The Fully Well Doc Pod

Dr. Sophie Engelhardt shares her inspiring story of transitioning from a pathology residency in Denmark to pursuing her passion for acting full-time.   Despite facing societal and familial pressures to remain in the medical field, Sophie details how she embraced her true calling, navigated through fears, and ultimately chose a path aligned with her values and passions. She discusses the importance...

We talk to Dr. Lauren Clarke about the challenges and benefits of forging a unique career path in medicine.      Dr. Clarke has navigated an unconventional path through medicine, working as a locum doctor for nine years while simultaneously engaging in health diplomacy and humanitarian missions with organizations like MSF, WHO, and the Red Cross. We discuss breaking away from traditional career pa...

Natasha and Emily share invaluable advice for new doctors embarking on their medical careers   They introduce a new segment called 'The Debrief Lounge,' where they tackle real-world issues affecting healthcare professionals using their combined expertise. The discussion revolves around the importance of knowing oneself, both inside and outside of medicine, embracing self-compassion, and effective...

We speak to  Dr. Lucy Pickard-Sullivan and Dr. Charlotte Stockley about how compassionate leadership can transform medical institutions and improve clinician and patient outcomes.   They share insights from their grassroots workshops on compassionate leadership, emphasizing the importance of self-compassion, dealing with challenges in the NHS, and creating psychologically safe environments. The ep...

We speak with Dr. Sam Anthony about her transformative journey through cancer, burnout, and her revolutionary concept of 'Permitted to Pause.'     Dr. Sam shares her life-changing experiences and emphasizes the importance of giving oneself permission to take breaks, whether for health reasons or purely for rest. The conversation uncovers the personal and professional impacts of her illness and bur...

We talk to personal trainer Jamie Carbaugh about practical strategies doctors can use to create sustainable and enjoyable fitness routines.   Timestamps:    00:00 Welcome to the Fully Well Doc Pod 00:39 Introducing Jamie Carbaugh: The Fit Ragamuffin 01:43 Jamie Carbaugh's Philosophy on Movement 03:57 Living in Germany: A Slower Pace of Life 05:46 Redefining Exercise for Doctors 08:34 Embracing Mis...

We talk Dr Gabrielle Todd, entrepreneur and part time A&E doctor about how running businesses alongside locuming has allowed her to achieve greater work-life harmony.   Elle discusses her non-traditional medical career journey from feeling disillusioned with a full-time medical career to starting three successful businesses. The conversation highlights the importance of finding work-life harmo...

We speak to Diana Page, nurse practitioner and founder of Self Care Catalyst, about moving beyond superficial notions of self-care to deeper and more effective strategies such as boundary-setting and understanding personal values.     Diana is a burnout educator who helps nurses and nurse practitioners transform their lives from burned out to thriving through education, empowerment, connection and...

In this episode we welcome Dr. Chelsea Turgeon, an MD-turned-career coach and digital nomad.   Chelsea shares her story of leaving her OBGYN residency to explore a nomadic lifestyle and build a six-figure coaching business focused on helping healthcare professionals find career fulfillment.   The discussion delves into topics such as the challenges of stepping away from traditional medical careers...

In this episode we welcome Dr. Emma Presern, a GP with over a decade of experience who is a passionate advocate for the holistic well-being of healthcare staff.    Emma shares her transformative journey from experiencing burnout to specialising in lifestyle medicine and exploring modalities such as breathwork, nature therapy.    Through her initiative, Rebellious Health, Emma aims to encourage hea...

The Fully Well Doc Pod talks to Dr Cyra Mackintosh from “What Medical School Didn’t Teach Us” - a podcast by Medic’s Money.    Dr Cyra Mackintosh is a chartered accountant and doctor and we came together to share our experiences with anxiety, burnout, and career changes within and outside of medicine.    We talk to Cyra about her mental health difficulties during the foundation years of her medica...

We talk to Dr Adam Harrison about bullying in medicine, supporting women in leadership and how to pivot in your career.    Topics we discuss:   Dr Adam Harrison’s background: from medicine to law and leadership coaching Exploring the intersection of medicine and law The role of coaching in supporting healthcare professionals The prevalence and impact of workplace bullying in medicine Building kind...

