The Happy Gynecologist

Today I am sharing a letter I wrote to my former, burnt-out self. It is raw and vulnerable, but I think it may help anyone out there that is struggling with burnout. Your feelings are valid and there is hope. To secure a spot in the next Happy Gynecologist Group, visit: coach-miles.com/happy

When we take steps to make a big change or try something new, our brains usually only consider how awesome it will be when we have done this new thing. So we get excited. Then we make the change or try the new thing, and it feels....Gross. Let's dive into why this happens and why it is important for us as humans to acknowledge. To grow with the Happy Gynecologist Group coaching program, click...

Have you ever faced a problem that stuck with you for a bit, that you just couldn't shake? Maybe you tried all kinds of things to fix it, but you still felt like dirt? Today, let's talk about what the core of our problems REALLY is (and how to REALLY fix them). To save your spot in the upcoming Happy Gynecologist Coaching Group, visit my website: coach-miles.com/happy

Sometimes we wonder whether we made the right decision becoming an OB/GYN. And sometimes we question if we even want to do this anymore. While questioning like this often can be related to burnout, that doesn't mean it can't help you move forward! In today's episode, I am coaching you through what to do when your brain offers questions like this and how to redirect your brain to be mor...

Anxiety surrounding operating or performing procedures is one of the most common things I coach on, and for good reason. There aren't many of us that haven't been affected by a terrible case, and those can stick with you. Today, I am sharing some new and some trusted tools that you can start using now to calm the anxiety in the O.R. If this topic resonates, check out EP#116: How to Handle...

I LOVE to win. So much so, I refuse to play certain games or try new things if I know I won't "be good at it" or think I might lose. This week, I want to examine how this might actually be hold us back when we are competitive, and how it does so. Also, check out my booklist: coach-miles.com/booklist

This exercise can help you gain clarity when your brain starts offering it's time for a change. It can also help you reconnect to your job--even if you are still happy! These 3 questions are the perfect way to determine what's TRUE, to reconnect to your PURPOSE, and to help bring about positive SOLUTIONS. Links mentioned in the show: Click here for more free help from me: coach-miles.com/f...

One of the biggest lessons that I continue to return to on this burnout journey is this: It ALL starts with our thoughts. The way I experience life at home and at work, ALL starts with my thoughts. My frustrations, resentments, shame, and feelings of failure: ALL start with my thoughts. To stay out of burnout, I return to this lesson constantly. Today, I am walking you through a couple examples of...

Am I the Asshole? The answer will probably always be no coming from me, unless you need some real talk. However, unlike other podcasts that answer this question, I am also going to coach you through what you are facing. Join me today for the first in our series of "Am I The Asshole?" episodes, where we will work through your practical OB/GYN struggles together. If you would like to submi...

This week, we are talking about tools to help you process and move forward in the setting of a terrible case concerning an OB/GYN in the media. Even if you aren't familiar with this case, I will be discussing tools that are helpful in any circumstance to help you decrease burnout. If you are struggling with processing this case, be sure to revisit EP#149: Hey Doc, You Ok?

Today I am sharing trade secrets for how to coach yourself, and do it effectively. These 5 Secrets will lead you through the steps that I take regularly to process my stress in a healthy way, which is essential for preventing burnout. For more free help from me, visit my website: coach-miles.com

Have you ever considered yourself a Fixer? A Helper? A Carer? These identities are often who we are in medicine. However, they can lead to burnout in more ways than one. Today, we are discussing ways to protect yoruself from burnout when it comes to being a Fixer.

Have you ever felt pressured to give up Quality in the name of Quantity? With how Medicine is set up, many of us will feel this at some point. BUT, it doesn't have to be something that sets you back anymore. Today, I am helping you navigate this problem, no matter how you practice. Mentioned in today's episode, you can get the free checklist here: CALM CALL CHECKLIST.

Today's episode is all about Red Flags to watch our for when it comes to a job.

Courage is my word of the year for 2024. And it is a powerful tool to help with burnout. Today, I am teaching you how to utilize courage in a way that decreases burnout. You know what helps increase courage? The Calm Call Checklist! Get your free copy here: coach-miles.com/checklist

A word of the year can be like having a North Star throughout the year, helping you reach your goals for growth. Last year, my Word (Alignment) helped me truly commit to loving my job. With every decision that needed to be made, I would ask myself "Is this in 'Alignment' with my goals and values?" By revisiting my word, I was able to guide my life to be completely in Alignment wi...

What exactly is trust? Is it a feeling? An action? Something that must be earned? Today, I am diving in to what trust is, and how to foster it to allow for more growth in your life. Homework Questions: Where do you have a hard time giving trust? Why? Are you trustworthy? Is it possible to be trustworthy and not be trusted? How are safety and trust related?

A Shit Show is any case that sticks with you. It can be a complication, a bad outcome, or a traumatic case. After going through a Shit Show recently, I am reflecting on the 3 biggest lessons I learned and how they helped me. Links mentioned: Also check out EP#36: How to Handle the Shit Show To grab the last spot in the January 2024 Happy Gynecologist Group, visit: coach-miles.com/happy

When we reflect on where we are and where we would like to be, we sometimes find ourselves stuck in patterns of frustration and burnout. We often get stuck by avoiding the uncomfortable parts. We avoid going Through, and instead skirt around the perimeter, often in effort to feel less uncomfortable. The trouble is, this rarely results is less discomfort and it limits our growth and forward momentu...

Today, it's time for some Real talk Friend. And it may not all be comfortable to hear. I am bringing the real talk that I know you need today and I am calling you out on your shit. From a place of love, of course. Enrollment is open for the Happy Gynecologist Group. To learn more, visit: coach-miles.com/happy

When faced with ANY decision, including leaving your job, things can feel really hard. Today I will walk you through the process that I recommend for anyone that is faced with leaving (or making any big decision in their life). Links: Find me on Instagram! Find me on Facebook! Email me at: amanda@coach-miles.com Visit my website: Coach-Miles.com

The Year-End Hustle can be exhausting, and we as OB/GYN's need tools to get through the end of the year without sacrificing our well-being. Instead of enjoying the holidays, many of us feel overwhelmed and exhausted. And it's hard to like your job when you feel that way. Today, I am giving 3 ways to avoid the hustle all together. Links mentioned in today's episode: https://coach-miles....

Today, I am sharing a special webinar I did a few months ago about CONTROL. As a recovering control enthusiast, I have always taught that we should aim for acceptance, which I have strived to do as well. However, the existing research regarding our sense of control suggests that it is a basic human need! Listen in on this in-depth webinar to learn the reasons we feel out of control as OB/GYN's...

Isn't it amazing how one tiny bit of information can shift your entire perspective sometimes? I was recently reminded of this after listening to an old episode of Paul Harvey's "The Rest of The Story, " which got me thinking: how can we intentionally utilize The Rest of Our Story to help us grow and move forward? In today's episode, I will walk you through how to apply this c...

Sometimes we have thoughts that aren't true. The problem is, these thoughts often feel VERY true and they may be keeping us stuck in burnout. Today, I go through the 4 most common, how they keep us stuck and how to avoid them.