Recharting Your Life With Hope -Get Unstuck and Discover Direction, Purpose, and Joy for Your Life

Have you been googling “burnout” at 2 a.m., or debating going back to school for a doctorate because, hey, maybe that'll at least give you more career options?In today's conversation, I speak with Renee Hamler, a seasoned family medicine PA-C and doctoral student who knows burnout inside and out. Renee opens up about her personal journey—what it felt like to hit a wall in a career she loves, what helped her climb out, and how going back to school gave her a fresh perspective on her identity as a clinician.We explore the power of taking small, consistent steps: setting boundaries, building a circle of support, finding joy outside of work, and giving yourself permission to rest. Renee and I talk about how mindfulness and gratitude can rewire your daily outlook, and why it's so important to separate your self-worth from your job title.This is not just a burnout episode—Renee is actually working on the issue of burnout as part of her doctoral project. She'll share ideas for getting unstuck, reigniting your purpose, and remembering who you are without your white coat.Whether you're feeling crispy around the edges or flat-out fried, tune in for practical encouragement, permission to slow down, and a reminder that you are not alone.CONNECT WITH RENEE: Facebook, LinkedInHOPE'S BOOK:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Healing Clinician Burnout, How to Revive Your Life and Career ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠(available in ebook and paperback)CONNECT AND SIGN UP FOR COACHING:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Hope's Website: www.coachhopecook.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Hope's IG @coachhopecook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Hope's FB @hopeallencook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Hope's LinkedIn: hope-cook-56041283/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Hope's YouTube @coachhopecook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Email: hope.cook@gmail.comLove y'all, and remember: There's always hope!

In this episode, I'm breaking down what it means to lose your groove as a clinician and how to find your way back to yourself. Inspired by the old school movie, How Stella Got Her Groove Back—I'll show you how to step out of burnout and back into joy, freedom, and alignment.We'll explore six powerful steps to help you reconnect with what lights you up, question the old scripts you're following, and take tiny risks that add up to big change. This isn't about quitting your job and moving to Jamaica (though hey, I'm not stopping you)—it's about remembering who you are outside of the white coat.If you've been feeling flat, disconnected, or just plain stuck, this episode will help you find a little spark. Or maybe even a blazing bonfire.Your groove is still in there. Let's go get it back.HOPE'S BOOK:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Healing Clinician Burnout, How to Revive Your Life and Career ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠(available in ebook and paperback)CONNECT AND SIGN UP FOR COACHING:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Hope's Website: www.coachhopecook.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Hope's IG @coachhopecook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Hope's FB @hopeallencook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Hope's LinkedIn: hope-cook-56041283/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Hope's YouTube @coachhopecook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Email: hope.cook@gmail.comLove y'all, and remember: There's always hope!

Procrastination isn't just laziness—it's usually a clue. In this episode, we dig into what your foot-dragging is trying to tell you and how to outsmart it with real, doable strategies.I'll walk you through the hidden reasons we put things off—boredom, perfectionism, fear, or just not caring that much—and how to tell the difference. We'll also look at how to use procrastination as a tool (yes, really) and how to break down your to-do list into manageable, less soul-sucking pieces.If you've been staring at your unfinished patient notes, avoiding a big decision, or putting off job applications for months... this one's for you. You'll leave with practical hacks, mindset shifts, and a little more grace for your very human brain.Because sometimes the best way to get unstuck is to understand why you were stuck in the first place.HOPE'S BOOK:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Healing Clinician Burnout, How to Revive Your Life and Career ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠(available in ebook and paperback)CONNECT AND SIGN UP FOR COACHING:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Hope's Website: www.coachhopecook.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Hope's IG @coachhopecook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Hope's FB @hopeallencook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Hope's LinkedIn: hope-cook-56041283/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Hope's YouTube @coachhopecook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Email: hope.cook@gmail.comLove y'all, and remember: There's always hope!

In this episode, I sit down with Megan Hood, PA-C, founder of Hiking Hound Adventures, to explore how nature, family, and resilience can transform both burnout and business. Megan's story is one of creating exactly what she most needed: after moving to a new area, switching to a more administrative pediatrics role, and missing hands-on time with kids, she launched Hiking Hound Adventures — an outdoor education and recreation company designed to reconnect families with the outdoors.With her husband's help, Megan started the business while working full-time and raising kids. Now, just a year later, Hiking Hound Adventures has become a full-fledged family business, with her husband running it full time. Megan blends her medical expertise with her passion for nature to create hands-on, guided adventures and gear rentals for families seeking connection and adventure.In this conversation, Megan shares how an overnight winter backpacking trip — complete with unexpected snow and moments of doubt — became a transformative experience. Pushing through the challenge, she discovered her ability to overcome obstacles and uplift her mindset. This trip became a metaphor for her entire journey: from burnout and stagnation to building a business that brings her family and others together outdoors.If you've ever felt stuck, longed for more connection, or wondered if you could step outside your comfort zone, Megan's story will inspire you to reconnect with what truly matters.CONNECT WITH MEGAN: Instagram: Hikinghound_AdventuresYouTube: hikinghoundadventuresFB - Hiking Hound Adventures, LLCHOPE'S BOOK:⁠⁠⁠⁠Healing Clinician Burnout, How to Revive Your Life and Career ⁠⁠⁠⁠(available in ebook and paperback)CONNECT AND SIGN UP FOR COACHING:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Hope's Website: www.coachhopecook.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Hope's IG @coachhopecook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Hope's FB @hopeallencook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Hope's LinkedIn: hope-cook-56041283/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Hope's YouTube @coachhopecook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Email: hope.cook@gmail.comLove y'all, and remember: There's always hope!

There's a moment in every burnout journey when your body, your mind, or your inner voice finally says no more. Maybe you've ignored the signs, pushed through the exhaustion, or told yourself “just a little longer.” But now the whisper has turned into a slap, and you can't un-feel it.In this episode, I walk you through what to do when you've hit your breaking point. Before you make a big decision—or even think about one—you need to calm your nervous system. I'll teach you how. Then we'll talk about short-term and long-term steps to stabilize your life, make a clear plan, and start listening to that wiser, louder inner voice.This is the episode for anyone who's said, “This is it. I'm done. I can't keep going like this." I promise: there is a next step, and you don't have to do it all at once (nor should you). You just have to start.HOPE'S BOOK:⁠⁠⁠Healing Clinician Burnout, How to Revive Your Life and Career ⁠⁠⁠(available in ebook and paperback)CONNECT AND SIGN UP FOR COACHING:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Hope's Website: www.coachhopecook.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Hope's IG @coachhopecook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Hope's FB @hopeallencook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Hope's LinkedIn: hope-cook-56041283/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Hope's YouTube @coachhopecook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Email: hope.cook@gmail.comLove y'all, and remember: There's always hope!

In this episode, I sit down with Shay Domangue, PA-C, whose career path took a bold and inspiring turn — from hospitalist PA/ internal medicine to building her own social media business in elder care to transitioning to marketing development in the pharmaceutical device industry. She's now the Gulf Coast Field Market Development Specialist in the Renal Denervation business unit for Medtronic and is also raising two little humans (with her husband's help).Shay shares what it was like to reach a breaking point in clinical medicine and how listening to that inner voice led her to explore something new. She didn't just walk away — she walked toward a more aligned, values-based life and career.We talk about the early days of entrepreneurship, the emotional and logistical challenges of building something from scratch, and the surprising role that networking played in her transition into the pharmaceutical industry.Shay opens up about redefining success, protecting her energy, and how work-life balance has become a non-negotiable in her new chapter. She also drops some hard-earned wisdom for clinicians who are feeling stuck or wondering what else is out there — especially if you've ever thought, “I can't do this for 20 more years.”This conversation is for you if you're craving purpose, dreaming of flexibility, or just want to hear from someone who's made a major pivot and lived to tell the tale.CONNECT WITH SHAY:Linkedin.com/in/shaydomangueShay's polypharmacy info on TikTok: @elder.care.hubHOPE'S BOOK:⁠⁠Healing Clinician Burnout, How to Revive Your Life and Career ⁠⁠(available in ebook and paperback)CONNECT AND SIGN UP FOR COACHING:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Hope's Website: www.coachhopecook.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Hope's IG @coachhopecook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Hope's FB @hopeallencook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Hope's LinkedIn: hope-cook-56041283/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Hope's YouTube @coachhopecook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Email: hope.cook@gmail.comLove y'all, and remember: There's always hope!

