You Are Not A Frog
Dr Rachel Morris
The podcast for GPs, hospital doctors and other professionals in high-stakes, high-stress jobs who want to thrive rather than just survive.
You studied for years, you’re really good at what you do but you’ve noticed that you’re starting to feel overwhelmed, overworked and under-resourced. You may be comparing yourself to a frog in boiling water - the heat has built up so slowly that you haven’t noticed the extra-long days becoming the norm. You may feel on the edge and trapped in the very job that you’ve spent years working towards.
Here’s the problem, frogs only have two choices; stay and be boiled alive, or jump out of the pan. The good news is that you are not a frog. You have many more choices than you think you do. You don’t have to quit, and nor should stress and burnout be inevitable.
It is possible to be master of your own destiny, to craft your work life and career so that you can thrive even in the most difficult of situations. There are simple changes you can make which will make a huge difference to your stress levels and help you enjoy life again.
Your host is Dr Rachel Morris, GP turned Executive Coach and Specialist in Resilience at Work who knows what it’s like to feel like an exhausted frog. In the podcast, she’ll be talking to friends, colleagues and experts all who have an interesting take on resilience for clever people in high-stakes, high-stress jobs so that together you can take back control to beat stress and burnout, survive and thrive.
You studied for years, you’re really good at what you do but you’ve noticed that you’re starting to feel overwhelmed, overworked and under-resourced. You may be comparing yourself to a frog in boiling water - the heat has built up so slowly that you haven’t noticed the extra-long days becoming the norm. You may feel on the edge and trapped in the very job that you’ve spent years working towards.
Here’s the problem, frogs only have two choices; stay and be boiled alive, or jump out of the pan. The good news is that you are not a frog. You have many more choices than you think you do. You don’t have to quit, and nor should stress and burnout be inevitable.
It is possible to be master of your own destiny, to craft your work life and career so that you can thrive even in the most difficult of situations. There are simple changes you can make which will make a huge difference to your stress levels and help you enjoy life again.
Your host is Dr Rachel Morris, GP turned Executive Coach and Specialist in Resilience at Work who knows what it’s like to feel like an exhausted frog. In the podcast, she’ll be talking to friends, colleagues and experts all who have an interesting take on resilience for clever people in high-stakes, high-stress jobs so that together you can take back control to beat stress and burnout, survive and thrive.
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Jan 6, 2025 • 55min
How to Overcome the Toxic Effects of Shame on Your Team
Dr. Sandy Miles, a GP with over 20 years in healthcare, delves into the toxic effects of shame on medical teams. She discusses how shame undermines self-care and communication, particularly in high-stress professions. Dr. Miles emphasizes the need for psychological safety to foster open dialogue and strong connections. She advocates for kindness in trainee support and highlights storytelling as a powerful tool for healing. By addressing shame and vulnerability, teams can create healthier environments for learning and collaboration.
Dec 30, 2024 • 1h
How to be Ridiculously Relaxed
Prioritising relaxation when you’re under stress is easier than it sounds – but it’s possible, and it starts with saying “f**k it”.Get more episodes and resources by joining FrogXtraMentioned in this episode:FrogFest Virtual – How to Be a Boundary Hunter
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Dec 23, 2024 • 57min
How to Survive in a High Stress Job When You’re Neurodivergent
What’s it like to work in a high-stress job with autism, ADHD, or another neurodivergence, and how do we support colleagues whose brains work differently?Get more episodes and resources by joining FrogXtraMentioned in this episode:FrogFest Virtual – How to Be a Boundary Hunter
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Dec 16, 2024 • 21min
How to Stop Turning “You” Problems into “Me” Problems
When someone brings a problem to your door, the first thing to ask is “is it mine to solve?” The second question is “What are the consequences if I let them solve it themselves?”Get more episodes and resources by joining FrogXtraMentioned in this episode:FrogFest Virtual – How to Be a Boundary Hunter
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Dec 9, 2024 • 51min
How to Take a Good Long Look at Your Career
How do you build a more sustainable career in an ever-shifting landscape? Is it all about “keeping up”? And what can we learn from the next generation of medical professionals?Get more episodes and resources by joining FrogXtraMentioned in this episode:FrogFest Virtual – How to Be a Boundary Hunter
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Dec 2, 2024 • 19min
How to Catch Stress Early Before You Spiral into Burnout
Have you found yourself more irritable or tearful than usual? Are you losing sleep, avoiding things you enjoy, or beating yourself up about your own performance? Here’s how to spot stress before it becomes burnout.Get more episodes and resources by joining FrogXtraDownload the Stress Curve PDFMentioned in this episode:FrogFest Virtual – How to Be a Boundary Hunter
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Nov 25, 2024 • 1h 7min
How to Change Your Life One Tiny Step at a Time
Hussein Al-Zubadi, a GP and Lifestyle Medicine Course Lead, shares his inspiring journey from battling liver disease to competing in triathlons. He emphasizes the power of starting with just 5 minutes of daily exercise. The conversation highlights how small, incremental changes can drastically improve long-term health and tackle burnout, especially in high-pressure environments like healthcare. Hussein also discusses the importance of addressing health equity in food access and offers practical strategies for enhancing personal well-being and productivity.
Nov 19, 2024 • 53min
How to avoid guilt on repeat
We often feel guilty for things out of our control. But why should we feel guilty about things we aren’t responsible for?Get more episodes and resources by joining FrogXtraJoin the You Are Not a Frog Facebook group
Nov 18, 2024 • 19min
How to Think Past “Right and Wrong” and Find Choices That Work for You
When we see choices or behaviours as simply “right” or “wrong”, we end up making decisions based on fear and judgement. But there’s an easier approach, and it’s 800 years old.Download the episode’s podsheet. You can use it for reflection and to submit for your appraisal as part of your CPD.Join the You Are Not a Frog Facebook groupMentioned in this episode:FrogFest Virtual – How to Be a Boundary Hunter
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Nov 11, 2024 • 47min
How Stories Can Help You Beat Burnout
How novels, poetry, or a gripping film can help us lighten the emotional load, discuss difficult feelings, and allow us to become more resilient.Download the episode’s podsheet. You can use it for reflection and to submit for your appraisal as part of your CPD.Join the You Are Not a Frog Facebook groupBedside Reading – Tara’s podcastFind more links and resources via our websiteMentioned in this episode:FrogFest Virtual – How to Be a Boundary Hunter
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