Dr Andrew Tresidder joins us to talk about denial, displacement and other ways medical practitioners and other professionals in high stress jobs neglect themselves.

Episode Highlights

[04:46] Burnout Among Health Practitioners

Medical and health professionals don't understand health as a holistic concept.The health industry workload gets heavier every year.

[07:23] Neglect Syndrome

'Fine' means being fearful, insecure, neurotic, and emotionally imbalanced.Most people's first response to psychological needs is denial.All effects are avoidable.

[10:05] The Pillars of Well-Being

Well-being has five pillars: a social connection, taking notice, being active, learning, and giving.Andrew shares a sixth pillar: receiving.A relationship is about being energised or calmed by others.

[13:03] What Stress Can Lead To

Stress can lead to exhaustion and increased adrenaline.Practitioners need to know this isn't mental illness but exhaustion.Neglect makes people work harder to compensate.

[15:39] Factors of Neglect

It's easy to say that we need to manage our well-being.If we overwork ourselves, our performance gets worse.Improving well-being requires changing the workplace environment.

[20:11] Why Resistance Exists

Doctors and health practitioners often sacrifice themselves to help others.Health professionals are still human.

[22:58] Insight Deficit

Insight deficit occurs when you think you're invincible.Exhaustion is normalised.

[26:17] How to Gain Better Health

Medical education should include health and burnout avoidance.The sympathetic state activates our fight or flight response.The parasympathetic state is rest.

[33:50] Rest Is Imperative

Decompression from the alarm phase is difficult.Create a habit of rest and permit yourself to relax.Before helping others, help yourself first.

[40:50] Andrew's Tips for Health and Well-Being

Value quiet time, reflect on your values and take care of yourself.Preempt neglect to avoid burnout.Learn to ask for help and do it early.

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Dr Andrew Tresidder joins us to talk about denial, displacement and other ways medical practitioners and other professionals in high stress jobs neglect themselves.

Episode Highlights

[04:46] Burnout Among Health Practitioners

Medical and health professionals don't understand health as a holistic concept.The health industry workload gets heavier every year.

[07:23] Neglect Syndrome

'Fine' means being fearful, insecure, neurotic, and emotionally imbalanced.Most people's first response to psychological needs is denial.All effects are avoidable.

[10:05] The Pillars of Well-Being

Well-being has five pillars: a social connection, taking notice, being active, learning, and giving.Andrew shares a sixth pillar: receiving.A relationship is about being energised or calmed by others.

[13:03] What Stress Can Lead To

Stress can lead to exhaustion and increased adrenaline.Practitioners need to know this isn't mental illness but exhaustion.Neglect makes people work harder to compensate.

[15:39] Factors of Neglect

It's easy to say that we need to manage our well-being.If we overwork ourselves, our performance gets worse.Improving well-being requires changing the workplace environment.

[20:11] Why Resistance Exists

Doctors and health practitioners often sacrifice themselves to help others.Health professionals are still human.

[22:58] Insight Deficit

Insight deficit occurs when you think you're invincible.Exhaustion is normalised.

[26:17] How to Gain Better Health

Medical education should include health and burnout avoidance.The sympathetic state activates our fight or flight response.The parasympathetic state is rest.

[33:50] Rest Is Imperative

Decompression from the alarm phase is difficult.Create a habit of rest and permit yourself to relax.Before helping others, help yourself first.

[40:50] Andrew's Tips for Health and Well-Being

Value quiet time, reflect on your values and take care of yourself.Preempt neglect to avoid burnout.Learn to ask for help and do it early.

Enjoyed This Podcast?

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Join the Shapes Collective Facebook group.

Find out more about our training here.

Email Rachel or reach her on LinkedIn or Twitter

Podcast Links

Health and Self Care: Inner Balance for an Effective Life by Dr Andrew TresidderThe Somerset Emotional Wellbeing PodcastDare to Lead by Brene BrownYou Are Not A Frog Episode 56You Are Not A Frog Episode 64You Are Not A Frog Episode 68Connect with Andrew: Health and Self Care | Email

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