Summary

In this episode of The Happy Gynecologist, Amanda discusses the importance of becoming comfortable with discomfort, particularly emotional discomfort. She reflects on her recent ocular emergency and how it served as a reminder of the challenges we face in dealing with our emotions. Amanda emphasizes that society often teaches us to suppress our feelings, leading to difficulties in setting boundaries and asking for help. She outlines strategies for embracing discomfort, including recognizing that life is a balance of positive and negative emotions, practicing microdoses of discomfort, and allowing ourselves to sit with our feelings. The conversation concludes with a call to action for listeners to explore resources for personal growth and self-care.

Takeaways

Keywords: emotional discomfort, personal growth, burnout, mental health, self-care, boundaries, resilience, coping strategies, mindfulness, self-awareness

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Personal Reflection

03:45 Understanding Emotional Discomfort

07:03 The Impact of Discomfort on Professional Life

09:53 Choosing Your Discomfort

12:43 Microdosing Discomfort for Growth

17:55 Practicing Acceptance of Discomfort

30:37 Conclusion and Resources

When the world feels chaotic around us, we can be left feeling downtrodden and worried. So what do we do then? We can’t control the world, right?

When the world feels chaotic, let’s take a step back and realize what is going on in our brains. Then, we can take EXTRA good care of ourselves.

Ever been Big Mad?

Let’s dive in to anger and what it really means when we are angry.

Summary:

In this episode of the Happy Gynecologist, Amanda discusses the importance of confidence for OB-GYNs, emphasizing that confidence is not an innate trait but rather a skill that can be developed through practice. She outlines three key truths about confidence: it is a practice, it is not dependent on being liked by everyone, and it is heavily influenced by self-talk. Amanda encourages listeners to embrace discomfort, accept rejection, and cultivate positive self-talk to enhance their confidence in both personal and professional settings.

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00:00 Introduction to Confidence in OB-GYNs

02:48 Understanding Confidence and Its Impact

06:10 Truth #1: Confidence is a Practice

10:01 Truth #2: Confidence and Acceptance of Rejection

20:10 Truth #3: The Role of Self-Talk in Confidence

Keywords: confidence, OB-GYN, self-talk, personal growth, acceptance, rejection, practice, professional development

Burnout can feel HEAVY. With thoughts like "I am never caught up" and "I only get more behind," it can be hard to have fun at work, even after a good night's sleep. Add on a bad case, and everything feels Heavy.

So let's talk about it.

1000 Cuts.

We've likely performed 1000 cuts during our time in Medicine.

And Medicine has likely affected in a similar fashion.

Whether those 1000 cuts scar is ultimately up to us, so let's talk about how to heal in the best way possible.

This episode is a replay of Amanda's recent webinar "How to ACTUALLY Have Hobbies as a Busy OB/GYN." Even if you have hobbies you love, this episode is for you! Amanda will walk you through a doable plan to find more time to enjoy your hobbies, with less guilt, and more enjoyment.

Check out The Happy Gynecologist Group, Amanda's 6 Month Group Coaching Program, by visiting: coach-miles.com/happy

Today, I am asking you a heavy question: "Is this what you imagined it would be like?" This question can be difficult to answer. AND it can help you realign with what you always imagined this life would be like.

To check out the Happy Gynecologist Group coaching program, visit: coach-miles.com/happy

Summary: In this episode, Amanda discusses the concept of pushing through as a survival strategy and why it doesn't work when it comes to burnout. She emphasizes the importance of taking care of ourselves and meeting our basic needs instead of constantly pushing through. Amanda provides steps to break the habit of pushing through, including gaining awareness of where we do it, choosing one area to focus on, and making a plan to support ourselves in that area. She encourages practicing self-care and being present in the moment to find enjoyment in our daily lives.

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Keywords: Medicine, OB/GYN, pushing through, survival strategy, burnout, self-care, basic needs, awareness, habit, present moment, enjoyment

Summary: In this episode, we discuss the concept of 'old belief stress' and how it can cause anxiety and stress in our lives. Old belief stress refers to the stress that arises when we try to make changes or take actions that go against our old beliefs and training. Amanda even shares a personal experience of feeling stressed when her schedule changed and she had fewer patients. She explains that this stress comes from old beliefs that we have internalized and need to change in order to create a healthier mindset. The host emphasizes the importance of examining our beliefs and replacing old beliefs with new ones that align with our goals and desires.

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Chapters:

00:00 Understanding Old Belief Stress

12:03 The Impact of Old Beliefs on Our Actions

17:23 Dealing with Change and Old Belief Stress

23:26 Replacing Old Beliefs with New Ones

Keywords: old belief stress, anxiety, stress, beliefs, mindset, change, actions, training, medicine, burnout, OB/GYN