Transforming Stress in Healthcare: A Conversation with Dr. Rachel Morris

31/10/2025 52 min Temporada 1 Episodio 31
Transforming Stress in Healthcare: A Conversation with Dr. Rachel Morris

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Send us a textIn this powerful and heartfelt episode, Dr. Ash is joined by Dr. Rachel Morris, GP, leadership coach, and host of the widely acclaimed podcast You Are Not a Frog. Together, they explore the deep challenges healthcare professionals face today—from chronic stress and moral injury to the urgent need for systemic reform and personal resilience.The conversation opens up a necessary dialogue on the normalization of burnout, the emotional cost of modern medical practice, and how shifting toward coaching cultures and collective care can be transformative.Whether you're a physician, team leader, or someone navigating stress in high-stakes environments, this episode offers tools, insights, and hope.🔑 Topics CoveredThe silent normalization of stress in healthcareUnderstanding the root causes of burnout and how to recognize themWhat moral injury means and how it shows up in daily clinical lifeWhy creating a coaching culture is essential to healing toxic workplacesThe power of group support in overcoming shame and isolationStrategies for shifting your mindset through gratitude and pauseHow self-awareness fuels resilience and recoveryThe role of systems vs. personal responsibility in tackling stressBuilding a sustainable, supportive work environment💡 What You’ll LearnWhy “you always have a choice” is more than just a mindset—it’s a strategyHow to notice when you’re slipping into burnout and what to do nextPractical micro-strategies to create space, regain clarity, and pauseHow connecting with others helps transform shame into solidarityWhat healthcare needs to do systemically to protect and retain its people✨ Memorable Quotes🗣️ “It's okay not to be okay sometimes.” 🗣️ “You always have a choice.” 🗣️ “Take the pause. Give yourself space.”🔗 Connect with Dr. Rachel Morris🎙️ Podcast: You Are Not a Frog🔗 LinkedIn: Dr. Rachel MorrisThe free Am I Stressed, Overwhelmed or Burning Out? Self-Assessment Toolkit: https://www.shapestoolkit.com/burnout-toolkitYou Are Not a Frog Podcast: https://youarenotafrog.com/Upcoming webinar - How to Deal with Conflict at Work (Tuesday, 11 November 2025 19:30 - 21:00 UK: https://www.shapestoolkit.com/how-to-deal-with-conflict-at-workPermission to Thrive – the neuro-affirmative community for busy doctors: https://www.shapestoolkit.com/permission-to-thrive🔗 Connect with Dr. Ash📘 The Boiling Frog | The Boiling Frog Workbook🌐 Website: drashkumar.com📲 Instagram: @theboilingfrogdoc🎙️ Podcast: Transforming Stress with Dr. AshReady to transform stress into strength? The journey starts here.

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