Dose of Deborah: Rehab for the Heart
21 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 1 ratingDose of Deborah: Rehab for the Heart supports healthcare professionals in reclaiming their health and personal power so they can thrive and feel alive! It's time to get real because your health and livelihood matters! Get ready for a spoonful of inspiring information and insights to lift, soothe, and open your heart…allowing you to heal, restore, and transform your life. Here we keep it real, raw, and relevant. Connect with me on FB: https://www.facebook.com/drdebhowell/
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HOW SELF-CARE IN HEALTHCARE HELPS TO CREATE SAFETY & TRUST, AND EMPOWERS YOUR PATIENTS - Interview
December 04, 2020 20:00 - 43 minutes - 29.9 MBListen to a candid and personal interview by Donna Koontz with Dr. Deborah S. Howell, physical therapist, author and veteran on the importance of Self-Care in Healthcare. We discuss the responsibilities, challenges, and realities as a healthcare professional. -How do we build rapport, establish trust, and show up authentically with an open heart to truly care? -Have you given thought to the energetics and courage involved in professional caregiving that helps create safety and trust with y...
THE BATTLE WITHIN - Interview
December 02, 2020 06:00 - 37 minutes - 26 MBListen to an interview from my Conscious Conversation Series on You Tube - My guest today is Zissis - We are exploring emotional vulnerability and "resistance" on the path to Self-Love. Are you in healthcare because it was a decision you wanted to make, a career path YOU wanted for yourself? __________ As a HeartMath® coach and mentor, I'd love to help you explore what is truly in your heart. Connect with me, Deborah, on FB: https://www.facebook.com/drdebhowell/ Instagram: Dose of Deb...
BEING A MESSENGER OF HOPE
September 21, 2020 17:00 - 26 minutes - 18.2 MBAre you being a MESSENGER OF HOPE? Your patients may be feeling overwhelmed, confused, distressed, or AFRAID… Working in healthcare can be extremely challenging, yet, some days can feel and be so impactful and so meaningful! Today was one of those days! Your SELF-CARE Matters. Take a moment to reflect on what CARING looks like, sounds like, and feels like from your patient’s perspective. If you are a healthcare professional feeling tired, burnt out, or detached, then how do you effecti...
FEAR IS PHYSICAL
September 10, 2020 07:00 - 20 minutes - 13.8 MBAs a Healthcare Professional - Doctor, Nurse, Therapist, … How would you feel and what would you say if your patient said: “Mental Health is REAL, but people don’t believe what I say” Brene Brown says it beautifully! “In order to empathize with someone’s experience, you must be willing to believe them as they see it, and not how you imagine their experience to be. Empathy has no script. There is no right way or wrong way to do it. It’s simply listening, holding space, withholding judgme...
END OF LIFE CARE - BEING VULNERABLE AND BEING HUMAN IN YOUR ROLE AS A HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONAL
August 15, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 45.4 MBYour Authentic Presence Can Help Patients Feel Empowered! An honest and personal conversation with my guest Barbara Karnes, RN. As a healthcare professional, do you recognize what you may be taking on, taking in, and taking home? Barbara and I discuss what it means to be vulnerable and to be human as healthcare professionals. It's a real conversation on the importance of finding balance and having self-care rituals to support your professional care-giving efforts. Barbara Karnes is an in...
MAKING TOUGH DECISIONS AS A BUSINESS OWNER DURING COVID-19
August 15, 2020 04:00 - 42 minutes - 29.3 MBThis is an interview with Dr. Katie Hohman, physical therapist and business owner on the impact of COVID-19 on her business. Listen to a candid discussion on the emotional and mental challenges involved in making thoughtful and tough decisions as a highly successful physical therapist business owner. www.HohmanRehab.com www.HENO.io You can watch this interview on YouTube: https://youtu.be/QK4WDE9wZIQ Connect with me: FB: https://www.facebook.com/drdebhowell/ Instagram: Dose of Deborah
CARING FOR THE WELL-BEING OF HEALTH PROFESSIONALS AND REDUCING MENTAL HEALTH AND ADDICTION STIGMA
May 28, 2020 04:00 - 43 minutes - 29.8 MBListen to this provocative discussion with Dr. Elizabeth Fildes, who is a registered nurse, nurse educator, and professor on: -How can we take care of the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being of our healthcare professionals? -How do we implement life-long learning and personal and professional development of nurses through polices and processes that support well-being? -How can we encourage and empower nurses to pursue wellness? -How can we reduce the mental health and a...
HOW TO BEST CARE FOR AND PREPARE YOUR PATIENTS FOR LIFE AFTER AN AMPUTATION - INTERVIEW
May 28, 2020 01:00 - 38 minutes - 26.5 MBListen to this candid and heartfelt interview with my guest Jeremy Brooks who has personal awareness and understanding of exactly what's involved to effectively care and prepare, and offer hope to your patients after an amputation. Hear his story as a triple amputee, how he learned to overcome many challenges and how he has dedicated his life to supporting people who have had amputations. He is a beautiful human being with great talent and a heart of gold! Jeremy Brooks Nevada Orthotics an...
INSPIRED MEDICAL WARRIOR
April 24, 2020 17:00 - 9 minutes - 6.37 MBHealthcare Professionals are being asked to work under extreme physical, mental, and emotional pressures! I am passionate about this issue on so many levels!❤️ Healthcare workers are on the frontline of this pandemic face-to-face with challenges beyond what they thought they would ever encounter, yet they are rising to the challenge! As deeply tragic and devastating as this is, there is a beauty in the collective synergy of humanity coming together for a cause, people willing to stand up...
IS THE ROLE OF A HEALTHCARE PERSONAL?
