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 importa ..read more

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 ..read more

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 callin ..read more

We talk to Dr Teddy about the realities of life as a doctor including her experiences as a black female medic, and the importance of advocating for yourself as a junior doctor.   Topics we discuss:   The highs and lows of being a Foundation Year 1 doctor  How you can put your needs first in order to do your job well The importance of good peer and colleague friendships for improving your wellbeing  Noticing and acknowledging your growth and progress as a clinician The importance of speaking up against - and documenting - events and  experiences that are unjust and not ..read more

We talk to Dr Marianne Gazet about transitioning from medical student to doctor and how you can thrive during your first year as a medic.    Topics we discuss: Practical tips to protect your wellbeing while doing a good job as a first year doctor How to cope with the pressure and strain of understaffing in the NHS The identity of a doctor - the importance of having interests outside of medicine to nurture your whole self Respecting yourself, owning your individuality as a doctor and putting yourself first. The value of connection and finding a community at work Recognising the respo ..read more

We talk to Coach Andry Anastasis about whether resilience training has a role in the medical profession and how we can improve our resilience both individually and collaboratively.   Topics we discuss:   Defining what resilience truly means today and the different ways people understand it How working in the wellbeing/mental health industry, or writing a book about resilience,  doesn’t always protect you from your own burnout or mental health challenges The importance of paying attention to your body and how you feel in order to be sustainably resilient The balance of responsib ..read more

Find out what to do if you’re unhappy in your medical training programme from Dr Ashiq Zaman, who shares his story of pivoting from neurology resident doctor to occupational medicine.   Topics we discuss:   The impact of sleep deprivation and long hours on functioning and how this differs for different people The stigma of talking about mental health in medicine and what is changing (in the UK and the US) The lesser spoken expectations of a doctor’s character and how these can be harmful to a doctor’s wellbeing The impact of feeling shame within medicine Lessons from leaving a tradi ..read more

Find out how coaching and the power of vulnerability can help you find more joy in your life, with Dr Caroline Walker - the founder of The Joyful Doctor.   *Trigger Warning* In this episode we discuss suicidal ideation (minute 22.27) and suicide (minute 3.25, 23.29). This could be triggering if you’re actively experiencing similar experiences. Please avoid listening to this if you think you’re likely to be triggered, and always seek professional mental health help (see below for resources).    Topics we discuss:   The importance of looking out for peers and colleagues in m ..read more

We are kicking off with a deep dive into our stories of mental health in relation to training and working as a doctor, and how these became an inspiration for our podcast.   *Trigger Warning* In this episode we discuss the physical symptoms of anxiety (minutes 9:43 and minute 19.03) and we mention an eating disorder (minute 2.54). This could be triggering if you’re actively experiencing similar experiences. Please avoid listening to this if you think you’re likely to be triggered, and always seek professional mental health help (see below for resources).    Topics we discuss: &n ..read more

Coming soon: 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.    See more episodes at: www.thefullywelldocpod.podbean.com Email us at fullywelldocpod@gmail.com   Find us on social media: Instagram: @fullywelldocpod Twitter: @fullywelldocpod ..read more