Healthcare Clinician Burnout/Hope Cook/PA-C/Life Coach/Physician Assistant/Physician Associate

Johanna Moses, PA-C, MPH, is also a podcaster (Medicine, Motherhood, and Missions), and author (Little Evie's Big Dreams). In this episode, she shares her inspiring journey from a childhood spent in the US, Sri Lanka, and South Korea, then back to the U.S. Johanna discusses her cultural background and experiences that shaped her values and mission. She emphasizes the importance of purpose in her w...

What's one of the most common things I hear? "Hope, I can't do what I really want to do because..." (insert lots of valid-sounding reasons) Do you feel like life is just happening to you instead of playing an active role? Do you feel helpless to make changes? This episode will catapult you out of denial and help you get back behind the driver's wheel of your life. COACHING Group coaching for Janua...

This lady! I'd never met Venee, but I saw a FB reel she'd made about her unicorn job; underneath her words, I sensed she was longing for something more, so I invited her on the podcast to talk about it. She's open and honest about why a perfect job might not be perfect for everyone and how she's discerning her next right step and giving herself permission to honor her gut over her...

A client recently reminded me about the "third door," aka an option you didn't even know existed. There's a book called the Third Door that explores this idea. In today's episode I'll give examples of how this might show up in a medical career, how I've personally seen it play out, and what to do in that awful-feeling liminal space before you know what the third door...

I have yet to talk to a primary care provider as passionate as Jessica. Seriously, if you've lost the fire in your career, regardless of specialty, listen to this episode. Jessica took leaps of faith that took radical courage and explains how she started listening to her gut to get back in alignment with what matters most. Hear how Lifestyle Medicine reignited her passion for her career by creatin...

This is my gift to y'all: sit somewhere you can write without interruption and get ready to be completely honest with yourself. Share in a group or with a close friend or partner if you want, but please don't skip this episode. Reflections like these are life-changing, but you have to make time to do them. AND.. it's time to sign up for my next mastermind series on overcoming healthcare burnout an...

Mirela and I met years ago when I was involved with PAs for Global Health, and our paths crossed again when I read an article where she was quoted about burnout. I had no idea she'd taken a job with NCCPA, our national PA certification program (I haven't met anyone who works with them) and I was very curious about how she landed the job and what she does there. Mirela also balances being a mom, de...

This episode is going to light you on FIRE! This was so much fun for me, I felt like I wanted to stand up and shout “Amen” every few minutes! Sherlonda Adkins, PA and DMSc—The UNSTUCK Strategist™—shares her strategies for navigating life’s crossroads and creating a life you don’t have to escape from. With over 26 years of experience as a motivational speaker, success coach, telepsychiatry entrepre...

Raquelle, "Rocky" Akavan did something amazing, but it probably didn't feel all that big at the time. She craved a group of fellow PA moms to talk to, so she created a small Facebook group for PA moms. Little did she know it would eventually grow to 19,000 members only 8 years later and become one of the largest special interest groups of AAPA (the national PA organization). The group is like a pr...

If you're being honest, I'm guessing you don't feel Ah-mazing right now. I mean, you're listening to a podcast on healthcare burnout, right? We'll talk about how to discern what your meh (or ugh) feelings mean about your life and career and as always, I'll share real-life examples. Guess what, Y'all? My next PA Masterclass Series will start in January; let me know if you'd like to be a part of it!...

Don't you love it when life gifts you with opportunities for growth and self-awareness? Thanksgiving is the perfect time to notice if you're triggered or annoyed. Find out what's really underneath all the feelings and how to use them to point you toward what you might be lacking! Guess what, Y'all? My book on healing burnout will be out in 2025 (editing now!!); if you're interested in being on my...

How many of you have had the thought, "Someone should invent ___________!" Erica had that thought and followed through. Hear how she went from idea to execution in this week's episode. Here are the show notes: Start noticing when there’s a gap in the marketplace, this might be your next Shark Tank idea.   Surround yourself with supportive people when you’re about to embark on something new, and av...

