The Healthcare Provider Happy Hour

Replay- Originally aired Sept 14th 2021; What is the difference between external motivation and internal motivation? What role do they play in our work and is one better than the other? In this week’s solo episode, I will be discussing how motivation and inspiration affect our work as healthcare providers, and our everyday lives. It can be hard to find motivation during these difficult times, but by learning how to transfer external motivation into internal motivation and inspiration, it allows us to avoid burnout and let positive energy in.  Listen in to learn: The difference between inspiration and motivation  How to let in positive energy, and let go of any negative energy What to do when you’re feeling unmotivated in your work   How to transfer external motivations into internal motivations  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. 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 

In this week’s episode, my conversation with Dr. Gary Simonds is deeply rooted in his personal revolution against burnout and offers insights for anyone in the trenches of healthcare. Join us for a heartfelt exchange as Gary recounts the pivotal moments where burnout in his neurosurgery department became undeniable. With wisdom and vulnerability, he unveils the journey he embarked on with burnout expert, Wayne Sotile, to turn the tide, fostering a culture of resilience that not only reduced complaints but also boosted team commendations.  His narrative is complemented by reflections from his fictional novel, "Death's Pale Flag," providing a poignant backdrop to our discussion on the psychological battles that healthcare professionals face daily. Navigating the choppy waters of healthcare can be taxing, but Gary and I share a beacon of hope through practical strategies for building resilience. From the subtle behavioral shifts that stress induces, to the art of maintaining patient care in the face of adversity, our exchange is rich with personal stories and strategies that anyone wearing a stethoscope can relate to.  We address the power of communication in healing not just patients, but also those who care for them, as we dissect techniques that range from mindfulness to journaling. This episode is an invitation to enhance your ability to listen and communicate with empathy, to prepare for tough conversations, and to embrace the shared human endeavor at the heart of healthcare. For leaders, team members, and anyone who has ever felt the burn of burnout, this is an essential listen. 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.Gary Simonds: Website: https://garyrsimonds.com/ Books: https://garyrsimonds.com/books-2/ 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.

Replay - Originally aired Sept 7 2021; In this week’s solo episode of the Healthcare Provider Happy Hour, I will be discussing the recent article featured in the Harvard Business Review on ‘Helping Healthcare Providers Avoid Burnout.’ The article analyzed the sources of burnout and resilience against it. I discuss their findings from the study and how it relates to our work in healthcare, along with everyday life. Characteristics related to burnout such as; “activation,” and “decompression,” are discussed, along with how they relate to resilience against burnout. Listen in to learn: What activation & decompression mean and how they relate to burnout Key findings in the study and how I’ve seen it firsthand in my own work  Methods on how to reach the core issue if you are experiencing burnout  How to cater to our own strengths and weaknesses in our work And more! Grab your drink of choice and join the conversation! Resources Harvard Business Review Article: https://hbr.org/2018/10/helping-health-care-workers-avoid-burnout  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. This podcast does not represent the views or opinions of any other entity.  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. 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. 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

In this week's episode, I am joined by Dr. Stephanie Pearson who went from an OBGYN to the Founder and CEO of PearsonRavitz, an insurance advisory firm that specializes in disability and life insurance for healthcare professionals. This is an enlightening conversation with Stephanie, where she recounts her courageous journey through adversity and the battles with disability insurance that led her to champion the protection of her peers. Through Stephanie's narrative, we uncover the stark realities of our profession's risks and the importance of securing our future with the right insurance strategies. In an era where financial literacy often takes a backseat, Stephanie's shift to educating the medical community marks a beacon of hope.  Our discussion extends to the significance of financial preparedness, especially for women who are navigating the healthcare industry.  The success story of her burgeoning company, now a pillar of support for doctors nationwide and in Puerto Rico, is more than just a business milestone—it's a testament to the critical necessity of tailored financial education in medicine. Together, we celebrate the resilience of the human spirit and the collective dedication towards a secure and fulfilling life, punctuated by a mutual appreciation for the supportive community we're building here. 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. This podcast does not represent the views or opinions of any other entity.  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. 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. 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

