The advice for dealing with overwhelm is so often to do more, but what we really need is to rest. This quick dip provides a framework to help you reconnect with what you need, so you can make time for it instead of trying to tackle it with todo lists. Download our Overwhelm SOS Toolkit – Free download How to retreat when you can’t go on retreat – Free download Download the episode’s podsheet . You can use it for reflection and to submit for your appraisal as part of your CPD. Join th...
Nov 04, 2024•22 min•Ep. 245
Decision fatigue and fear of uncertainty can lead us to feeling stuck, unable to move forwards. In this episode, Dr Claire Plumbly returns with practical guidance on making decisions from a place of stability. Download the episode’s podsheet . You can use it for reflection and to submit for your appraisal as part of your CPD. Join the You Are Not a Frog Facebook group Burnout: How to Manage Your Nervous System Before it Manages You – Dr Claire’s book Mentioned in this episode: Work Well Li...
Oct 28, 2024•49 min•Ep. 244
When’s the last time you stopped and asked yourself what you truly want, or whether what you’re doing right now is right for you? In this quick dip, Rachel offers a series of questions you can ask yourself to help you find those “hell yeah!” opportunities, and avoid the “hell no!” obligations. Download the episode’s podsheet . You can use it for reflection and to submit for your appraisal as part of your CPD. Join the You Are Not a Frog Facebook group Mentioned in this episode: Work Well Live Pr...
Oct 21, 2024•18 min•Ep. 243
Challenges and failures help teach problem-solving and emotional regulation. So how can we as parents promote independence while still being a source of safety for our kids? Download the episode’s podsheet . You can use it for reflection and to submit for your appraisal as part of your CPD. Join the You Are Not a Frog Facebook group Get more links and show notes via our website Mentioned in this episode: Work Well Live Prevent burnout, boost retention and protect your own time and energy. Join u...
Oct 14, 2024•56 min•Ep. 242
When everything feels urgent – or when other colleagues’ “urgent” stuff lands on your desk – it can feel impossible to get your other important work done. So how can you manage your time so that you can do the stuff that really matters? The stuff that isn’t just urgent, but is important to you and your practice? Download the episode’s podsheet . You can use it for reflection and to submit for your appraisal as part of your CPD. Join the You Are Not a Frog Facebook group Mentioned in this ep...
Oct 07, 2024•20 min•Ep. 241
Are you doing what you’re really meant for? If you’re not sure, how can you find out? And if you’re not where you think you should be, how can you find work that better fits your purpose? Download the episode’s podsheet . You can use it for reflection and to submit for your appraisal as part of your CPD. Join the You Are Not a Frog Facebook group Solving for Why: A Surgeon's Journey to Discover the Transformative Power of Purpose – Mark’s book Mentioned in this episode: FrogFest Virtual 20...
Sep 30, 2024•42 min•Ep. 240
When’s the last time you complained at someone for something they “should” have done, only to feel bad about it later? We all do it, and it’s usually because a core need isn’t being met. This quick dip will help you identify those needs so you can take steps to meet them. Download the episode’s podsheet . You can use it for reflection and to submit for your appraisal as part of your CPD. Join the You Are Not a Frog Facebook group Download our free Overwhelm SMS Toolkit Mentioned in this episode:...
Sep 23, 2024•24 min•Ep. 239
Are you feeling challenged and stretched in a healthy way at work? Are your unique skills being used to their fullest? If not, what might be holding you back from taking a leap into a career that can offer greater fulfilment and happiness? Download the episode’s podsheet . You can use it for reflection and to submit for your appraisal as part of your CPD. Join the You Are Not a Frog Facebook group Get more links and show notes from our website Mentioned in this episode: FrogFest Virtual 2025 Joi...
Sep 16, 2024•44 min•Ep. 238
You can ignore the stone in your shoe for a few steps, but after a while it becomes unbearable and potentially harmful. The same is true of those nagging thoughts and doubts we have about work. Download the episode’s podsheet . You can use it for reflection and to submit for your appraisal as part of your CPD. Join the You Are Not a Frog Facebook group Mentioned in this episode: Work Well Live Prevent burnout, boost retention and protect your own time and energy. Join us in London on the 21st Ma...
Sep 09, 2024•20 min•Ep. 237
Are the things you do to blow off steam really helping you, or are you bringing aspects of your work life into your hobbies? This is a remix of episode 188 , edited to highlight the most impactful points and key takeaways. Download the episode’s podsheet . You can use it for reflection and to submit for your appraisal as part of your CPD. Join the You Are Not a Frog Facebook group Mentioned in this episode: Work Well Live Prevent burnout, boost retention and protect your own time and energ...
