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The Healthcare Provider Happy Hour

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Overcoming Challenges in Nursing Culture and The Art of of Intuition in Patient Care

In the final episode of this season, podcast host, Jennifer, speaks with ER nurse and celebrated author Jennifer Johnson, who shares her 16-year journey through the high-stakes world of emergency nursing and discuss her soon-to-be-released book, "Nursing Intuition." Jennifer's unique blend of emotional intelligence and gut instincts offers a fresh perspective on patient care, bringing to life the dynamic and often unpredictable nature of ER settings. Her captivating stories from rural hospitals to bustling trauma centers reveal the humor, quick thinking, and adaptability required to thrive under pressure—an insightful reflection on the skills that every nurse can cultivate to enhance their practice. Throughout our conversation, Jennifer emphasizes the profound role intuition plays in nursing. We explore how this often-overlooked skill can guide healthcare professionals in making critical decisions, particularly when clinical signs are ambiguous. As she walks us through her career evolution—from an eager new nurse to a seasoned professional adept at balancing clinical objectivity with compassion—Jennifer stresses the importance of advocating for patients, especially in end-of-life care. The episode offers valuable insights into how nurses can harness their intuition to improve patient outcomes and find greater fulfillment in their work. In the final segment, we navigate the complexities of nursing culture, discussing the impact of both toxic and supportive environments on career satisfaction. Jennifer shares her experiences with bullying and the pivotal moments that taught her the value of setting personal boundaries. By encouraging a culture of collaboration and learning, she argues, nurses can protect their well-being and avoid burnout. She also highlights the courage needed to leave unfulfilling roles and the joy of finding camaraderie in a positive work setting. Stay connected with Jennifer on social media to continue following her journey and insights into the world of emergency nursing. Grab your drink of choice and join the conversation! Disclaimer The Healthcare Provider Happy Hour Podcast makes no warranty, guarantee, or representation as to the accuracy or sufficiency of the information featured in this Podcast. The information, opinions, and recommendations presented in this podcast are for general information only and any reliance on the information provided in this podcast is done at your own risk. This podcast should not be considered professional advice. Please speak with your own healthcare practitioner when seeking medical advice. Resources Connect with Jennifer Johnson  LinkedIn Buy Her Book Connect with Jennifer George: @bestobsessed_with_jenn | Instagram Jennifer George | Website @jenngeorge08) | Twitter Jennifer George | Facebook Click here to check out my book about connecting and communicating with patients to empower their experiences! Stay up to date on everything happening with the Healthcare Provider Happy Hour by subscribing to my weekly newsletter at www.jennifergeorge.co  Sponsorship Mindset Gap: Use code JENCAN20 at www.themindsetgap.com, a boutique consultancy firm arming employees and leaders with mindset tools to increase sales, bounce forward from adversity and reset intention.
November 12, 2024

Replay Why Women Are Burning Out in Healthcare & How We Can Change This

Replay - Originally aired Dec 14th 2021; Have you ever noticed more women burning out in the workplace compared to men?  Whether you’ve experienced burnout personally or you’ve witnessed others facing burnout, it has many rippling effects and is affecting more women than men in healthcare. In this week’s episode of the Healthcare Provider Happy Hour, I will be discussing an article featured in the Greater Good titled; Why Are So Many Female Doctors Burning Out? I share key statistics on women & burnout, the gender gap in healthcare, discriminations in the workplace, how to change this culture, and much more.   Listen to the full episode to learn: What burnout really is and what signs to watch for  Why women seem to be burning out more than men in healthcare Discriminations in the workplace and the gender gap How we can work to change this culture and prevent women from burning out Grab your drink of choice and join the conversation! Resources Greater Good Article: https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item/why_are_so_many_female_doctors_burning_out  Disclaimer The Healthcare Provider Happy Hour Podcast makes no warranty, guarantee, or representation as to the accuracy or sufficiency of the information featured in this Podcast. The information, opinions, and recommendations presented in this podcast are for general information only and any reliance on the information provided in this podcast is done at your own risk. This podcast should not be considered professional advice. Please speak with your own healthcare practitioner when seeking medical advice. Connect with Jennifer George: @bestobsessed_with_jenn | Instagram Jennifer George | Website @jenngeorge08) | Twitter Jennifer George | Facebook Click here to check out my book about connecting and communicating with patients to empower their experiences! Stay up to date on everything happening with the Healthcare Provider Happy Hour by subscribing to my weekly newsletter at www.jennifergeorge.co  Sponsorship Mindset Gap: Use code JENCAN20 at www.themindsetgap.com, a boutique consultancy firm arming employees and leaders with mindset tools to increase sales, bounce forward from adversity and reset intention.
October 29, 2024

