Healthcare Provider Happy Hour Podcast

In this episode of the "Healthcare Provider Happy Hour,"  Gregory Stern and I address the often-overlooked challenges faced by healthcare workers dealing with chronic pain. Gregory Stern, owner of From the Ground Up Physiotherapy Clinic in Montreal, emphasizes the critical role of emotional investment in treatment outcomes and the quick wins achievable by adjusting mindsets and movement patterns....

Originally released Aug 17th 2021; In last week’s episode, I focused on how to overcome the feeling of guilt as a provider and some common themes around this topic were what to do when your patients aren’t seeing the results they hoped for? How do you overcome this new feeling of guilt and not attach your worthiness as a clinician to these situations?  In this week’s solo episode, I’m continuing t...

In this episode of the "Healthcare Provider Happy Hour," host Jennifer George tackles the  challenges of Ontario's healthcare system and the need for systemic reform. She stresses the importance of primary care and advocates for a team-based approach to prevent chronic issues  from worsening. Drawing from an article from Western University, she offers insights into solving today’s healthcare crisi...

Originally released Aug 10 2021; Have you ever experienced guilt as a healthcare provider? Whether it’s unwarranted guilt you put on yourself, or guilt that others put on you, it is an issue that is continuing to rise in the industry and leading to burnout in healthcare providers.  In this solo episode, I’ll be talking about my experience with healthcare provider guilt, and the impact it’s having...

In this week’s episode, I am joined by Dr. Darria Long, MD, a seasoned emergency physician, clinical assistant professor, and media educator. Prepare to revolutionize the way you care for your health on this fascinating episode of The Healthcare Provider Happy Hour !  We kick things off with an eye-opening discussion on the intersection of burnout and immunity, particularly for women in healthcare...

Originally released Aug 3rd 2021; Have you been having difficulties navigating the healthcare system recently? Have you been feeling empowered or disempowered after walking away from a provider? In this solo episode, I’ll be talking about my frustration as a provider during these times and how there is a divide being created in the system. I share insights on the effects of having an overloaded he...

In this week’s episode, I am joined by Dr David Bonanno, psychologist, author, and inventor of De-Adrenalizing Therapy. With over 13,000 patients under his belt, Dr. Bonanno is a trusted expert in the field of psychology, specializing in trauma recovery. Dr. Bonanno's groundbreaking work has led to the invention of De-Adrenalizing Therapy, a unique approach to trauma recovery that uses eye movemen...

REPLAY - Previously released July 27, 2021. Have you been feeling stuck, unmotivated or stressed lately?   In this solo episode, I’ll be talking about how implementing your own outlet can help you embrace good energy, feel joy and reduce stress. I share insights on how you can find the right outlet for yourself, and discuss what outlets have worked for me, including pivots I’ve had to make along t...

In this week’s episode, I am joined by Dr. Frank L. Douglas, PH.D., M.D. to discuss the negative impact of anxiety, stress, and discrimination in the workplace. His extensive education and experience allow him to speak with great insight and authority on this important topic. Dr. Douglas believes that personal problems can be reframed to produce better outcomes and increase personal satisfaction....

REPLAY - Originally aired July 20, 2021: How can you implement Sam Thiara’s C.A.R.E. principle into your practice to avoid feeling overwhelmed during the pandemic?  In this episode, I am joined by Sam Thiara, a professional who has created a personal journey as a storyteller, writer, mentor/coach, problem solver, educator and entrepreneur.  His goal is to engage individuals in their personal and p...

In this week’s episode, I am joined by Dr. Danielle ‘Dani’ Bowie, the Chief Nursing Officer at Trusted Health, the career marketplace for healthcare professionals, to discuss the mental health and wellbeing of healthcare providers and how this plays into the system wide issues in healthcare.  In her role at Trusted, Dani helps health systems transform their nursing workforce programs to achieve gr...

REPLAY - Originally Aired July 13th, 2021: Did you know that a recent study shows that 3 in 10 healthcare workers are considering leaving the profession due to burnout? In this episode, I’ll be talking about how the pandemic has affected healthcare workers, and why retention should be a priority right now, versus recruitment. I share insights on what the impact of healthcare providers leaving the...

