Doctor Me First with Errin Weisman DO

It's time to get a little personal (... because that's different how? 🤣)

Not too long ago, I saw the light fade from my son's eyes as it pertains to a sport that he genuinely loves. I watched him get dimmer and dimmer until one day he looked at me and said he just didn't want to play anymore.

After trying to talk to him about it, he simply said that it just didn't feel good anymore.

Then I went to one of his very last games. His team lost in a big way but what made the loss even worse, was the way his coach approached the loss. Instead of encouraging them and letting them know that losses happen, the coach began to belittle them and acost them.

Mama Bear Weisman came out.

Listen in to hear all about the situation and what it really taught me about being brave and standing up for the people and the ideas that you believe in. Should I have approached the situation differently? Probably. But would I do it again? Absolutely.

You tell me, am I a crazy soccer mom?

"How do you define brave? I stood up and said 'no more.'" Dr. Errin Weisman

In this episode:

[02:50] I'm sharing a soccer mom story today.

[04:08] I was disappointed in the culture of my oldest son Camden's new soccer team.

[05:07] Our team was beaten 11 to zero, and the coach belittled the team because they lost.

[06:18] I was then labeled as a crazy soccer mom.

[07:20] I asked myself a couple of questions about whether I did the right thing to approach the coach.

[09:32] I will always have my son's back!

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You're having the trip of a lifetime, hiking in Australia, and loving every minute of it. Until all of a sudden, you fall down a waterfall. After sustaining a TBI and quickly realizing that something's just not right, you embark on a quest that spans more than a decade to get your life back.

This is what happened to Jill Griffin. After falling down a waterfall and sustaining a concussion, she could no longer live her life normally. She could hear her eyeballs move in her head. She could hear her hair moving. She couldn't put on mascara without toppling over.

Come to find out, she had every kind of vertigo.

Rather than let herself fall down a rabbit hole of despair, she took the challenge and met it head on. She saw the possibility for what it was and sought to help others shift their outlook on life.

Listen in as she shares her story and gives us a glimpse of what it means to live with a chronic condition that affects every aspect of her life. In spite of the challenges, she continues to wake up each day ready to make a difference in the lives of her clients and colleagues.

"I can't unbreak the fracture but I can now choose how I want to move forward with it." Jill Griffin

In this episode:

[01:31] Welcome to the show, Jill!

[01:40] She shares her background and what she is putting into the world.

[04:33] Listen as Jill discusses suffering a traumatic brain injury and how it has affected her life.

[12:52] She talks about why she chose the word possibility.

[16:35] Our journey isn't linear. It loops back on itself.

[17:52] Jill shares where you can find her.

[19:21] Thank you for being on the show!

Links and Resources Find Jill:

Jill Griffin Coaching

The Career Refresh Podcast

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I'm wrapping it all up. This whole series came about as a way to dig into the research of work addiction as I began stepping back into an employed role. So much of what I talk about on this podcast has roots grounded in what's happening in my own life and it's been fun digging in.

So first, I shared all about definitions and where work addiction starts. Then I moved into the actual research that has been done on work addiction and workaholics. It was part three however that has really stuck with me.

The pause.

Many of you have reached out and said that you can't take the pause, but if you don't you may find yourself in deeper waters than you can get yourself out of. You NEED to pause.

Next, I chatted all about re-entry because that's where I'm at right now. Re-entry into the workforce with new strategies and a clear understanding of myself and my tendencies. This part is very important.

Last, we discussed workaholic leadership and how it impacts the work culture as a whole. Workaholic leaders beget workaholic staff which begets a culture of burnout that is really hard to turn around.

Want to know where to go from here? Listen in and learn what your next steps are for dealing with your work addiction and living a healthier work life.

"We are human, we are not super Demi-god robots who can work all the time." Dr. Errin Weisman

In this episode:

[01:37] I'm starting off with a recap of the previous 5 episodes and then one final thought to finish the series.

