Lyndsey uses the word "propelled" to describe how she got two bachelor's degrees, two master's degrees AND held down a part-time job while being involved in global health. She got her MPH and worked part-time while in PA school! Lyndsey is very involved in global health and worked for a year in South Africa teaching PA students (called Clinical Associates there). After years of working 6 days a week she finally hit a wall, becoming frustrated with patients, a clue for her that she was experiencing burnout.

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Show notes:

Burnout book Lyndsey mentions, here

PAs for Global Health website, IG

Lyndsey's IG here

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Okay, back to this week's show. This episode stemmed from a discussion (aka argument) with my husband around values. How we spend our time, what's most important to us, etc. My son also pointed out one of my big distractions/addictions later that week and it made me think about how each of us has a safety mechanism in place when we're burned out or super stressed. These aren't bad per se, but they can distract us from the real issue at hand and keep us living in Stuckville.

I can't believe I fell for the oldest trick in the book. I actually believed what the voice in my head told me, which was "You suck." This was related to pursuing my passion, ie, writing this book I've been working on for the last year. For two months I wallowed, I stalled, I whined. I believed it and allowed it to almost sabotage my efforts in getting this book out to those who need it.

Luckily, I know a few amazing coaches. In this episode I'll tell you exactly what my coach did that helped me get unstuck.

If you're super hard on yourself and struggle with negative self-talk or a harsh inner critic, listen and learn!

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Show notes:

Erin Bateman's contact info: IG @dermpabateman

FB: Erinbatemanpac

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Y'all, I'm going to be honest, this podcast was a last minute, messy version because we were stuck in California after the Microsoft update/crash thanks to a canceled Delta flight.

But the Universe delivered a clear message from several sources and I am passing it along to you, my fellow PAs and medical friends.

Here are 5 things you might catch yourself saying that seem innocent enough, but they're BIG clues you're not giving yourself what you need (and blaming others). I am guilty as charged. See how you feel after listening to the next 8 minutes! (book referenced: The Art of Extreme Self Care by Cheryl Richardson

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I love a good metaphor so I tried to think like I do when I'm wearing my white coat. We often neglect ourselves when we're the patient, but what if you had a terrible rash? Wouldn't you want to dig deeper/look below the surface, try different treatments, and figure out a long-term plan?

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There are things I've done (and I see PAs do) that are not only unhelpful, they sabotage our happiness and create a deeper pit of despair and stuckness than is necessary. Some of these are obvious, but that's the problem. They're so obvious and common (because we all do them) that we're not even aware we're doing them.

I'll also share the time I thought I killed a patient and what I did about it.

If you'd like to be in my next ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠group coaching⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for healthcare providers (for those experiencing career uncertainty or burnout), reach out⁠ here.⁠ It'll start mid-Aug and it's only $149 for 8 wks.

If you want to talk one on one, click ⁠here ⁠to schedule your complimentary discovery call. I'm also writing a book on how to heal from burnout (due out 1/25), so ⁠sign up on my website⁠ with your email and you'll get periodic updates and sneak-peeks.

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In this eye-opening interview with Amy Story, a PA who's transitioned out of clinical medicine into a very satisfying career with various healthcare technology companies, you'll learn how to reframe what you currently do as a PA into skills you can use in almost any job. I had no idea there were PAs doing what Amy's done, and she generously shared so many valuable pearls. I had a page of notes!

Key points:

Amy's info

website

linkedin profile

linkedin business link

Now, for you, my devoted listener. If you'd like to be in my next ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠group coaching⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for healthcare providers (for those experiencing career uncertainty or burnout), reach out here. It'll start mid-Aug and it's only $149 for 8 wks.

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When I started my podcast, the idea was to share stories from women who'd done brave things, some had crazy career pivots, some had clawed their way back from the edge of disaster, others had made scary leaps into the unknown. What I didn't realize was that each woman, while she shared her words of wisdom, was mentoring me in the process. The podcast helped give me the courage to step outside my comfort zone and to gather enough strength and courage to make it through burnout. This podcast then morphed into helping others find their way through the dark and scary forest of burnout.

Join me as we celebrate my 200th episode!

If you liked what you heard and want help with your own burnout journey,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ I'd love to talk⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. I'm writing a book on how to heal from burnout (due out 1/25), and I have a ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠group coachin⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠g starting mid-August after my wild kids go back to school.

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#199: I’ll explain how to use my favorite tool to help you make confident decisions. You already have answers inside, but your fear-based brain gets in the way, arguing why you “should” choose x,or z. The heart, however, knows what’s truly best. How do you discern the difference in the midst of overwhelm or burnout? I’ll demo this tool. This, my listeners, is a game changer in your journey. It changed my life, no joke.

If you liked what you heard and want help with your own burnout journey,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ I'd love to talk⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. I'm writing a book on how to heal from burnout (due out 1/25), and I have a ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠group coachin⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠g starting mid-August after my wild kids go back to school.

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