Welcome to Episode 78 of the Sustainable Clinical Medicine Podcast!

In this episode, we dive into an insightful conversation with Jennifer George, a seasoned physiotherapist and author. Jennifer shares her journey from working in diverse clinical settings to finding her passion in patient care and provider well-being. The episode delves into her experiences navigating the demands of healthcare, the importance of transparent communication, and the impact of work-life balance on sustainability.

The conversation also touches on Jennifer's book, "Communication is Care," and her podcast, "Health Care Provider Happy Hour," both aimed at supporting healthcare providers in sustaining their well-being. Join us as we explore the challenges, triumphs, and valuable insights shared by Jennifer George in her pursuit of sustainable clinical medicine.

Here are 3 key takeaways from this episode:

1. Prioritizing Well-being: Shedding light on the impact of chronic stress and the need for healthcare providers to reflect on their priorities to find joy and fulfillment in their work.
   
   
2. Communication is Care: Highlighting the crucial role of effective communication in patient healing. Her podcast, "Health Care Provider Happy Hour," aims to support healthcare providers in sustaining their well-being and enhancing patient-provider communications amidst burnout and other challenges.
   
   
3. Quality over Quantity: Jennifer's approach to therapy focuses on tailoring treatment to each patient's needs, even if it means deviating from traditional hour-long sessions. Emphasizing the dynamic nature of therapy and the need for daily assessment and flexibility, reinforcing the value of autonomy in scheduling for healthcare provider sustainability.

Jennifer George Bio:

Jennifer George is an author, podcast host, 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 and it was these personal experiences of witnessing his journey through the healthcare system that ultimately shaped her professional practice. She has since spent the last 15 years learning and reflecting on the importance of communication in our health and educational systems. She is a mentor to future and current health providers on discovering their purpose, achieving fulfillment, and creating empowering patient experiences.

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Welcome to Episode 77 of the Sustainable Clinical Medicine Podcast!

In this episode, we have a fascinating conversation with Dr. Hannah Brandt, a physical therapist turned health and fitness coach. Dr. Brandt shares her journey from working in a demanding clinical setting to transitioning to virtual nutrition and fitness coaching for women.

We delve into her experiences in physical therapy school, the challenges she faced, and the contrasts between physical therapy and medical school experiences.

Dr. Brandt's insights shed light on the crucial balance needed in the medical field and the significance of finding passion outside of work.

Here are 3 key takeaways from this episode:

1️. Prioritize Self-Care: Healthcare professionals must prioritize their own health and wellness, especially when faced with demanding schedules. Dr. Brandt emphasizes the importance of nutrition, hydration, and seeking expertise in personal health and wellness.

2️. Find the Right Approach: It's crucial to seek help and explore different methods until finding the one that works best for you.

3️. Small Habits Matter: Whether it's incorporating exercise, proper nutrition, or maintaining good sleep and hydration, these small habits can have a significant impact on energy levels and overall mood.

Dr. Hannah Brandt Bio:

Dr. Hannah Brandt, PT, DPT, CPT, IFNCP, is the founder and lead coach at HLB Lifestyle, a virtual nutrition and fitness coaching company that aims to redefine the accepted norms of diet culture and weight loss. Having faced her own weight issues while following 'all the rules,' Hannah came to the realization that women don’t need another product, program, or supplement. Instead, they need what helped Hannah lose and maintain a weight loss of over sixty pounds: a personalized nutrition and fitness plan, and a coach who can support them in discovering their own motivation, offer accountability, and guide them through the highs and lows. HLB Lifestyle is shifting the concepts associated with weight management from fad diets, severe restriction, and quick fixes to sustainability, optimal health, and a relentless pursuit of joy.

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Welcome to Episode 76 of the Sustainable Clinical Medicine Podcast!

In this episode, Dr. Sarah Smith welcomes Dr. Sapna Shah-Haque, a rural internist in Kansas, as the guest. Dr. Sapna reveals her personal and professional journey, from feeling overwhelmed and considering leaving the medical profession to finding balance and fulfillment in her current role.

She discusses the importance of delegating tasks, setting boundaries, and prioritizing work-life balance to prevent burnout. Dr. Sapna also shares insights from her own podcast, "The Worthy Physician," and emphasizes the need for self-care and systemic changes in the healthcare industry.

Join us as we explore Dr. Sapna's inspiring story and learn valuable lessons for sustainable and compassionate clinical practice.

Here are 3 key takeaways from this episode:

1️. Trust and Empower Your Team: Dr. Sapna's approach to delegating tasks and empowering her team led to improved efficiency and patient care, proving that trust is essential in team collaboration.

2️. Prioritize Self-Compassion: Dr. Sapna emphasizes the importance of hitting the pause button, acknowledging feelings, and creating a pathway for change, highlighting the necessity of self-compassion in the medical profession.