If you're a clinician who feels burned out, stuck, or like you're living the same career frustration on repeat—this episode will hit home. I explore why so many healthcare professionals end up in the same emotional cycles, no matter the job or setting. I'll teach you The Reframe Game, a powerful mindset tool to help you shift out of defeat and into possibility, even when change feels hard. You'll learn how to spot the “villains” in your burnout story (hint: sometimes they're internal), how your Enneagram type might influence your stress responses, and why mindset—not just your workplace—is often the missing piece. This is a must-listen for anyone ready to break free from old patterns and find clarity, joy, and renewed purpose in their work and life.HOPE'S BOOK:⁠Healing Clinician Burnout, How to Revive Your Life and Career ⁠(available in ebook and paperback)CONNECT AND SIGN UP FOR COACHING:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Hope's Website: www.coachhopecook.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Hope's IG @coachhopecook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Hope's FB @hopeallencook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Hope's LinkedIn: hope-cook-56041283/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Hope's YouTube @coachhopecook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Email: hope.cook@gmail.comLove y'all, and remember: There's always hope!

Hey y'all, this week, I'm so excited to introduce you to someone who's doing truly innovative work at the intersection of clinical care and coaching.Laura Kirk is the Assistant Director of Advanced Practice Providers at UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, Texas, and she also serves as Vice President of External Education for the Academy of Communication in Healthcare (ACH). She's a Physician Assistant, a certified life coach, a leader, and a total force for humanistic change in the healthcare space.In this episode, Laura shares her personal evolution—from practicing PA to coaching advocate to system-level change agent. At UT Southwestern, she's part of a clinician coaching program designed to support well-being, enhance communication, and ultimately improve patient care.Laura talks about what it's like to see coaching integrated into the heart of a massive academic health system, and why it's worth investing in these skills—not just for personal growth, but for culture change in medicine.

My book, Healing Clinician Burnout, How to Heal Your Life and Career, is now available on ⁠Amazon ⁠ paperback and ebook/Kindle.In this behind-the-scenes episode, I'm pulling back the curtain on what it really took to write my book, Healing Clinician Burnout: How to Revive Your Life and Career. Spoiler: it wasn't just coffee shops and channeling my inner Elizabeth Gilbert. This was a messy, soul-revealing, outline-wrangling journey that almost broke me—and then became one of the most healing things I've ever done.I talk about how writing became therapy (but cheaper!), why I felt called to help the younger version of myself, and how my lifelong habit of journaling—starting way back in third grade—helped me find my voice. I'll share the real numbers of what it cost, the coaching support I leaned on, and why I didn't want to just say I “wrote a book”—I wanted to put something out into the world that could actually help people.We'll also get into the unsexy parts of publishing, like book marketing and launching while also juggling life and a dermatology job, as well as my big dreams for what comes next. If you've ever wondered what it takes to write a book—this one's for you.And maybe, just maybe, by the end of this episode, you'll feel a little more inspired to share your own story... even if you don't think you're a "real" author yet. (Psst—you are.)COACHING WITH HOPEMy Masterclass Series for Clinicians will happen again soon, so add your name to the waiting list. Click⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ here ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠for more info or shoot me an email if you'd like to be included in the next round, hope.cook@gmail.comSchedule a complimentary ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠discovery⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ callLearn more about 1:1 coaching ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CONNECT:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Hope's Website: www.coachhopecook.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Hope's IG @coachhopecook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Hope's FB @hopeallencook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Hope's Linked In: hope-cook-56041283/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Hope's YouTube @coachhopecook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Email: hope.cook@gmail.comLove y'all, and remember: There's always hope!

My book is out tomorrow!! Healing Clinician Burnout, How to Heal Your Life and Career, will be available on Amazon 4/18/25. If you've been living in survival mode—numbing out, overworking, and ignoring your own needs—your relationship with money might be a reflection of all that.**************************************************If you've ever found yourself charting after hours, eating dinner with one hand while typing with the other, or waking up dreading your inbox full of unsigned notes… this episode is for you.I'm joined today by Erica D, better known as The Charting NP, a nurse practitioner and charting efficiency coach who helps overwhelmed clinicians take back their time—without cutting corners or compromising care. Erica shares how her own burnout journey led her to completely rethink the way she approached documentation, and why smarter charting was the unexpected key to both better work-life balance and better patient care.We talk about:How to set boundaries around your time and energy (and stick to them)Why charting is often the biggest hidden source of burnout—and how to fix itSimple documentation habits that can drastically reduce your after-hours workHow using time-saving tools (like Freed AI) can help you feel more present with your patients—and your familyWhat to do if you want to explore a side hustle or coaching business, but feel overwhelmed by the idea of getting startedWhether you're a PA, NP, MD, or any other kind of healthcare professional, this conversation is your permission slip to rethink your workflow, protect your peace, and build a career that doesn't cost you your mental health.ERICA'S LINKS:Website: The Nurse Practitioner Charting School https://npchartingschool.com/Free Jumpstart List of Smart Phrases: https://smart.npchartingschool.com/Instagram: @npchartingschool https://www.instagram.com/npchartingschool/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/npchartingschoolYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@npchartingschoolFreed AI Medical Scribes: https://getfreed.sjv.io/m5kY2M (affiliate link) Coupon code for $50 off first month: NPCHARTING**********************************************COACHING WITH HOPEMy Masterclass Series for Clinicians will happen again soon, so add your name to the waiting list. Click⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ here ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠for more info or shoot me an email if you'd like to be included in the next round, hope.cook@gmail.comSchedule a complimentary ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠discovery⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ callLearn more about 1:1 coaching ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CONNECT:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Hope's Website: www.coachhopecook.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Hope's IG @coachhopecook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Hope's FB @hopeallencook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Hope's Linked In: hope-cook-56041283/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Hope's YouTube @coachhopecook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Email: hope.cook@gmail.comLove y'all, and remember: There's always hope!

Pre-order⁠ my book, Healing Clinician Burnout, How to Revive Your Life and Career, Available 4/18/25If you've been living in survival mode—numbing out, overworking, and ignoring your own needs—your relationship with money might be a reflection of all that.In this episode, Hope dives into the hidden connection between burnout, self-worth, and money mindset—especially for healthcare professionals who've spent years sacrificing themselves for the job.You'll explore how childhood beliefs about money and success can lead to guilt, restriction, and a chronic sense of “I haven't earned it yet.” Sound familiar? Whether you're hoarding PTO, hesitating to invest in your own wellness, or judging yourself for wanting a massage or a vacation, this episode will help you see how financial healing is part of burnout recovery.We'll talk about:

Pre-order my book, Healing Clinician Burnout, How to Revive Your Life and Career, Available 4/18/25Today's episode: Burnout isn't just exhaustion—it's a crisis of unmet needs. In this episode, Melissa Moll Pelton, PA-C shares her powerful journey of hitting rock bottom, quitting her job, and rediscovering herself. We dive into the signs of burnout, why working harder won't fix it, and the small but life-changing shifts that lead to true healing. Whether you're feeling lost, angry, or just “getting by,” this conversation will inspire you to rethink your path and take back your life.

Ever found yourself in the same frustrating work situation, toxic relationship, or overwhelming career rut and thought, How did I get here… AGAIN? You're not alone. Repeating patterns—especially in jobs and relationships—isn't just bad luck. It's the result of deeply ingrained thought loops that keep driving the same actions, leading to the same outcomes.In this episode, we're cracking the code on why you keep ending up in familiar (and frustrating) situations and, more importantly, how to change the pattern. I'll break down the sneaky ways our thoughts create our reality, why awareness is the first step to change, and how to shift your mindset so you can finally move forward.If you're stuck in a work or life situation that feels like déjà vu, this episode is your guide to interrupting the cycle and rerouting your path—once and for all.MY BOOK: Healing Clinician Burnout, How to Revive Your Life and Career, will be available on Amazon this summer (hopefully by the end of April, wooo hoooo!!!)COACHING WITH HOPEMy Masterclass Series for Clinicians just started, but add your name to the waiting list. Click⁠⁠⁠ here ⁠⁠⁠for more info or shoot me an email if you'd like to be included in the next round hope.cook@gmail.comSchedule a complimentary ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠discovery⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ callLearn more about 1:1 coaching ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CONNECT:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Hope's Website: www.coachhopecook.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Hope's IG @coachhopecook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Hope's FB @hopeallencook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Hope's Linked In: hope-cook-56041283/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Hope's YouTube @coachhopecook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Email: hope.cook@gmail.comLove y'all, and remember: There's always hope!

