In this epsiode Caroline chats with Dr Katie Gough, an NHS Consultant Anaesthetist, about the power of story-telling and creativity in medicine. Contact via:[email protected]  resourcesBook:The Atlas of The Heart - Brene BrownThe Light We Carry - Michelle ObamaPodcast:The Mel Robbins PodcastTED TALKSAny by Brene Brown!

Dr Caroline Walker interviews psychotherapist Nic Malcomson about The Success Trap in medicine. Nic describes the recurring patterns he has observed in over 5,000 therapy sessions with doctors - and how we can avoid the common pitfalls that lead us to acute and long-term mental health problems.Nic is an experienced therapist who specialises in helping doctors to thrive - through his private and NHS work as a therapist and co-founder of Eudemedics: Well-being for Doctors.Contact: [email protected]:Eudemedics: Well-being for doctorswww.eudemedics.comNHS Practitioner Healthwww.practitionerhealth.nhs.uk

In this episode Caroline interviews Dr Adrian Boyle, former President of the Royal College of Emergency Medicine about the things we can do to improve the wellbeing of the Emergency Medicine workforce. Listen in to find out how interventions like 'warm handovers' and effective role-modelling from leaders can make all the difference to a struggling team member going through tough times. Resource link: Psychologically Informed Practice and Policy https://rcem.ac.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/University_of_Bath_PIPP_Infographic_Oct-2022.pdf Contact Adrian on X: @RCEMPolicyVP (Apologies - due to unforeseen circumstances there was a significant delay between recording and releasing this episode - but it's all still great stuff that applies at the time of release! Adrian has since passed the RCEM Presidency baton on to Dr Ian Higginson, but he remains a big part of the RCEM team and a dedicated Emergency Physician.)

In this episode Caroline interviews Tom Dillon from Your Coaching Journey about the many ways in which coaching can enrich our lives. Caroline shares her own experience of attending a coaching diploma course run by Tom in 2020, and how this led to Tom and his team developing the world's first doctor-specific coach training which has since trained over 300 people - helping to embed coaching principles at the heart of a range of healthcare settings across the UK.Recommended resources:Find our more about Tom's Transformational Coaching Diploma for Doctors at: https://www.yourcoachingjourney.comContact details:Email: [email protected]

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 book: https://amzn.to/3y0vmhs Website: https://www.10minutecbt.co.uk/Twitter: @10minuteCBTLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lee-david-14606818/ Resources:Wellbeing module:  https://elearning.10minutecbt.co.uk/courses/balancing-wellbeing-and-beating-burnoutSelf-compassion videos:·         Susan David: https://ideas.ted.com/how-to-be-kinder-to-yourself-self-compassion/·         Kristin Neff: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IvtZBUSplr4&ab_channel=TEDxTalks·         Brene Brown https://www.ted.com/talks/brene_brown_the_power_of_vulnerability?language=en

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 Work support at:https://www.gov.uk/access-to-workContact Steph and her team at the ADHD Advocate:www.theadhdadvocate.comFollow Steph on Social Media at:https://www.youtube.com/@theadhdadvocate6217

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:   [email protected]   www.joyfuldoctor.com/coaching

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 Neff You can get in touch with Sandy at: Twitter: @MedHummingBird Email: [email protected]

Welcome to the latest episode of 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.  This episode explores the challenges that many doctors experience of bullying and harassment in medicine through COVID in the weeks and months to come... Caroline chats with Dr Adam Harrison - a GP and medical leader giving top tips in challenging times.

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 the things you can control and forget about those things you can't.Join our Permission to Thrive Membership to learn more tips on self-care for doctors: Inspiring CPD for Doctors who want to thrive at workListen to You Are Not a Frog podcast here: Podcasts - You are not a frogTwitter: YouAreNotAFrog1LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-rachel-morris/Contact Dr Rachel Morris: [email protected]