February 19, 2025

Cultivating Mindfulness: A Path to Thriving in Medicine

36 minutes

In this enlightening episode of Meet the Toberts, Daren and Sue Tobert welcome Dr. Gail Gazelle, a renowned expert in mindfulness and physician burnout. Together, they explore the concept of being a mindful MD and how mindfulness practices can help restore autonomy and combat burnout in the medical profession. Dr. Gazelle shares her personal journey from experiencing burnout to becoming a coach for physicians, detailing the importance of awareness and the mental stories we tell ourselves. The conversation delves into the challenges posed by the corporatization of medicine and the impact of the pandemic on healthcare professionals' well-being. Listeners will gain valuable insights into recognizing early warning signs of burnout, the significance of financial literacy in medical training, and the power of envisioning a fulfilling future in medicine. This episode is a must-listen for anyone looking to thrive in their medical career and personal life.

Resources Mentioned in this Episode:

Dr. Gail Gazelle

https://gailgazelle.com

Everyday Resilience

https://gailgazelle.com/book/everyday-resilience

The Mindful MD

https://gailgazelle.com/book/the-mindful-md

International Coaching Federation

https://coachfederation.org

Institute of Coaching

https://instituteofcoaching.org

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CHAPTERS:

00:00 Welcome and Introduction

00:58 Meet Dr. Gail Gazelle

01:48 Gail's Journey to Mindfulness

05:01 Understanding Physician Burnout

08:46 Mindfulness as a Tool for Autonomy

23:17 Implementing Mindfulness in Medical Training

31:31 Financial Stress and Physician Burnout

34:49 Final Thoughts and Resources

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