My book, Healing Clinician Burnout: How to Revive Your Life and Career, will be out in a few weeks! In it, I'll share the most common problem clinicians face and how my CPR framework will help!COACHING WITH HOPEMy Masterclass Series for Clinicians just started, but add your name to the waiting list. Click⁠⁠ here ⁠⁠for more info or shoot me an email if you'd like to be included in the next round hope.cook@gmail.comSchedule a complimentary ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠discovery⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ callLearn more about 1:1 coaching ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CONNECT:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Hope's Website: www.coachhopecook.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Hope's IG @coachhopecook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Hope's FB @hopeallencook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Hope's Linked In: hope-cook-56041283/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Hope's YouTube @coachhopecook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Email: hope.cook@gmail.comLove y'all, and remember: There's always hope!

What if the way you're living now isn't the way you have to live? Dr. Sarah Wittry hit a breaking point in her medical career, juggling motherhood, burnout, and the crushing weight of doing it all. In this episode, she shares the mindset shifts that helped her reclaim her energy, let go of guilt, and start living with more intention. Plus, the powerful lessons she's learned from patients at the end of life—lessons that might just change how you show up today. Don't miss this one!Burnout often begins with self-sacrifice in medicine, but true healing starts with reclaiming your own well-being.In medical training, the thoughts of “uh-oh” are often the first whispers of misalignment—listen to them.When life feels like it's falling apart, focus on just one thing you can do today to get through this moment.Burnout can shatter the old ways of coping, and force you to rethink how you show up in your  life and career.Mind-body wellness isn't about rigid routines—it's about crafting a daily experience that feels aligned and fulfilling.Outsourcing isn't a luxury; it's a strategic decision to protect your energy and focus on what truly matters.Guilt fades when you realize that prioritizing yourself actually benefits everyone around you.The biggest regrets at the end of life are not about failures but about the experiences not pursued.The simplest, most ordinary moments are the ones that hold the most meaning in the end.Living unapologetically means aligning your daily life with what lights you up, not what pleases others.CONNECT WITH SARAH:InstagramLinkedInFacebookWebsiteVibrant Humans PodcastCOACHING WITH HOPEMy next Masterclass Series for Clinicians starts 3/18. Click⁠ here ⁠for more info or shoot me an email if you'd like to be included in the next round hope.cook@gmail.comSchedule a complimentary ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠discovery⁠⁠⁠⁠ callLearn more about 1:1 coaching ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CONNECT:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Hope's Website: www.coachhopecook.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Hope's IG @coachhopecook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Hope's FB @hopeallencook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Hope's Linked In: hope-cook-56041283/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Hope's YouTube @coachhopecook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Email: hope.cook@gmail.comLove y'all, and remember: There's always hope!

In this conversation, we discuss Emily's journey from being a PA to becoming a writer. We explore the challenges faced during the pandemic, the recognition of burnout, and the healing power of writing. Emily shares her experiences in the medical field, the process of writing her book 'Behind Clinic Doors', and the personal growth she has experienced through this journey. The discussion also touches on the importance of seeking support and the excitement of new projects on the horizon.If you notice you're no longer doing your best work, this can be a sign of burnout.No matter your loyalty to your patients and your coworkers, your own needs must be prioritized, otherwise you'll come to a breaking point.  Family members might realize you're burned out before you doEven when you make the right choice, you still might have uncertainty and it still may not feel good.  You get to choose where you channel your energy.  Will you ruminate over the past or find somewhere new to put your energy?Having a goal to work toward can be healing.Writing down stories can be tremendously therapeutic. It can give you a sense of gratitude and help you remember the enjoyable times.  With any goal, remember you'll never be perfect and there's no wrong way to do it.  Keep persevering.It can be terrifying to put yourself out there, but if you know deep down it's meant to be, it will fill you up.  If you're struggling, tell someone you trust, and look into workplace benefits regarding this.  CONNECT WITH EMILYWebsite: Emily HaynieFB, LinkedInAmazon book, Behind Clinic DoorsCOACHING WITH HOPEMy next Masterclass Series for Clinicians starts 3/18. Click here for more info or shoot me an email if you'd like to be included in the next round hope.cook@gmail.comSchedule a complimentary ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠discovery⁠⁠⁠ callLearn more about 1:1 coaching ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CONNECT:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Hope's Website: www.coachhopecook.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Hope's IG @coachhopecook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Hope's FB @hopeallencook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Hope's Linked In: hope-cook-56041283/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Hope's YouTube @coachhopecook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Email: hope.cook@gmail.comLove y'all, and remember: There's always hope!

What if you could change your path by changing the thoughts in your head? Sounds crazy, huh? It's not. It's just like building muscles in the gym and I'll explain how to get ripped (energetically). How to determine what kind of energy you're carrying around and how to change it so you can start living your best life and stop feeling stuck, stressed out, and/or miserable. COACHING WITH HOPEGroup coaching for March will be open soon. Shoot me an email if you'd like to be included in the next round hope.cook@gmail.comSchedule a complimentary ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠discovery⁠⁠callLearn more about 1:1 coaching ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CONNECT:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Hope's Website: www.coachhopecook.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Hope's IG @coachhopecook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Hope's FB @hopeallencook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Hope's Linked In: hope-cook-56041283/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Hope's YouTube @coachhopecook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Email: hope.cook@gmail.comLove y'all, and remember: There's always hope!

Breelyn Vanleeuwen is a creator of one of the BEST sunscreens ever, and she's a PA, mom of 4, and phenomenally resilient human. She's a Utah Native and still lives there. She hoped to go into dermatology but ended up in urologic surgery, which turned out to be a pretty great gig. She was the only female Urology provider for 60 miles and she quickly became the go-to provider for female urology. Three years ago she was asked to help start Utah Valley Univeristy's PA Program and was on full-time faculty until recently when she left to focus full-time on her suncreen business, Daily Shade. She is an advocate for patient empowerment and education. She is also a champion for daily sun protection and skin cancer prevention and promotes safe sun practices across all ages with a special focus on the youth.Take home points:Put in the hard work, and God will show upMake a niche for yourself based on which part of your job you enjoy the mostConsider negotiating for a 30-day job trial to see if it's a good fitProblem-solve your job, think outside the box, like living in another state and flying in to work a few days a week   Important goals might be hard and discouraging.  Opposition doesn't mean it's not meant to be.  It might be the opposite; you have to fight really hard for the things you love and want.  Sometimes you have to let go of stuff you really like so you can focus on something you really loveIdentify your WHY because it'll be your fuel.  Fail big and keep going until you get it right.  Keep pushing and being creative.  Find some grit.  If it's hard, it's probably because you're doing it right.  CONNECT WITH BREEInstagram (@dailyshade)or Instagram (@mrs_sunscreen)website for Daily ShadeCOACHING WITH HOPEGroup coaching for March will be open soon. Shoot me an email if you'd like to be included in the next round hope.cook@gmail.comSchedule a complimentary⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠discovery⁠callLearn more about 1:1 coaching ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CONNECT:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Hope's Website: www.coachhopecook.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Hope's IG @coachhopecook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Hope's FB @hopeallencook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Hope's Linked In: hope-cook-56041283/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Hope's YouTube @coachhopecook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Email: hope.cook@gmail.comLove y'all, and remember: There's always hope!

While binge-watching this fascinating reality show, I realized it's a perfect metaphor for how we handle life situations, including burnout and work stress. Here's what we'll cover: 1) Why your "why" will determine if you fail or succeed, 2) How your priorities matter in terms of your survival, 3) How your view of your situation is a game changer, and 4) Short-term wins vs. long-term success. If you haven't watched the show, watch a couple of episodes and see if you agree (I don't give away any spoilers because I have yet to finish it)COACHING WITH HOPEGroup coaching for March will be open soon. Shoot me an email if you'd like to be included in the next round hope.cook@gmail.comSchedule a complimentary⁠⁠⁠⁠discoverycallLearn more about 1:1 coaching ⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠CONNECT:⁠⁠⁠⁠Hope's Website: www.coachhopecook.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Hope's IG @coachhopecook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Hope's FB @hopeallencook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Hope's Linked In: hope-cook-56041283/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Hope's YouTube @coachhopecook⁠⁠⁠⁠Email: hope.cook@gmail.comLove y'all, and remember: There's always hope!