Sep 02, 2024•15 min•Ep. 236
What can you do to quiet the inner critic voice that tells you you’re not good enough, or there’s more you could have done? Download the episode’s podsheet . You can use it for reflection and to submit for your appraisal as part of your CPD. Join the You Are Not a Frog Facebook group Get more links and show notes from our website Mentioned in this episode: Work Well Live Prevent burnout, boost retention and protect your own time and energy. Join us in London on the 21st May. FrogFest Virtual 202...
Aug 26, 2024•29 min•Ep. 235
How can we create a safer environment where upsetting behaviour can be challenged? Co-founder of the Civility Saves Lives explains. This is a replay of episode 192 , edited to highlight the most impactful points and key takeaways. Download the episode’s podsheet . You can use it for reflection and to submit for your appraisal as part of your CPD. Join the You Are Not a Frog Facebook group View more links and show notes via our website Mentioned in this episode: Work Well Live Prevent burno...
Aug 19, 2024•23 min•Ep. 234
Balancing personal life with a busy medical career is especially tough for women. But there is a way to craft a fulfilling career and have a family. This episode is in partnership with the Physician Mums UK Facebook Group . Download the episode’s podsheet . You can use it for reflection and to submit for your appraisal as part of your CPD. Join the You Are Not a Frog Facebook group View more links and show notes Mentioned in this episode: Work Well Live Prevent burnout, boost retention and...
Aug 12, 2024•45 min•Ep. 233
How can we thrive in a healthcare system that’s overstretched and under-resourced? What is within our control to change? Is it the system, or how we operate in it? And what can we do differently, given all the usual advice around “resilience”? Download the episode’s podsheet . You can use it for reflection and to submit for your appraisal as part of your CPD. Join the You Are Not a Frog Facebook group Get more resources on our website Mentioned in this episode: FrogFest Virtual 2025 Join Rachel ...
Aug 05, 2024•50 min•Ep. 232
Rachel digs through her Facebook comments to address some of the challenging feedback she’s received across 230 episodes. Burnout: 9 mistakes healthcare professionals make and what to do instead Download the episode’s podsheet . You can use it for reflection and to submit for your appraisal as part of your CPD. Join the You Are Not a Frog Facebook group Mentioned in this episode: FrogFest Virtual 2025 Join Rachel along with Graham Allcott and Dr Sarah Coope, on 7th May, 2025. Work Well Live Prev...
Jul 29, 2024•53 min•Ep. 231
Is everything OK within your team? Would anyone speak up if it wasn’t? If your team is quietly getting on while important stuff is getting missed, it might be because there isn’t enough healthy conflict. This quick dip will help you create a safe space for conflict so that issues can be raised without it getting personal. Download the episode’s podsheet . You can use it for reflection and to submit for your appraisal as part of your CPD. Join the You Are Not a Frog Facebook group Visit our websi...
Jul 22, 2024•18 min•Ep. 230
The ways we deal with difficult situations at work and tricky relationships in general is massively influenced by our childhood. Discover what role attachment styles play in how we handle stress, and learn what practical steps you can take to avoid burnout. Burnout: How to Manage Your Nervous System Before it Manages You – Claire’s book Download the episode’s podsheet . You can use it for reflection and to submit for your appraisal as part of your CPD. Join the You Are Not a Frog Facebook ...
Jul 15, 2024•54 min•Ep. 229
When something goes wrong in your team, do you immediately leap to the rescue? If so, you might unwittingly be practicing a form of leadership that’s damaging to your team in the long-term. Download the episode’s podsheet . You can use it for reflection and to submit for your appraisal as part of your CPD. Join the You Are Not a Frog Facebook group Mentioned in this episode: Work Well Live Prevent burnout, boost retention and protect your own time and energy. Join us in London on the 21st May....
Jul 08, 2024•23 min•Ep. 228
Overlooking our physical wellbeing in the pursuit of success can lead to stress, burnout, and health problems. But there’s a key question we can ask that’ll help restore some balance. Download the episode’s podsheet . You can use it for reflection and to submit for your appraisal as part of your CPD. Join the You Are Not a Frog Facebook group Mentioned in this episode: FrogFest Virtual 2025 Join Rachel along with Graham Allcott and Dr Sarah Coope, on 7th May, 2025. Work Well Live Prevent burnout...
Jul 01, 2024•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 227
When you start comparing what you have with others, you wrap your identity in what you do for work, or when someone judges you unfairly, there are some simple things you can do to feel better. Download the episode’s podsheet . You can use it for reflection and to submit for your appraisal as part of your CPD. Join the You Are Not a Frog Facebook group More links and show notes Mentioned in this episode: Work Well Live Prevent burnout, boost retention and protect your own time and energy. Join us...
