THE WHY BEHIND OUR PODCAST

We're already into episode two of our podcast. Today we're going to go behind the curtain a bit and share why we decided to do what we did in this timing. We also want to give listeners a little insight into our own stories.

EPISODE 8: WHY THIS PODCAST?

Alan: Why this podcast? It's talking not just to people, but talking with people. The curiosity piece, I think is a big thing. We see so many challenges in today's day and time. And the opportunity to do this with you and then to connect with our listeners, that's just a natural part in my sweet spot.

WHY ARE WE DOING THIS PODCAST?

Katie: I love that we're even talking about the why. Part of the why is I think we all need encouragement, whether we're healthcare professionals or not. As healthcare professionals, it's just really tough right now. So I think that mindset shift of being able to be encouraging is just really what we need.

HOW TO BE POSITIVE IN THE MIDDLE OF DIFFICULT SITUATIONS

As a healthcare professional, have you ever experienced times where you found it difficult to be positive in the midst of difficult situations? We're going to talk a lot about the need to connect relationally, personally and professionally.

PHARMACIST: FEAR OF FAILURE

Is that fear of failure? And what does that look like, how do we define it and how can we imagine that for ourselves? This is a time where we want to encourage all of our listeners to lean into something. It may be looking at something in a different lens.

KATIE ON BEING POSITIVE

There's a difference between being positive and also, I don't know if this is a buzzword, but like the toxic positivity. With my health, that was an area where I really just had to stay positive.

HOW TO BE POSITIVE (FOR ME)

When I'm more positive intentionally, I can see that ripple out to my friends and my family and to my colleagues. Being positive feels like writing with my non-dominant hand. But darn it, sometimes I really have to think about it and practice it.

WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO BE CURIOUS?

There's a difference in curiosity in interrogation, and I'm sure all of us have been on the other side of an interrogation. As healthcare professionals, we're lifelong learners, so learning something new? Yes. Why for you would curiosity be something that piques your interest?

WHY WE DO THIS: THE WHY

Why are you choosing to do this podcast now? I think now is the time because there is such a need. We all need to have fun for. Things to be lighter, lighthearted, and also serious. It can be fun and serious.

NEXT STEP: THE FUTURE OF HEALTHCARE

We're going to tackle some of these issues from a variety of perspectives. We talked about last time, some generational differences in the workplace. Many places now, in healthcare and elsewhere, have four generations working side by side. Lots of opportunity, lots of similarities, lots of differences and potential challenges.

THE MYTH OF MULTITASKING AND REST

An episode is coming up about multitasking and the myth of multitasking. We're also going to talk about rest. Is there a difference between rest and sleep?

HOW TO GROW HEALTHIER

But then we want to also inspire and encourage. The why, for me in this is how do we all, ourselves included, grow healthier in all different aspects of life. We're not prescriptive, but we are going to give those real practical tips. Stay tuned for that.

A WEEK IN THE LIFE: REFLECTION AND REST

Katie: I'm a huge advocate for reflecting and reflection. Coming back and reflecting on the why is important. It can help refocus and recenter me. All right, sounds like we'll see you on our next episode, where we are talking about leading with rest.