Johanna Moses, PA-C, MPH, is also a podcaster (Medicine, Motherhood, and Missions), and author (Little Evie's Big Dreams). In this episode, she shares her inspiring journey from a childhood spent in the US, Sri Lanka, and South Korea, then back to the U.S. Johanna discusses her cultural background and experiences that shaped her values and mission. She emphasizes the importance of purpose in her work, the impact of her husband's cancer, and the role of gratitude in overcoming adversity. Johanna founded a 501(c) 3 nonprofit, The Ephraim Foundation International, an organization whose mission is to empower, educate, and encourage children and families in impoverished areas of Sri Lanka through educational programs and micro-business support. Johanna is also an author of the children's book series, Little Evie's Big Dreams. Johanna has been a practicing PA for over 12 years now and has been primarily in hospital medicine, internal medicine, urgent care and now post-acute care. Just Start—Even If You Don't Feel Ready – Waiting for the perfect moment keeps you stuck; take the leap anyway. The Power of Storytelling – Sharing your story helps others feel seen and connected. Believe in Yourself – Trust yourself and lean on a higher power when doubt creeps in. Align Your Actions with Your Values – When your actions match your values, fulfillment follows. Growth Requires Discomfort – Staying comfortable keeps you stagnant—step into the unknown. Recognizing When Your Light Is Dimming – If you feel drained and uninspired, it's time for a change. Surround Yourself with the Right People – Those who see your potential help you grow Finding Joy in the Darkness – Even in hard times, small moments of joy keep hope alive. Life is Short—Stop Waiting – There will never be a perfect time, so start now. The Power of Laughter – Joy isn't avoidance—it's a tool for shifting perspective. CONNECT TO JOHANNA: ⁠Facebook⁠, ⁠Instagram⁠ Johanna's podcast, Medicine, Motherhood, & Missions COACHING WITH HOPE Group coaching for March will be open soon. Shoot me an email if you'd like to be included in the next round hope.cook@gmail.com Schedule a complimentary ⁠⁠⁠discovery call ⁠⁠⁠https://calendly.com/hopecook/complimentary-discovery-call Learn more about 1:1 coaching ⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠ CONNECT: ⁠⁠⁠Hope's Website: www.coachhopecook.com⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Hope's IG @coachhopecook⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Hope's FB @hopeallencook⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Hope's Linked In: hope-cook-56041283/⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Hope's YouTube @coachhopecook⁠⁠⁠ Email: hope.cook@gmail.com Love y'all, and remember: There's always hope!

What's one of the most common things I hear? "Hope, I can't do what I really want to do because..." (insert lots of valid-sounding reasons) Do you feel like life is just happening to you instead of playing an active role? Do you feel helpless to make changes? This episode will catapult you out of denial and help you get back behind the driver's wheel of your life. COACHING Group coaching for January is now closed, but shoot me an email if you'd like to be included in the next round (March) hope.cook@gmail.com Schedule a complimentary ⁠⁠⁠discovery call ⁠⁠⁠https://calendly.com/hopecook/complimentary-discovery-call Learn more about 1:1 coaching ⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠ CONNECT: ⁠⁠⁠Hope's Website: www.coachhopecook.com⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Hope's IG @coachhopecook⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Hope's FB @hopeallencook⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Hope's Linked In: hope-cook-56041283/⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Hope's YouTube @coachhopecook⁠⁠⁠ Email: hope.cook@gmail.com Love y'all, and remember: There's always hope!

This lady! I'd never met Venee, but I saw a FB reel she'd made about her unicorn job; underneath her words, I sensed she was longing for something more, so I invited her on the podcast to talk about it. She's open and honest about why a perfect job might not be perfect for everyone and how she's discerning her next right step and giving herself permission to honor her gut over her guilt. This is a powerful episode CHOCK FULL of delicious pearls of wisdom, I wrote down 22 key points, but here are the top 10! Just because a job feels like a unicorn for one person doesn't mean it'll be a unicorn job for every person, and just because a job starts out wonderful doesn't mean it'll always be a perfect fit, we change, our needs change, and our jobs change.   Pay attention to the pull toward something different and practice tuning out guilt and fear of missing out.   If you don't listen to your inner guidance, you might always wonder “what if” about risks, leaps, and opportunities.   When you're frustrated or unhappy, look first at yourself and your own narrative.  What story are you telling yourself?  What are you feeling?  When you feel a sense of unease, get quiet, and get yourself away from the noise of everyday life.  It's when you get alone you can hear what's really going on.   Ask yourself what you're feeling.  If you don't sit in it, you'll blame your discontent on other people and things external to you.     Validation comes from within, Only you can put that stamp of validation on you.    Burnout can look like a candle dimming; everything can look great on paper, but that inner spark is slowly dimming.  Every time you ignore that gut instinct, you're ignoring your inner wisdom.   What is “Christmas happy” for you?  How can you incorporate that into your everyday life?  Identify what aligns with your passions.    The stories we tell ourselves determine how we move through life, so pay attention to how you script your experience.  Challenge it. Look at the opposite.  What if you COULD?   You can't change the past; just look at what you'll do to better yourself for tomorrow.  Focus on this, and know that you don't have all the answers.  It's all a learning process, there's no finish line.   CONNECT TO VENEE: Facebook, Instagram, Linked In COACHING Group coaching for January is now closed, but shoot me an email if you'd like to be included in the next round hope.cook@gmail.com Schedule a complimentary ⁠⁠discovery call ⁠⁠https://calendly.com/hopecook/complimentary-discovery-call Learn more about 1:1 coaching ⁠⁠here⁠⁠ CONNECT: ⁠⁠Hope's Website: www.coachhopecook.com⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Hope's IG @coachhopecook⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Hope's FB @hopeallencook⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Hope's Linked In: hope-cook-56041283/⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Hope's YouTube @coachhopecook⁠⁠ Email: hope.cook@gmail.com Love y'all, and remember: There's always hope!

A client recently reminded me about the "third door," aka an option you didn't even know existed. There's a book called the Third Door that explores this idea. In today's episode I'll give examples of how this might show up in a medical career, how I've personally seen it play out, and what to do in that awful-feeling liminal space before you know what the third door is. COACHING Group coaching for January is now closed, but shoot me an email if you'd like to be included in the next round hope.cook@gmail.com Schedule a complimentary ⁠discovery call ⁠https://calendly.com/hopecook/complimentary-discovery-call Learn more about 1:1 coaching ⁠here⁠ CONNECT: ⁠Hope's Website: www.coachhopecook.com⁠ ⁠Hope's IG @coachhopecook⁠ ⁠Hope's FB @hopeallencook⁠ ⁠Hope's Linked In: hope-cook-56041283/⁠ ⁠Hope's YouTube @coachhopecook⁠ Email: hope.cook@gmail.com Love y'all, and remember: There's always hope!

I have yet to talk to a primary care provider as passionate as Jessica. Seriously, if you've lost the fire in your career, regardless of specialty, listen to this episode. Jessica took leaps of faith that took radical courage and explains how she started listening to her gut to get back in alignment with what matters most. Hear how Lifestyle Medicine reignited her passion for her career by creating a shared vision with her patients to improve the quality of their lives. Even if you're not primary care, Jessica will share ways to shift your thinking and rediscover what it means to practice the art of medicine in a way that's rewarding and sustainable. Jessica's IG: @lifestyle_med_pa Things we discussed: Way of Integrity by Martha Beck, Everything is Figureoutable by Marie Forleo, and Lifestyle Medicine's website/free CME Click “Get Started” Set up a free account to access CME Use code WHC22 Sign up is NOW OPEN for my clinician masterclass series! Heal your burnout and gain clarity around your next steps. Join this 8-week small group coaching series for healthcare clinicians. Learn practical tools, connect with supportive peers, and follow my CPR framework to breathe life back into your career.  Starts 1/17, lasts 8 wks 9am eastern Weekly live zoom sessions $199 Go ⁠⁠here⁠⁠ to sign up! TWO WEEKS LEFT! COACHING Schedule a complimentary discovery call https://calendly.com/hopecook/complimentary-discovery-call Learn more about 1:1 coaching here CONNECT: Hope's Website: www.coachhopecook.com Hope's IG @coachhopecook Hope's FB @hopeallencook Hope's Linked In: hope-cook-56041283/ Hope's YouTube @coachhopecook Email: hope.cook@gmail.com Love y'all, and remember: There's always hope!