Unlocking Financial Independence: Real Estate Investing for Healthcare Professionals with Rob Natale

In this week's episode, Rob Natale, founder of North Square Capital, joins me for a fascinating discussion on the Healthcare Provider Happy Hour to explore the world of passive real estate investing tailored for healthcare professionals. Rob shares his journey from the bustling world of Wall Street to setting up a financial strategy that aligns with the unique needs of those in medicine. His family’s medical background and his own disillusionment with conventional financial advising led him to create a system that alleviates professional burnout and guides individuals toward financial independence through real estate syndication. Our conversation delves into the intricacies of real estate investments, highlighting their potential to transform financial stability for medical professionals. We discuss the tax benefits, income predictability, and a specially crafted "freedom calculator" to determine the passive income needed to make work optional. Rob contrasts real estate’s wealth creation potential with the stock market, offering insights into the roles of limited and general partners in these investments. Whether you're a seasoned investor or just starting, this episode provides a framework to navigate the complexities of real estate as a lucrative pathway to financial autonomy. We also touch on the often-overlooked investment opportunities in private placements and how they can offer significant returns. Rob advocates for a diversified portfolio, suggesting a 40-30-30 model with a mix of stocks, bonds, and alternatives like real estate. Financial education and a solid investment strategy can mitigate burnout and provide a sense of balance, particularly for high-income earners like healthcare professionals. Stay connected with Rob through social media and newsletters for continued insights into achieving a balanced, financially independent lifestyle. Don’t miss the chance to hear Rob’s insights and connect with him on Instagram for more resources. Grab your drink of choice and join the conversation! Disclaimer The Healthcare Provider Happy Hour Podcast makes no warranty, guarantee, or representation as to the accuracy or sufficiency of the information featured in this Podcast. The information, opinions, and recommendations presented in this podcast are for general information only and any reliance on the information provided in this podcast is done at your own risk. This podcast should not be considered professional advice. Please speak with your own healthcare practitioner when seeking medical advice. Resources Connect with Rob Natale  www.northsquarecapital.com  https://linqapp.com/rob_natale Connect with Jennifer George: @bestobsessed_with_jenn | Instagram Jennifer George | Website @jenngeorge08) | Twitter Jennifer George | Facebook Click here to check out my book about connecting and communicating with patients to empower their experiences! Stay up to date on everything happening with the Healthcare Provider Happy Hour by subscribing to my weekly newsletter at www.jennifergeorge.co  Sponsorship Mindset Gap: Use code JENCAN20 at www.themindsetgap.com, a boutique consultancy firm arming employees and leaders with mindset tools to increase sales, bounce forward from adversity and reset intention.
October 15, 2024

Replay 6 Questions to Ask Yourself to Help Identify Your Purpose and Intention for Practicing

Originally aired Dec 7th 2021; Do you often wonder if you’re feeling aligned with your work? Do you question if you’re working and living in purpose?   In this week’s episode of the Healthcare Provider Happy Hour, I will be discussing how to identify what your purpose is and how to determine if you’re living aligned with your purpose. I share what key questions you need to ask yourself to determine if you are both living and working in relation to your purpose.  Listen to the full episode to learn: How your professional like impacts your personal life and vise versa  Why looking at the bigger picture can help us identify our true needs  6 essential question to ask yourself in order to identify your purpose  How to align your work and personal life with your identified purpose  Grab your drink of choice and join the conversation! Disclaimer The Healthcare Provider Happy Hour Podcast makes no warranty, guarantee, or representation as to the accuracy or sufficiency of the information featured in this Podcast. The information, opinions, and recommendations presented in this podcast are for general information only and any reliance on the information provided in this podcast is done at your own risk. This podcast should not be considered professional advice. Please speak with your own healthcare practitioner when seeking medical advice. Stay up to date on everything happening with the Healthcare Provider Happy Hour by subscribing to my weekly newsletter at www.jennifergeorge.co  Resources Physician's Weekly Blog: https://www.physiciansweekly.com/doctor-what-is-your-purpose-for-being-here-today/ Connect with Jennifer George: @bestobsessed_with_jenn | Instagram Jennifer George | Website @jenngeorge08) | Twitter Jennifer George | Facebook Click here to check out my award-winning book about connecting and communicating with patients to create empowering experiences!
October 1, 2024

Breaking Down Unwanted Anger & Strategies to Eliminate It for Good with Dr. Mort Orman