Jun 24, 2024•23 min•Ep. 226
How can we help ourselves and the people we lead to work more closely together, and speak up when there’s a problem, rather than merely just “cope” with it? Download the episode’s podsheet . You can use it for reflection and to submit for your appraisal as part of your CPD. Join the You Are Not a Frog Facebook group More links and show notes Mentioned in this episode: Work Well Live Prevent burnout, boost retention and protect your own time and energy. Join us in London on the 21st May. FrogFest...
Jun 17, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 225
If a situation’s not quite right or it feels like you’re in flux and you don’t know what to do, here are three simple things you can try today. Download the episode’s podsheet . You can use it for reflection and to submit for your appraisal as part of your CPD. Join the You Are Not a Frog Facebook group Mentioned in this episode: Work Well Live Prevent burnout, boost retention and protect your own time and energy. Join us in London on the 21st May....
Jun 10, 2024•16 min•Ep. 224
Forgiveness is one of the most effective ways to begin healing from trauma. It doesn’t mean letting people off the hook, but finally being able to put down that heavy mental baggage. Download the episode’s podsheet . You can use it for reflection and to submit for your appraisal as part of your CPD. Join the You Are Not a Frog Facebook group Mentioned in this episode: Work Well Live Prevent burnout, boost retention and protect your own time and energy. Join us in London on the 21st May. FrogFest...
Jun 03, 2024•39 min•Ep. 223
When we notice the warning signs of burnout, we can end up either doing things that don’t help in the long-term, or we ignore the problem. Here are some of the most common mistakes people make when they feel like they’re burning out, and how to avoid them. Download the episode’s podsheet . You can use it for reflection and to submit for your appraisal as part of your CPD. Download the Stress Curve handout Join the You Are Not a Frog Facebook group Mentioned in this episode: Work Well Live Preven...
May 27, 2024•23 min•Ep. 222
Research shows that loneliness could be as detrimental to our health as cancer, and it’s not an issue affecting older people, but those in their teens and 20s. This episode offers practical steps to help you create more healthy, high-quality connections in your life. Links The dangers of loneliness – TEDx St Albans Download the episode’s podsheet . You can use it for reflection and to submit for your appraisal as part of your CPD. Join the You Are Not a Frog Facebook group Mentioned in thi...
May 20, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 221
Get more control over your time by clearly defining and enforcing your personal boundaries. Discover why it feels like people overstep them, and what to do when that happens. Links Download the THRIVE Week Planner Download the episode’s podsheet . You can use it for reflection and to submit for your appraisal as part of your CPD. Join the You Are Not a Frog Facebook group Mentioned in this episode: Work Well Live Prevent burnout, boost retention and protect your own time and energy. Join us in L...
May 13, 2024•13 min•Ep. 220
When someone on your team isn't pulling their weight, it's not only demoralising for the rest of the team, but detrimental to the person in question. If performance management isn’t put into practice, workplaces can become toxic, which can hamper performance and lower job satisfaction. High-functioning teams enable everyone to speak up, challenge each-other, and share their mistakes and learning. And it all starts with giving feedback. Download the episode’s podsheet . You can use it for reflect...
May 06, 2024•52 min•Ep. 219
If you’re caught in a cycle of constant work, you might feel like you can't afford even a short break. But that only leads to burnout, so what do you do if you feel you’re too busy to take a break? Links How to Avoid Amygdala Hijack Part 1 – Episode 169 How to Avoid Amygdala Hijack Part 2 – Episode 171 Download your THRIVE Week Planner Download your Overwhelm SOS guide Mentioned in this episode: Work Well Live Prevent burnout, boost retention and protect your own time and energy. Joi...
Apr 29, 2024•19 min•Ep. 218
Lots of us struggle to express ourselves in the way we want to at work. But finding our voice is just the beginning – the next step is using it effectively. Download the episode’s podsheet . You can use it for reflection and to submit for your appraisal as part of your CPD. Join the You Are Not a Frog Facebook group More episodes of You Are Not a Frog: How to Increase Your Confidence and Impact – Episode 198, with Dr Claire Kaye What to Do When Your Strengths Have Side Effects – Epis...
Apr 22, 2024•54 min•Ep. 217
Comparing ourselves to others can be toxic, and lead us to ignore our own needs, and forget our unique limits. It’s time to follow our own path, to note when we're "shoulding" on ourselves, to stop feeling guilty about our differences, and to ditch the idea that we're somehow wrong for having different constraints. Download the Thrive Week Planner Download the episode’s podsheet . You can use it for reflection and to submit for your appraisal as part of your CPD. Join the You Are Not a Frog Face...
Apr 15, 2024•21 min•Ep. 216
