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

Everyone has fear to some degree. But how do some people keep doing scary things and others get stuck for years (or a lifetime)? What do you do about fear of making a mistake or fear of failure? If fear is keeping you stuck, reach out, and let's talk! I schedule complimentary discovery calls (go to www.coachhopecook.com www.coachhopecook.com ) or shoot me an email at hope.cook@gmail.com

🗣️ In this thought-provoking episode, we'll dive deep into the world of self-compassion and its profound impact on healing burnout. You may have heard Kristen Neff's remarkable TED talk on the subject, but get ready for even more eye-opening revelations! 🚀 Discover how fostering radical self-compassion can transform your life, boost resilience, and dissolve the chains of self-criticism. I...

After reading dozens of Facebooks posts and comments from people who say they'd love to cut back to part-time but can't, I decided to share 3 tools to give you the shift you need to make it happen. If you've longed for a change in your schedule but a part of you says it'll never happen, this episode is for you. If you still don't feel ready, reach out and I'll walk you thro...

Will you be terrified? Yes! Can you afford not to decide? No, not if you want to live a life filled with purpose and joy again. You may not be ready for this step, maybe you're still in the freaked out paralyzed Step #1, maybe you're in the planning and dreaming phase of Step #2, or, maybe you're finally ready for the action of this step! Not sure which step you're in? Or, maybe yo...

Want to know a trick to determine if you're resisting change because of fear? Tell yourself you have to stay put and see how that feels in your body. If it feels bad, you need to make changes. Likewise, if you tell yourself you can have a do-over and change your mind, and if your body feels free, relieved, or expansive, this is a sign you need to make a change. Plus, how to talk to fear in a w...

After I listened to this episode on the Hidden Brain podcast I had an ah-ha about how this fits into burnout. We often think we need MORE of something. More help, more money, more vacation time. But what we really need is LESS. We need to find our friction points and minimize them. For example, what if you're a working mom and you have zero time or zero patience after work? Getting a big fat b...

Step 1 was all about inner work: admitting you're lost, confused, and stuck. This step is all about dreaming and giving yourself permission to do so without rules or restrictions. Have you ever noticed how, when you first experience an "I'm stuck and don't have a clue what to do next" type situation, you become paralyzed for a while? Then, you eventually start seeing glimmers...

Every single time life throws us a curve ball (aka CHANGE), we go through the 4 stages of change according to Martha Beck. When you first experience a big change, you might feel completely lost, angry, or have total disbelief. Listen to find out more about stage 1 of the change cycle and how it relates to your career. If you'd like to explore life coaching, reach out! You can email me at hope....

Did you hear the story last summer about the lady who fell head-first into the porta-potty while trying to retrieve her cell phone using her dog leash? I use this fascinating story of (attempted) resilience and failure to illustrate what we can do when we find ourselves in situations involving shi%$y work situations. If you're curious about whether life coaching can help you get unstuck or mak...

The day I recorded this episode I said YES to bringing my son's computer to school when he forgot it. I wanted to say no, but mom guilt and people-pleasing made me say yes. 20 minutes later I was pulled over and given a ticket. I've learned that lesson and tried to share my insights and tips with you! If you're curious about whether life coaching can help you get unstuck or make your n...

When I was asked to write an article on burnout and how lifestyle medicine can help, I dragged my heels, thinking I wasn't perfect enough to offer tips or advice. But, it turns out I already do many of the things lifestyle medicine promotes, and you can, too. They're not complicated and don't require enormous change. And I can promise you'll feel better if you try these on for a we...

For years I held myself to such high standards I made myself miserable. I walked around on Empty. But I wasn't able to see that I was the problem. Instead, I blamed others and my job. Learn to assess which things fill you up and which things drain you, then give yourself permission to let go. If you're curious about whether life coaching can help you get unstuck or make your next career mo...

Y'all know I share too much sometimes, including arguments with my husband, yelling at my kids, and being mad at whatever injustice I think I've suffered. Today's episode takes a look at what the anger is all about using examples from my own life. I'll give you a few tools to use the next time you feel angry. Don't let anger cause you to "burn down" your life or your...

In this episode I share a vulnerable truth about not getting to do the Mastercoach program I applied to, I talk about the mistakes I've made when I squeeze my eyes shut and hope for the best, and I tell about a relative who ate poison by accident. If you'd like to explore life coaching, reach out! You can email me at hope.cook@gmail.com or check out my website and scheduling link at www.co...

I was so blown away by Annie Duke, cognitive psychologist and world champion poker player. Her ideas around quitting are beyond helpful if you're struggling with this decision. As I was listening to an interview with her and I pulled over, grabbed a sheet of paper, and started taking notes. I haven't read the book yet, so this is sort of the Cliff Note version, but if you're on the fen...

After 20 years of marriage, we thought it was time to celebrate with a childless trip to Italy! Listen for tips on how you can get the same perspective shift without leaving your home! If you're interested in life coaching, reach out! I'm not scary, and I won't guilt you into signing up if it's not right, I promise. My personal email is hope.cook@gmail.com or visit my website at ww...

This is the last episode of Season 3, so click the subscribe button so you'll receive new episodes when Season 4 starts.   In the meantime, why not get coached? Who I coach : burned-out working women who can't imagine staying in their jobs for another 10 years, but they a) feel a lot of GUILT for not loving their job b) aren't sure WHAT they'd do next c) aren't sure HOW do leave or pivot. &nb...

Were you scared of things as a kid?  We all were.  Are you still scared of things?  Again, we all are.  But how we handle that fear determines how we live our lives.  How do you know when you need to sit up and pay BIG attention to fear?  I'll also talk about the different kinds of fear.   Included in this episode:  my childhood fear of kidnapping, my fears...

Yes.  I, the staunch non-dog person, now has a shelter dog I adore.  And wow, what a great teacher she's been!  Listen in for tips you can use in your everyday life.   Want to explore whether or not you need life coaching?  Let's set up a time to chat.  The first call is complimentary, just email me at hope.cook@gmail.com or click here to schedule 

When you're frozen in uncertainty, the good news is that the situation won't stay the same whether you act or not.  Even by not making a move, you're essentially making a move, right?   Taking a good look at where you're stuck and what your options are can be a relief when things start piling up and weighing you down.  I'll share how a fall into frigid water gave me the ah-ha I need...

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Have you proudly proclaimed you're a perfectionist?  I used to think it was a good thing to try and be perfect.  Why settle for mediocrity when you could put forth a little more effort and be perfect?  The problem is, of course, none of us are perfect and we can't maintain that standard.  This is me in my closet chatting with you about my flaws and what I do when the perfection...

Reading the intro to the book, Reviving Ophelia, I had so many ah-has about how we as moms lose decades of our lives to other people's needs and wants.  We give up our own selves to become the version of us society wants and needs us to be.  What happens when you wake up in your 30's or 40's, look at your life, and realize you have no idea who you are or what you want?  I'll give yo...

I describe how we think, feel, and act when we're in the throes of a slump, a pity party.  Then, I contrast that with how you'd be better served by giving you 8 easy to follow steps (one is to shave your legs!).  If you're prone to dipping low, this is the episode to listen to! Don't forget, small group mastermind coming in January: Resign or Revive your job.  If you'd like to apply...

As we drove the 4 hours to my hometown, I jotted down stories from my life, my clients' lives, and my patients' lives to illustrate how we create pain by living in the future and past.  By living in our cocoon of the present moment, we "seal up" our lives against needless worry and anxiety.   If this episode resonates, consider sharing it with a friend.  Or, if you'd like to apply f...