Unmasking Burnout: A Journey to Self-Care and Boundaries with Sheren Gaulbert

In this episode of the Osteobiz Podcast, host Gilly Woodhouse interviews Sheren Gaulbert, a former chronic pain therapist turned clinician coach. They discuss Sheren's journey, the issue of clinician burnout, and the importance of self-care and setting boundaries within the healthcare profession. Sheren shares her insights on recognising burnout symptoms, the need for work-life balance, and her experiences helping therapists overcome burnout. She also introduces her 30-day workshop, "The Embodied Clinician," designed to reduce burnout and incorporate healthy practices into daily life. The episode concludes with a discussion on the significance of compassion and patient individuality in healthcare.

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Recognising symptoms of burnout (00:11:56) Brief mention of exhaustion as a common symptom of burnout, leading into a discussion on the need for self-care.

Creating Rituals and Personal Space (00:16:47) Advice on creating rituals at the end of the workday for self-care, reflection, and relaxation, as well as the importance of having a dedicated workspace and personal space when working from home.

The mask of happiness (00:24:18) Discussion about a client who had been wearing a mask of happiness but was actually feeling resentment underneath.

The illusion of social media and presenting our best selves (00:44:27) They highlight the tendency to only show the positive aspects of life on social media, and the importance of recognising that everyone has their own struggles and imperfections.

The embodied clinician program (00:48:39) Sheren discusses her program for clinicians, including group support and a Facebook group for sharing experiences and wisdom.

KEY MOMENTS

00:10:52, "If we're getting burnt out because we're taking their problems home with us, then we're not going to serve the next person better."

00:29:08, "If we don't care for ourselves, if we don't have our own values met, and we're not engaging in a life that holds meaning for us away from work, then we do not show up at work for our patients very well."

VALUABLE RESOURCES

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CONTACT METHOD

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ABOUT THE HOST

Since 2013, Gilly Woodhouse has been inspiring and developing Osteopaths, other healthcare professionals and their clinics. With a wealth of entrepreneurial skills gained over a lifetime of creating businesses from scratch both in the UK and abroad, Gilly shares these experiences as well as illustrating how her clients have vastly improved their practices by streamlining operations and improving their marketing skills. The Osteobiz team of six now comprises Osteopath clinic owners or members of an Osteo family and together support over 100 worldwide clinic owners.

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