At the onset of my career as a Physiotherapist (PT) in 2007, I also became a caregiver to my chronically ill father. Throughout my career and Caregiving, I saw both sides of the healthcare system – as a clinician and as a family member & caregiver – and I witnessed the gaps in communication between providers and patients. Walking into a medical appointment with my dad was always a psychological experience and quite often, his healing and our outlook was mainly impacted by the quality of the interactions.
When my dad died in 2018, I was inspired to write my first book, Communication is Care: 9 Empowering Strategies to Guide Patient Healing, published in June 2019. I wrote this book with the intention to help healthcare providers enhance their communication skills and be able to communicate with patients in such a way that it would help their patients achieve their highest level of function, recovery, and independence. My book has received a few awards and was an Amazon Bestseller upon its launch.
In October 2019, I further launched my podcast, The Healthcare Provider Happy Hour. The purpose of my podcast is to support the well-being of healthcare providers so that they may create the best patient experiences and minimize their risk of Burnout. I’ve released over 200 episodes to date and have had the opportunity to chat with like-minded people on a similar mission over the past three years from all over the globe.”
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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 nurs…
In the final episode…
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 und…
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 fa…
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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 thi…
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 t…
In this week's episo…
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 indepe…
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 …
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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 t…
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 groundbre…
Unlock the secrets t…
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 bre…
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 …
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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 identif…
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 …
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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,…
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 daug…
Originally aired Nov…
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…
Originally aired Nov 9 2021; In this week’s episode, I am joined by Laura Purdy, the Co-founder and COO of MD Integrations, a telemedicine Technology company connecting virtual healthcare providers …
Originally aired Nov…
Originally aired Nov 9 2021; In this week’s episode, I am joined by Laura Purdy, the Co-founder and COO of MD Integrations, a telemedicine technology company connecting virtual healthcare providers with patients using a best-in-class telemedicine portal integrated with a physician-only clinical network. Laura just wrapped up 14 years as an officer in the US Army serving as a family physician. Previously, she became one of the Regional Medical Directors of hims & hers, and entered the telehealth industry gig-Economy style. Laura lobbies at the federal level to influence change that incre…
Originally aired Nov 2 2021; Feeling unheard seems to be a common theme nowadays, especially in healthcare. What can you be doing to not only be heard, but to also ensure your patients feel heard?In…
Originally aired Nov…
Originally aired Nov 2 2021; Feeling unheard seems to be a common theme nowadays, especially in healthcare. What can you be doing to not only be heard, but to also ensure your patients feel heard?In this week’s solo episode of the Healthcare Provider Happy Hour, I will be discussing what you can be doing as a practitioner to improve this common theme, and avoid any misunderstandings. I share ways you can enhance your communication with not only your patients, but also with your co-workers, to ensure everyone feels heard and acknowledged.Listen to the full episode to learn: Tactics I use in…
Originally aired Oct 26th 2021; In this week’s episode, I am joined by Randy Cook, MD, FACS, a respected clinician, educator, podcast host, and executive physician coach. After more than four decade…
Originally aired Oct…
Originally aired Oct 26th 2021; In this week’s episode, I am joined by Randy Cook, MD, FACS, a respected clinician, educator, podcast host, and executive physician coach. After more than four decades of bedside practice as a general and vascular surgeon, as well as many years of clinical, managerial, and leadership experience, Randy shares invaluable insight into the practice of medicine. We discuss Randy’s journey to healthcare and career pivots he has made to becoming a physician coach and podcast host of Rx for Success. Randy and the rest of the team at MD Coaches know the unique chall…
Originally aired Oct 12 2021; Healthcare providers have many decisions they must make throughout the day, which can often be overwhelming. So, how do you, as a provider, manage this feeling so that yo…
Originally aired Oct…
Originally aired Oct 12 2021; Healthcare providers have many decisions they must make throughout the day, which can often be overwhelming. So, how do you, as a provider, manage this feeling so that you can make the best decision possible? In this week’s solo episode of the Healthcare Provider Happy Hour, I will be discussing what you can do in the moment, to manage the situation, and tame the overwhelm in the workplace. I give practical tips and advice that you can apply to help distance yourself, so that you find peace, and handle any situation that comes your way with a clear mind. Liste…
Struggling with the relentless pace of healthcare? In this week’s episode of the Healthcare Provider Happy Hour, I found solace in Ann Swanson's insights on Meditation, a practice that transcended …
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Struggling with the relentless pace of healthcare? In this week’s episode of the Healthcare Provider Happy Hour, I found solace in Ann Swanson's insights on meditation, a practice that transcended her own battles with chronic pain and Anxiety. As the author of "Meditation for the Real World: Finding Peace in Everyday Life," Ann joined me to debunk the myths surrounding meditation, showing us that it's an observation of thoughts, rather than their complete cessation. Our conversation wove through her journey, revealing the transformative potential meditation holds, even for those of us who …
Replay - Originally Aired Sept 21st 2021; When you hear the word ‘detached,’ what do you think of? What about ‘depersonalized’? Do you know what the difference between detachment and deperso…
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Replay - Originally Aired Sept 21st 2021; When you hear the word ‘detached,’ what do you think of? What about ‘depersonalized’? Do you know what the difference between detachment and depersonalization is? Well, in this week’s solo episode of the Healthcare Provider Happy Hour, I will be discussing the difference between depersonalization; one of the core components of burnout, and detachment. I will share strategies and insights on how these components can lead to, and prevent burnout, along with key strategies to help you navigate them. Listen in to learn: How to create boundari…
In this week's episode, discover the transformative power of mindset with Michael Mojo as he joins me, on the Healthcare Provider Happy Hour. In a candid conversation, Michael reveals how he evolved f…
In this week's episo…
In this week's episode, discover the transformative power of mindset with Michael Mojo as he joins me, on the Healthcare Provider Happy Hour. In a candid conversation, Michael reveals how he evolved from a student grappling with adversity to a beacon of Wisdom for Australia's healthcare elite. We unravel the significance of mindset in safeguarding healthcare providers from the perils of stress and burnout, while simultaneously paving a path toward a more fulfilling practice. Michael's personal narrative is not just compelling; it serves as a testament to the resilience and potency of human pot…
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’…
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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 inspira…
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 …
In this week’s epi…
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…
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 ‘Helpin…
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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…