How to Survive a Toxic System - on Both Sides of the Pond

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Jun 13, 2023

Explore strategies for surviving and thriving in a toxic work environment. Discuss the impact of burnout among physicians and the need for boundaries. Learn about setting boundaries, prioritizing self-care, and taking action to change the system. Understand the importance of taking control of your own career aspirations and well-being.

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Introduction

00:00 • 4min

Introductions and Goals for Preventing Burnout in Healthcare

03:34 • 2min

The Canary and the Coal Mine

05:43 • 2min

The High Rate of Burnout Among Physicians and its Impact on Healthcare

07:33 • 18min

Navigating Boundaries and Internal Conflict in a Toxic System

25:56 • 5min

Recognizing Choice and Taking Action

31:06 • 19min

Taking Control of Your Flight Plan

50:13 • 8min

Does it feel like you're in a toxic work environment and can't get out? Too many doctors — both in the UK and elsewhere — find themselves in a whirlwind of work. There's always more to do, and you don't want to imagine the consequences of what happens if you fail. There seems like there's no way out, but the truth is, you always have a choice.

In this episode of You Are Not a Frog, Dr Dike Drummond and I dive into a topic that affects many industries but is particularly prevalent in healthcare — surviving and thriving in a toxic work environment without burning out.

If you’re a doctor stuck in the whirlwind of your toxic work environment, this episode is for you.

Here are three reasons why you should listen to the full episode:

Learn what you can change in a toxic work environment.
Discover ways to improve how your career serves you.
Find out how doctors can care for themselves and why that helps them do their job better.

Episode Highlights

[00:00] Doctors as Coal Mine Canaries

[13:41] How Profit Creates a Toxic Work Environment

[23:34] How Doctor Training Creates a Toxic Work Environment

[30:49] You Always Have a Choice

[40:02] Change or Leave Your Toxic Work Environment

[52:13] Bureaucracies Always Add More Work

[54:48] Drummond and Morris’ Three Top Tips

Resources

Sign up for our free webinar on June 20th Free Masterclass For Leaders In Healthcare with Dr Rachel Morris
Download our free ‘Just Say No’ toolkit!
Visit The Happy MD
Listen to the Physicians on Purpose Podcast
Get Dike’s books
Reach out to Rachel at hello@youarenotafrog.com
Shapes Toolkit Training
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