This is my gift to y'all: sit somewhere you can write without interruption and get ready to be completely honest with yourself. Share in a group or with a close friend or partner if you want, but please don't skip this episode. Reflections like these are life-changing, but you have to make time to do them. AND.. it's time to sign up for my next mastermind series on overcoming healthcare burnout and career stuckness. Starts mid-Jan, meets weekly, super affordable and lasts 8 wks. Go ⁠here⁠ for more info. If you want more free resources or to sign up to be the first to hear about my burnout book release, sign up on my ⁠website⁠ (book being edited now). Want to be a podcast guest, sponsor, or just want to reach out? My email is hope.cook@gmail.com Love, Hope

Mirela and I met years ago when I was involved with PAs for Global Health, and our paths crossed again when I read an article where she was quoted about burnout. I had no idea she'd taken a job with NCCPA, our national PA certification program (I haven't met anyone who works with them) and I was very curious about how she landed the job and what she does there. Mirela also balances being a mom, devoting a lot of time to International PA Educators and PAs for Global Health as well as teaching (she has her doctorate!) and still working (how the heck?!) in family medicine. Listen to our conversation about how to create a life that has all the flavors of the things you most love and avoid burning out. Take home points: Start noticing coincidences—they're happening all the time, but you have to be open and curious to see them. Doing a career 360 isn't easy, but sometimes a challenge is exactly what you need to grow into the next version of yourself. Let your interests guide you with how you spend your time and energy outside your job.  Instead of asking, “What's in it for me?” try asking, “How can I help?” It shifts everything. When something rare or unexpected shows up, take it! You don't have to have all the answers right away. Ask yourself how you can craft a job with Pieces of your heart—what you love and what you're good at— Happiness, not fame or status, should be the goal; identify what truly brings you joy and move toward it. Burnout often stems from systemic issues; while institutional change is slow, personal empowerment can start today. We must teach PA students and early-career clinicians to recognize burnout, seek help, and reject the “just push through” mentality. Balance is not a permanent state—it's a daily practice, and even the most seasoned professionals struggle at times. Mirela's Facebook and Linked In And for those of you who need more Hope in your life, there's still time to sign up for my clinician mastermind series on overcoming burnout and overwhelm. Starts mid-Jan, meets weekly, super affordable and lasts 8 wks. Go here for more info. If you want more free resources or to sign up to be the first to hear about my burnout book release, sign up on my website (book being edited now). Want to be a podcast guest, sponsor, or just want to reach out? My email is hope.cook@gmail.com Love, Hope

This episode is going to light you on FIRE! This was so much fun for me, I felt like I wanted to stand up and shout “Amen” every few minutes! Sherlonda Adkins, PA and DMSc—The UNSTUCK Strategist™—shares her strategies for navigating life's crossroads and creating a life you don't have to escape from. With over 26 years of experience as a motivational speaker, success coach, telepsychiatry entrepreneur, and healthcare thought leader, Dr. Adkins brings her wisdom to help you reconnect with your internal compass, hone in on your values, and design a future aligned with your passions and purpose. From overcoming fear and societal expectations to writing down your dreams and reimagining success, Sherlonda shares so many pearls for getting UNSTUCK and thriving. Whether you're a healthcare clinician facing burnout or someone seeking clarity in their next chapter, this conversation will inspire you so much you might just flip your life upside down (in a good way!) Dr. Sherlonda Adkins's website, FB, IG, YouTube, LinkedIn It's almost time!! My next PA Masterclass Series will start mid- January; there's still time to sign up and change your life for less than most of us spent today on Amazon. Let me know if you'd like to be a part of it! Here's a ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠link⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to learn more. My book on healing burnout will also be out in 2025 (editing now!!); if you're interested in being on my advanced reader team, or would like a few sneak peeks beforehand, shoot me an email, at hope.cook@gmail.com or sign up for any of my free resources (including my mini-book) on my ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠website.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ If you'd like to talk about me being a speaker or podcast guest, or if you're interested in collaborating, use the email above to connect! Love, Hope Sherlonda's take-home points: Define Your Own Success: Reflect on whether you're chasing society's definition of success or living according to your personal values. Identify what truly brings you joy, peace, and fulfillment. Hone Your Internal Compass: Pay attention to the physical and emotional cues in your body. Does a decision feel expansive or restrictive? Use this as a guide to align with your purpose. Write Down Your Dreams and Goals: Documenting your dreams and goals is more than just wishful thinking—it's a way to clarify your vision and create a roadmap to bring it to life. Ask for What You Want: Don't be afraid to advocate for your needs. Whether it's flexibility in your career, opportunities for growth, or a shift in direction, you never know what's possible unless you ask. Consider the Cost of Staying Stuck: Feeling stuck isn't always negative—it can be your soul's way of telling you something is out of alignment. But staying there comes at a cost. Use this realization as a catalyst for change. Lean on Key People and Mentors: Surround yourself with trusted individuals who can see your blind spots and encourage you to step into your potential. Mentors and a strong support system are invaluable. Design Your Ideal Life : Take time to imagine what an “unstuck” life looks like for you. What would you do if money were no object? What's the lifestyle you truly desire—freedom, flexibility, or a rich sense of purpose? Reframe Fear and Self-Talk: Fear often holds us back, but self-affirmation and positive self-talk can shift your mindset. Trust the evidence of your past achievements and lean into your gifts and strengths. Embrace the Liminal Space: The “in-between” or liminal space can feel uncertain, but it's a powerful time for reflection and recalibration. Use it to uncover your passion and purpose while designing your next steps. No Experience is Wasted: Mistakes and setbacks are part of the process. Even missteps can teach valuable lessons, guiding you closer to your purpose.

Raquelle, "Rocky" Akavan did something amazing, but it probably didn't feel all that big at the time. She craved a group of fellow PA moms to talk to, so she created a small Facebook group for PA moms. Little did she know it would eventually grow to 19,000 members only 8 years later and become one of the largest special interest groups of AAPA (the national PA organization). The group is like a professional home filled with friends I talk to and share advice, as well as tips and tricks for surviving motherhood, marriage, and my career. It's become a way of empowering and advocating for our profession by a shared vision and a group of moms who can get $hit done! I wanted to highlight Rocky and let her tell her story of how it all started and what she went through along the way. As she says, it takes a village (and gives credit to her amazing team of PA Moms who work 24/7 to keep the group going). Take home points: If there's something lacking in your and it's not already available, take the brave step and create it! Spend time figuring out your core values, and reassess them periodically, then use them to make any decision.    Set aside time with no phones or screens.  Everything else can wait.   Good leaders have to implement boundaries, which in turn, gives everyone on the team permission to set boundaries.   Burnout is multifactorial, for some it's all about their work, but relationships and health also contribute.  You are not alone.   If you start feeling overwhelmed or burned out, use this as a sign to step back and reevaluate; ask yourself what needs to shift?  You're never really stuck; even when it feels like it.  There are so many more choices.   Stay true to yourself by really spending time getting to know yourself and what's important to you.   YOLO: You only live once so ask yourself what would create a life with no regrets and use that as your guide.   Personal IG: Raquelle Akavan, DMSc, PA-C (@dr.rocky_pa) and FB: https://www.facebook.com/rocky.akavan/ PA Mom IG: https://www.instagram.com/pa_moms/ PA Moms® - Physician Associate Moms | Facebook PA Mom website: ⁠PA Moms – Physician Associate Moms⁠ Guess what, Y'all? My next PA Masterclass Series will start mid- January; there's still time to sign up and change your life for less than most of us spent today on Amazon. Let me know if you'd like to be a part of it! Here's a ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠link⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to learn more. My book on healing burnout will also be out in 2025 (editing now!!); if you're interested in being on my advanced reader team, or would like a few sneak peeks beforehand, shoot me an email, at hope.cook@gmail.com or sign up for any of my free resources (including my mini-book) on my ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠website.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ If you'd like to talk about me being a speaker or podcast guest, or if you're interested in collaborating, use the email above to connect! Love, Hope

If you're being honest, I'm guessing you don't feel Ah-mazing right now. I mean, you're listening to a podcast on healthcare burnout, right? We'll talk about how to discern what your meh (or ugh) feelings mean about your life and career and as always, I'll share real-life examples. Guess what, Y'all? My next PA Masterclass Series will start in January; let me know if you'd like to be a part of it! Here's a ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠link⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to learn more. My book on healing burnout will also be out in 2025 (editing now!!); if you're interested in being on my advanced reader team, or would like a few sneak peeks beforehand, shoot me an email, at hope.cook@gmail.com or sign up for any of my free resources (including my mini-book) on my ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠website.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ If you'd like to talk about me being a speaker or podcast guest, or if you're interested in collaborating, use the email above to connect! Love, Hope

Don't you love it when life gifts you with opportunities for growth and self-awareness? Thanksgiving is the perfect time to notice if you're triggered or annoyed. Find out what's really underneath all the feelings and how to use them to point you toward what you might be lacking! Guess what, Y'all? My book on healing burnout will be out in 2025 (editing now!!); if you're interested in being on my advanced reader team, or would like a few sneak peeks beforehand, shoot me an email, at hope.cook@gmail.com or sign up for any of my free resources (including my mini-book) on my ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠website.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ If you'd like to talk about me being a speaker or podcast guest, or if you're interested in collaborating, use the email above to connect! My next PA Masterclass Series will start in January; let me know if you'd like to be a part of it! Here's a ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠link⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to learn more.

