Welcome to the Joyful Doctor Podcast! Dr Caroline Walker, founder of the Joyful Doctor, interviews GP and CBT therapist, Lee David. Caroline chats with Dr Lee David - a GP, NHS practitioner Health Clinician, and CBT Therapist, about how we can use simple CBT techniques in our everyday lives as doctors…  Lee’s name is well known in primary care settings, having written a brilliant book on how to do CBT in bite-sized 10 minutes chunks - perfect for busy clinicians wanting to  make a meaningful impact on their patients wellbeing within  tight time-constraints! Link to the b ..read more

Welcome to the Joyful Doctor Podcast! Dr Caroline Walker, founder of the Joyful Doctor, interviews ADHD advocate, Steph Camilleri. Caroline shares her own recent experience of being diagnosed and treated for ADHD, at a time when more and more doctors are coming forward for help with the condition, amidst a cultural backlash of scepticism from colleagues and the press. Caroline talks with 'The ADHD Advocate Steph Camilleri about the  challenges and joys of ADHD on adulthood - including diagnosis, treatment and adapting to life as a doctor on the neurodiverse spectrum. Apply for Access to ..read more

In this episode Caroline chats with her close friend, colleague and Joyful Doctor Coach Dr Tamara White, about the importance of identity and connection for doctors, especially when considering a change in career path.  Tamara brings a wealth of experience from the fields of immunology, psychiatry, therapy and coaching, alongside her own experiences of being a patient and a mum, to shed light on why we need both permission and support when making big changes in our lives...   Get in touch with Tamara at:   teamjoy@joyfuldoctor.com   www.joyfuldoctor.com/coaching ..read more

In this episode Caroline chats with friend and colleague Dr Sandy Miles, about the culture of shame in medicine and the best ways to deal with it. Caroline and Sandy explore the harmful expectations doctors put on themselves and the importance of managing shame triggers proactively. Sandy brings a wealth of experience from her work as a GP, and someone who has made significant changes in her life, to shine a light on this important topic for doctors today. Resources: Podcasts: Unlocking Us - Brené Brown The Nocturnists Books: What Doctors Feel - Danielle Ofri Self-Compassion - Kristin ..read more

In this episode Caroline and Dr Rachel Morris (of You are Not a Frog podcast fame), share some of their toughest times as doctors and how they came to build their "Permission to Thrive" community - to help overwhelmed doctors find a friendly and safe space to focus on their own wellbeing - whilst racking up some easy CPD points along the way! Top tips: If you feel like you are carrying a burden, remember you can always put it down, even just for a short while. Remember you are doing the best you can. Stay in your zone of power. Figure out what is in your control and what is not. Focus on ..read more

In this episode, Caroline chats with Capt Emma Henderson - a pilot who founded the wonderful Project Wingman charity to support NHS staff wellbeing during the pandemic.  Over 90 Project Wingman lounges have sprung up in hospitals across the UK in the past year - providing a non-judgemental space for all NHS staff to land, during and after their hospital shifts. Caroline and Emma reflect on how the COVID-19 pandemic has turned life upside down both personally and professionally for so many, and how helpful grounded aircrew can be to the modern NHS workforce. Show notes Top tips: &nb ..read more

Welcome to the Joyful Doctor Podcast!  In this episode Caroline chats with Sheela Hobden, a coach for doctors, about her own experiences of burnout, and the similarities and differences between coaching and therapy, and which might be most helpful for struggling doctors. Access Sheela's websites here: www.bluegreencoaching.com www.sheelahobden.com Follow Sheela on Social Media here: Insta  https://www.instagram.com/medics_wellness_champ/  Twitter https://twitter.com/wellbeing_champ  LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/sheelahobdenblue ..read more

Welcome to the Joyful Doctor Podcast!  In this episode, Caroline continues a special series of COVID-19 podcasts aimed at supporting doctors through these exceptionally challenging times.  In this episode Caroline chats with Dr Katya Miles, Founder of The Working Well Doctor and Head of Training at The Joyful Doctor - about how we can adapt to life working from home. You can find Katya via her website here: https://www.workingwelldoctor.com Follow Katya on Social Media here: Web:          workingwelldoctor.com Instagram: @working_well_d ..read more

Welcome to the Joyful Doctor Podcast!  In this episode, Caroline talks with Head of Joyful Doctor Coaching: Dr Sarah Goulding.  Sarah is a GP, GP Mentor, Appraiser, Training Programme Director and Coach for Doctors specialising in Wellbeing and Career Development.  Caroline and Sarah discuss their personal experiences of burnout as doctors and share tips on how to come back from the edge of burnout with kindness and support Recommended Resources:  BMA Burnout Quiz  https://questionnaires.bma.org.uk/burnout-questionnaire/?OpenForm   &nb ..read more

Welcome to the Joyful Doctor Podcast!  In this episode, Caroline continues a special series of COVID-19 podcasts aimed at supporting doctors through these exceptionally challenging times.  In this episode Caroline chats with Harriet Hunt, Founder of Duty to Care - a charity set up during the COVID crisis to provide free wellbeing support for NHS staff. Access Duty to Care support on their website here: https://www.dutytocare.info Follow Duty to Care on Social Media: Instagram - @dutytocare Twitter - DutyToCare1 Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/dutytocare ..read more