[02:00] In part 1, I talk about how work addiction starts.

[02:14] In part 2, I discuss the fun research I did.

[02:30] The pause in part 3 has really stuck with me.

[06:40] I talked about reentry in part 4.

[06:50] In part 5, I discussed workaholic leadership and what a workaholic and burned-out environment looks like at work.

[07:21] Listen as I share where to go from here.

[07:49] My mantra, the pace of forward has really helped me.

[09:55] Thank you for listening!

[11:58] I would really like to hear if this series has been impactful for you.

Links and Resources 3 WAYS TO GET INCREDIBLE HELP AT LOW-COST!!!

1. Buy my Kindle Book,Doctor Me First, on Amazon
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Schedule a call with Errin HERE

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Mid-career crisis, mid-life crisis, burnout… they're all real things! They're all DIFFERENT things. Dr. Hala Sabry is a woman physician, mom, trailblazer and thought-leader focused on woman equity. Listen as she chats about mid-career crisis versus burnout in the lives of women physicians.

Women and men are different in so many ways and those differences speak to how we live and view our lives. The same is true of our careers. Men and women experience mid-career crises at completely different times in life and for very different reasons.

As women, when we hit about 40 and realize that we are no longer able to do very basic biological things, we begin to question our worth. We need fulfillment in our lives and careers and when we don't have that, we start to look for answers.

For many of us, leaving behind a lasting legacy is one of our most important goals. But what does that look like and how can we make a real impact in our professions and our community?

Listen as Dr. Hala shares her thoughts on mid-career crisis vs burnout and what we can do to circumvent these stages. She's done the research. She's read the studies. She's helping women professionals all over the world find their purpose and fulfillment again.

You won't want to miss out on this one.

"The fun part is the journey and I think we've all been so wired to get to the end, but the finish line is not as sweet as the journey to get there." Dr. Hala Sabry

In this episode:

[01:24] Welcome to the show, Dr. Sabry!

[02:35] She talks about the group she launched, Physicians Mom Group (PMG).

[07:13] Listen as she discusses her journey to where she is today and how the pandemic impacted her life.

[09:05] She shares a scene from the movie Hamilton and how that parallels her life at the time.

[14:21] She talks about her medical school interview and not wanting to be a doctor.

[18:13] Dr. Sabry says burnout is a mixture of overwhelm and dissatisfaction.

[19:03] She discusses the mid-life crisis and how it affects men and women differently.

[21:43] Listen as she speaks about mid-career crisis.

[24:58] When we make checklists for what we want to accomplish is really just building the foundation.

[26:27] She talks about the National Women's History Museum she is a part of.

[31:01] Dr. Sabry discusses getting her brain together.

[33:34] She gives an example of how this has all affected her parenting.

[34:57] Even though her daughter is only eight, she always tells her she must take care of herself first.

[38:13] Thank you for being on the show!

Links and Resources Find Dr. Sabry:

Dr. Hala Sabry

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3 WAYS TO GET INCREDIBLE HELP AT A LOW COST!!!

1. Buy my Kindle Book,Doctor Me First, on Amazon
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Schedule a call with Errin HERE

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If your workplace culture is filled with workaholics, it's time to take a look at the top. Workaholic leaders beget workaholic employees and cause more harm than good in all companies and hospitals. Listen as I chat about the four groups of workaholic employees and how they contribute to a burned-out workplace.

Group one are the folks who have lost their mojo and are leaving the company. They came in ready to make a difference and quickly found themselves facing down the burnout beast. They aren't willing to stay there though, so they get out.

Group two are the classic workaholics. They used to be so productive and use work as a true drug. They don't have hobbies, don't know how to have fun, and have no awareness that they are burned out.

Group three are the outspoken employees. They are the ones who speak up at every meeting and are labeled as disruptors. They're working to make changes and rather than being heard, they're seen as trying to subvert the status quo.

