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

I'll share how I often fight against "what is" (ie, reality) and how this causes more suffering than the situation itself.  Imagine you're in a job you no longer love but you feel trapped.  It appears you have no options.  The thought bubble above your head frequently says "I can't keep doing this!"  I'll give you the hard truth about how to look at your options and make a choi...

My life coaching mentor, Martha Beck, has used the metaphor of swinging from a rope swing to help clients determine if they need to jump, keep swinging for a while, or stay on the safety of the rock for a while longer.  Maybe you've considered taking a leap, but something tells you it isn't time.  Or maybe there are things you can do to make your current job be a better fit so you don't...

I sometimes coach clients who've mustered the courage to do something big--quit their jobs, start dating, get a degree, and then BAM!  It all ends and they're back to square 1.  This is such a hard place to be--they experience loneliness, sadness, and feelings of shame.  Listen to this episode or share with a friend who's going through it.  Tip:  Don't tell them about a si...

For at least two years I read every self-help book I could get my hands on.  I saw three different therapists, I listened to career clarity podcasts, but when it came down to it, I knew what I needed to do.  When I read Martha Beck's book, Finding Your Own North Star, I had so many ah-has!  Finally, I was ready to answer those hard questions and take off my blinders.  In this e...

I bought a new car yesterday, but the journey started months ago with a totaled vehicle.  I use the metaphor of a dying/dead car to explain your career journey from the beginning (unhappy, "dead" and stuck at your job) to the big leap (being "all in") including all the detours and unexpected events along the way ("what the heck was I thinking?!").  And yes,  you will finally arrive...

Do you find yourself wondering if you should do x, y, or z?  Do you wish someone would just tell you what to do?  Follow these tips and you'll be shocked at the shift you feel after only a few weeks.   Schedule your very own session with me to discuss your own "what should I do" dilemma.  I won't tell you what to do, but I'll show you how to know your next right step.  

IFS seems to be all the buzz these days--or is it just me because I'm a therapy-addict?  I'll explain how this way of thinking about ourselves can give you a new take on your areas of least satisfaction.  For example, is your inner Perfectionist making your mom-life miserable?  Is your Pleaser keeping you at a job you should've left 2 years ago?  Is your Rebel making trouble in...

One of the first things I do with clients is to ask them what they'd change if they could wave a magic wand.  In other words, what do you wish was different?  Instead of naming things they have control over, they'll say things like, "I wish he would..."  or "In my ideal world, she would....".  I explain how the only thing they can truly change is themselves and that starts with...

Like many of you, I learned to please others when I was a child to ensure I was liked/loved.  I put others first and was rewarded, further compounding the belief that my needs come last.  I'll share what I've learned to help treat this condition and get unstuck! If you're a Triple P and need help changing, reach out!  Email me at hope.cook@gmail.com or send a DM on IG: @coachhopecoo...

I'm a victim frequently (twice this morning already!)  Being in a mud-pit of despair and wearing a woe-is-me attitude kept me stuck in a job for 3 years too long.  But, there's hope (pun intended!).  Actually, I'm so grateful for that 3 year period because it was a huge opportunity to grow and change into who I am today-a life coach helping other women figure out how to have careers...

Did you know it took me two years to finally do a podcast?  Did you know I thought about taking my life coaching class 8 years ago and didn't?  We all have secret dreams deep inside but fear and doubt stop us and squash our dreams.  Listen to my 11 tips for how to birth your dream into a reality.  And no, you don't have to quit your day job! If you wonder how you could possibly...

One of those almost universal problems is how to live a life true to you.  How to not spend your life faking it or doing things that make sense on paper but feel awful in your body?    Listen for easy tips to get you started down the path of truth, whatever that looks like for you.  

Eating meals in silence, sleeping in a guest house with strangers but not speaking?  Weirded out, yet?  Hear how silence is a secret super-power and how you can benefit from a reset in your own life! For complete notes, click here If you're curious about working with me, there's no better time than right now!  Seriously, click here and pick a time to chat, the first session is compl...

