The Healthcare Provider Happy Hour

Have you been having difficulties navigating the healthcare system recently? Have you been feeling empowered or disempowered after walking away from a provider? In this solo episode, I’ll be talking about my frustration as a provider during these times and how there is a divide being created in the system. I share insights on the effects of having an overloaded healthcare system, and what we as providers can be doing to empower patients, as opposed to disempowering them. Listen in to learn: What the divide in universal healthcare is and how it’s affecting patients The difference between wellness for patients and illness right now How we can be working to navigate the system better as a provider and as a patient Why patients are suffering in silence and the effects this is having on the system  Grab your drink of choice and join the conversation! Resources 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!

In this week’s episode, I am joined by Dr David Bonanno, psychologist, author, and inventor of De-Adrenalizing Therapy. With over 13,000 patients under his belt, Dr. Bonanno is a trusted expert in the field of psychology, specializing in trauma recovery. Dr. Bonanno's groundbreaking work has led to the invention of De-Adrenalizing Therapy, a unique approach to trauma recovery that uses eye movement therapy to alleviate the physical and emotional symptoms of trauma. This approach has been met with great success and has helped countless individuals overcome their trauma responses. In his book "Your Brain is a Robocat," Dr. Bonanno shares his expertise in trauma recovery and explains how we can understand our own trauma responses. Dr. Bonanno's approach to trauma recovery is revolutionary and has helped individuals from all walks of life overcome their trauma responses and live happier, healthier lives. In addition to his book and public speaking engagements, Dr. Bonanno also offers consulting services to businesses and organizations. His expertise in trauma recovery and eye movement therapy can be applied to a wide range of industries, helping organizations better understand the impact of trauma on their employees and customers. Tune in to this week’s episode to learn: What Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) really is Solutions and treatments available for individuals suffering from PTSD How and why David got into psychology, including the personal motivations and experiences that led him to this field Challenges of seeking help for PTSD and the negative cycles that can occur when someone doesn't find the right solution for their specific needs The possibility of resuming a normal life while dealing with PTSD and the distinction between experiencing trauma and having a PTSD diagnosis 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. David Bonanno:  Website: https://www.doctorbonanno.com/ Book: https://www.amazon.com/Your-Brain-RoboCat-Understand-Response/dp/B0BMZBZSJM  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 - Previously released July 27, 2021. Have you been feeling stuck, unmotivated or stressed lately?   In this solo episode, I’ll be talking about how implementing your own outlet can help you embrace good energy, feel joy and reduce stress. I share insights on how you can find the right outlet for yourself, and discuss what outlets have worked for me, including pivots I’ve had to make along the way when constraints and obstacles emerged.  Listen in to learn: How to not only receive good energy, but to release it to others  What to do when you’re feeling frustrated and like you’re not expanding yourself  What your personal outlet should encompass and how to find it  How a positive outlet can benefit your life and work  Grab your drink of choice and join the conversation! Resources 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!

In this week’s episode, I am joined by Dr. Frank L. Douglas, PH.D., M.D. to discuss the negative impact of anxiety, stress, and discrimination in the workplace. His extensive education and experience allow him to speak with great insight and authority on this important topic. Dr. Douglas believes that personal problems can be reframed to produce better outcomes and increase personal satisfaction. Dr. Douglas is an award-winning industry veteran with three decades of experience in healthcare, the pharmaceutical industry, and entrepreneurship. Dr. Douglas holds a Ph.D. in physical chemistry and an M.D. from Cornell University. He completed his internship and residency in internal medicine at the Johns Hopkins Medical Institution and a fellowship in neuroendocrinology at the National Institutes of Health. In spite of episodes of discrimination, Dr. Douglas became the first Black member to be on the board of management of a top 5 global pharmaceutical company. This makes him an excellent choice for lecturing on these revelatory topics. Additionally, Dr. Douglas served as Executive Vice President, Chief Scientific Officer, and Member of the Board of Management of large pharmaceutical companies such as Aventis SA (now Sanofi, SA). Some of his past experiences include being President and CEO of the Austen BioInnovation Institute in Akron; Chief Scientific Advisor of Bayer Healthcare, AG; Founder and First Executive Director of the MIT Center for Biomedical Innovation; Professor of the Practice at the MIT Sloan School of Management and the Harvard-MIT Division of Health, Science, and Technology. Tune in to this week’s episode to learn: The importance of diversity and inclusion in the workplace and how it relates to various aspects of organizational success The relationship between workplace stress and its connection to diversity and inclusion efforts, including employee well-being Potential consequences for organizations that fail to prioritize diversity and inclusion Strategies to enhance productivity through fostering a diverse and inclusive environment Practical approaches for tackling discrimination in the workplace and the role of leadership  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. Douglas Website: https://safehavendialogues-llc.com/  Sponsorship Mindset Gap: Use referral code JENCAN20 when emailing [email protected]. The Mindset Gap is a boutique consultancy firm arming employees and leaders with mindset tools to increase productivity, bounce forward from adversity, and reset intention. Visit www.themindsetgap.com for more information today. 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 July 20, 2021: How can you implement Sam Thiara’s C.A.R.E. principle into your practice to avoid feeling overwhelmed during the pandemic?  In this episode, I am joined by Sam Thiara, a professional who has created a personal journey as a storyteller, writer, mentor/coach, problem solver, educator and entrepreneur.  His goal is to engage individuals in their personal and professional development and was recognized by the Governor General of Canada for his work.  Over the years, he has mentored hundreds of individuals and engaged. Added to this are the 45+ non-profits that he has worked with over the years.   Presently, Sam is the Founder and Chief Motivating Officer at Ignite the Dream Coaching and Consulting, a platform that engages his audience to define their path.  A key element is transformational practices where he is an expert in youth career coaching and supports teams and organizations in corporate alignment.  He co-founded a youth career platform that has gone nationwide.   He is a lecturer at the Beedie School of Business at Simon Fraser University where he blends academic and professional experiences into a rich environment that captivates his audience.  Finally, he is an accomplished and sought after speaker and has two TEDx talks to his name and speaks at conferences, seminars and workshops about 30-35 times a year.  Added to his speaking is the book he recently wrote a book called, ‘Lost and Found: Seeking the Past and Finding Myself’.  It focuses on his journey to India to find his ancestral roots with little else than a faded photograph and determination.  The book is also about realizing one’s cultural identity because many struggle with understanding who they are. Listen in to today’s episode to learn: How we can implement the C.A.R.E. principle in healthcare Why adaptability is critical during the pandemic   How to avoid feeling overwhelmed in negative situations  What emotional labour is and how to manage it  What you can be doing to minimize burnout as a healthcare professional  Mindset shifts to implement now, in order to achieve a more positive outlook  Grab your drink of choice and join the conversation! Resources Sam Thiara’s Website: http://www.sam-thiara.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!

