The Fully Well Doc Pod
Dr Natasha Holmes and Dr Emily Fulleylove have warm and genuine conversations about the universally challenging experience of working, training and living as medics. Their mission is to inspire and empower doctors globally to make changes in their personal and working lives for greater happiness and fulfilment. Because all doctors deserve to be fully well.
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Thursday Oct 17, 2024
Thursday Oct 17, 2024
We talk to Dr Adam Harrison about bullying in medicine, supporting women in leadership and how to pivot in your career.
Topics we discuss:
Dr Adam Harrison’s background: from medicine to law and leadership coaching
Exploring the intersection of medicine and law
The role of coaching in supporting healthcare professionals
The prevalence and impact of workplace bullying in medicine
Building kind leadership cultures to combat toxic workplace environments
How kindness and compassionate leadership are the antidotes to bullying
The complexities of addressing workplace bullying in healthcare.
Practical steps for doctors experiencing bullying, including stress management, self-compassion, and self-care.
Tips for those considering a career pivot in healthcare
Adam’s journey to supporting women leaders and the driving force behind his podcast.
How to follow your dreams and rediscover your passions, no matter your age.
Resources mentioned in this episode:
MDU (Medical Defence Union)
“Inspiring Women Leaders” - Dr Adam’s Harrison’s Podcast
Kristin Neff's Work on Self-Compassion
The Entrepreneur MD Podcast by Dr. Una
The Fully Well Doc Pod Ep. 3 - What to Do if You’re Unhappy in Your Medical Training Programme with Dr Ashiq Zaman - who experienced burnout and depression and pivoted from neurology to occupational health medicine
Connect with Adam Harrison:
Website: www.dradamharrison.com
Podcast: Inspiring Women Leaders
LinkedIn
Facebook
YouTube:
Instagram
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Wellness wonder:
The National Bullying Helpline
Need help?
Visit the National Bullying Helpline website
Helpline: 0300 323 0169
Telephone: 0845 225 5787
Open 9am - 5pm Monday to Friday.
Want to help?
Donate
Other resources:
Samaritans UK
Samaritans USA
Doctors in Distress
NHS Practitioner Health
See more episodes: thefullywelldocpod.podbean.com
Email us: fullywelldocpod@gmail.com
Find us on social media:
Instagram @fullywelldocpod
Twitter @fullywelldocpod
TikTok @fullywelldocpod
Looking for coaching? Reach out for a free call with one of us:
Emily - www.fullybecoaching.com or Natasha - www.thewelldoctor.org
You can also connect with Emily or Natasha on social media:
Emily is on Instagram and LinkedIn
Natasha is on Instagram, TikTok and LinkedIn
Photography by Antony Newman
Music by Alex_MakeMusic from Pixabay
Thursday Oct 17, 2024
Thursday Oct 17, 2024
We talk to Dr Adam Harrison about bullying in medicine, supporting women in leadership and how to pivot in your career.
Topics we discuss:
Dr Adam Harrison’s background: from medicine to law and leadership coaching
Exploring the intersection of medicine and law
The role of coaching in supporting healthcare professionals
The prevalence and impact of workplace bullying in medicine
Building kind leadership cultures to combat toxic workplace environments
How kindness and compassionate leadership are the antidotes to bullying
The complexities of addressing workplace bullying in healthcare.
Practical steps for doctors experiencing bullying, including stress management, self-compassion, and self-care.
Tips for those considering a career pivot in healthcare
Adam’s journey to supporting women leaders and the driving force behind his podcast.
How to follow your dreams and rediscover your passions, no matter your age.
Resources mentioned in this episode:
MDU (Medical Defence Union)
“Inspiring Women Leaders” - Dr Adam’s Harrison’s Podcast
Kristin Neff's Work on Self-Compassion
The Entrepreneur MD Podcast by Dr. Una
The Fully Well Doc Pod Ep. 3 - What to Do if You’re Unhappy in Your Medical Training Programme with Dr Ashiq Zaman - who experienced burnout and depression and pivoted from neurology to occupational health medicine
Connect with Adam Harrison:
Website: www.dradamharrison.com
Podcast: Inspiring Women Leaders
LinkedIn
Facebook
YouTube:
Instagram
X
Wellness wonder:
The National Bullying Helpline
Need help?