3️. Redesigning Clinical Practice: Dr. Sapna's story inspires a shift in mindset regarding work-life balance, patient care prioritization, and the need for change within the healthcare system.

Dr. Sapna Shah-Haque Bio:

Dr. Sapna Shah-Haque, MD is a board certified Internal Medicine physician. She was born and raised in Kansas, and attended medical school at the University of Kansas [KU] School of Medicine. She completed her Internal Medicine residency at KU-Wichita as well. After experiencing burnout herself, and watching other physician colleagues burn out, it became a passion of hers to look into different aspects of burnout. While the system does need to change, as it is broken, this podcast is a way to reach physicians and possibly shed light on what is not an isolated situation.

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Welcome to Episode 75 of the Sustainable Clinical Medicine Podcast!

In this episode, we dive into a compelling conversation with Dr. Robyn Tiger, a double board-certified physician, as she shares her remarkable journey from burnout symptoms to establishing a practice focused on the overall well-being of physicians.

Dr. Tiger's story begins at an annual event where she felt like an outsider until she discovered lifestyle medicine, which focuses on addressing root causes and implementing key behavioural pillars.

We explore her shift from traditional Western medicine to lifestyle medicine, emphasizing the importance of small, achievable changes and her involvement in creating programs to address stress and promote wellness in the medical community.

Join us as we uncover the invaluable insights and practices Dr. Tiger offers for managing stress, addressing trauma, and fostering a healthier, more sustainable clinical approach.

Here are 3 key takeaways from this episode:

1️. Lifestyle Medicine: Dr. Tiger's experience highlights the profound impact of lifestyle medicine in addressing the root causes of symptoms, illnesses, and diseases. The 6 key pillars of behaviours include stress management, helpful nutrition, adequate exercise, nourishing sleep, social connection, and avoidance of risky substances.

2️. Small, Achievable Changes: Making small, realistic lifestyle changes can lead to significant improvements. Dr. Tiger emphasizes guiding clinicians through an assessment and focusing on one area at a time to create sustainable, long-lasting behaviour changes.

3️. Mental Health and Trauma-Informed Care: Dr. Tiger's journey sheds light on the importance of recognizing early signs of stress, trauma, and mental health issues. She highlights the effectiveness of non-traditional methods such as yoga and meditation, and emphasizes the need to create safe spaces for healing and addressing trauma.

Dr. Robyn Tiger Bio:

Robyn Tiger, MD, DipABLM is a double board-certified physician in Diagnostic Radiology and Lifestyle Medicine. As founder of the physician wellness practice, StressFreeMD, she uniquely combines her trainings in medicine, yoga therapy, meditation & life coaching to teach other physicians a whole person approach to elevate their overall health & well-being while increasing longevity. Her innovative trauma-informed CME courses, coaching, presentations, retreats and podcast focus on the key topics of stress relief, nutrition, fitness, sleep, social connection, risky substances and nature.

Dr. Tiger serves as lead faculty and subject-matter expert in stress management for the Foundations of Lifestyle Medicine Board Review Manual, host of the StressFreeMD Podcast, and Western Carolina Medical Society Healthy Healer Partner.

Her strong desire to help physicians grew out of her many years in medical practice, experiencing and witnessing firsthand the need for physician self-care education. She is deeply passionate about successfully guiding physicians to become the best versions of themselves and live their healthiest, longest and most fulfilling lives!

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Welcome to Episode 74 of the Sustainable Clinical Medicine Podcast!

In today's episode, Dr. Sarah Smith sits down with the esteemed Karl Pister, president and founder of The Coaching Group, to discuss the challenges and strategies for creating a sustainable and well-balanced clinical practice. Mr. Pister draws on his 25 years of experience in healthcare and leadership development to emphasize the importance of emotional intelligence, effective team dynamics, and the impact of leadership on organizational success.

Here are 3 key takeaways from this episode:

1. Dedicate Time for Administrative Tasks: Mr. Pister emphasized the importance of setting aside time for administrative responsibilities and creating boundaries to avoid overextension and burnout.
2. Focus on Emotional Intelligence and Leadership: We delved into the 6 pillars of emotional intelligence and the impact of a leader's demeanor on team dynamics. Karl highlighted the significance of humility, recognition, and treating all staff as leaders.
3. Empower Your Team: Mr. Pister stressed the need for physicians to focus on their core expertise and empower staff to handle other tasks, promoting a well-running enterprise and enhancing team morale.

Karl Pister Bio:

Karl Pister is the founder and president of The Coaching Group, Inc. Karl has extensive experience in coaching, training, and individual and marital counseling, having worked in these fields for over 34 years.

He has focused the majority of his coaching since 2008 on the healthcare sector, specializing in work with physicians, nurses, and healthcare executives with hospitals and clinics nationally. He is certified by the International Coach Federation and the John Maxwell Team.