How many of you have had the thought, "Someone should invent ___________!" Erica had that thought and followed through. Hear how she went from idea to execution in this week's episode. Here are the show notes: Start noticing when there's a gap in the marketplace, this might be your next Shark Tank idea.   Surround yourself with supportive people when you're about to embark on something new, and avoid the naysayers. If you're working with a partner, pay attention to your strengths and try to stay in your own lane.   Medicine is the long game.  Keep your eye on the prize.  You might have to work your way toward your dream job by taking a circuitous route. Switching jobs or specialties might be a way to mix things up and avoid monotony. Lots of opportunities as a PA, and you have the ability to remake yourself.   Be in the moment.  Go to your kids' games, and put down the phone and the computer  Use CME for family vacations.  Take breaks.  Go to conferences.   Build yourself up, no one else is going to do that.  You have to ask for raises and learn to negotiate, esp if you're not getting what you're worth.   Trust yourself, block out the negative, and keep moving forward and working toward your dreams.   Erica's website: www.Restorascalp.com 15% discount code (good until 12/21/24) ProudPA15 @RestoraScalp (IG,FB,X,TikTok)@Erica_Ramos1 (IG) Guess What, Y'all? My book on healing burnout will be out in 2025 (editing now!!); if you're interested in being on my advanced reader team, or would like a few sneak peeks beforehand, shoot me an email, at hope.cook@gmail.com or sign up for any of my free resources (including my mini-book) on my ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠website.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ If you'd like to talk about me being a speaker or podcast guest, or if you're interested in collaborating, use the email above to connect! My next PA Masterclass Series will start in January; let me know if you'd like to be a part of it! Here's a ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠link⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to learn more.

Burnout isn't a quick fix, but that didn't stop me from thinking, "If I could just change X, everything would be better." If you can relate, listen to today's podcast episode and share with a friend. Guess What, Y'all? My book on healing burnout will be out in 2025 (editing now!!); if you're interested in being on my advanced reader team, or would like a few sneak peeks beforehand, shoot me an email, at hope.cook@gmail.com or sign up for any of my free resources (including my mini-book) on my ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠website.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ If you'd like to talk about me being a speaker or podcast guest, or if you're interested in collaborating, use the email above to connect! My next PA Masterclass Series will start in January; let me know if you'd like to be a part of it! Here's a ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠link⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to learn more.

Katie Bean is a PA who's passionate about helping other clinicians escape the clinic (or add in a side hustle). She worked in ER, and in academia before getting her doctorate. After reaching her professional peak, she realized she'd hit a ceiling and missed out on everything meaningful while she was busy hustling. A tragic loss awakened her to her life's purpose. She now helps other clinicians start businesses and has her own podcast, Escape the Clinic. Show notes: Consider starting a business, it can give you massive freedom and allow you to have a bigger impact and serve others in a new way.   Burnout can cause you to miss out on your life and the people in it if you're focused on the hustle and grind.     Before you're driven to an identity crisis, start exploring who you are outside your role as a PA.  What gives you worth besides your job title? It's only a myth that you need time and experience to start a business.  Plenty of business models don't require burning the candle at both ends. By empathizing with those around you, you can help identify and solve their problem; voila, that's a business.   Starting a business allows you to use a different part of your brain, and that excitement over a new pursuit will often shift your feelings of burnout.   Do life on your terms now; don't wait until you retire. You're allowed to try something and pivot; you're allowed to do it messy; the point is to take action and see what aligns Obstacles teach you to ask different questions and think outside the box Get crystal clear on what you want from your life.  What's not aligned? Where are you unhappy and discontent?  Imagine you had a blank canvas for your life  That provides the vision and the direction.  Then, just take one brave step a day. Katie's IG, LinkedIn, podcast and website (and 101 ideas to start a business) Other resources mentioned: Cathy Heller, Amy Porterfield and books by Napolean Hill ************************** Guess What, Y'all? My book on healing burnout will be out in 2025 (editing now!!); if you're interested in being on my advanced reader team, or would like a few sneak peeks beforehand, shoot me an email, at hope.cook@gmail.com or sign up for any of my free resources (including my mini-book) on my ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠website.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ If you'd like to talk about me being a speaker or podcast guest, or if you're interested in collaborating, use the email above to connect! My next PA Masterclass Series will start in January; let me know if you'd like to be a part of it! Here's a ⁠⁠⁠⁠link⁠⁠⁠⁠ to learn more.

Kathryn Werner is the founder and CEO of White Pine Mental Health & Wellness, a telepsychiatry practice seeing patients in Alabama, Idaho, and Florida. She also works with Certified PA Consulting to help other PAs, NPs, and physicians start and grow practices they love.Show notes:​When faced with a big goal, start with the easiest barrier of entry to get you started.​Accept that you'll make mistakes, but know that each mistake gives you new and valuable information for your path forward.​Look at your career puzzle pieces and figure out what's the MOST important thing to you, what works the best for your personality, finances, and family.  ​Make it a point to go back and re-evaluate your choices later and see how they feel and if they need to be adjusted.  ​Know yourself.  What are you good at, what do you most enjoy, and what do you lack the bandwidth to deal with?​If you're feeling stressed out or burned out, acknowledge it and ask yourself what you need and what you can reasonably do to help make it better.​What do I need to make this a sustainable job arrangement and still enjoy my life?​As PAs, we're not limited to the clinic. We have a valuable skill set​Figure out what has meaning for you outside your work and make it a point to put those things on the calendar.10. Don't take your work so seriously. Most of the time, things DO turn out okay, and getting all tangled up in worry doesn't make a big difference in the outcome. Kathryn's contact info: IG: @cpacteam FB: certifiedphysicianassistantconsulting LinkedIn: certifiedphysicianassistantconsulting Practice website: whitepinemhw.com.  **************************Guess What, Y'all? My book on healing burnout will be out in 2025 (editing now!!); if you're interested in being on my advanced reader team, or would like a few sneak peeks beforehand, shoot me an email, at hope.cook@gmail.com or sign up for any of my free resources (including my mini-book) on my ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠website.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠If you'd like to talk about me being a speaker or podcast guest, or if you're interested in collaborating, use the email above to connect!My next PA Masterclass Series will start in January; let me know if you'd like to be a part of it! Here's a ⁠⁠⁠link⁠⁠⁠ to learn more.

If you let other people's problems and emotions derail you or distract you, this episode is for you. As healthcare givers, we often give too much and too often. This can leave us depleted, bitter, and resentful--AND it's unfair of us to off-load other people of their problems because it robs them of the ability to deal with it on their own. This podcast idea came to me when I was listening to an interview with Terri Cole, author of Too Much. She described high-functioning co-dependents, and it hit me that SO many of us in healthcare operate this way! Learn how to recognize it and what to do about it. (and of course, read her book!) Speaking of book, my book on healing burnout will be out in 2025 (editing now!!); if you're interested in being on my advanced reader team, or would like a few sneak peeks beforehand, shoot me an email, at hope.cook@gmail.com or sign up for any of my free resources (including my mini-book) on my ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ If you'd like to talk about me being a speaker or podcast guest, or if you're interested in collaborating, use the email above to connect! My next PA Masterclass Series will start in January; let me know if you'd like to be a part of it! Here's a ⁠⁠link⁠⁠ to learn more.

Lucinda is a PA who exemplifies the saying, "A rising tide lifts all boats." She had a passion for psychiatry but had worked in the OR for her entire career. She hustled, kept her focus, and landed her dream job. Now, she's mentoring other providers who want to do the same thing. Lucinda shares how she dealt with depression and how this led to her interest in working in psych. Key points: If you're not crazy about your job, transform your life with education, training, or shadow someone. Your job and career don't have to be so hard Talk kindly to yourself Don't wait for a job to land in your lap.  Cold call and don't be afraid to ask.   Listen to your body; it's never worth sacrificing your health Think outside the box; you don't have to have a typical 9-5 clinic job.   Watch your thoughts because they'll drive your behavior and actions If you have passion and dedication, it's not a matter of “if” you'll find your right fit; it's a matter of “when.” Keep refining and learning; you'll be like soup getting better and tastier.   Interview your employer, know what you're saying yes to, and what the cost might be.   Lucinda's blog/website and FB link My book on healing burnout will be out in 2025 (editing now!!); if you're interested in being on my advanced reader team, or would like a few sneak peeks beforehand, shoot me an email, at hope.cook@gmail.com or sign up for any of my free resources (including my mini-book) on my ⁠⁠⁠⁠website⁠⁠⁠⁠ If you'd like to talk about me being a speaker or podcast guest, or if you're interested in collaborating, use the email above to connect! My next PA Masterclass Series will start in January; let me know if you'd like to be a part of it! Here's a ⁠link⁠ to learn more.