Visit the National Bullying Helpline website
Helpline: 0300 323 0169
Telephone: 0845 225 5787
Open 9am - 5pm Monday to Friday.
Want to help?
Donate
Other resources:
Samaritans UK
Samaritans USA
Doctors in Distress
NHS Practitioner Health
See more episodes: thefullywelldocpod.podbean.com
Email us: fullywelldocpod@gmail.com
Find us on social media:
Instagram @fullywelldocpod
Twitter @fullywelldocpod
TikTok @fullywelldocpod
Looking for coaching? Reach out for a free call with one of us:
Emily - www.fullybecoaching.com or Natasha - www.thewelldoctor.org
You can also connect with Emily or Natasha on social media:
Emily is on Instagram and LinkedIn
Natasha is on Instagram, TikTok and LinkedIn
Photography by Antony Newman
Music by Alex_MakeMusic from Pixabay
Wednesday Sep 25, 2024
Wednesday Sep 25, 2024
Dr Ananta Dave, Churchill Fellow and Medical Director, talks to us about her report on preventing doctor suicide, and what institutional changes are needed to support this cause.
Topics we discuss:
Dr. Dave’s path to becoming a leader in mental health advocacy within medicine
The alarming statistics and stories of suicide among healthcare professionals
How healthcare inequalities impact mental health
The need for diverse, humane leadership in the medical field
The importance of providing emotional support to medical professionals
The role of the Churchill Fellowship in driving local and national mental health initiatives
How systemic change can break the stigma around mental health in medicine
The importance of building a comprehensive body of evidence on mental health in medicine
Balancing research and the need for immediate action
The impact of individual actions and leadership in supporting medical professionals
The role of universities and research institutions in creating a culture of well-being
Challenges faced by international medical graduates and how we can support them
A special reading from An Agony of Hope, Ananta’s poetry book
The ongoing need for diversity, inclusivity, and equity in healthcare systems
This is part 2 of this conversation, so be sure to listen to part one first.
Resources mentioned in this episode:
Preventing doctors from dying by suicide: Constructing cross-organisational collaboration, by Dr Ananta Dave
An Agony of Hope
Contact Dr Ananta Dave on LinkedIn and X
Wellness wonder:
Need help?
Samaritans UK
Shout
988
Want to help?
Donate to Samaritans
Donate to Shout
Donate to 988
Other resources:
Samaritans USA
Doctors in Distress
NHS Practitioner Health
See more episodes: thefullywelldocpod.podbean.com
Email us: fullywelldocpod@gmail.com
Find us on social media:
Instagram @fullywelldocpod
Twitter @fullywelldocpod
TikTok @fullywelldocpod
Looking for coaching? Reach out for a free call with one of us:
Emily - www.fullybecoaching.com or Natasha - www.thewelldoctor.org
You can also connect with Emily or Natasha on social media:
Emily is on Instagram and LinkedIn
Natasha is on Instagram, TikTok and LinkedIn
Wednesday Sep 25, 2024
Wednesday Sep 25, 2024
Dr Ananta Dave, Churchill Fellow and Medical Director, talks to us about her report on preventing doctor suicide, and what institutional changes are needed to support this cause.
Topics we discuss:
Dr. Dave’s path to becoming a leader in mental health advocacy within medicine
The alarming statistics and stories of suicide among healthcare professionals
How healthcare inequalities impact mental health
The need for diverse, humane leadership in the medical field
The importance of providing emotional support to medical professionals
The role of the Churchill Fellowship in driving local and national mental health initiatives
How systemic change can break the stigma around mental health in medicine
The importance of building a comprehensive body of evidence on mental health in medicine
Balancing research and the need for immediate action
The impact of individual actions and leadership in supporting medical professionals
The role of universities and research institutions in creating a culture of well-being
Challenges faced by international medical graduates and how we can support them
A special reading from An Agony of Hope, Ananta’s poetry book
The ongoing need for diversity, inclusivity, and equity in healthcare systems
This is part 1, be sure to listen to part 2 of this critical discussion on mental health in medicine.