He is also the host of The Healthcare Leadership Excellence podcast. This podcast was created to share valuable insights around leadership, communication, emotional intelligence and conflict resolution. Karl Pister, with over 30 years of coaching experience, is a passionate advocate of excellent and influential leadership. In each episode, Karl discusses real-life leadership challenges through the lenses of outstanding healthcare professionals. He is committed to empowering every healthcare leader lead with integrity, excellence, and inspiration.

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Welcome to Episode 73 of the Sustainable Clinical Medicine Podcast!

In today's episode, we have the captivating Dr. Penelope Hsu joining us to share her remarkable journey through the challenges of medical training, personal struggles, and the pursuit of passions outside of medicine.

Dr. Hsu's experiences with paper charts during her medical training, the absence of a union in medicine, and the transition to electronic medical records shed light on the evolution of clinical practice.

Here are 3 key takeaways from this episode:

1. Prioritize Efficiency: Dr. Hsu's approach to using patient visits as an opportunity to write notes and explain things to prevent follow-up queries emphasizes the importance of working efficiently in a clinical setting.
2. Embrace Multiple Passions: Her story showcases the significance of integrating multiple interests and pursuing a fulfilling life outside of medicine to prevent burnout.
3. Relevance over Eloquence: Dr. Hsu stresses the need to prioritize practicality over perfectionism in charting, focusing on relevant information for billing, continuity of care, and legal coverage.

Dr. Penelope Hsu Bio:

Penelope Hsu is a board certified, practicing pediatrician. She is also a certified professional coach and professional actor. Her current practice includes clinical pediatric care as well as a cultivated list of private coaching and organizational clients. She teaches physicians how to find work-life balance and medical teams how to build a supportive work culture. Her particular interest is in bringing practical strategies and tools to the medical and Asian American communities so that they can prevent burnout, thrive in their lives, and enjoy longevity, happiness, and success in their careers.

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Welcome to Episode 72 of the Sustainable Clinical Medicine Podcast!

In today's episode, Dr. Sarah Smith sits down with Dr. Annie DePasquale, a family physician with a diverse clinical background. From working in family medicine clinics to mentoring nurse practitioners and pioneering a successful matchmaking venture for clinicians, Dr. DePasquale's journey is both inspiring and transformative.

Here are 3 key takeaways from this episode:

1. Learn about Dr. DePasquale's venture matching nurse practitioners with collaborating physicians, helping 4,000 NPs nationwide!
2. Discover how she found work-life balance and fulfillment in mentoring, teaching, and managing a thriving business.
3. Uncover the positive impact of collaborative programs in healthcare and the evolving regulations affecting nurse practitioners.

Dr. Annie DePasquale Bio:

Dr. Annie DePasquale, MD is a Board-certified Family Medicine physician who first-hand saw an unmet need for her NP colleagues who need a supervising physician to practice independently.

Dr. Annie DePasquale studied Piano & French as an Undergrad at Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania before graduating from Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond, Virginia and completing her Facility Medicine Residency program at Georgetown University in Washington DC. She taught for the Teach America program in Baltimore, MD and worked for Federally Qualified Health Centers in Washington, DC, Medford, OR & Lynchburg, VA.

In 2020, Dr. Annie DePasquale founded Collaborating Docs when she realized how hard it is for NPs to find a collaborating physician. The hoops that nurse practitioners have to jump through to start practicing are too exhausting for anyone to handle alone. Dr. DePasquale benefited greatly from the mentorship of NPs throughout her career, especially when she was a green new grad, so she is very committed to giving back to the community that helped her so much.

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Welcome to Episode 71 of the Sustainable Clinical Medicine Podcast!

In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Rob Orman, a seasoned emergency physician turned medical educator and coach. Diving into the crucial topic of burnout in the medical field and exploring the navigation of stress, overwhelm, and ultimately finding fulfillment.

Join us as we uncover practical strategies for creating sustainable models of clinical medicine and prioritizing well-being in the demanding world of healthcare.

Here are 3 key takeaways from this episode:

1. Reflection & Resilience: Dr. Orman highlights the significance of slowing down to reflect on decision-making processes, documentation practices, and interactions with colleagues. Building resilience and patience in clinical practice can combat burnout and enhance overall well-being.
2. Small Changes, Big Impact: Instead of seeking immediate and drastic changes, Dr. Orman emphasizes the power of making small, manageable adjustments and building upon them. Taking micro steps towards sustainable habits can lead to lasting improvements in work-life balance.
3. Personal & Professional Alignment: Dr. Orman's journey showcases the importance of aligning personal passions with professional pursuits. Finding joy in your career and addressing stress through self-reflection and mindset shifts can transform your approach to clinical medicine and enhance job satisfaction.

Dr. Rob Orman Bio:

Rob Orman, MD spent 21 years as a community emergency physician and is a certified executive coach who works with doctors to build resilience within their medical practices, deconstructing ideas and strategies to live and work with intent. He specializes in helping doctors reverse maladaptive behaviors that might threaten their jobs and relationships.

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