of last week’s conversation — but this episode isn’t really about picking a word for the year. It’s about something deeper. Why is it so hard to be yourself as a doctor? Why does visibility feel uncomfortable? And when did humility quietly turn into hiding? In this episode, we unpack how clinician conditioning shapes the way we see ourselves — and how even the...

91: One Word That Can Change Your Entire Year (Doctors, This Is Powerful) 31.12.2025

Hello Doctor Humans, Welcome to 2026 with us, Kristeen Barker and Doctor Becc! Today we’re sharing a simple but powerful tradition that completely shifted our 2025: choosing one word to anchor the year . Not goals, not resolutions — an identity . A compass we carry into every consult, every boundary, every decision. This episode is for every doctor who wants to thrive without burning out, invest i...

90: Doctors, This Is Why You Procrastinate 17.12.2025

💜 Work with Dr Becc Inside Dare, Darling, Becc helps doctors become truly UNSHAKEABLE. ◽️ Apply for a free consult: https://2ly.link/27dxL   💌 Want FREE 1-line mindset upgrades every M/W/F to make you more UNSHAKEABLE? 💌 Just drop your email here: https://2ly.link/27dxJ   📚 Study with Kristeen If you’re preparing for physician exams — or just want to truly understand immunology & renal me...

89: Doctors, Rock the Boat — It Won’t Sink (and Neither Will You) 02.12.2025

Hang out with Kristeen & Becc on more social media! 🌎 📽 Kristeen's Youtube: ⁠⁠https://2ly.link/27faR 👋 Kristeen's Instagram: ⁠⁠https://2ly.link/27faF 📽 Becc's Youtube: https://2ly.link/27faP 👋 Becc's Instagram: https://linkly.link/2FUkz ‌💌 Want FREE 1-line mindset upgrades every M/W/F to make you more UNSHAKEABLE? 💌 Just drop your email here: https://2ly.link/27dxJ 💜 In t...

88: Doctors, You’re More Capable Than You Think — Here’s the Proof 18.11.2025

Hang out with Kristeen & Becc on more social media! 🌎 📽 Kristeen's Youtube: ⁠⁠https://2ly.link/27faR 👋 Kristeen's Instagram: ⁠⁠https://2ly.link/27faF 📽 Becc's Youtube: https://2ly.link/27faP 👋 Becc's Instagram: https://linkly.link/2FUkz ‌💌 Want FREE 1-line mindset upgrades every M/W/F to make you more UNSHAKEABLE? 💌 Just drop your email here: https://2ly.link/27dxJ 💜 In t...

87: Doctors, Why Can’t You Leave Work On Time? 04.11.2025

Hang out with Kristeen & Becc on more social media! 🌎 📽 Kristeen's Youtube: ⁠⁠https://2ly.link/27faR 👋 Kristeen's Instagram: ⁠⁠https://2ly.link/27faF 📽 Becc's Youtube: https://2ly.link/27faP 👋 Becc's Instagram: https://linkly.link/2FUkz ‌💌 Want FREE 1-line mindset upgrades every M/W/F to make you more UNSHAKEABLE? 💌 Just drop your email here: https://2ly.link/27dxJ 💜 In t...

86: Doctors, can you handle your team’s emotional emergencies? 22.10.2025

Hang out with Kristeen & Becc on more social media! 🌎 📽 Kristeen's Youtube: ⁠⁠https://2ly.link/27faR 👋 Kristeen's Instagram: ⁠⁠https://2ly.link/27faF 📽 Becc's Youtube: https://2ly.link/27faP 👋 Becc's Instagram: https://linkly.link/2FUkz ‌💌 Want FREE 1-line mindset upgrades every M/W/F to make you more UNSHAKEABLE? 💌 Just drop your email here: https://2ly.link/27dxJ 💜 In t...

85: Doctors, What If the Easier Path Is Enough? 07.10.2025

Hang out with Kristeen & Becc on more social media! 🌎 📽 Kristeen's Youtube: ⁠⁠https://2ly.link/27faR 👋 Kristeen's Instagram: ⁠⁠https://2ly.link/27faF 📽 Becc's Youtube: ⁠⁠https://2ly.link/27faO 👋 Becc's Instagram: ⁠⁠https://2ly.link/27faP ‌ 💌 Want FREE 1-line mindset upgrades every M/W/F to make you more UNSHAKEABLE? 💌 Just drop your email here: https://2ly.link/27UJX 💜 In...

84: This is the ’sweet spot’ that makes doctors thrive in clinic 23.09.2025

Hang out with Kristeen & Becc on more social media! 🌎 📽 Kristeen's Youtube: ⁠⁠https://2ly.link/27faR 👋 Kristeen's Instagram: ⁠⁠https://2ly.link/27faF 📽 Becc's Youtube: ⁠⁠https://2ly.link/27faO 👋 Becc's Instagram: ⁠⁠https://2ly.link/27faP ‌ 💌 Want FREE 1-line mindset upgrades every M/W/F to make you more UNSHAKEABLE? 💌 Just drop your email here: https://2ly.link/27UJX 💜 In...

83: Doctors, your little white lies are hurting you more than you think. 09.09.2025

Hang out with Kristeen & Becc on more social media! 🌎 📽 Kristeen's Youtube: ⁠⁠https://2ly.link/27faR 👋 Kristeen's Instagram: ⁠⁠https://2ly.link/27faF 📽 Becc's Youtube: ⁠⁠https://2ly.link/27faO 👋 Becc's Instagram: ⁠⁠https://2ly.link/27faP ‌ 💌 Want FREE 1-line mindset upgrades every M/W/F to make you more UNSHAKEABLE? 💌 Just drop your email here: https://2ly.link/27UJX 💜 In the Dare, Darli...

82: The resentment that doctors feel… Let’s talk about it. 26.08.2025

Hang out with Kristeen & Becc on more social media! 🌎 📽 Kristeen's Youtube: ⁠⁠ https://2ly.link/27faR 👋 Kristeen's Instagram: ⁠⁠ https://2ly.link/27faF 📽 Becc's Youtube: https://2ly.link/27faP 👋 Becc's Instagram:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://2ly.link/27faO ‌ 💌 Want FREE 1-line mindset upgrades every M/W/F to make you more UNSHAKEABLE? 💌 Just drop your email here: https://2ly.link/27dxJ 💜 In the Dare, Da...

81: How to be an On-Call Doctor without losing your mind or FOMO 12.08.2025

Hang out with Kristeen & Becc on more social media! 🌎 📽 Kristeen's Youtube:  ⁠⁠https://2ly.link/27faR 👋 Kristeen's Instagram: ⁠⁠ https://2ly.link/27faF 📽 Becc's Youtube:  https://2ly.link/27faP 👋 Becc's Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://2ly.link/27faO 💌 Want FREE 1-line mindset upgrades every M/W/F to make you more UNSHAKEABLE? 💌 Just drop your email here: https://2ly.link/27UJX 💜 In the Dare, Dar...

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