Resources mentioned in this episode:
Preventing doctors from dying by suicide: Constructing cross-organisational collaboration, by Dr Ananta Dave
An Agony of Hope
Contact Dr Ananta Dave on LinkedIn and X
Wellness wonder:
Need help?
Samaritans UK
Shout
988
Want to help?
Donate to Samaritans
Donate to Shout
Donate to 988
Other resources:
Samaritans USA
Doctors in Distress
NHS Practitioner Health
See more episodes: thefullywelldocpod.podbean.com
Email us: fullywelldocpod@gmail.com
Find us on social media:
Instagram @fullywelldocpod
Twitter @fullywelldocpod
TikTok @fullywelldocpod
Looking for coaching? Reach out for a free call with one of us:
Emily - www.fullybecoaching.com or Natasha - www.thewelldoctor.org
You can also connect with Emily or Natasha on social media:
Emily is on Instagram and LinkedIn
Natasha is on Instagram, TikTok and LinkedIn
Friday Aug 30, 2024
Friday Aug 30, 2024
Amandip Sidhu shares his experience of losing his brother Dr Jagdip Sidhu, a cardiologist, to suicide in 2018, and how he founded Doctors in Distress to stop this happening to others.
Topics we discuss:
Evolving - the better approach to discussing and making change.
How being signed off sick can be harmful for a burnt out doctor
Responsibilities of employer and employee of preventing and treating burnout.
Societal perception of healthcare workers and the importance of public support and empathy, especially in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic
Insights into establishing a meaningful charity, focusing on authenticity, impact, and the value of keeping things simple
The power of purpose and authenticity
Finding joy and success by embracing uncertainty and giving things a go
How medics often find it difficult to let go of perfectionism
How to communicate to persuade others and get your important message across
Amandip’s advice on how to be a fully well doctor
Resources mentioned in this episode:
Also Human - a book by Caroline Elton
Doctors in Distress
Wellness wonder:
Doctors in Distress
Need help?
Check out the charity’s current programmes and webinars
Want to help?
Donate here and find out more about current campaigns
Other resources:
Samaritans UK
Samaritans USA
See more episodes: thefullywelldocpod.podbean.com
Email us: fullywelldocpod@gmail.com
Find us on social media:
Instagram @fullywelldocpod
Twitter @fullywelldocpod
Tik Tok @fullywelldocpod
Looking for coaching? Reach out for a free call with one of us:
Emily - www.fullybecoaching.com or Natasha - www.thewelldoctor.org
You can also connect with Emily or Natasha on social media:
Emily is on Instagram and LinkedIn
Natasha is on Instagram, TikTok and LinkedIn
Friday Aug 30, 2024
Friday Aug 30, 2024
Amandip Sidhu shares his experience of losing his brother Dr Jagdip Sidhu, a cardiologist, to suicide in 2018, and how he founded Doctors in Distress to stop this happening to others.
Topics we discuss:
Learn about Dr Jagdip Sidhu, Amandip’s brother and a cardiologist, who was academically excellent with a great deal of compassion and dedication
The devastating story of Dr Jagdip Sidhu’s tragic death by suicide and reflections from Amandip in the aftermath
The aims of Doctors in Distress, the charity founded by Amandip:Promoting positive mental health
Protecting healthcare professionals through resources
Preventing suicide by addressing root causes
A call for changing the culture to allow honest conversations about mental health, reducing the stigma associated with vulnerability in the medical profession
The importance of emphasising the human aspect in medical practice, rather than striving for perfection in an imperfect system
Bullying in the NHS, including "education by humiliation," and how it’s contributing to stress and burnout
The concept of evolving practices and mindsets, rather than fearing change, is essential for improving the medical profession
Resources mentioned in this episode:
Doctors in Distress
Wellness wonder:
Doctors in Distress
Need help?
Check out the charity’s current programmes and webinars
Want to help?