REPLAY - Originally aired Aug 24th 2021; Have you been feeling additional stress as a healthcare provider lately? We have been seeing the toll this past year has had on the healthcare industry and the risk of burnout as providers, so how do we manage this with more ease? In this episode, I am joined by Brandi Heather, Canada’s Master of Play, leading the next frontier of creativity and innovation. She is a mom, daughter, wife, business owner, artist, podcaster, and fierce advocate for mental health connecting authentically from lived experience. We discuss how incorporating play into your work can help healthcare providers reduce stress and avoid burnout during these difficult times. Brandi is always unapologetically "In PLAY". She loves to reintroduce adults to their Play FULL potential. Through a PLAY List of Signature Applied Play Experiences, she reminds us that some of our greatest skills are not on our resumes, we left them on the playground long ago. Showing adults how to be Play FULL unleashes a torrent of creativity and innovation, yields an outpouring of improved communication, employee engagement and empowerment and gives CEOs and Business Leaders the ability to harness the extraordinary potential in people. Tune in to today’s episode to learn: What Play REALLY is How to tap into play, recognize it, and expand on it The benefits of play and how to find the right kind of “play” for you How she deals with resistance to play in the organization  Perfectionistic drive vs unstructured play Grab your drink of choice and join the conversation! Resources Brandi Heather The Book https://returntoplay2021.com/  LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandiheather/  Facebook https://www.facebook.com/ReturnToPlayToday  Instagram https://www.instagram.com/return_to_play_2021/  AMPED2PLAY https://amped2play.com/  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. This podcast does not represent the views or opinions of any other entity.  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. 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. 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

In this episode of the "Healthcare Provider Happy Hour,"  Gregory Stern and I address the often-overlooked challenges faced by healthcare workers dealing with chronic pain. Gregory Stern, owner of From the Ground Up Physiotherapy Clinic in Montreal, emphasizes the critical role of emotional investment in treatment outcomes and the quick wins achievable by adjusting mindsets and movement patterns. He further explores the role of sleep, nutrition, and lifestyle in managing pain and the significance of foot health as a cornerstone of overall well-being.  Discover the value of rethinking posture, embracing the 'Asian squat', and mastering breathing techniques to foster healing. Greg's insights offer not only hope but practical strategies for those yearning to move freely and live fully, without pain dictating their every move. 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. This podcast does not represent the views or opinions of any other entity.  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. 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. 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

Originally released Aug 17th 2021; In last week’s episode, I focused on how to overcome the feeling of guilt as a provider and some common themes around this topic were what to do when your patients aren’t seeing the results they hoped for? How do you overcome this new feeling of guilt and not attach your worthiness as a clinician to these situations?  In this week’s solo episode, I’m continuing this conversation around healthcare provider guilt and sharing insights & strategies on how to move through those feelings, especially when the outcomes aren’t what they wanted. I discuss why we base our self worth on results and why we should instead be focusing on the service provided.  Listen in to learn: How education and conditioning has impacted our idea of success  The three components of burnout and how guilt affects this  Basing your practice on service rather than outcomes An exercise to implement to see the big picture of your patients situation  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. This podcast does not represent the views or opinions of any other entity. 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. 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. 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

In this episode of the "Healthcare Provider Happy Hour," host Jennifer George tackles the  challenges of Ontario's healthcare system and the need for systemic reform. She stresses the importance of primary care and advocates for a team-based approach to prevent chronic issues  from worsening. Drawing from an article from Western University, she offers insights into solving today’s healthcare crisis. Additionally, Jennifer launches the "Life and Lyrics Club," a platform for  healthcare providers to unwind through music and lyrics, fostering relaxation and emotional  expression. She wraps up by inviting listeners to engage with the podcast through social media  and newsletters. Resources Primary Care: Back to the future of healthcare https://magazine.westernu.ca/back-to-the-future-of-healthcare/  Health Care Connect: https://hcc3.hcc.moh.gov.on.ca/HCCWeb/faces/layoutHCCHomePage.xhtml?sW=375&sH=812&btype=Netscape&bver=5.0%20(iPhone;%20CPU%20iPhone%20OS%2016_6_1%20like%20Mac%20OS%20X)%20AppleWebKit/605.1.15%20(KHTML,%20like%20Gecko)%20Version/16.6%20Mobile/15E148%20Safari/604.1&ajax=y Life & Lyrics Club jennifergeorge.co/engagement 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. This podcast does not represent the views or opinions of any other entity.  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. 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. 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