Group four is the scariest group. They're the silent ones who are so deep in the pit that they've lost their way. They're a hair's breadth away from taking an irreversible step and if you're a leader who identifies someone in this group, you must get them help.

Listen as I share more about these groups and how they contribute to a culture of work addiction.

"Workaholics cause more harm than good to their companies." Dr. Errin Weisman

In this episode:

[03:23] Listen as I talk about my favorite part of this series.

[04:01] Workaholic leaders lead to a workaholic culture.

[06:07] I share the four types of employees that I see that are on the workaholic spectrum.

[06:23] Group one are folks that have lost their mojo and are leaving the company.

[07:24] Group two are the people who are the classic workaholics.

[08:03] Group three are the ones that get labeled as disruptive because they are outspoken.

[08:41] Group four is the scariest group because they are silent but deadly.

[11:01] If you are in leadership and you identify with anyone in group 4, it's your responsibility to check on them.

[11:55] I share the characteristics of a burned-out workplace.

[13:05] I talk about how to recognize a healthy workplace.

[15:22] You can't outwork a workaholic system.

[16:28] Thank you for listening to part 5.

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GeorgeMDCoaching.com

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Doctor Me First episodes:

Episode 11 - Acceptance

Episode 113 - Favorite Ways to Grow Your Life

Episode 197 - Effective Marketing

Episode 283 - How to Start a Super Crazy Business and Go PRN Clinically

Episode 315 - Taos Adventure

3 WAYS TO GET INCREDIBLE HELP AT LOW-COST!!!

1. Buy my Kindle Book, Doctor Me First, on Amazon
2. Join us for our Monthly Burnout Masterclass Series.
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Schedule a call with Errin HERE

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When you're expecting an amazing year and instead go through one of the most harrowing experiences of your life, you re-prioritize your dreams. After Staci Danford went through a divorce at 49, she decided it was time to pursue her dream career.

She went back to school at the age of 50 and became an educational neuroscientist. She essentially studies the brain and learns why it does what it does and how it reacts to the stressors we experience.

One of the areas she's most interested in? How the brain reacts when facing extended fight or flight periods, like times when we are burned out.

Her word is amygdala because this is the center of our fight or flight response. This same piece of the brain is what is most affected by burnout.

Learn how burnout is impacting the structure and makeup of our brain and why it really is so important that we find productive coping mechanisms as soon as possible. Staci has an amazing way of breaking down a complex process into terms that are easy to process.

Even more amazing are the tips she's giving us for helping our brains battle burnout. Listen in to learn more.

"Research shows that burnout not only affects your mind, but it affects the physiology of your brain." Staci Danford

In this episode:

[03:05] Welcome to the show, Staci!

[03:19] She shares why she is the world's happiest NeuroScientist.

[05:36] Listen as she discusses why she chose the word Amygdala.

[06:34] The amygdala is the gatekeeper of your brain.

[08:00] She says that the amygdala is larger when you are in burnout.

[09:50] Staci talks about how during burnout the amygdala is withering away because the demands are outweighing our ability to handle them.

[12:13] She discusses her thoughts on anger and the brain.

[15:19] She shares how we all can walk through life with a healthier brain.

[18:07] Staci talks about the podcast she is starting.

[19:05] Thank you for being on the show!

Links and Resources

Find Staci:

The Grateful Brain

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Episode Sponsor:

Dena George MD

GeorgeMDCoaching.com

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Doctor Me First episodes:

Episode 11 - Acceptance

Episode 113 - Favorite Ways to Grow Your Life

Episode 197 - Effective Marketing

Episode 283 - How to Start a Super Crazy Business and Go PRN Clinically

Episode 315 - Taos Adventure

3 WAYS TO GET INCREDIBLE HELP AT A LOW COST!!!

1. Buy my Kindle Book, Doctor Me First, on Amazon
2. Join us for our Monthly Burnout Masterclass Series.
3. Sit with me in my Slack Channel.