Unlock the secrets to eliminating anger and stress with Dr. Mort Orman, a 40-year veteran in internal medicine and an expert in anger elimination, as he shares his transformative journey and groundbreaking insights. Discover the truth about common misconceptions and physiological responses to anger, and learn how understanding its root causes can significantly improve both your personal and professional relationships. Dr. Mort’s expertise promises to enlighten you, offering a pathway to enhanced well-being through effective emotional management strategies. In this enlightening episode, we break down the intricate process of experiencing anger into four distinct steps. Dr. Mort reveals how our brains filter information based on past experiences, often leading us to accept skewed perceptions as reality. By questioning these cognitive filters, we can uncover inaccuracies and gain a more balanced understanding of our emotions. Through engaging real-life examples, like dealing with road rage and relationship conflicts, we illustrate how challenging these filters can transform emotional responses and lead to better emotional health. But it doesn’t stop there—Dr. Mort also explores the constructive role of anger in motivating positive action, whether it's escaping toxic situations or advocating for systemic changes. Learn how to harness anger effectively without letting it dominate your emotional landscape. Dr. Mort shares insights from his latest book, "Dr. Orman's Life-Changing Anger Cure," and offers additional resources for those eager to continue their journey towards stress-free living. Tune in, and prepare to transform your approach to anger and stress forever. Grab your drink of choice and join the conversation! Disclaimer The Healthcare Provider Happy Hour Podcast makes no warranty, guarantee, or representation as to the accuracy or sufficiency of the information featured in this Podcast. The information, opinions, and recommendations presented in this podcast are for general information only and any reliance on the information provided in this podcast is done at your own risk. This podcast should not be considered professional advice. Please speak with your own healthcare practitioner when seeking medical advice. Resources Connect with Dr Orman here www.theangersolution.org https://docorman.com/ Connect with Jennifer George: @bestobsessed_with_jenn | Instagram Jennifer George | Website @jenngeorge08) | Twitter Jennifer George | Facebook Click here to check out my book about connecting and communicating with patients to empower their experiences! Stay up to date on everything happening with the Healthcare Provider Happy Hour by subscribing to my weekly newsletter at www.jennifergeorge.co  Sponsorship Mindset Gap: Use code JENCAN20 at www.themindsetgap.com, a boutique consultancy firm arming employees and leaders with mindset tools to increase sales, bounce forward from adversity and reset intention.
September 17, 2024

Replay How to Recognize Gaps in Emotional Independence & Ways to Guide Patients Fully with Care

Originally aired 30th 2021; Many people are aware of the role of physical independence, but have you ever heard about emotional independence?  In this week’s solo episode of the Healthcare Provider Happy Hour, I will be discussing what emotional independence is, and how you can recognize it within your patients. I share ways in which you can bring up these difficult conversations and how to help them build up not only their physical independence, but get to the core of their emotional independence.  Listen to the full episode to learn: What emotional independence really is and how to identify it within others  How we as healthcare providers can start these difficult yet necessary conversations  Ways in which emotional independence can affect other areas of our lives and how to manage these stressors Why dealing with these emotional and social issues are so critical   Grab your drink of choice and join the conversation! Resources Psychology Today Definition: www.psychologytoday.com/ca/blog/your-emotional-meter/201911/how-live-emotionally-independent-life  Disclaimer The Healthcare Provider Happy Hour Podcast makes no warranty, guarantee, or representation as to the accuracy or sufficiency of the information featured in this Podcast. The information, opinions, and recommendations presented in this podcast are for general information only and any reliance on the information provided in this podcast is done at your own risk. This podcast should not be considered professional advice. Please speak with your own healthcare practitioner when seeking medical advice. Connect with Jennifer George: @bestobsessed_with_jenn | Instagram Jennifer George | Website @jenngeorge08) | Twitter Jennifer George | Facebook Click here to check out my book about connecting and communicating with patients to empower their experiences! Stay up to date on everything happening with the Healthcare Provider Happy Hour by subscribing to my weekly newsletter at www.jennifergeorge.co 
September 3, 2024