This episode may feel like tough love, but some of you may need to hear it. If you're not where you want to be, not loving what you're doing or the way you're doing it, listen to this week's episode. I'll explain how perfection and high standards can backfire, the role of self-kindness, and what happens if a mismatch isn't corrected. My book on healing burnout will be out in 2025 (editing now!!); if you're interested in being on my advanced reader team, or would like a few sneak peeks beforehand, shoot me an email, hope.cook@gmail.com or sign up for any of my free resources (including my mini-book) on my ⁠⁠⁠website⁠⁠⁠ If you want to have me as a speaker, podcast guest, or collaborate with me, use the email above to connect! My next PA Masterclass Series will start in January, let me know if you'd like to be a part of it! Here's a link to learn more.

Manifesting is often seen as woo-woo, but I'll explain why it's really just planting seeds in your subconscious mind. Sort of like when you Google a new wrinkle cream and, suddenly, you see it on your FB and IG feeds. Where your attention goes, your energy grows. Why not choose where you put your attention, and make conscious choices about what you want in life? My book on healing burnout will be out in 2025 (editing now!!); if you're interested in being on my advanced reader team, or would like a few sneak peeks beforehand, shoot me an email, hope.cook@gmail.com or sign up for any of my free resources (including my mini-book) on my ⁠⁠website⁠⁠ If you want to have me as a speaker, podcast guest, or collaborate with me, use the email above to connect!

Rob's been around medicine for long enough to know what works and what doesn't, and he was generous to share his wisdom. Hear his take on what makes a PA career sustainable in the long run, how to discern what's really important, and how work stress can take a toll on home life. Take home points: Burnout bleeds over into your  relationships If you're experiencing traumatic patient cases, consider how this might be affecting you and leading to unhealthy coping mechanisms. Be careful saying yes to overnights or shift work that causes you to lose sleep, you won't be able to think clearly and this will take a toll on your mental health, too.   Even if you make a terrible decision and regret it, use it as a lens to see your situation through new eyes.   Don't let the small stuff bother you.  If you're that miserable at work, make a choice to change something. Make the choice to organize your life in a way that works for you.  Traffic, health, stress, where you live, your hours.   Think in terms of sustainability over short term rewards in pay.  Even if you're paid more to take call, this might not be worth it in the long run.  You can't get time back  Look at your values and make sure your time and energy reflects that.   Find a way to leave work at work rather than bringing in emotional baggage from your stressful day.   Use your time off.  Take vacations, Simplify your life as much as you can.   My book on healing burnout will be out in 2025 (editing now!!); if you're interested in being on my advanced reader team, or would like a few sneak peeks beforehand, shoot me an email, hope.cook@gmail.com or sign up for any of my free resources on my ⁠website⁠ If you want to have me as a speaker, podcast guest, or collaborate with me, use the email above to connect!

Warning: Recorded in my car in the dark this morning, so not the most crystal sound quality. This last week wasn't pretty. My book coach quit on me. I had all the feels about it, and I had to make a choice to let it lead to self sabotage or to let go of how I thought it should've been handled or what she ought to do or not do. I'll also share about a previous bosses and how I thought it was my job to manage their emotions. You'll taste freedom when you finally let go of the burden or worrying about other people's opinions of you and how (you think) they feel. Interested in being a sponsor, guest or having me speak on your podcast? Reach out! hope.cook@gmail.com My website has lots of freebies and resources! www.coachhopecook.com

I could listen to this lady for days! She's so grounded and generous with her wisdom. If you're feeling down and out or uncertain about your chosen career, sit back and listen. If you'd like to connect with Sharon, she's on FB and IG If you see this before Friday the 13th, there's still time to join my masterclass PA burnout group coaching. Reach out via email, hope.cook@gmail.com or go to my site! If you'd like to be a guest on my podcast or vice versa, reach out via email, hope.cook@gmail.com If you'd like to get periodic updates about my upcoming book on burnout, or if you'd like to download my free mini book on burnout, sign up on my website!

How can we make the best choice in a situation? What happens if you don't? How to handle regret and how to live life so it's less likely to happen. What if you really screw up, can you repair the damage? In this honest episode (not that the others aren't honest!) I share some of the questions I struggle with. How do I live a life that matters? Oh! And I wanted to invite you to consider joining my group coaching: Starts on 9/13/24 at noon Eastern time One hour a week on Zoom You'll learn tools to help heal from burnout and chronic stress as well as map out your next chapter, all in a safe, supportive small group setting with other PAs Eight weeks total, $149 Go to my ⁠website⁠ to sign up My book on healing burnout will be out in 2025 (editing now!!); if you're interested in being on my advanced reader team, or would like a few sneak peeks beforehand, shoot me an email, hope.cook@gmail.com or sign up for any of my free resources on my ⁠website⁠ If you want to have me as a speaker or podcast guest or collaborate with me, use the email above to connect!

Who are you? No, seriously. Who are you outside of your role as a PA or other healthcare provider? Inauthenticity is exhausting. Those were the very words of a coaching client earlier today, and they made me consider how this plays into burnout. I used to call it "tap dancing" for patients, and she was 100% right: This misalignment IS exhausting. Listen to this episode for tips on being your authentic self WHILE still being a professional PA. Oh! And I wanted to invite you to consider joining my group coaching: Starts on 9/13/24 at noon Eastern time One hour a week on Zoom You'll learn tools to help heal from burnout and chronic stress as well as map out your next chapter, all in a safe, supportive small group setting with other PAs Eight weeks total, $149 Go to my website to sign up My book on healing burnout will be out in 2025 (editing now!!); if you're interested in being on my advanced reader team, or would like a few sneak peeks beforehand, shoot me an email, hope.cook@gmail.com or sign up for any of my free resources on my website If you want to have me as a speaker, podcast guest, or collaborate with me, use the email above to connect!

Lyndsey uses the word "propelled" to describe how she got two bachelor's degrees, two master's degrees AND held down a part-time job while being involved in global health. She got her MPH and worked part-time while in PA school! Lyndsey is very involved in global health and worked for a year in South Africa teaching PA students (called Clinical Associates there). After years of working 6 days a week she finally hit a wall, becoming frustrated with patients, a clue for her that she was experiencing burnout. Before we get to the take-home points of the interview, group coaching is now starting after Labor Day (9/13), so if you haven't signed up, it's not too late. More info⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ here.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Only $149 for 8 wks. It's just for PAs this round and will be one hour every Friday. If you can't do Fridays, reach out anyway and we'll discuss alternative days. If you want to talk one on one, click ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠to schedule your complimentary discovery call. I'm also writing a book on how to heal from burnout (due out 1/25), so ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠sign up on my website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ with your email and you'll get periodic updates and sneak-peeks. If you'd like to be a podcast guest or want to discuss sponsorships or speaking engagements, reach out via email, hope.cook@gmail.com Show notes: What are you giving up (for your future) with the decisions you're making in the present? Figure out what kind of framework you want for your life in 5 years and ask yourself what decisions you can make right now that'll set you up for that Notice if you're getting frustrated with patients, this is often an early sign of burnout.  Can you find a way to deal with that frustration that empowers both you and your patients like educating them about their condition? Ask “who takes care of me?”  Are your needs getting met?  How can you show up for yourself and meet those needs? Boundaries:  Just because you can doesn't mean you should.  Ask yourself why you're saying yes when you really mean no.  Are you saying yes because you feel obligated?  Will saying yes sacrifice your needs or your ability to provide good patient care? Ask if the money is worth it?  What are you giving up for the money? Think of your time in terms of a scale.  Sometimes adding in things that you're passionate about helps tip the scale away from burnout, but it's a conscious choice and requires stepping back and looking at how you're spending your time.  Burnout book Lyndsey mentions, here PAs for Global Health website, IG Lyndsey's IG here

Before we get to the show notes, group coaching is now starting after Labor Day, so if you haven't signed up, it's not too late. More info and sign up⁠⁠⁠⁠ here.⁠⁠⁠⁠ It'll start early Sept and it's only $149 for 8 wks. It's just for PAs this round and will be one hour every Friday. If you can't do Fridays, reach out anyway and we'll discuss alternative days. If you want to talk one on one, click ⁠⁠⁠⁠here ⁠⁠⁠⁠to schedule your complimentary discovery call. I'm also writing a book on how to heal from burnout (due out 1/25), so ⁠⁠⁠⁠sign up on my website⁠⁠⁠⁠ with your email and you'll get periodic updates and sneak-peeks. If you'd like to be a podcast guest or want to discuss sponsorships or speaking engagements, reach out via email, hope.cook@gmail.com Okay, back to this week's show. This episode stemmed from a discussion (aka argument) with my husband around values. How we spend our time, what's most important to us, etc. My son also pointed out one of my big distractions/addictions later that week and it made me think about how each of us has a safety mechanism in place when we're burned out or super stressed. These aren't bad per se, but they can distract us from the real issue at hand and keep us living in Stuckville.

