Dr Rachel Morris | Burnout Podcast
You Are Not A Frog
The podcast for GPs, hospital doctors and other professionals in high-stakes, high-stress jobs who want to thrive rather than just survive. You studied for years, you’re really good at what you do but you’ve noticed that you’re starting to feel overwhelmed, overworked and under-resourced. You may be comparing yourself to a frog in boiling water - the heat has built up so slowly that you haven’t noticed the extra-long days becoming the norm. You may feel on the edge and trapped in the very job that you’ve spent years working towards. Here’s the problem, frogs only have two choices; stay and be...
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Dr Rachel Morris | Burnout Podcast
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Jul 6, 2026
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Episodes
How to Confront Someone Without Creating Conflict (According to a Conflict Expert) 12.01.2026 1:15:31
How to recognise and avoid “chronic niceness”, regulate your nervous system, and confront people in a way that deepens – and doesn’t damage – relationships. Get more episodes and resources by joining FrogXtra Mentioned in this episode: 🌞 The Summer Reset for Doctors 🌞 [FREE DOWNLOAD] Summer Recharge Checklist for Doctors
Why You Keep Missing the Stress That’s Draining You 05.01.2026 23:27
Stress doesn’t always come from work, or from things we traditionally think of ass stressful. As 2026 begins, here are three questinos you can ask yourself to see what it’s time to stop doing. Get more episodes and resources by joining FrogXtra Mentioned in this episode: 🌞 The Summer Reset for Doctors
The Hidden Shame Spiral That Keeps Us Stuck (Our Most-Watched Episode Ever) 29.12.2025 26:13
When shame becomes toxic, we can end up in a spiral that’s difficult to escape. This quick dip offers a chance to break free of that spiral, remember that we’re human, and remind ourselves we’re doing our best. Get more episodes and resources by joining FrogXtra Mentioned in this episode: 🌞 The Summer Reset for Doctors
The Midlife Career Trap: Why So Many Doctors Feel Stuck After 20 Years — According to a Consultant Surgeon & Decision-Making Scientist 22.12.2025 46:09
When it comes to work, what we seek can often shift in mid-life, from recognition and status towards meaningful contribution and purpose. What do you do if you’r at that crossroads in your career? Get more episodes and resources by joining FrogXtra Mentioned in this episode: 🌞 The Summer Reset for Doctors 🌞 [FREE DOWNLOAD] Summer Recharge Checklist for Doctors
Why Women in Healthcare are Exhausted (According to a Burnout Specialist) 15.12.2025 1:07:38
Women are conditioned to be the emotional shock absorbers for men, and to carry the emotional load of a relationship or a family, on top of their duties at work. As Tamu Thomas explains, this isn’t about apportioning blame or guilt, but recognising what’s needed to create systems that allow both parties in a relationship to thrive. Get more episodes and resources by joining FrogXtra Download the T...
300 Episodes In… Here’s the Hardest Truth About Burnout No One Says Out Loud 08.12.2025 28:55
Burnout is not your fault, and it’s not inevitable. The choices you make will shape how you survive in a toxic system, and they don’t involve victim-blaming. Get more episodes and resources by joining FrogXtra Mentioned in this episode: 🌞 The Summer Reset for Doctors
Why You Won’t Feel Better Until You Give Yourself These 3 Permissions 01.12.2025 1:00:01
Small, actionable steps you can take to reframe self-care as necessary care, and equip yourself to avoid burnout rather than waiting for someone else to tell you it’s OK. Get more episodes and resources by joining FrogXtra Permission to Pause – Join Dr Rachel Morris and Dr Caroline Walker for a free 60 minute event for doctors on Wednesday, 10th December at 8pm UK time. Mentioned in this episode:...
The Real (Toxic) Reason You’re a People Pleaser 24.11.2025 12:38
Here’s what to say when someone asks you to overextend yourself, but you’re afraid of what they’ll think if you say no. Get more episodes and resources by joining FrogXtra Mentioned in this episode: 🌞 The Summer Reset for Doctors
How to FINALLY Get on Top of Your Emails 17.11.2025 52:15
Practical strategies to help you spend less time sorting and sifting through emails, and more time in deep work. Plus, how to set clear boundaries around what comes into your inbox. Get more episodes and resources by joining FrogXtra Visit our website for more links and show notes Mentioned in this episode: 🌞 The Summer Reset for Doctors 🌞 [FREE DOWNLOAD] Summer Recharge Checklist for Doctors
“It’s OK Not to Be OK” – And Other Thought Limiting Clichés 10.11.2025 19:56
Normal responses to abnormal working conditions don’t mean you’re broken – they mean you’re human, and you’re dealing with a lot. Here’s some useful, actionable coping strategies that go above and beyond acknowledging when it’s OK to not be OK. Get more episodes and resources by joining FrogXtra Mentioned in this episode: 🌞 The Summer Reset for Doctors
The Sources of Power That Create Real Change 03.11.2025 1:06:00
How to navigate organisational change when you feel like you don't have the power or resources to make a difference. Get more episodes and resources by joining FrogXtra Mentioned in this episode: 🌞 The Summer Reset for Doctors 🌞 [FREE DOWNLOAD] Summer Recharge Checklist for Doctors
How to Stop Conflict from Turning Ugly 27.10.2025 29:34
When we’re in conflict, our inner Rottweiler can surface – a protective mechanism that can escalate tensions rather than soothe them. But this quick dip offers a simple framework to keep that dog on a lead so you can survive disagreement or criticism without lashing out. Get more episodes and resources by joining FrogXtra Visit our website for links and show notes Mentioned in this episode:...
