When the Soul Feels Heavy: Healing from Moral Injury with Dr. Byrne

In this episode, we'll take a deep dive into the unseen wounds we carry—those moments when something inside just doesn’t feel right. We’re talking about moral injury, a struggle that goes beyond physical or emotional pain. Whether it's from a difficult decision, a betrayal of values, or witnessing something that shook you to your core, moral injury can leave a lasting impact.

​WHAT YOU WILL LEARN:

This conversation is for anyone who has ever questioned, "Why doesn’t this sit right with me?" and is looking for a path forward. 

- Recognize the Signs – Understand what moral injury is and how it might be affecting your well-being, even if you’ve never put a name to it.

- Find Healing – Explore real, practical ways to work through the emotional weight and start your journey toward recovery.

- Hear Stories of Resilience – Learn from those who have faced and overcome moral injury, with insights from professionals who specialize in healing and self-repair.

- Recognize You’re Not Alone – If you've ever felt that inner conflict, regret, or emotional exhaustion, this episode will help you make sense of it and take steps toward feeling whole again.

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ABOUT OUR GUEST:

Dr. Jennie Byrne is an advisor for healthcare innovators to help shape the future of healthcare. She is a Co-Founder of Belong Health, a made-for-purpose healthcare company that serves vulnerable populations through health plan partnerships and ACO-REACH. She has a dual background as an MD/PhD in neuroscience and a board-certified psychiatrist, an entrepreneur who previously founded, grew, and exited a clinical organization, and served in a C-suite executive at a national level. She is a speaker and the best-selling author of "Work Smart", a book on how to use brain and behavior science to work smarter. Her second book, "Moral Injury : Healing the Healers" focuses on the clinician crisis facing the American healthcare system today. Finally as a practicing psychiatrist she focuses on caring for other physicians with mental health needs, including depression, anxiety, ADHD, burnout, and moral injury.

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www.gotowerscope.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/drjenniebyrne/

https://drjenniebyrne.com/

https://www.constellationpllc.com/

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