In this week’s episode, I am joined by Rachel Awes, a psychologist, art playgroundist, and author, who loves listening to the beauty in people and animals and all living colors. Her 4 published gift/self-help books are infused with loads of her colorful drawings, all designed to affirm the human heart. Her newest illustrated personal growth/gift book is called "The Relationship Book '' and is abou...

REPLAY - Originally released on July 6th, 2021. How do we let go of what’s holding us down? As a healthcare provider, how can we manage these toxic feelings and shift our mindset?  In this episode, I’ll be talking to you about how to manage toxic feelings, stress and energy constructively, in healthcare. I share insights on how to shift your focus from the negative, to being more appreciative and...

In this week’s episode, I am joined by Dr. David Weill, an esteemed transplant specialist, who directed multiple transplant programs for two decades, notably serving as the Director of the Center for Advanced Lung Disease and Lung and Heart-Lung Transplant Program at Stanford University Medical Center. In 2016, he made the unexpected decision to leave his prestigious position due to burnout, havin...

REPLAY - Originally released June 29, 2021. What factors should you consider when building a healthcare company in a new market? How can technology be used to enhance healthcare providers communication with patients?   In this episode, I am joined by Babajide Oke, CEO of Render Health. Render Health is a health technology company that transitions healthcare operations in emerging markets to the di...

In this week’s episode, I am joined by Dr. Amy King, a licensed psychologist who provides training, consultation and education, to discuss how trauma impacts medicine and how to recognize our own trauma to better serve those in our care. She also works with healthcare organizations around wellness, staff vitality and creating trauma-responsive spaces.  Among her specialties is working with profess...

REPLAY - Originally released June 22, 2021. What is it that makes high performers, high performers? What should we be focusing on to really move the needle and reach our fullest potential?  In this episode, I’ll be talking to you about how focusing on our mission, more than our strengths and weaknesses, will allow us to grow and feel more fulfilled as clinicians. I share a new outlook on learning...

In this week’s episode, I am joined by Manuj Aggarwal, a thought leader in AI and startups who has impacted over 10 million lives and generated over $500M in value. Manuj and I sit down to discuss the evolution of artificial intelligence & technology, and how it’s impacting healthcare.  Manuj is one of the leading experts in the field of AI with 4 patents to his name. With experience working w...

REPLAY - Originally released June 15th, 2021; What is the significance of healthy work cultures in healthcare? How do we achieve and even sustain a healthy workplace culture?  In this episode, I am joined by Michelle Troseth and Tracy Christopherson, co-founders of MissingLogic. They help healthcare organizations and healthcare leaders combat burnout through the power of a framework driven approac...

In this week’s episode, I am joined by Rebecca Deyo, a practicing chiropractor in Grand Rapids, MI with a huge passion for improved patient communication and putting patients first.  Rebecca is a Palmer College of Chiropractic graduate, who completed most of her training at a VA Medical Center on the east coast. Her experience revealed communication gaps in healthcare professional programs, fuelin...

REPLAY - Originally released June 8, 2021; Conversations with patients are critical for our own growth and development as practitioners, and to the betterment of communication across the globe when it comes to healthcare. In this episode, I am joined by Sharon M, an educator and online certified health & fitness coach. A year and half ago, Sharon started to experience health issues such as str...

Welcome to the first episode of 2023! In this episode of the Healthcare Provider Happy Hour Podcast, I'm excited to be back and will be sharing some personal updates with you all. Unfortunately, towards the end of 2022, I experienced a moderate concussion that had a significant impact on my life. However, through this challenging experience, I've learned some valuable lessons that I want to share...

REPLAY - Originally released on Feb 22, 2022; I am joined by Tara Brandner, a nurse practitioner and infertility “warrior” turned full-time fertility coach. She’s spent the past decade pursuing nursing including a master’s and doctorate degree. She endured a long road through infertility followed by infertility treatments and a traumatic pregnancy.  After experiencing a long road through infertili...

REPLAY - Originally released on June 21, 2022; I am joined by Teresa McKee, CEO of Work2Live, a transformation and leadership coach, certified mindfulness meditation facilitator, and EFT practitioner. Teresa and I discuss her journey into the mindfulness space, tips & techniques on how we as healthcare providers can integrate mindfulness into our everyday lives to minimize stress and ultimatel...