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  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 PodRecognising anxiety and depression in yourself and how it’s not always obviousThe common experience of mental health difficulties and the stigma and shame around it within the medical environmentWhat burnout is and how we view it in the context of our past medical experiencesAsking 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 barriersThe 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 UKSamaritans USADoctors in DistressNHS Practitioner Health See more episodes: thefullywelldocpod.podbean.com Email us: [email protected] Find us on social media: Instagram @fullywelldocpodTwitter @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 LinkedInNatasha is on Instagram and Twitter Photography by Antony NewmanMusic by Alex_MakeMusic from Pixabay