I can't believe I fell for the oldest trick in the book. I actually believed what the voice in my head told me, which was "You suck." This was related to pursuing my passion, ie, writing this book I've been working on for the last year. For two months I wallowed, I stalled, I whined. I believed it and allowed it to almost sabotage my efforts in getting this book out to those who need it. Luckily, I know a few amazing coaches. In this episode I'll tell you exactly what my coach did that helped me get unstuck. If you're super hard on yourself and struggle with negative self-talk or a harsh inner critic, listen and learn! Ohhh! There's still time if you want to join my PA group coaching! More info and sign up⁠⁠⁠ here.⁠⁠⁠ It'll start late Aug and it's only $149 for 8 wks. It's just for PAs this round and will be one hour every Friday. If you can't do Fridays, reach out anyway and we'll discuss alternative days. If you want to talk one on one, click ⁠⁠⁠here ⁠⁠⁠to schedule your complimentary discovery call. I'm also writing a book on how to heal from burnout (due out 1/25), so ⁠⁠⁠sign up on my website⁠⁠⁠ with your email and you'll get periodic updates and sneak-peeks. If you'd like to be a podcast guest or want to discuss sponsorships or speaking engagements, reach out via email, hope.cook@gmail.com

Show notes: Challenge Self-Imposed Rules: Often, what we perceive as facts are just self-imposed rules, especially those involving "I can't" or "I have to." Recognizing this can help you break free from unnecessary constraints. Embrace Discomfort for Growth: Stepping out of your comfort zone and experiencing discomfort can lead to greater fulfillment through growth, learning, and self-challenge. Prioritize the Important: Let go of minor issues and give yourself a break. This allows you to be more present with your family and enjoy quality time. Increase Your Value as a PA: Enhance your value within your current practice by learning a new skill or focusing on a niche. This not only increases your negotiation power but can also lead to greater job satisfaction. Recognize Burnout Signs: Be aware of burnout symptoms like irritability, hopelessness, and a lack of enjoyment in things you used to love. These are key indicators that you need to take action. You're Not Alone: Remember, burnout is common, and there's nothing wrong with you. Many others share your experience, and support is available. Create Quiet Time: High achievers often try to do it all, but if you're burned out, it's crucial to carve out quiet time for yourself. Even a few minutes of journaling can make a big difference. Aggressively Pay Off Student Loans: If you still have student loans, paying them off aggressively can be a favor to your future self, essentially buying yourself freedom later on. Empower Your Language: Notice the words you choose. "I choose to" is empowering, while "I have to" isn't. This shift in language can change your mindset and actions. Believe in Yourself and Let Go of Perfectionism: Believe that you can make changes and take responsibility for your actions. Stop fearing failure by asking, “What's the worst thing that can happen?” Remember, you can always go back if needed. Erin Bateman's contact info: IG @dermpabateman FB: Erinbatemanpac Now, for you, my devoted listener. If you'd like to be in my next ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠group coaching⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for healthcare providers (for those experiencing career uncertainty or burnout), reach out⁠⁠ here.⁠⁠ It'll start late-Aug and it's only $149 for 8 wks. If you want to talk one on one, click ⁠⁠here ⁠⁠to schedule your complimentary discovery call. I'm also writing a book on how to heal from burnout (due out 1/25), so ⁠⁠sign up on my website⁠⁠ with your email and you'll get periodic updates and sneak-peeks. If you'd like to be a podcast guest or want to discuss sponsorships or speaking engagements, reach out via email, hope.cook@gmail.com

Y'all, I'm going to be honest, this podcast was a last minute, messy version because we were stuck in California after the Microsoft update/crash thanks to a canceled Delta flight. But the Universe delivered a clear message from several sources and I am passing it along to you, my fellow PAs and medical friends. Here are 5 things you might catch yourself saying that seem innocent enough, but they're BIG clues you're not giving yourself what you need (and blaming others). I am guilty as charged. See how you feel after listening to the next 8 minutes! (book referenced: The Art of Extreme Self Care by Cheryl Richardson Now, for you, my devoted listener. If you'd like to be in my next ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠group coaching⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for healthcare providers (for those experiencing career uncertainty or burnout), reach out⁠⁠ here.⁠⁠ It'll start mid-Aug and it's only $149 for 8 wks. If you want to talk one on one, click ⁠⁠here ⁠⁠to schedule your complimentary discovery call. I'm also writing a book on how to heal from burnout (due out 1/25), so ⁠⁠sign up on my website⁠⁠ with your email and you'll get periodic updates and sneak-peeks. If you'd like to be a podcast guest or want to discuss sponsorships or speaking engagements, reach out via email, hope.cook@gmail.com

I love a good metaphor so I tried to think like I do when I'm wearing my white coat. We often neglect ourselves when we're the patient, but what if you had a terrible rash? Wouldn't you want to dig deeper/look below the surface, try different treatments, and figure out a long-term plan? Now, for you, my devoted listener. If you'd like to be in my next ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠group coaching⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for healthcare providers (for those experiencing career uncertainty or burnout), reach out⁠ here.⁠ It'll start mid-Aug and it's only $149 for 8 wks. If you want to talk one on one, click ⁠here ⁠to schedule your complimentary discovery call. I'm also writing a book on how to heal from burnout (due out 1/25), so ⁠sign up on my website⁠ with your email and you'll get periodic updates and sneak-peeks. If you'd like to be a podcast guest or want to discuss sponsorships or speaking engagements, reach out via email, hope.cook@gmail.com

There are things I've done (and I see PAs do) that are not only unhelpful, they sabotage our happiness and create a deeper pit of despair and stuckness than is necessary. Some of these are obvious, but that's the problem. They're so obvious and common (because we all do them) that we're not even aware we're doing them. I'll also share the time I thought I killed a patient and what I did about it. If you'd like to be in my next ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠group coaching⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for healthcare providers (for those experiencing career uncertainty or burnout), reach out⁠ here.⁠ It'll start mid-Aug and it's only $149 for 8 wks. If you want to talk one on one, click ⁠here ⁠to schedule your complimentary discovery call. I'm also writing a book on how to heal from burnout (due out 1/25), so ⁠sign up on my website⁠ with your email and you'll get periodic updates and sneak-peeks. If you'd like to be a podcast guest or want to discuss sponsorships or speaking engagements, reach out via email, hope.cook@gmail.com

In this eye-opening interview with Amy Story, a PA who's transitioned out of clinical medicine into a very satisfying career with various healthcare technology companies, you'll learn how to reframe what you currently do as a PA into skills you can use in almost any job. I had no idea there were PAs doing what Amy's done, and she generously shared so many valuable pearls. I had a page of notes! Key points: Ask yourself if you can see yourself doing this in ten years?  If you can't, go on a journey of “what's out there?” You know yourself better than anyone.  Are you numb?  Itching to grow and change?  Have you lost your sense of self? Does your internal temperament match with what you're doing day to day?   You can stay stuck or figure out a way out.  Acknowledging that you have agency is empowering and will give you a different mindset  When you're considering what to do next, look at the things that drive you crazy at work and that you think you'd be well suited to handle.  (processes, patient experience, communications etc) Build your network, which is really just a community of people you talk to.   When you read a job description, spend time translating all the skills listed into what you already do as a clinician.   Once you make a career transition, know that you'll have to change how you approach this job.  Give yourself grace to ease into a new role and a new mindset.   Know yourself.  Don't accommodate yourself to fit into a mold.  What's in your best interest.   When you first start out  you might have to take something that's not the perfect role, but allows you to utilize your skills you're good at and enjoy, then you can grow from there Think of your career less linearly and more like a jungle gym.  It's ok to change your mind, try something completely new Amy's info website linkedin profile linkedin business link Now, for you, my devoted listener. If you'd like to be in my next ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠group coaching⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for healthcare providers (for those experiencing career uncertainty or burnout), reach out here. It'll start mid-Aug and it's only $149 for 8 wks. If you want to talk one on one, click here to schedule your complimentary discovery call. I'm also writing a book on how to heal from burnout (due out 1/25), so sign up on my website with your email and you'll get periodic updates and sneak-peeks. If you'd like to be a podcast guest or want to discuss sponsorships or speaking engagements, reach out via email, hope.cook@gmail.com