I have several clients who learned to be non-feelers somewhere along the way.  I've been there myself, stuffing and compartmentalizing emotions and feelings.  If you're a regular listener, you know our bodies don't bode well when we put issues in our tissues.  Listen to this episode if you're an "It's okay.  I'm okay.  I'm fine, everything is fine" type woman.   If yo...

Autumn got her first nudge in 9th grade when she felt pulled to work in law enforcement as a victim advocate.  Sometimes she listened right away when she'd get a nudge, other times she'd resist.  Hear her amazing journey of following the nudges of career changes, moving to Hawaii, and writing a book.   I took tons of notes on this podcast, if you want to see all the show notes, go o...

Michele Neskey, aka founder of the Posh PA, kept me laughing as she walked me through her life as a mom, a PA, an entrepreneur, and all the other roles society assigns to us.  We get to hear how she made the decision to start hiring others to help her in her business (helping pre-PAs get into school.)  This investment in herself led to a huge business growth spurt.  Then Michele cho...

(*trigger warning, attempting suicide is discussed in this story in the context of an overdose) Today's guest, Kristi Amdahl, first tried to end her life before she'd even hit her teen years.  With raw honesty, she shares how, even as the daughter of a preacher, she'd never really had a relationship with God, but in her darkest hour, when she'd given up all hope, she heard a voice.  She...

Heather Morrison-Tapley is an acupuncturist, Chinese herbalist, and a published fiction author who's a great example of what it looks like to follow your inner knowing despite NOT knowing where it will lead. You'll feel inspired and motivated to find your own flow after hearing Heather's story!  And you'll want to head over to my website to find her links and show notes!   www.coachhopec...

You first met Kimberly Eclipse in Episode #30 where she talked about trying several careers (teaching, therapist, blogger, and online sibling t-shirts.  But, she reveals that none of these felt quite right.  It took a lot of soul searching to figure out what her next divine assignment was.  You'll never guess what she does now!  Hint:  Her last name is a clue! For show not...

When we resist What IS, we suffer.  When we GRIP, we also suffer.  So, how do you not suffer?  When bad things happen or when you feel anxious or stressed or worried, what can you DO?   Listen for tips and ideas on how to handle suffering in your own life.   If you'd like to work with me, let's schedule a time to talk!  A complimentary session is just a DM or email aw...

Amanda Pedota and I first met 10 years ago in Kenya.  We were both volunteering in dermatology and serving a rural clinic in the Masa Mara area of Kenya.  Fast forward a decade and she now has 4 little boys.  What amazes me about my friend is how she still does cool things, not letting diapers and nap time interfere with traveling to cool places.  She also describes what so man...

If you can't seem to move forward on your path (or if you don't even have a path), start here.  I explain how past experiences can still play out decades later in your current life and how your thoughts about a situation get put on "rewind and repeat" in your head, keeping you stuck.  Plus, I share my own (unhelpful) thoughts after my hubby made a comment last night and explain how I'm t...

I love how Michele not only shares her story of burnout, she tells us exactly what she does now to take care of her mind and body to stay healthy.  She gives practical, easy tips we could all benefit from implementing if we're feeling overwhelmed or simply want to prevent burnout.   Plus, for those of you who are interested in podcasting or being a speaker on podcasts, you'll be fascinat...

We can't be "on" all the time.  We all have days or weeks where we find ourselves without wind in our sails.  It can feel like this stage will last forever.  It won't.  Here's what to do if you find yourself there.  (show notes www.coachhopecook.com) Been in the Doldrums for far too long?  Let's talk!  Email me at hope.cook@gmail.com for a complimentary 30-60min...

Helen King got a divorce, was diagnosed with breast cancer, and began a lonely journey through cancer treatments during a global pandemic.  She shares how she went from hopeless to discovering a new way to live.  She began to pay attention to what gave her life a sense of meaning and what detracted from her joy.  One day, she had an ah-ha moment at a redlight, realizing it was time...