Have you ever had a personal medical diagnosis or event happen in your life that initially felt like a huge barrier or burden? You didn’t know how you would move past it or learn to live with this barrier in your life. That’s initially how today’s guest, Dane Thomas, felt when he was diagnosed with ADHD as an adult 10 years into his PA career. 

But Dane didn’t let his ADHD diagnosis be a detriment to his PA practice or his personal life. Dane found ways to harness his ADHD tendencies to use them as a superpower so that he could be an incredible PA and person. Dane embraced what he initially perceived to be a weakness in order to develop his diagnosis into a strength.

Tune in today’s episode as Dane and I discuss how everyone with mental health issues and learning disabilities have the capacity to achieve great things in their lives. By changing our mindset and utilizing our personality traits in different ways, we can harness what can initially be perceived as a detriment into a strength. Listen in as we discuss how learning to be adaptable and flexible can create positive changes in our own lives, which can be reflected in taking better care of our patients. 

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Burnout is an alarmingly common issue among healthcare providers, but it doesn’t have to be accepted as the norm. Studies show that between 40-90% of healthcare workers are experiencing symptoms of burnout. In this episode, we uncover six of the most prominent signs of burnout in healthcare professionals and explore practical strategies to combat it.

Tune in to learn how to reclaim your energy and vitality, both at work and in your personal life.

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I have two special guests on today’s episode - second year PA student, Jess Moss and her service dog, Kenley. Jess was diagnosed with Type I Diabetes when she was 9 years old. Kenley has been her service dog since Jess was in 12th grade. Now, Jess and Kenley are second year PA students on rotations. 

Tune into today’s episode to learn more about life with a service dog and how Kenley assists Jess in her daily life. Jess and I discuss how she’s navigating PA school and rotations with Kenley. We also discuss best practices of treating patients with diabetes in different clinical scenarios. 

Listen in to our conversation on how to advocate for ourselves as well as for our patients. As healthcare professionals, we should be on the forefront of raising awareness of the importance of understanding and accommodating different patients’ disabilities and needs. 

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75% of American adults are overweight or obese. With that statistic, we will definitely treat overweight or obese patients, regardless of our specialties. But how do we discuss weight with our patients? Many PAs feels nervous about discussing a patient’s weight and don’t know how to approach what can be a very sensitive and emotionally-charged topic. 

That’s why I have Elena Sullivan on the podcast today to lead a masterclass in talking about obesity with compassion. Elena has been working as a PA in obesity and lifestyle medicine for 4 years. She shares how to focus on longitudinal whole person care with our patients. Elena defines weight bias and stigma, and how we can identify our own biases in order to best care for our patients. 

I learned so much from my conversation with Elena on the best ways to discuss obesity, weight loss and health with my patients, and also how to apply these tools to my own life. But my biggest takeaway from Elena’s masterclass on obesity? Elena believes that the biggest weight one can lose is that of others’ opinions and criticism of our own selves. 

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Moral injury can occur when healthcare professionals are forced to act in ways that contradict their moral or ethical beliefs due to external pressures or systemic constraints. Unlike burnout, which is often characterized by physical and emotional exhaustion, moral injury stems from a deep sense of betrayal or moral conflict.

In this episode, we'll explore the difference between moral injury and burnout and discuss practical strategies for addressing moral injury in your life and career. Whether you're experiencing these challenges firsthand or supporting colleagues who are, this episode aims to provide some clarity and a touch hope. You’ll walk away understanding moral injury and with the skills to identify if it’s happening to you. 

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Press play to learn about something that’s crucial for advancing your career in healthcare – networking. Networking is SO incredibly important. Whether you're looking for new job opportunities, aiming to expand your professional horizons, or just trying to stay connected within the industry, networking is your secret weapon.

Networking can help you create connections, get a job, expand your opportunities, and open doors you didn't even know existed. It's about strategic career moves but networking doesn't have to feel sales-y or sleazy. Instead, it can be specific, strategic, and incredibly fruitful​!

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When was the last time you slowed down enough to evaluate how things are going in your life? Are you actually enjoying the journey? Are you headed towards a destination filled with what you value? Do you remember why you became a PA in the first place?

Tune in to today’s episode for a refreshing conversation with my friend, Adrian Banning. Adrian is a PA and Associate Professor at Delaware Valley University. 

Adrian and I discuss how to overcome hustle culture so that work is not the center of your life, but what you do to help create the life you want. 

Adrian also discusses the importance of lifestyle medicine and how we can encourage patients (and ourselves) to change their habits in order to create healthier lives. Adrian also teaches us how to use information mastery to effectively analyze and utilize evidence-based medicine. 

At the end of the day, we’re all humans taking care of other humans. Let’s try and find the best way to care for others that also shows compassion to ourselves. We can be proud to be PAs and be excellent at what we do, but we don’t need to let our careers define who we are. 

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Musings on positivity, creating change, being human and the current state of healthcare and how to make moves happen. Whether you are brand new to working in medicine or a seasoned veteran, chipper and excited or walking through burnout and overwhelm, disenfranchised and marginalized or your rocking your way through your career, press play to learn how you can make a positive impact on those around you! 

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Are you a PA feeling trapped in the traditional healthcare model, longing for more control over your time and career? You're not alone. In today’s episode, I sit down with Michael Rubio, a dermatology PA turned healthtech innovator, who shares his journey from burnout to breakthrough.

In our interview, Michael reveals how he leveraged technology to create a new healthcare delivery model that benefits both PAs and patients. He discusses:

Michael's insights open up a world of possibilities for PAs seeking more autonomy and financial growth. He shares how his model allows for:

But this isn't just about improving life for PAs. Michael explains how this model also enhances the patient experience by providing more convenient, accessible, and timely care. It's a win-win situation that could reshape the future of healthcare delivery.

If you're a PA who's ever dreamed of having more control over your schedule, the ability to work from anywhere, or the opportunity to build your own practice, this episode is a must-listen. Michael's journey proves that it's possible to create a fulfilling career that aligns with your personal goals and values. This episode could be the inspiration you need to take the first step towards your own professional transformation.

Don't miss out on this eye-opening conversation. Listen now and discover how you can create more freedom and ownership in your PA career. The future of healthcare is changing, and PAs have the opportunity to lead the way. 

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