The grass isn’t always greener on the other side, but if you’re thinking about making a career change, understanding your values, strengths, and unique operating style can help you design a more fulfilling path. Get more episodes and resources by joining FrogXtra Mentioned in this episode: Join FrogXtra The monthly membership for doctors and busy professionals in high stress jobs, who want to beat burnout, and thrive in work and life. The Shapes Academy Work happier, set boundaries around your w...
Jun 23, 2025•58 min•Ep. 276
Four ways in which the “badge of busyness” you wear could be contributing to your burnout, how to reframe busy or over-scheduled, and how you can delegate without feeling like you’re just passing the buck. Get more episodes and resources by joining FrogXtra Mentioned in this episode: Join FrogXtra The monthly membership for doctors and busy professionals in high stress jobs, who want to beat burnout, and thrive in work and life....
Jun 16, 2025•28 min•Ep. 275
If you’ve been putting off taking a look at your finances, this episode will help you do it, minus the stress and judgement. Get more episodes and resources by joining FrogXtra The Medics Money one-pager exclusively for Frog listeners The Medics Money Financial Wellbeing course Please note that the You Are Not a Frog podcast is a Medics Money affiliate and will earn a small commission from any sales completed through the above link. Mentioned in this episode: The Anti-Burnout System Take back co...
Jun 09, 2025•45 min•Ep. 274
The 8 reframes you need when you have to say no, but you’re worried you’ll upset someone or it’ll cause trouble at work. Get more episodes and resources by joining FrogXtra Mentioned in this episode: Join FrogXtra The monthly membership for doctors and busy professionals in high stress jobs, who want to beat burnout, and thrive in work and life....
Jun 02, 2025•23 min•Ep. 273
How to know when you’re reaching your limit, and what to do to prevent you taking it out on someone else. Get more episodes and resources by joining FrogXtra Mentioned in this episode: Join FrogXtra The monthly membership for doctors and busy professionals in high stress jobs, who want to beat burnout, and thrive in work and life. The Anti-Burnout System Take back control of your time and your workload — before burnout makes the decision for you....
May 26, 2025•56 min•Ep. 272
Explore the consequences of binary thinking, why it’s damaging, and how we can reframe all-or-nothing statements so we can take care of ourselves and others. Get more episodes and resources by joining FrogXtra Mentioned in this episode: Join FrogXtra The monthly membership for doctors and busy professionals in high stress jobs, who want to beat burnout, and thrive in work and life....
May 19, 2025•23 min•Ep. 271
Five diagnostic tools you can use to determine whether you’re burning out, and the practical actions you can take to try and prevent it. Get more episodes and resources by joining FrogXtra Get more links and show notes via our website Mentioned in this episode: Join FrogXtra The monthly membership for doctors and busy professionals in high stress jobs, who want to beat burnout, and thrive in work and life. The Anti-Burnout System Take back control of your time and your workload — before burnout ...
May 12, 2025•54 min•Ep. 270
Five questions to help you think differently about your work, in those moments when you find it more frustrating than usual. Get more episodes and resources by joining FrogXtra Get the full list of questions via our website Mentioned in this episode: Join FrogXtra The monthly membership for doctors and busy professionals in high stress jobs, who want to beat burnout, and thrive in work and life....
May 05, 2025•20 min•Ep. 269
If you’re contemplating a change within or away from medicine, is starting your own business really all it’s cracked up to be? Get more episodes and resources by joining FrogXtra Mentioned in this episode: The Anti-Burnout System Take back control of your time and your workload — before burnout makes the decision for you. Join FrogXtra The monthly membership for doctors and busy professionals in high stress jobs, who want to beat burnout, and thrive in work and life....
Apr 28, 2025•46 min•Ep. 268
The mindset shift – plus the only 6 folders you need – to finally get control over your inbox. Get more episodes and resources by joining FrogXtra Mentioned in this episode: Join FrogXtra The monthly membership for doctors and busy professionals in high stress jobs, who want to beat burnout, and thrive in work and life.
