Amanda Miles M.D.

The Happy Gynecologist

Health EN ↓ 286 episodes

Every Obstetrician/Gynecologist out there knows about stress. The stressors we face every day are unique to our field of medicine. As OB/GYN physicians, with the long hours, the middle of the night deliveries, and the potential for bad outcomes, we are especially prone to burnout. That is exactly why I, Amanda Miles MD, created this podcast. As a certified life coach, burnout expert, and practicing generalist, I know what it takes to help you find your Happy again. For more free help, visit my website: coach-miles.com or find me on Instagram @CoachMilesMD

Author

Amanda Miles M.D.

Category

Health

Podcast website

coach-miles.com

Latest episode

Mar 12, 2026

Where to listen?

Podcasts in the app Replaio Radio Coming soon

Podcasts are coming to the app soon. Install now and be the first to see a whole new take on podcasts

Get it on Google Play Install for free Android 5M+ downloads · 4.8 rating iOS soon

Episodes

EP#282: Burnout Tech 12.03.2026

Today I am sharing some of the tech and tools that I use to prevent burnout.

EP#281: Processing 05.03.2026

Just processing the week.

EP#280: When the Shitty Stuff feels True 26.02.2026

Sometimes things at work are Shitty and it is impossible to just "think differently." Today, let's talk about what to do when it feels that this is no other way to think about the Shitty Stuff.

EP#279: Lessons from a House Cat 19.02.2026

Whether you are a cat-person, a dog-person or a plant-person--today we are talking through 9 Lessons that will help prevent burnout and help you live your best OB/GYN life. I'm telling a story today, and it all started when I got my husband a cat. For more burnout help, visit coach-miles.com

EP#278: What Kind of OB/GYN are You? 12.02.2026

Have you ever thought about what kind of OB/GYN you are? What about what kind of OB/GYN you want to be? Today we're talking about who you are, who you want to be, and how to get there.

EP#277: How Overfunctioning Leads to Burnout 05.02.2026

With all of the things we juggle day-to-day as OB/GYN's, we can sometimes be prone to falling into a cycle of Overfunctioning as a way to deal with our stress. This can lead to burnout. Today, we are discussing what overfunctioning is, where it comes from, and strategies to shift towards normal functioning (and less burnout!) For more help from me, visit: coach-miles.com

EP#276: Ruminating vs. Reflecting 29.01.2026

Sometimes we find ourselves stuck ruminating about how a case went differently than we expected or a conversation that didn't go well. This rumination can lead to us feeling stuck feeling those negative emotions over and over again, each time we think through it. To reduce the burnout related to rumination, a healthier way may be to shift to Reflecting. Today we are talking about what ruminati...

EP#275: [MVP] Scarcity 22.01.2026

While on call this week, it was interesting to see my brain go into a scarcity mindset, and it got me thinking about how scarcity can play into burnout. Come listen to what scarcity is, how it can show up in our lives, and how we can get out of scarcity and live from a place of abundance instead. For more free help from me, visit my website: coach-miles.com

EP#274: 3 Fun Ways to Stop Overworking 15.01.2026

Most of us are guilty of overworking, and for a plethora of reasons. But stopping cold-turkey isn't something we can "just do." Today, let's talk about 3 fun ways to help your burnout, decrease your fight/flight mode, and stop overworking. For more free help from me, visit my website: coach-miles.com

EP#273: Going Analog 08.01.2026

Technology may be playing a bigger role in your burnout than you think, which is why my word of the year is Analog. For more free help from me, visit: coach-miles.com/freeresources

EP#272: Running Late 18.12.2025

Running late in clinic can add more stress than we realize. Today, we are tackling this common problem that all OB/GYN's face, at it's root, so we can decrease our stress, anxiety and overwhelm. Check out The Happy Gynecologist Coaching Program: coach-miles.com/happy

EP#271: Fitting In 11.12.2025

It can be hard to fit in sometimes as an OB/GYN. Whether we are freshly out of training or starting a new job, we can find ourselves feeling excluded, disconnected and like we aren't meant to be here. Burnout also has a tendency to make us feelisolated and alone. So how do we create connection and fit in better? Let's explore exactly how to do that, together.   For more connection and less...