Donate here and find out more about current campaigns
Other resources:
Samaritans UK
Samaritans USA
Doctors in Distress
NHS Practitioner Health
See more episodes: thefullywelldocpod.podbean.com
Email us: fullywelldocpod@gmail.com
Find us on social media:
Instagram @fullywelldocpod
Twitter @fullywelldocpod
Looking for coaching? Reach out for a free call with one of us:
Emily - www.fullybecoaching.com or Natasha - www.thewelldoctor.org
You can also connect with Emily or Natasha on social media:
Emily is on Instagram and LinkedIn
Natasha is on Instagram, TikTok and LinkedIn
Thursday Jun 13, 2024
Thursday Jun 13, 2024
We talk to pediatric palliative care physician Dr Jared Rubenstein all about how we deal with death as physicians, how we can exercise more compassion and self-compassion in difficult moments, and what we can do to become better communicators.
Topics we discuss:
Communicating the difficult parts of life and medicine effectively and prompting important discussions
Jared’s experience of personal tragedies and illness and the effect this had on his work
Mental health awareness campaigns and advocacy in healthcare
The importance of asking colleagues about their well-being genuinely and being prepared to offer support.
How to communicate the realities of what is happening to someone who is sick
The value of processing clinical cases, especially challenging ones, with colleagues and how this can be done effectively
Jared’s project called Discrimination 911, which focuses on addressing racism and discrimination, using communication skills that are widely practiced in palliative care specialties
Personal examples of staying healthy, protecting our mental health and continuing to grow
The need for inclusive and diverse work cultures in healthcare
Resources mentioned in this episode:
Jared’s website: https://www.jaredrubensteinmd.com/
Find Jared on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube at @drjrubenstein
Learn more about Discrimination 911 response framework
Wellness wonder:
The Emotional PPE Project.
Need help?
If you live in the US, you can search the therapy directory by state.
Want to help?
You can donate here.
Other resources:
Samaritans UK
Samaritans USA
Doctors in Distress
You Okay, Doc?
NHS Practitioner Health
See more episodes: thefullywelldocpod.podbean.com
Email us: fullywelldocpod@gmail.com
Find us on social media:
Instagram @fullywelldocpod
Twitter @fullywelldocpod
Looking for coaching? Reach out for a free call with one of us:
Emily - www.fullybecoaching.com or Natasha - www.thewelldoctor.org
You can also connect with Emily or Natasha on social media:
Emily is on Instagram and LinkedIn
Natasha is on Instagram, TikTok and LinkedIn
Sunday Mar 24, 2024
Sunday Mar 24, 2024
Dr Amrita Sen Mukherjee talks to us about her research in post traumatic growth, and how it plays a part in our wellbeing.
Topics we discuss:
Dr Amrita’s experience delivering a TEDx talk where the theme was “tackling adversity and embracing change”
Post traumatic growth. What is it and how does it benefit people?
How timing is important when considering how traumatic events have an affect on us
The medical identity that’s formed at medical school and how this can be harmful
“Human first, doctor second” approach to improving doctor wellbeing, and therefore healthcare
The importance of real reflection and how it can have most impact.
Positive psychology - what it is and how it can help us improve our wellbeing.
How cultivating vulnerability can lead to ongoing personal growth and improved wellbeing.
Resources mentioned in this episode:
Dr.Amrita Sen Mukherjee’s website - https://yourwellbeing.doctor/
Email - amrita@yourwellbeing.doctor
Dr. Amrita’s Tedx Talk - Watch it on YouTube
Wellness wonder:
Disabled doctors network
Other resources:
Samaritans UK
Samaritans USA
Doctors in Distress
NHS Practitioner Health
See more episodes: thefullywelldocpod.podbean.com
Email us: fullywelldocpod@gmail.com
Find us on social media:
Instagram @fullywelldocpod
Twitter @fullywelldocpod
Looking for coaching? Reach out for a free call with one of us:
Emily - www.fullybecoaching.com or Natasha - www.thewelldoctor.org
You can also connect with Emily or Natasha on social media:
Emily is on Instagram and LinkedIn
Natasha is on Instagram and Twitter
Sunday Feb 25, 2024
Sunday Feb 25, 2024
Learn invaluable skills to help you take control of your stress in this insightful discussion with Stress Coach Bernadette Dancy.
Topics we discuss:
Bernie’s personal experience with burnout and how it led her to becoming a stress coach.
Bernie’s invaluable experience working with athletes and how it relates to helping medics manage stress.
Defining stress, burnout and overwhelm and the science of how these experiences affect us.