Apr 21, 2025•27 min•Ep. 267
What should you do if you suspect you might be neurodivergent? What’s the difference between neurodivergence and neurodiversity? And how can we support everyone to play to their strengths without feeling like we’re making allowances? Get more episodes and resources by joining FrogXtra Mentioned in this episode: The Anti-Burnout System Take back control of your time and your workload — before burnout makes the decision for you. Join FrogXtra The monthly membership for doctors and busy professiona...
Apr 14, 2025•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 266
Break the cognitive dissonance you feel when enforcing a boundary goes against one of your core values. Get more episodes and resources by joining FrogXtra Mentioned in this episode: Join FrogXtra The monthly membership for doctors and busy professionals in high stress jobs, who want to beat burnout, and thrive in work and life....
Apr 07, 2025•18 min•Ep. 265
When you hear a voice guiding you towards or away from something, how can you tell whether it’s fear or your deepest intuition talking? Get more episodes and resources by joining FrogXtra Mentioned in this episode: The Anti-Burnout System Take back control of your time and your workload — before burnout makes the decision for you. Join FrogXtra The monthly membership for doctors and busy professionals in high stress jobs, who want to beat burnout, and thrive in work and life....
Mar 31, 2025•49 min•Ep. 264
How to overcome procrastination, follow through on your goals, and stick to the wise decisions you made in the past. Get more episodes and resources by joining FrogXtra Mentioned in this episode: Join FrogXtra The monthly membership for doctors and busy professionals in high stress jobs, who want to beat burnout, and thrive in work and life.
Mar 24, 2025•20 min•Ep. 263
If you struggle to keep on top of certain activities or you find a rigid schedule too constricting, you might be neurodivergent. And there are plenty of places you can turn to for support, and practical systems you can implement to thrive as a doctor. This episode is in partnership with the Physician Mums Facebook Group (PMGUK) . Get more episodes and resources by joining FrogXtra Mentioned in this episode: The Anti-Burnout System Take back control of your time and your workload — before burnout...
Mar 17, 2025•55 min•Ep. 262
The key to beating burnout is not more wellbeing webinars; it’s giving you agency and autonomy over your time. Here’s how you can start to take back control. Get more episodes and resources by joining FrogXtra Get the Zone of Power handout Mentioned in this episode: Join FrogXtra The monthly membership for doctors and busy professionals in high stress jobs, who want to beat burnout, and thrive in work and life....
Mar 10, 2025•27 min•Ep. 261
Kindness builds trust in teams, and teams that trust each-other work more smoothly. When mistakes happen, they’re addressed from a place of positivity, not blame. Here’s what kindness is, and why it’s not just about being “nice”. Get more episodes and resources by joining FrogXtra Visit our website for links and show notes Mentioned in this episode: Join FrogXtra The monthly membership for doctors and busy professionals in high stress jobs, who want to beat burnout, and thrive in work and life. ...
Mar 03, 2025•57 min•Ep. 260
Committing to behaviour change is one thing. Making it stick when life gets in the way or others’ needs conflict with yours is another matter. Alasdair Cant returns to explain how to keep going when change is tough. Get more episodes and resources by joining FrogXtra Mentioned in this episode: The Anti-Burnout System Take back control of your time and your workload — before burnout makes the decision for you. Join FrogXtra The monthly membership for doctors and busy professionals in high stress ...
Feb 24, 2025•1 hr•Ep. 259
If changing ingrained behaviours was easy, no-one would have unhealthy habits, work too much, or fail to enforce boundaries. Here’s what a behaviour change expert has to say about making positive choices that are aligned with what you really want. Get more episodes and resources by joining FrogXtra Mentioned in this episode: Join FrogXtra The monthly membership for doctors and busy professionals in high stress jobs, who want to beat burnout, and thrive in work and life. The Anti-Burnout System T...
Feb 17, 2025•47 min•Ep. 258
How to make the right decisions in the short-term so you don’t create problems in the long-term… featuring Brian the robot hoover. Get more episodes and resources by joining FrogXtra Discover your Zone of Power Mentioned in this episode: Join FrogXtra The monthly membership for doctors and busy professionals in high stress jobs, who want to beat burnout, and thrive in work and life....