EP#270: Chaos 04.12.2025

The end of the year can be Chaos, but how we think about it can determine how we experience it. This episode focuses on how to better handle some of the common challenges we face at home and at work during December as OB/GYN's. If this resonates, definitely listen to EP#163: 3 Ways to Stop the Year End Hustle

EP#269: RAIN Method 27.11.2025

Have you ever struggled to do this work in real-time? The RAIN Method is a great way to practice the work I teach here, every day, and in real-time. This acronym stands for Recognize, Acknowledge & Accept, Investigate and "Not Me!"--all of which can help you process your emotions and decide how you'd like to think about things--quickly. For more free resources, visit: coach-miles...

EP#268: I'd Rather Be Lucky than Good 20.11.2025

Today we are exploring how we can use luck to battle perfectionism and imposter syndrome. To save your spot in the next Happy Gynecologist Group visit: coach-miles.com/save Email: amanda@coach-miles.com IG: CoachMilesMD Keywords: physician burnout, burnout, imposter syndrome, burnout recovery, luck, perfectionism, OB/GYN

EP#267: [MVP] When You'd Rather Deal with HELLP than Ask for Help 13.11.2025

Whether we're taking our boards or dreading the end-of-year surgery hustle, we can often find it hard to ask for help. WE GOT THIS....right? Today I want to invite you to consider that asking for help is just as Badass as handling everything. For more free help from me, visit: coach-miles.com/freeresources

EP#266: OBGYN Life Happens 06.11.2025

Our lives as OB/GYN's can be wild and messy. We sometimes have no control over when we will be require to stay late for a delivery or get called to do an emergency surgery. Creating more balance requires us to live by a different set of rules than we are used to, which is exactly what I am going to teach you in this episode. Links: To listen to Episode #36: https://coach-miles.com/ep36-how-to-...

EP#265: The Gift of Time 23.10.2025

I love giving gifts to other people--so this is my gift to you. Today I am going to teach you about The Gift of Time, what it is, how to give it, and how to receive it.   Let's find time to chat and make a personalized burnout plan for you: https://coach-miles.com/4584-2/   Or send me an email: amanda@coach-miles.com

EP#264: 5 Years of Choosing Happy 16.10.2025

The last 5 years have brought ups and downs, growth and loss. We have aged and little, and learned a lot. The biggest theme we have tried to bring over the last 5 years is this: You get to choose your Happy. On our 5th Birthday, come celebrate and choose your Happy again. For more free help from me, visit my website: coach-miles.com

EP#263: Sorry, Not Sorry. 09.10.2025

I'm sick of apologizing for stupid shit. Let me explain how knee-jerk apologies play into burnout and how I am done--Sorry, Not Sorry. For more free help from me, visit my website: coach-miles.com/freeresource

EP#262: 5 Ways Coaching Changed Me 02.10.2025

Coaching can lead to huge changes in our burnout and our relationship with work, but it can all seem abstract. Today, I am taking you through 5 exact ways that coaching changed me, and my life, for the better. For more free help from me, visit: coach-miles.com/freeresources

EP#261: [MVP] Beliefs That Cause Burnout 25.09.2025

Our brains have been wired to believe a lot of things, from our experiences, our training and our upbringing. Some of these beliefs may contribute to Burnout in multiple ways, which we are talking about today with another MVP Episode! For more FREE help from me, check out my website: coach-miles.com/freeresources

EP#260: 3 Truths You Need to Hear Right Now 18.09.2025

I'm sharing 3 truths that we all need to hear right now to help you reconnect with your inner Happy Gynecologist. More free help from me: coach-miles.com/freeresources

EP#259: Q&A Time! 11.09.2025

It's time for another episode where I answer your questions about OB/GYN life and how to handle them. Today, we are discussing competing with Dr. Google, taking on more patients when a partner leaves, and toxic office antics. For more free help from me, visit: coach-miles.com/freeresources

EP#258: 5 Things You Need to Hear Right Now 04.09.2025

Sometimes, you need to hear it from a Friend, so I am sharing with you the 5 things you need to hear right now. Links: To join the next Happy Gynecologist Group visit: coach-miles.com/save To learn more and sign up, visit: coach-miles.com/happy

Listen to the The Happy Gynecologist podcast in Replaio

Radio and podcasts in one app - free, with no sign-up. Install today and do not miss the launch

Get it on Google Play

Replaio is not a podcast publisher; show names, artwork and audio belong to their authors and are distributed through public RSS feeds.