Replay 5 Great Gifts We Can Give To Others and To Ourselves

Originally aired Nov 23rd 2021; What are the greatest gifts you can give to show someone you care? To show someone you’re there for them? To make them feel supported?  In this week’s solo episode of the Healthcare Provider Happy Hour, I will be discussing ways in which you can make your patients, or anyone in your life, feel more comfortable, through 5 intangible, yet incredibly impactful gifts. I share 5 gifts that we can be giving to others to build a trusting relationship, but also that we should be giving ourselves as well.  Listen to the full episode to learn: What are the 5 greatest, intangible gifts we can give someone  How to create a trusted, therapeutic relationship with clients  Gestures that don’t require a lot of action, but go a long way in building connections Why we can’t aim to please everyone and how to overcome this need  Grab your drink of choice and join the conversation! Resources Key Self Care Basics & How You Can Integrate Them Into Your Life Now with Podcaster & Author Suzanne Falter: https://jennifergeorge.libsyn.com/key-self-care-basics-how-you-can-integrate-them-into-your-life-now-with-podcaster-author-suzanne-falter  Disclaimer The Healthcare Provider Happy Hour Podcast makes no warranty, guarantee, or representation as to the accuracy or sufficiency of the information featured in this Podcast. The information, opinions, and recommendations presented in this podcast are for general information only and any reliance on the information provided in this podcast is done at your own risk. This podcast should not be considered professional advice. Please speak with your own healthcare practitioner when seeking medical advice. Connect with Jennifer George: @bestobsessed_with_jenn | Instagram Jennifer George | Website @jenngeorge08) | Twitter Jennifer George | Facebook Click here to check out my book about connecting and communicating with patients to empower their experiences! Stay up to date on everything happening with the Healthcare Provider Happy Hour by subscribing to my weekly newsletter at www.jennifergeorge.co 
August 20, 2024

Replay Key Self Care Basics & How You Can Integrate Them Into Your Life Now with Podcaster & Author Suzanne Falter

Originally aired Nov 16th 2021; In this week’s episode, I am joined by Suzanne Falter, an author and podcaster who helps busy women find happiness through self-care. After losing her 22 year old daughter, Teal, in 2012, Suzanne’s work has evolved to help busy women learn more about self-care – a lesson she learned in coping with her grief. As a podcaster, Suzanne hosts the podcast, Self-Care for Extremely Busy Women, which is in the top 2% of all podcasts. It was inspired by her book, The Extremely Busy Woman’s Guide to Self-Care. Suzanne is host of the Self-Care Group for Extremely Busy Women on Facebook, a thriving group of 56,000 women committed to self-care. As a writer and author for more than 40 years, Suzanne has a catalog of powerful fiction and self-help titles including Surrendering to Joy and How Much Joy Can You Stand?  As a speaker, Suzanne currently shares her inspiring story of being a donor Mom and the importance of self-care for overworked healthcare professionals with Debi Granger. Debi’s daughter’s life was saved when she received Teal’s heart and kidney after her death. They focus on reinvention after loss… and getting back to joy no matter what. They also host the Back to Happy podcast. Tune in to this week’s episode to learn: What she had learned about living life after the sudden passing of her daughter Questions to ask yourself in order to find what you really need  Five self-care basics you can be using right now in your everyday routine  What signs to watch for in order to know you’re on the right track  Grab your drink of choice and join the conversation! Resources Website: https://suzannefalter.com/  Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/selfcareforextremelybusywomen/  Podcast: https://suzannefalter.com/xbwpodcast/  Disclaimer The Healthcare Provider Happy Hour Podcast makes no warranty, guarantee, or representation as to the accuracy or sufficiency of the information featured in this Podcast. The information, opinions, and recommendations presented in this podcast are for general information only and any reliance on the information provided in this podcast is done at your own risk. This podcast should not be considered professional advice. Please speak with your own healthcare practitioner when seeking medical advice. Connect with Jennifer George: @bestobsessed_with_jenn | Instagram Jennifer George | Website @jenngeorge08) | Twitter Jennifer George | Facebook Click here to check out my book about connecting and communicating with patients to empower their experiences! Stay up to date on everything happening with the Healthcare Provider Happy Hour by subscribing to my weekly newsletter at www.jennifergeorge.co 
August 6, 2024
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The Healthcare Provider Happy Hour

This is a safe space where host, Jennifer George, invites healthcare providers to unapologetically be themselves after the working day. Each week, she shares ideas and guests to help transform your stress to success and fulfillment and create the best patient experiences.

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Jennifer George

Jennifer George

Jennifer George is an author, speaker, podcaster, and compassion-focused physiotherapist with vast experience in the private and public sectors of care. At the onset of her career, she became a caregiver to her chronically ill father.

Her personal experiences helped shape her professional practice and led to writing her award-winning book, Communication is Care: 9 Empowering Strategies to Guide Patient Healing (2019).

She is a mentor to future and current health providers on discovering their purpose, achieving fulfilment, and creating empowered patient experiences.

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