Healing Healthcare Burnout

How do you decide what’s worth doing — and what’s worth letting go? How do you choose when to speak up and when to stay silent? What’s worth your time — and what should you put off or eliminate? Today we’re covering the 3 Levers of Emotional Investment — how to make good decisions about ... Read more

We’re baaaaack! Today’s show includes a tremendous announcement, plus a conversation about energy, connection, and how to maintain your groove when things around you are hard, painful, and challenging. If you’d like to pick up a copy of The Art of Rapid Burnout Recovery, click on over to https://hhb.help/book

Is your body trying to tell you something? Join me for a quick training on 13 “Secret” Stress Manifestations that could be signs of chronic stress — and how to know when to take action! TIME-SENSITIVE: We’re running a Rapid Stress Recovery Masterclass on Saturday 4/9! Click here to learn more ==> https://hhb.help/rsr

Weird question: could fidgeting be a superpower in disguise? There’s so much social bias against it — and so often, anyone who fidgets gets told to “sit still and pay attention.” But what if there was an upside to fidgeting you hadn’t considered?

Register Here: https://hhb.help/rsr Note: I misspoke during the podcast! The correct date is Saturday, April 9th, not the 8th.

A super-special interview with Sarah K Ramsey, author of Becoming Toxic Person Proof and host of the Toxic Person Proof podcast, talking about toxic relationships inside and outside of healthcare.

Today we’re doing a deep dive into the conflict between your biology and your environment, and why we’re all so darn stressed so much of the time!

There’s a lot of talk going around about the tension between who we want to be, and what we have to do to keep our jobs. Today we’re breaking down how to make ANY decision — and live comfortably with it afterwards.

Nothing changes your life quite like adopting a dog… and discovering he’s reactive to EVERYTHING. But the hard work of keeping our Reactive Boy calm has a bright side… and now I’m going to share it with you!

We got a heartbreaking question in our Facebook Group asking if someone is a hero even if their patients die. So we’re diving in to the hero mentality, the triangle of agency, and how to do the right thing even when the results aren’t what you hope. JOIN THE HHB COMMUNITY: https://hhb.help/group

Let’s face it: exhaustion in health care is nothing new. But exhaustion isn’t just a byproduct of working hard. Here’s how to battle exhaustion and get your energy back.

Health care burnout is on the rise, and advocates are blaming everything from COVID and high acuity to Capitalism and profit-driven healthcare. Today we’re cutting through that like a hot knife through butter and exposing the ONE formula you need to master to beat burnout for good.

Ever come across a boss with a “do more with less” mindset?You know… like ALL* of them?(Okay… ALMOST all.)Today we’re going to talk about why we don’t say no (and how do to it with grace).

With COVID raging and staff resigning left and right, most health care teams are overwhelmed and overrun. And among those who are left, burnout is at epidemic proportions. So how can you support your team in a time of “do everything with nothing?” Let’s dive in!

What happens when Positive Thinking goes too far…? Today we’re drilling down into the dark side of positivity, and what you can do when exposed to the dreaded T.P.!

One of the things we’re most afraid of in health care is making a MISTAKE… but what if our mistakes were beautiful? Today we’re talking about how to leverage your mistakes and use them to do the most important thing in health care — keep GROWING.

Ask ANY health professional what’s wrong with their job, they’ll give you an answer a mile long. But ask them if they’re setting themselves up to win, most will give back a blank stare. Why? Because they’re too busy focusing on SURVIVING. Today we’re diving in to what it takes to set yourself up to ... Read more

With COVID raging and staff resigning left and right, most health care teams are overwhelmed and overrun. And among those who are left, burnout is at epidemic proportions. So how can you support your team in a time of “do everything with nothing?” Let’s dive in!

Most health professionals do their best to “leave work at work.” But today we’re busting down the myths (and talking about the only way to TRULY separate work and home).

Here’s the simple truth: your inner critic is one of the most painful things you can experience as a health professional. It amplifies every mistake and makes every bit of criticism bite. But what if your inner critic was actually on your team?

We all like to think that we’re showing up to work with kind-hearted people who are doing their best when they get tired, overwhelmed, and overworked… but the truth is, many health care workplaces are downright toxic. Today we’re talking about team dynamics and how to navigate a toxic work environment, even if you can’t ... Read more

“I’ve got it under control.” “I’m afraid of not being in control.” “This situation is out of control.” We spend so much time focused on control. The problem is, in all the ways we use the phrase, it’s actually a myth. Here’s what to focus on instead….

The commute to and from work just might be the only “me time” we get in a week — so why are so many health professionals WASTING the most precious time we have? Today we talk about the hidden wastes of time, and what to do to get the most out of the most precious ... Read more

With the advent of mandatory vaccination for health care workers, some states are estimating losing 20% or more of their staff. But all hope isn’t lost. Here’s how to swim when everyone around you is sinking, drowning, or fading away…

It’s the health care linguistic showdown of the 21st century — the term “burnout” vs the term “moral injury”. But all is not what it seems — and the words you use really do matter in your recovery process. Here’s why…

The 3 Core Fears. We all have them. And we face them surprisingly often — most of us, every single day. What are they? And how do we control them (so they stop controlling us)? Dive in and let’s find out!