We talk to Dr Adam Harrison about bullying in medicine, supporting women in leadership and how to pivot in your career.    Topics we discuss:   Dr Adam Harrison’s background: from medicine to law and leadership coaching Exploring the intersection of medicine and law The role of coaching in supporting healthcare professionals The prevalence and impact of workplace bullying in medicine Building kind...

Dr Ananta Dave, Churchill Fellow and Medical Director, talks to us about her report on preventing doctor suicide, and what institutional changes are needed to support this cause.    Topics we discuss: Dr. Dave’s path to becoming a leader in mental health advocacy within medicine The alarming statistics and stories of suicide among healthcare professionals How healthcare inequalities impact mental...

Dr Ananta Dave, Churchill Fellow and Medical Director, talks to us about her report on preventing doctor suicide, and what institutional changes are needed to support this cause.    Topics we discuss: Dr. Dave’s path to becoming a leader in mental health advocacy within medicine The alarming statistics and stories of suicide among healthcare professionals How healthcare inequalities impact mental...

Amandip Sidhu shares his experience of losing his brother Dr Jagdip Sidhu, a cardiologist, to suicide in 2018, and how he founded Doctors in Distress to stop this happening to others.   Topics we discuss:   Evolving - the better approach to discussing and making change.  How being signed off sick can be harmful for a burnt out doctor Responsibilities of employer and employee of preventing and trea...

Amandip Sidhu shares his experience of losing his brother Dr Jagdip Sidhu, a cardiologist, to suicide in 2018, and how he founded Doctors in Distress to stop this happening to others.   Topics we discuss:   Learn about Dr Jagdip Sidhu, Amandip’s brother and a cardiologist, who was academically excellent with a great deal of compassion and dedication The devastating story of Dr Jagdip Sidhu’s tragi...

We talk to pediatric palliative care physician Dr Jared Rubenstein all about how we deal with death as physicians, how we can exercise more compassion and self-compassion in difficult moments, and what we can do to become better communicators.    Topics we discuss:   Communicating the difficult parts of life and medicine effectively and prompting important discussions Jared’s experience of persona...

Dr Amrita Sen Mukherjee talks to us about her research in post traumatic growth, and how it plays a part in our wellbeing.   Topics we discuss:   Dr Amrita’s experience delivering a TEDx talk where the theme was “tackling adversity and embracing change” Post traumatic growth. What is it and how does it benefit people? How timing is important when considering how traumatic events have an affect on...

Learn invaluable skills to help you take control of your stress in this insightful discussion with Stress Coach Bernadette Dancy.   Topics we discuss:   Bernie’s personal experience with burnout and how it led her to becoming a stress coach. Bernie’s invaluable experience working with athletes and how it relates to helping medics manage stress. Defining stress, burnout and overwhelm and the scienc...

We talk to Dr Ally Jaffee about Nutritank, the importance of nutrition for wellbeing and her experience of overcoming depression.    Topics we discuss: How Ally started a campaign for better nutritional education in medical schools including working with Jamie Oliver All about Nutritank and it’s work to better the education of healthcare professionals in nutrition and lifestyle advice for patients...

We talk to Dr Teddy about the realities of life as a doctor including her experiences as a black female medic, and the importance of advocating for yourself as a junior doctor.   Topics we discuss:   The highs and lows of being a Foundation Year 1 doctor  How you can put your needs first in order to do your job well The importance of good peer and colleague friendships for improving your wellbeing...

We talk to Dr Marianne Gazet about transitioning from medical student to doctor and how you can thrive during your first year as a medic.    Topics we discuss: Practical tips to protect your wellbeing while doing a good job as a first year doctor How to cope with the pressure and strain of understaffing in the NHS The identity of a doctor - the importance of having interests outside of medicine to...

We talk to Coach Andry Anastasis about whether resilience training has a role in the medical profession and how we can improve our resilience both individually and collaboratively.   Topics we discuss:   Defining what resilience truly means today and the different ways people understand it How working in the wellbeing/mental health industry, or writing a book about resilience,  doesn’t always prot...

Find out what to do if you’re unhappy in your medical training programme from Dr Ashiq Zaman, who shares his story of pivoting from neurology resident doctor to occupational medicine.   Topics we discuss:   The impact of sleep deprivation and long hours on functioning and how this differs for different people The stigma of talking about mental health in medicine and what is changing (in the UK and...