Burnout isn't a quick fix, but that didn't stop me from thinking, "If I could just change X, everything would be better." If you can relate, listen to today's podcast episode and share with a friend. Guess What, Y'all? My book on healing burnout will be out in 2025 (editing now!!); if you're interested in being on my advanced reader team, or would like a few sneak peeks beforehand, shoot me an ema...

Katie Bean is a PA who's passionate about helping other clinicians escape the clinic (or add in a side hustle). She worked in ER, and in academia before getting her doctorate. After reaching her professional peak, she realized she'd hit a ceiling and missed out on everything meaningful while she was busy hustling. A tragic loss awakened her to her life's purpose. She now helps other clinicians sta...

Kathryn Werner is the founder and CEO of White Pine Mental Health & Wellness, a telepsychiatry practice seeing patients in Alabama, Idaho, and Florida. She also works with Certified PA Consulting to help other PAs, NPs, and physicians start and grow practices they love. Show notes: ​When faced with a big goal, start with the easiest barrier of entry to get you started. ​Accept that you’ll make mis...

If you let other people's problems and emotions derail you or distract you, this episode is for you. As healthcare givers, we often give too much and too often. This can leave us depleted, bitter, and resentful--AND it's unfair of us to off-load other people of their problems because it robs them of the ability to deal with it on their own. This podcast idea came to me when I was listening to an i...

Lucinda is a PA who exemplifies the saying, "A rising tide lifts all boats." She had a passion for psychiatry but had worked in the OR for her entire career. She hustled, kept her focus, and landed her dream job. Now, she's mentoring other providers who want to do the same thing. Lucinda shares how she dealt with depression and how this led to her interest in working in psych. Key points: If you’r...

This episode may feel like tough love, but some of you may need to hear it. If you're not where you want to be, not loving what you're doing or the way you're doing it, listen to this week's episode. I'll explain how perfection and high standards can backfire, the role of self-kindness, and what happens if a mismatch isn't corrected. My book on healing burnout will be out in 2025 (editing now!!);...

Manifesting is often seen as woo-woo, but I'll explain why it's really just planting seeds in your subconscious mind. Sort of like when you Google a new wrinkle cream and, suddenly, you see it on your FB and IG feeds. Where your attention goes, your energy grows. Why not choose where you put your attention, and make conscious choices about what you want in life? My book on healing burnout will be...

Rob's been around medicine for long enough to know what works and what doesn't, and he was generous to share his wisdom. Hear his take on what makes a PA career sustainable in the long run, how to discern what's really important, and how work stress can take a toll on home life. Take home points: Burnout bleeds over into your  relationships If you’re experiencing traumatic patient case...

Warning: Recorded in my car in the dark this morning, so not the most crystal sound quality. This last week wasn't pretty. My book coach quit on me. I had all the feels about it, and I had to make a choice to let it lead to self sabotage or to let go of how I thought it should've been handled or what she ought to do or not do. I'll also share about a previous bosses and how I thought i...

I could listen to this lady for days! She's so grounded and generous with her wisdom. If you're feeling down and out or uncertain about your chosen career, sit back and listen. If you'd like to connect with Sharon, she's on FB and IG If you see this before Friday the 13th, there's still time to join my masterclass PA burnout group coaching. Reach out via email, hope.cook@gmail....

How can we make the best choice in a situation? What happens if you don't? How to handle regret and how to live life so it's less likely to happen. What if you really screw up, can you repair the damage? In this honest episode (not that the others aren't honest!) I share some of the questions I struggle with. How do I live a life that matters? Oh! And I wanted to invite you to consider...

Who are you? No, seriously. Who are you outside of your role as a PA or other healthcare provider? Inauthenticity is exhausting. Those were the very words of a coaching client earlier today, and they made me consider how this plays into burnout. I used to call it "tap dancing" for patients, and she was 100% right: This misalignment IS exhausting. Listen to this episode for tips on being...

Lyndsey uses the word "propelled" to describe how she got two bachelor's degrees, two master's degrees AND held down a part-time job while being involved in global health. She got her MPH and worked part-time while in PA school! Lyndsey is very involved in global health and worked for a year in South Africa teaching PA students (called Clinical Associates there). After years of w...