In this week’s episode, I am joined by Dr. Danielle ‘Dani’ Bowie, the Chief Nursing Officer at Trusted Health, the career marketplace for healthcare professionals, to discuss the mental health and wellbeing of healthcare providers and how this plays into the system wide issues in healthcare.  In her role at Trusted, Dani helps health systems transform their nursing workforce programs to achieve greater efficiency and flexibility and to empower the frontline nurse and manager. Dani’s career has spanned a variety of roles from bedside nurse to hospital administrator to the manager of enterprise-wide technology initiatives. Her true passion is in health system workforce management and staffing, an interest that was first kindled at Yale nursing school where she built early predictive nurse scheduling models as part of her doctorate research.  Before joining Trusted, Dani was the System Vice President of Nursing Workforce Development for Bon Secours Mercy Health. In that role she was responsible for developing and executing the health system’s strategic nursing workforce plan, focused on recruitment, retention, professional growth and the re-design of staffing and scheduling models for 14,000 nurses spanning across seven states. Prior to joining BSMH, Dani led an enterprise staffing and scheduling technology project at Legacy Health, converting 126 nursing units and 5,000 end-users to new staffing and scheduling technology, achieving improved nurse engagement and a reduction in premium nursing labor spend. Dani obtained her BSN from the University of Portland as a Providence Scholar, her MSN from Vanderbilt University and her doctorate from Yale. Tune in to this week’s episode to learn: Danis' evolution from frontline nurse to transformative leader, exploring her key decisions and moments of growth The wide-reaching staffing and workforce issues affecting nursing, gaining insights from Danis' unique perspective The physical, emotional, and mental resilience strategies for both nurses and leaders Examining healthcare workers' mental health through revealing survey results, and strategies for fostering a culture of support Ways to authentically communicate the priority of healthcare providers' wellbeing, echoing Danis' call for fearless leadership 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 Dani:  Trusted Health Website: https://works.trustedhealth.com/  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniellebowie/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/trustedhealth/  Twitter/Instagram: @trustedhealth  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 July 13th, 2021: Did you know that a recent study shows that 3 in 10 healthcare workers are considering leaving the profession due to burnout? In this episode, I’ll be talking about how the pandemic has affected healthcare workers, and why retention should be a priority right now, versus recruitment. I share insights on what the impact of healthcare providers leaving the profession could look like, and how we can work to prevent this from happening. Listen in to learn: What the biggest challenges in healthcare are during this time  Risks of healthcare staff leaving the profession and why retention is so important What we should be focusing on to retain healthcare providers   How we can bring wellness to providers even during a pandemic  Grab your drink of choice and join the conversation! Resources Washington Post Article: https://www.washingtonpost.com/health/2021/04/22/health-workers-covid-quit/ 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!

In this week’s episode, I am joined by Rachel Awes, a psychologist, art playgroundist, and author, who loves listening to the beauty in people and animals and all living colors. Her 4 published gift/self-help books are infused with loads of her colorful drawings, all designed to affirm the human heart. Her newest illustrated personal growth/gift book is called "The Relationship Book '' and is about loving yourself in all your relationships. Her most tender and mighty hope is to hold up a mirror for many, reflecting a hearty truth of your boundless worth. Tune in to this week’s episode to learn: The power of nurturing relationships, starting with oneself, and understanding the significance of self-care as an antidote to minimize burnout risk Strategies to maximize fulfillment in one's professional and personal life Effective methods to avoid burnout by prioritizing self-care, setting boundaries, and maintaining a healthy balance between personal and professional commitments The importance of recognizing burnout as a wake-up call to reassess their priorities and invest in your well-being Where to start when it comes to finding oneself, including the significance of active listening, self-reflection, and prioritizing meaningful connections  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 Rachel:  Website: http://rachelawes.com  Shop: http://rachelawes.etsy.com  Books: https://www.rachelawes.com/books  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