Schedule a call with Errin HERE

Wanna be on this podcast: Schedule HERE

Email Errin HERE

I have finally found that perfect fitting job… at least it fits perfectly for now. Which honestly, when you find that perfect pair of jeans that fits your ass just right, it's an amazing feeling right? Listen in to hear why I'm so happy that I've found this job and what it took for me to get to this place.

So earlier this summer I started feeling the urge to look at actual doctor jobs. I've had this doctor shaped hole in my heart and I reached a point that I needed to fill it.

That doesn't mean that I wasn't plagued with all the anxiety and all the questions. Am I going to burnout again? Am I going to become the bitch that I was before? Am I crazy for considering this? Am I even a good doctor anymore?

Seriously… ALL the questions.

But it has been amazing. Almost from the moment I walked in the doors I felt like I was at home. Setting up my office each night brings me such joy. I look forward to seeing the staff and my patients each day.

This was exactly what I needed… for now!

"Maybe this square peg has finally found her square hole." Dr. Errin Weisman

In this episode:

[02:01] I share what inspired the title of this episode.

[03:57] I have used my own coaching advice to put myself out there to find a new place to practice medicine.

[06:27] I talk about showing up as myself at the first interview for the company that hired me.

[07:54] Listen as I discuss the thoughts that came to my mind while I was waiting to start my new job on August 30th.

[09:24] I am a different person than I was five years ago.

[12:02] I told them what I wanted when I would be in and the fact that I will never work full time again.

[13:10] If you have been out of the game for a while and you are not sure if you want to get back in this part is for you.

[14:47] It doesn't have to be the same as what you left. It has to be different because you are different.

Links and Resources

Deputy

Lifespring Health System

3 WAYS TO GET INCREDIBLE HELP AT LOW-COST!!!

1. Buy my Kindle Book, Doctor Me First, on Amazon
2. Join us for our Monthly Burnout Masterclass Series.
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Resilience is necessary in life. For Dr. Corinne Devin as an orthodontist, member of the U.S. Navy, and an international beauty pageant contestant it is a way of life. Listen as she shares her story and why she relies on her resilient nature each and every day.

Dr. Corinne grew up in a military family and as such moved every few years to different cities. She developed her initial sense of resilience early on while dealing with the emotional and physical stress all of that moving caused.

Later on when she decided to join the Navy, she called on her resilient nature to overcome the naysayers who didn't think she'd make it in the Navy. She even had to overcome her own anxieties as she prepared to become an orthodontist.

She has now lived overseas for over 8yrs and during that time started competing in international pageants. Becoming pageant ready requires a whole new level of resilience which she finds out before each and every one.

Her story is truly amazing and the work that she is doing is so inspirational. Listen in and stay tuned to hear more about the book she's writing. You won't want to miss this conversation.

"Being raised in a military family, I had to learn to be resilient at a very young age." Dr. Corinne Devin

In this episode:

[01:54] Welcome to the show, Dr. Corinne Devin!

[02:11] She shares where she is and what she does.

[03:08] Listen as Dr. Corinne discusses why she chose the word resilient.

[06:12] She talks about how resilience was a part of her childhood in a military family.

[08:03] One thing she learned very early in her career is the need for instruction and guidance.

[09:01] She speaks about what she has learned doing beauty pageants.

[11:10] Dr. Corinne discusses her career as a speaker and where she gets the ideas for her speeches.

[13:29] She shares the book she is writing.

[15:46] Thank you for being on the show!

Links and Resources

Deputy

Find Dr. Devin:

LinkedIn | Facebook | Instagram | YouTube

3 WAYS TO GET INCREDIBLE HELP AT A LOW COST!!!

1. Buy my Kindle Book, Doctor Me First, on Amazon
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After you've taken a pause and have realized that you are indeed a workaholic, it's time to start into the R's. Relapse is not a moral failing. It's going to happen. It's a part of human psychology. It's time to remove the guilt and shame and sit in self-compassion.