The Hidden Tax on Neurodivergent Professionals 20.10.2025 1:10:10
How to recognise when you're masking your needs as a neurodivergent person, and how to honour them before you reach burnout. Get more episodes and resources by joining FrogXtra Mentioned in this episode: 🌞 The Summer Reset for Doctors 🌞 [FREE DOWNLOAD] Summer Recharge Checklist for Doctors
How to Stay Calm When You Don’t Know What Will Happen Next 13.10.2025 28:57
You’re used to dealing with uncertain outcomes for your patients. Here’s how you can use those superpowers for yourself. Get more episodes and resources by joining FrogXtra Am I Stressed, Overwhelmed… or Burning Out? Beat Stress & Thrive Mentioned in this episode: 🌞 The Summer Reset for Doctors
If I don’t do it, who else will? 06.10.2025 54:59
Why saying no could lead to better outcomes for your patients, your colleagues, and you. Get more episodes and resources by joining FrogXtra Mentioned in this episode: 🌞 [FREE DOWNLOAD] Summer Recharge Checklist for Doctors 🌞 The Summer Reset for Doctors
Clear and Direct is Better than Hinting and Hoping 29.09.2025 25:24
How to ask for what you need clearly instead of hoping they’ll take the hint, and to set expectations without feeling bossy. Get more episodes and resources by joining FrogXtra Download Rachel’s Email Clarity Checklist Mentioned in this episode: 🌞 The Summer Reset for Doctors
How to Stop Toxic People Pushing All Your Buttons 22.09.2025 44:59
Dr Claire Plumbly shares strategies for nervous system regulation when dealing with angry patients and difficult colleagues. Get more episodes and resources by joining FrogXtra Mentioned in this episode: 🌞 [FREE DOWNLOAD] Summer Recharge Checklist for Doctors 🌞 The Summer Reset for Doctors
How Bad Does it Have to Get Before You Act? 15.09.2025 17:28
If you’re overwhelmed at work, jumping out of the frying pan might seem like the only option. But there are things you can try today… you just have to commit to the life and career you deserve. Get more episodes and resources by joining FrogXtra Mentioned in this episode: 🌞 The Summer Reset for Doctors
Why “Keep Calm and Carry On” Fuels Burnout 08.09.2025 1:08:22
Burnout happens when work stress and home pressures overrun our support structures. When we understand this balance, we can take steps to address burnout before we reach breaking point. Get more episodes and resources by joining FrogXtra Get more links and resources via our website Mentioned in this episode: 🌞 [FREE DOWNLOAD] Summer Recharge Checklist for Doctors 🌞 The Summer Reset f...
Why Doctors Don’t Ask for Help – And How to Do it Right 01.09.2025 22:55
Stop being gaslit into thinking your situation is futile. Apply Rachel’s script to ask for help in getting necessary care so you can be at your most effective, even in a struggling system. Get more episodes and resources by joining FrogXtra Beat Stress and Thrive Am I Stressed, Overwhelmed... or Burning Out? Mentioned in this episode: 🌞 The Summer Reset for Doctors
What Do You Want from Work in the Second Half of Life? 25.08.2025 46:35
When it comes to work, what we seek can often shift in mid-life, from recognition and status towards meaningful contribution and purpose. What do you do if you’r at that crossroads in your career? Get more episodes and resources by joining FrogXtra Mentioned in this episode: 🌞 The Summer Reset for Doctors 🌞 [FREE DOWNLOAD] Summer Recharge Checklist for Doctors
Why You’re Stressed When Everyone Else is Calm 18.08.2025 52:22
Stress is created from the mind, not from the outside world. If that’s true, how can we stop listening to the unhelpful stories our minds tell us? Get more episodes and resources by joining FrogXtra Mentioned in this episode: 🌞 The Summer Reset for Doctors 🌞 [FREE DOWNLOAD] Summer Recharge Checklist for Doctors
How to Get Better Sleep 11.08.2025 50:07
Why we need to sleep, why REM isn’t the whole picture, and what to do when anxiety keeps you awake at night. Get more episodes and resources by joining FrogXtra Get 20% off Steve's sleep course with code FROG20 Mentioned in this episode: 🌞 [FREE DOWNLOAD] Summer Recharge Checklist for Doctors 🌞 The Summer Reset for Doctors
How to Eat Better and Keep Your Energy Up 04.08.2025 58:59
When that afternoon slump hits or you’re at the end of a long shift, what can you reach for instead of the biscuits in the cupboard or the cake in the staff room? Get more episodes and resources by joining FrogXtra Mentioned in this episode: 🌞 The Summer Reset for Doctors 🌞 [FREE DOWNLOAD] Summer Recharge Checklist for Doctors
The 4 Books to Read This Summer to Set Up Your Next 6 Months for Success 28.07.2025 32:36
Essential reading to help you learn more about your brain and the brains of those around you, do less, and make decisions from a place of clarity. Get more episodes and resources by joining FrogXtra Mentioned in this episode: 🌞 [FREE DOWNLOAD] Summer Recharge Checklist for Doctors 🌞 The Summer Reset for Doctors
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