The science of stress and behaviour change and how we can apply it to managing our daily challenges.
How do we know when to seek help to prevent becoming unwell from chronic stress
Doctors as patients. How medicine cultivates the belief that doctors should be at lower risk than their patients for susceptibility to disease.
The balance of personal responsibility and workplace duties of care.
Practical ways medics can prevent burnout and manage their stress right away - using a visual tool.
Resources mentioned in this episode:
Instagram: @bernadettedancy_stresscoach
www.bernadettedancy.co.uk
Wellness wonder:
Just B Counselling and trauma phone helpline, created by Hospice UK and staffed by Just B
Need help?
Helpline is 0300 303 4434.
Want to help?
Donate to Just B
Other resources:
Samaritans UK
Samaritans USA
Doctors in Distress
NHS Practitioner Health
See more episodes: thefullywelldocpod.podbean.com
Email us: fullywelldocpod@gmail.com
Find us on social media:
Instagram @fullywelldocpod
Twitter @fullywelldocpod
Looking for coaching? Reach out for a free call with one of us:
Emily - www.fullybecoaching.com or Natasha - www.thewelldoctor.org
You can also connect with Emily or Natasha on social media:
Emily is on Instagram and LinkedIn
Natasha is on Instagram and Twitter
Tuesday Feb 06, 2024
Tuesday Feb 06, 2024
We talk to Dr Ally Jaffee about Nutritank, the importance of nutrition for wellbeing and her experience of overcoming depression.
Topics we discuss:
How Ally started a campaign for better nutritional education in medical schools including working with Jamie Oliver
All about Nutritank and it’s work to better the education of healthcare professionals in nutrition and lifestyle advice for patients, and to improve food available to medical staff.
What it’s like being part of a pioneering initiative alongside studying medicine.
How to back yourself and persevere when you have a calling and want to make change
Ally’s personal story of her experience with depression and how she came through it
The risk factors for burnout and mental health difficulties that are present in people drawn to medicine.
Resources mentioned in this episode:
Learn more about Dr Ally Jaffee at drallyjaffee.com
You can find Ally on Instagram @drallyjaffee
Nutritank - medical education for healthcare professionals on nutrition and other lifestyle medicine topics.
Survey asking for NHS junior doctors’ views on the impact of hospital food on their health, wellbeing and performance.
Nutritank’s free membership https://www.nutritank.com/become-a-member
No Hungry Staff Campaign - https://www.nohungrystaff.co.uk/
Wellness wonder:
BMA Counselling and Peer Support
Need help?
Check out the BMA counselling website
Other resources:
Samaritans UK
Samaritans USA
Doctors in Distress
NHS Practitioner Health
See more episodes: thefullywelldocpod.podbean.com
Email us: fullywelldocpod@gmail.com
Find us on social media:
Instagram @fullywelldocpod
Twitter @fullywelldocpod
Looking for coaching? Reach out for a free call with one of us:
Emily - www.fullybecoaching.com or Natasha - www.thewelldoctor.org
You can also connect with Emily or Natasha on social media:
Emily is on Instagram and LinkedIn
Natasha is on Instagram and Twitter
We want to see fully well doctors
Once upon a time there was a 24 year old medical student who had reached the end of her many years studying at medical school. She had finally qualified as a doctor. She was hard working and dedicated. And completely overwhelmed with anxiety.
She quietly persevered through exhaustion, digestive issues and a crushing sense of failure, knowing that she was strong and resilient, and that it was her job to "fix herself". She had been trained to believe that she had to be the best. To be a doctor above all else. To be superhuman.
One day, it all got too much and she had to take a break from her medical career. She felt like she was the only one who had experienced this.
That was Emily in 2009.
And it was Natasha in 2017.
When Natasha and Emily met, in 2020, they compared their stories of medical culture and the challenges on mental wellbeing. They were shocked that the picture of support for the wellbeing of doctors hadn't changed in over 10 years.
So they decided to start recording conversations about physician burnout, career adjustment, mental health and healthcare culture.
They want to see normalised conversations about how doctors can be better cared for by their employers, colleagues and loved ones. And how they can find their own best path to a fulfilling life, whilst working as a doctor.