Self-compassion radically changed my life. I've been talking about it a lot on this podcast. Check out the links below for additional episodes.

Let's be honest. You're never going to escape work, so you can either relapse or step into recovery. I define recovery as actively trying to move past those negative tendencies of work addiction.

Listen to hear about my experiences with work addiction and returning to work. Be prepared to approach your work, boundaries, speech, really everything, differently. I'm sharing the tips I know are important for approaching recovery from a place of love and self-compassion.

You're not going to get it right 100% of the time, but as long as you're actively trying to curb you workaholic tendencies, you'll get there!

"Self-compassion radically changed my life." Dr. Errin Weisman

In this episode:

[02:40] I share what we talked about in part III.

[03:06] Today I am talking about the Rs, reentry, recovery, or relapse.

[05:21] "Relapse is not a mortal failing."

[07:37] There are two courses of action you can take once you reenter work from your pause.

[08:25] I share what I see when my clients come back to the workplace after their pause.

[10:27] It's important to figure out what your triggers are that motivate your work addiction.

[12:00] It's also important that employers ensure that workload rewards and incentives are based on positive behaviors instead of negative behaviors.

[13:07] Now we talk about the internal beliefs we need to clean up inside ourselves.

[16:25] We need to remind ourselves that being a super hard worker can be our kryptonite.

[18:22] Thank you for listening.

Links and Resources

Locum Story

Metaphysical Milkshake Episode 12

Office Ladies Podcast

Doctor Me First Episode 28

Doctor Me First Episode 201

Doctor Me First Episode 228

Doctor Me First Episode 244

Doctor Me First Episode 308

3 WAYS TO GET INCREDIBLE HELP AT LOW-COST!!!

1. Buy my Kindle Book, Doctor Me First, on Amazon
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3. Sit with me in my Slack Channel.

Schedule a call with Errin HERE

Find out more about sponsoring an episode HERE

Email Errin HERE

Satisfaction isn't always what we find when we follow our dreams. We grow, evolve, and change with every day that we're on this Earth, and we're allowed to change our minds. Dr. Jattu Senesie realized that she wasn't happy in clinical medicine and found her own satisfaction by helping professionals in a way that better fit her life.

Dr. Senesie went to school to become an OB-Gyn. She practiced for a time but she didn't feel as if she'd found the right fit. Her soul was floundering but she knew she needed to be of service and to help people.

She later became a certified success coach and now helps busy professionals put their lives, dreams, and aspirations under new lenses to find the right path. Our perspectives are not the only ones to go off of. Experiment, change, learn, repeat!

Listen as we chat about accountability and being brave enough to fail. As coaches we provide supportive accountability and we help people find satisfaction in their lives and careers. This was an amazing conversation that you won't want to miss if you've been feeling less than well.

Satisfaction is not success. Success does not bring satisfaction. Find your priorities and you'll find satisfaction in your life.

"A bad example is still an example." Dr. Jattu Senesie

In this episode:

[02:21] Welcome to the show, Dr. Jattu Senesie!

[02:32] She shares her background and the magic she is putting out in the world.

[04:30] She talks about the way she backdoor'd her way into coaching.

[07:12] I share how ass-backward I am and what I felt like in the middle of my burnout.

[09:47] "We can't expect to do something once and then become an expert at it."

[11:11] Listen as Dr. Jattu shares why she chose the word satisfaction.

[15:13] She discusses the tools she uses with her clients.

[19:22] She shares where you can find her Complimentary Clarity Conversation form.

[21:06] Thank you so much for being on the show!

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Locum Story

Find Jattu:

Essence of Strength

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3 WAYS TO GET INCREDIBLE HELP AT A LOW COST!!!

1. Buy my Kindle Book, Doctor Me First, on Amazon
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3. Sit with me in my Slack Channel.

Schedule a call with Errin HERE

Wanna be on this podcast: Schedule HERE

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