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 traditional medical pathway  What it’s like working in occupational medicine    Resources mentioned in this episode:   Research shows that being awake for 17 hours is similar to having a BAC of 0.05% and being awake for 24 hours is similar to having a BAC of 0.10%. Source: The Centers for Disease Control and prevention (CDC) website)   Wellness wonder: The Dr Lorna Breen Heroes’ Foundation   Need help? Read publications from the Dr Lorna Breen Heroes’ Foundation and others about the rising support for doctors and their mental health.   Want to help?:  Get recognition for work to protect clinician's wellbeing , check out the All In Wellbeing First for Healthcare Campaign or donate here.    Other resources:   Samaritans UK Samaritans USA Doctors in Distress NHS Practitioner Health   See more episodes: thefullywelldocpod.podbean.com   Email us: [email protected]   Find us on social media:   Instagram @fullywelldocpod Twitter @fullywelldocpod   Looking for coaching? Reach out for a free call with one of us:   Emily - www.fullybecoaching.com Natasha - www.thewelldoctor.org   You can also connect with Emily or Natasha on social media:   Emily is on Instagram and LinkedIn Natasha is on Instagram and Twitter   Photography by Antony Newman Music by Alex_MakeMusic from Pixabay

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 medicine What The Joyful Doctor is and how it came to be The power of coaching and how coaching can help doctors How coaching is different to therapy The benefits of leaders sharing vulnerability and what that looks like  What it means to identify as a doctor and how this can be challenging How doctors can be and often are patients -  and how that is OK The power of kindness   Resources mentioned in this episode:   The Joyful Doctor - www.joyfuldoctor.com   Wellness wonder: Doctors in Distress   Need help? Although Doctors in Distress is not a crisis service, you can access their many offerings (including support groups and programmes) on their website here.    Want to help? You can donate to help more healthcare professionals    Other resources:   Samaritans UK Samaritans USA Doctors in Distress NHS Practitioner Health   See more episodes: thefullywelldocpod.podbean.com   Email us: [email protected]   Find us on social media:   Instagram @fullywelldocpod Twitter @fullywelldocpod   Looking for coaching? Reach out for a free call with one of us:   Emily - www.fullybecoaching.com  Natasha - www.thewelldoctor.org   You can also connect with Emily or Natasha on social media:   Emily is on Instagram and LinkedIn Natasha is on Instagram and Twitter   Photography by Antony Newman Music by Alex_MakeMusic from Pixabay

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:   Get to know a bit about your hosts, Dr Emily Fulleylove and Dr Natasha Holmes, and our hopes for The Fully Well Doc Pod Recognising anxiety and depression in yourself and how it’s not always obvious The common experience of mental health difficulties and the stigma and shame around it within the medical environment What burnout is and how we view it in the context of our past medical experiences Asking for and receiving the right help when you're suffering with mental health problems as a doctor  The importance of seeking support for mental health struggles and the acknowledgment that this comes with its own barriers The benefits of coaching for all doctors   Resources mentioned in this episode:   Wellness Wonder: NHS Practitioner Health   Need help?  In the UK, Practitioner Health have teamed up with SHOUT to create a confidential 24/7 text service for PH patients. Text 85258.   Want to help?  You can help shape the service by taking part in patient and volunteer groups   Other resources:   Samaritans UK Samaritans USA Doctors in Distress NHS Practitioner Health   See more episodes: thefullywelldocpod.podbean.com   Email us: [email protected]   Find us on social media:   Instagram @fullywelldocpod Twitter @fullywelldocpod   Looking for coaching? Reach out for a free call with one of us:   Emily - www.fullybecoaching.com or Natasha - www.thewelldoctor.org   You can also connect with Emily or Natasha on social media:   Emily is on Instagram and LinkedIn Natasha is on Instagram and Twitter   Photography by Antony Newman Music by Alex_MakeMusic from Pixabay

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 [email protected]   Find us on social media: Instagram: @fullywelldocpod Twitter: @fullywelldocpod