April 02, 2020 17:00 - 19 minutes - 13.7 MBWhat is your view on the role of healthcare professionals? Healthcare professionals are rising to the challenge and they are more in their heart than ever! Listen to this candid and passionate perspective on the realities of being a healthcare professional in a time of CRISIS. WAYS TO CONNECT WITH ME: Schedule Consult: nxstepcoaching.com BLOGS: www.doseofdeborah.com https://www.facebook.com/drdebhowell/ https://www.facebook.com/heartfirstmedicine/ https://www.facebook.com/healthcare...
HOW HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS CAN BE PROACTIVE DURING CHANGE & UNCERTAINTY - INTERVIEW
March 26, 2020 05:00 - 52 minutes - 36.1 MBSupporting Healthcare Professionals on how to be Proactive during times of great change and uncertainty. Interview with Physical Therapist Fernando Miranda on Steven Covey's timeless principles - Habit #1 Being Proactive. I am here to support you! Connect with me! https://www.facebook.com/drdebhowell/ You can check out my blogs: http://doseofdeborah.com/
EMOTIONAL TRIGGERS WHILE YOU WORK
January 31, 2020 09:00 - 18 minutes - 13 MBWhat’s the likelihood that you as a healthcare professional can be emotionally triggered by your work? Trauma and adverse events within health care settings impact everyone. Studies indicate that many healthcare professionals suffer in silence as they deal with anxiety, stress, shame, and guilt as a result of adverse clinical and traumatic experiences / events. Instead of suffering in silence, physicians, medical students, and healthcare professionals need to have a safe space and resources ...
A VISION OF SUSTAINABILITY AND CARE IN PRACTICE FOR HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS
December 30, 2019 06:00 - 13 minutes - 9.48 MBIt's time for REAL CHANGE in Healthcare! Imagine the number of hours and dollars you’ve spent to train and practice as a healthcare professional to not feel enthusiastic or find meaning in your caregiving profession, but still somehow believe that things could be different. I’ve been there. It's sad to see the direction our system is heading, yet, I believe we can create GREAT change for the BETTER! Why? Because WE ARE THE CHANGE! I have held a VISION and BELIEF that has had a life of i...
MEDICAL CARE + MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY - INTERVIEW
November 23, 2019 08:00 - 29 minutes - 20 MBInterview –– Let's take a closer look on how cutting-edge medical technology can save time, add value, and support medical care. A candid discussion on “standard of care.” What are some of the barriers to effective patient care? In what ways might you as a healthcare provider compromise care along with your values and health? https://youtu.be/DTB4dRRDuSs watch interview
WHEN WILL YOU START TO CARE?
November 18, 2019 03:00 - 15 minutes - 10.4 MBWhen will you start to care? You, the healthcare professional, are a valuable resource for health and healing in our healthcare environments. Do you feel that you are immune to illness and injury? Are you enjoying good health or are you possibly a step away from being a patient yourself? Caring for yourself matters and needs to be a priority in your daily life. Invest in your self-care or you may ultimately pay a hefty price with your livelihood and life. You must prepare and protect yoursel...
RESTING WITH RESISTANCE
November 11, 2019 07:00 - 19 minutes - 13.4 MBWhat do you consider as resistance? What is resistance as it is felt in the body? Resistance sets us up for aches and pains that can be physical, mental, and emotional. Resistance can show up in sleep habits, attitudes, and performance, and has a cumulative effect over time. Tune-in to learn more on how resistance can be visually witnessed and felt by the individual when you are aware and take moments to pause.
CELEBRATING A LIFE WELL LIVED
October 06, 2019 06:00 - 15 minutes - 10.4 MBWhen end of life comes suddenly with no time to prepare, you can feel thrown off, shaken, or awakened. As Healthcare professionals, we deal with life and death situations as a natural part of caregiving as well as what we experience in our personal lives. We are just as vulnerable to life’s uncertainties as the patients and clients we serve. Have you given thought to how you live your life right now and how you would like to be remembered? I open my heart to you in this episode to share a pe...
GO DEEP...YOUR CAPACITY TO CARE
September 30, 2019 07:00 - 22 minutes - 15.4 MBThe challenge to care is real! Ever feel like you want to pull your hair out, feel exhausted, want to quit, or question why you are in healthcare? You are not alone. As a healthcare professional, you need several skill-sets beyond competence to be effective as well as enjoy your work. This podcast highlights a particular skill-set essential to your peace of mind and longevity in the health care-giving arena.
WHAT'S THE POINT... IMPORTANT QUESTIONS TO ASK YOURSELF ABOUT LIFE AND LIVING
September 08, 2019 03:00 - 20 minutes - 13.9 MBAt the end of the day... at the end of your life... Important questions you can ask yourself today that will open your mind and heart to how you view and live your life. Our patients can help us reflect on our own lives if we are listening and caring to ask the important questions. I share my recap on a heart moving conversation to help you reflect and support you in finding meaning and purpose!
WHY CARE?
August 24, 2019 07:00 - 20 minutes - 14.3 MBA heartfelt talk about a personal loss... reflect on what it means to you as a healthcare professional to care for yourself as you care for others. The complexities and challenges in healthcare are real and costly, and they directly affect you every day. It's time to take a look at your values and explore your reasons for being in healthcare. What did you learn about "caring" in your formative medical or nursing training and internships?
THE QUESTION THAT IMPACTED MY LIFE
August 24, 2019 07:00 - 27 minutes - 18.8 MBHear the incredible story behind the question that impacted my life which is one of the most important questions you can ask yourself! Let's talk about the influence you have on your patients. Recognize the importance of caring for yourself as a healthcare provider – the relationship of your health and livelihood to patient safety and outcomes. How are you showing up every day to care for your patients? Are you paying attention to how you feel as you practice? What are the personal co...