The Peaceful Practice

Episode 7: What Do You Care?

When caring IS the job, how do you put that away at the end of the day and let patients/clients make their own choices? In this episode, Alan and Dawn discuss the heavy weight of letting patients/clients decide about their own care and not taking those choices personally.

We would love to hear your stories and strategies for not taking patient/client choices personally!

You can reach Alan and Dawn in the following places:

Email us at: [email protected]

Our FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/peacefulpracticepodcast

Our FB group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mindfulnessforprofessionals/

On the web: http://www.peacefulpractice.com/podcast/

Episode 6: Professional Isolation Part Two, Finding Your Community

After discussing briefly why Dawn was feeling uncomfortable releasing the "Must Be Nice" episode, Alan and Dawn dig into why it is so important to find a community where you can be real and how to do that. They discuss and encourage professional people to take what can be a scary leap and find people that can provide the social support we often lack.

The meeting they discuss is Voices of Dentistry. You can learn more about it here: https://voicesofdentistry.com/

We would love to hear how you have found a community! And if you need one, join Dawn's FB group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/mindfulnessforprofessionals/

You can reach Alan and Dawn in the following places:

Email us at [email protected]

Our FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/peacefulpracticepodcast

Our FB group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mindfulnessforprofessionals/

On the web: http://www.peacefulpractice.com/podcast/

Episode 5: Professional Isolation and Dehumanization, Chapter One: "Must Be Nice!"

In this episode, Dawn and Alan break down some personal experiences of "must be nice." This episode is part of what will be an ongoing discussion on all of the little things that contribute to the feelings of isolation and dehumanization professionals experience. Every time someone says, "Must be nice" we feel dismissed as human beings and it puts us in a lonely corner. We have to forget the people who say this and find a community of people, even if its fellow professionals, with whom we can have open communication about our lives.

We would love to hear your "must be nice" stories!

You can reach Alan and Dawn in the following places:

Email us at [email protected]

Our FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/peacefulpracticepodcast

Our FB group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mindfulnessforprofessionals/

On the web: http://www.peacefulpractice.com/podcast/

Episode 4: Can Doctor Take a Sick Day?

On the morning of taping, Dawn wakes up sick. This sparks a debate between Dawn and Alan about whether or not professional people can or should take a day off when they are sick.

We would love to hear your take on this!

You can reach Alan and Dawn in the following places:

Email us at [email protected]

Our FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/peacefulpracticepodcast

Our FB group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mindfulnessforprofessionals/

On the web: http://www.peacefulpractice.com/podcast/

Episode 3: Burnout Confession: Public Post from "Shit Women With Law Degrees Say"

In this episode, Alan and Dawn discuss a very profound and relatable public post found on a Facebook page that Dawn follows. All professionals in practice can relate to this story. And all women with law degrees should be following this page! You can find that page here: https://www.facebook.com/shitwomenwithlawdegreessay/

And, check out their website: https://www.swwlds.com/

The technique Dawn presents for slowing down your reactions is called Reaching for SODA and she learned it from her teacher davidji. https://davidji.com/

My emotional tell is: (this is the feeling you get when your stress reaction has fired) Identify yours! When you feel it:

STOP – stop whatever you are doing. Just stop.

OBSERVE – observe yourself – where are you, who are you with, ask what is going on from a witness perspective. You're a fly on the wall – what do you see?

DETACH – just for a moment, detach from the drama and emotion of the situation. Take a long, slow, deep breath in. At the same time, take a little physical distance. Then a long slow exhale. This creates both an energetic AND a physical distance from the irritant.

AWAKEN – to a better version of yourself – to the part you feel proud of when you respond well to a problem. Stay in this space and breathe for a few seconds. Observe your higher traits as strength, compassion and confidence and introduce them into the moment. Ask yourself "What would the best version of myself do or say right now?"

You can reach Alan and Dawn in the following places:

Email us at [email protected]

Our FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/peacefulpracticepodcast

Our FB group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mindfulnessforprofessionals/

On the web: http://www.peacefulpractice.com/podcast/

Dr. Alan Mead is a dentist, podcaster, dad and recovering addict. The recovering addict part came first and Alan talks about how he became "qualified" to be a co-host of the Peaceful Practice podcast!

The Dental Hacks Podcast

The Dental Hacks Nation

The Alan Mead Experience

You can reach Alan and Dawn in the following places:

Email us at [email protected]

Our FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/peacefulpracticepodcast

Our FB group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mindfulnessforprofessionals/

On the web: http://www.peacefulpractice.com/podcast/

Dr. Dawn Kulongowski shares her journey from burnt out practitioner and practice owner to Advanced Deeper Still Certified Master of Wisdom and Meditation Teacher (Dang! That's a mouthful!).

The podcasts Alan and Dawn have done previously on these topics are:

Dr. Dawn Kulongowski's Amazing Journey (DHD100)

Remembering to Remember with Dr. Dawn Kulongowski (DHD104)

Dr. Dawn Kulongowski on Being Honest and Being Human (DHD106)

Meditation for Normal People with Dr. Dawn Kulongowski (DHD110)

You can reach Alan and Dawn in the following places:

Email us at [email protected]

Our FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/peacefulpracticepodcast

Our FB group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mindfulnessforprofessionals/

On the web: http://www.peacefulpractice.com/podcast/

Professional burnout can set fire to every aspect of your life. Dr. Dawn Kulongowski and Dr. Alan Mead want to help you put out the flames. If you're a professional and dealing with burnout, addiction or just want to know you're not alone...this podcast. Welcome to the Peaceful Practice Podcast. Please subscribe so you won't miss a single episode!