Feb 10, 2025•22 min•Ep. 257
What are your goals for the new year, and how do you plan to meet them? This conversation with former Paralympian Dr Kim Daybell will help you focus on what’s important, so you can have a happier, healthier, and more productive 2025. Get more episodes and resources by joining FrogXtra Watch this episode’s bonus video Mentioned in this episode: Join FrogXtra The monthly membership for doctors and busy professionals in high stress jobs, who want to beat burnout, and thrive in work and life. The An...
Feb 03, 2025•51 min•Ep. 256
How to beat perfectionism, people-pleasing, conflict-aversion, and the many other things that amplify your sense of overwhelm. Get more episodes and resources by joining FrogXtra Get links to all our resources via our website Mentioned in this episode: Join FrogXtra The monthly membership for doctors and busy professionals in high stress jobs, who want to beat burnout, and thrive in work and life....
Jan 27, 2025•21 min•Ep. 255
Focusing on managing your time can lead to overwhelm and a sense that there’s just not enough. But with a few simple exercises, we can think about how we manage our energy, not our time. Get more episodes and resources by joining FrogXtra Mentioned in this episode: The Anti-Burnout System Take back control of your time and your workload — before burnout makes the decision for you. Join FrogXtra The monthly membership for doctors and busy professionals in high stress jobs, who want to beat burnou...
Jan 20, 2025•45 min•Ep. 254
When someone asks “Have you got 5 minutes for a call?”, here’s how to set yourself up for success to ensure neither you or nor the other party feels defensive or unfairly treated in a conversation that could involve conflict. Get more episodes and resources by joining FrogXtra Mentioned in this episode: Join FrogXtra The monthly membership for doctors and busy professionals in high stress jobs, who want to beat burnout, and thrive in work and life....
Jan 13, 2025•21 min•Ep. 253
Shame has a toxic impact on individuals and teams. But there are practical steps we can take to minimise it and create safer, more open spaces. Get more episodes and resources by joining FrogXtra Mentioned in this episode: Join FrogXtra The monthly membership for doctors and busy professionals in high stress jobs, who want to beat burnout, and thrive in work and life. The Anti-Burnout System Take back control of your time and your workload — before burnout makes the decision for you....
Jan 06, 2025•55 min•Ep. 252
Prioritising relaxation when you’re under stress is easier than it sounds – but it’s possible, and it starts with saying “f**k it”. Get more episodes and resources by joining FrogXtra Mentioned in this episode: Join FrogXtra The monthly membership for doctors and busy professionals in high stress jobs, who want to beat burnout, and thrive in work and life. The Anti-Burnout System Take back control of your time and your workload — before burnout makes the decision for you....
Dec 30, 2024•1 hr
What’s it like to work in a high-stress job with autism, ADHD, or another neurodivergence, and how do we support colleagues whose brains work differently? Get more episodes and resources by joining FrogXtra Mentioned in this episode: The Anti-Burnout System Take back control of your time and your workload — before burnout makes the decision for you. Join FrogXtra The monthly membership for doctors and busy professionals in high stress jobs, who want to beat burnout, and thrive in work and life....
Dec 23, 2024•56 min
When someone brings a problem to your door, the first thing to ask is “is it mine to solve?” The second question is “What are the consequences if I let them solve it themselves?” Get more episodes and resources by joining FrogXtra Mentioned in this episode: Join FrogXtra The monthly membership for doctors and busy professionals in high stress jobs, who want to beat burnout, and thrive in work and life....
Dec 16, 2024•21 min•Ep. 251
How do you build a more sustainable career in an ever-shifting landscape? Is it all about “keeping up”? And what can we learn from the next generation of medical professionals? Get more episodes and resources by joining FrogXtra Mentioned in this episode: Join FrogXtra The monthly membership for doctors and busy professionals in high stress jobs, who want to beat burnout, and thrive in work and life. The Anti-Burnout System Take back control of your time and your workload — before burnout makes ...
Dec 09, 2024•51 min•Ep. 250
Have you found yourself more irritable or tearful than usual? Are you losing sleep, avoiding things you enjoy, or beating yourself up about your own performance? Here’s how to spot stress before it becomes burnout. Get more episodes and resources by joining FrogXtra Download the Stress Curve PDF Mentioned in this episode: Join FrogXtra The monthly membership for doctors and busy professionals in high stress jobs, who want to beat burnout, and thrive in work and life....
Dec 02, 2024•19 min•Ep. 249