Doctor Shannon was a chiro on the brink of giving it all up and walking away. But just 2 months later, she’s gotten her joy, her spark, and her spunk back — even as her job got harder and her workload got heavier! On a very special episode, Dr. Shannon shares her insights, what made ... Read more

Who, or What, controls how you think and feel in any given moment? Forget conspiracy theories… today we talk about how to take back control over how you think and how you feel, all so that you can lead a more beautiful life, every single day.

Bullying is as big an epidemic in health care as COVID-19… but until we actually understand it, we’ll never figure out the right tools to fight it. Join us as we dive deep on the roots of bullying and what we can do to become bully-proof!

Often times we deny ourselves the self-care we need not because we don’t want to be cared for, but because we have a traumatic history with money. Sam and Ofir dive in on this critical topic with some surprising examples.

There’s SO MUCH “self-help” advice going around on the internet today — but some of it is a landmine if used the wrong way. Breakthrough Coach Ashley Carter and CEO Samantha Wilding break down 3 pieces of advice that ROCK (and 5 that will ruin you if you let it…)

If you’ve been scratching your head, asking why hospitals make the “Terrible 2” Recommendations for burnout recovery, we cover the answer in this podcast episode.

Should we forgive the people who’ve hurt us — even when they haven’t tried to make amends? On this episode we talk about forgiveness, who it’s really for, and how to handle a painful past.

Functioning in health care with ADHD is hard. Functioning with burnout is also hard. But when both stack, the results can be disastrous. The good news is, the two share similar features — which means that a lot of the interventions that help one, will help both. Founder and ADHD+ Human Samantha Wilding dives in ... Read more

Recent HHB Grad Elizabeth traveled to New York as an ICU nurse… at the height of the FIRST COVID spike. Thousands of miles from home — she still managed to learn the skills to come out STRONGER. Listen in to hear her story and what takeaways she has for health professionals of all stripes!

In this SUPER special, SUPER secret episode of the HHB podcast, we dive into how to decide whether someone’s feedback is worth taking — and how to take negative, “nippy” comments from your coworkers without feeling like garbage.

If you’re looking for a jumping-off point to beating your burnout, we’ve got you covered! Join host Samantha Wilding for an in-depth look at where burnout comes from — and what most “experts” won’t tell you.

With so much death and chaos in health care, how do we stay empowered? Join Samantha Wilding and Ofir Yakobowicz as we dive in for a no-BS discussion on staying empowered in the biggest health system challenge in a century.

Anger. Frustration. Bitterness. It’s a natural part of the burnout cycle. But who are you REALLY mad at? On this episode of the HHB Podcast, founder Samantha Wilding and Client Success Director Ofir Yakobowicz take a deep dive into anger… and who we’re really mad at.

Registered Nurse Bill was working in one of the toughest workplaces possible as a correctional nurse. But the toxicity of his environment was making him bitter, angry, and burned-out. Here’s how he beat the burn…

A short, verbal letter to health professionals across the globe in this time of stress, strife, and permanent change.

We all know we “should” make time for personal development and growth. But when we’re stressed out 24/7, it’s hard to make the time… Here’s a “hot take” on why it’s so important to put yourself first, and to carve out space for some “you” on your calendar.

One of the very first places we find body isn’t even in our emotional states — it’s in our bodies. And chronic stress changes us in ways we didn’t even realize… join HHB’s Founder Samantha Wilding and Client Success Director Ofir Yakobowicz for a deep dive on stress physiology and what your body is trying ... Read more

There are two words in the English language more powerful than any other… and today, we’re going to dive into the ways the VAST majority of people MISUSE them and create pain, suffering, and strife. Let’s dive in!

Today on the #HHB podcast, we talk about Stress Recovery – and how to make it permanent.

On today’s EXTRA special episode of the Healing Healthcare Burnout Podcast, we talk with physical therapist Mia Shriber, who not only beat her burnout – she saved her own life in the process. Her incredible story is powerful, moving, and not for younger audiences – listener discretion is advised.

Burnout may be common… but it’s NOT normal. Join Founder Samantha Wilding and Client Success Director Ofir Yakobowicz for a discussion around the normalization of burnout in health care (and what to do about it).

Founder Samantha Wilding and Client Success Director Ofir Yakobowicz talk about the difference between stress avoidance and stress recovery, and dive into the myth of the “quick fix.”

One of the biggest determiners of our capability isn’t an internal factor… it’s actually our environment. The people around us matter, both to our happiness and our health. On this episode, we explore the environmental factors of health care burnout.

Black Friday deals are bombing inboxes worldwide today. But this ISN’T a Black Friday deal… in fact, it’s a reminder to do the OPPOSITE of what “they” want you to do. Listen in to learn more about how NOT following the crowd can save your sanity, today and every day.