Najlepsze podcasty z kategorii: A Frog (2024)

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Only You Can Choose Your Next Move 21:06

5d ago21:06

21:06

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 …

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How to Make a Difficult Decision 45:45

12d ago45:45

45:45

Making the right decision can feel tricky, especially when they involve important life transitions. But there's a way out, and it starts with asking ourselves some fundamental questions around why we want what we want, and what we truly hope to gain when we get it. Download the episode’s podsheet. You can use it for reflection and to submit for you…

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What Happens When You Stay Too Long 20:21

19d ago20:21

20:21

If you're questioning whether a job or a relationship is right for you, it's worth exploring further, and taking those thoughts seriously. Remember that change is often a sign of growth, not failure. So focus on the potential positives that can arise from change, rather than asking “what if it doesn’t work?” Download your free Overwhelm SOS guide H…

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How Money Holds Us Back 1:00:53

26d ago1:00:53

1:00:53

It’s easy to to find ourselves thinking that money holds the key to our happiness, security, and freedom. We can project our desires and aversions onto money, believing that once we have “enough”, we can finally get the life we want. But thinking like this often keeps us from truly living our lives; instead we're stuck constantly chasing the next t…

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Beware Your Kindest Colleagues 23:24

1M ago23:24

23:24

What happens when we're not feeling well, or when we're feeling overwhelmed at work? Often, we turn to our colleagues for support. But what happens when that support doesn't come, or it's not as helpful as we’d hoped? 🛟 Download your free Overwhelm SOS guide When we're all in the same boat, it's tricky to get a different perspective. Even well-mean…

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Smashing the Gender Pay Gap for Women in Medicine 46:32

1M ago46:32

46:32

Women in medicine are often undervalued and taken less seriously than their male counterparts. They’re also made to feel less safe at work, and encounter pushback when they make a complaint. This week’s guest is Professor Dame Jane Dacre, and the episode is recorded in partnership with the Physician Mums Facebook Group (PMGUK). In her discussion wi…

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How to Tell People What You REALLY Think 53:02

1M ago53:02

53:02

Saying what you really feel – especially in a high-stress job – is no easy task. Crucial conversations are often avoided for fear of damaging relationships. These unaired grievances get bottled up and over time can increase our level of stress. ⭐️ Work Well Webinars But there are three core conditions for effective conversation that can help here: …

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Why Setting Goals Alone Won’t Help 20:03

2M ago20:03

20:03

We often set goals in the belief they’ll make us happier. But setting goals alone might not be enough to truly help us thrive.In this quick dip, Rachel discusses why that’s the case, and offers a different approach to finding satisfaction and success. ⭐️ Work Well Webinars It all begins with a shift in focus from goals to desires. Instead of starti…

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Life’s Too Short NOT to Love What You Do 52:40

2M ago52:40

52:40

There are times working in medicine or other high-stress jobs, when you feel trapped and unhappy. And maybe you’ve told yourself you have no other option but to stay put. These “shoulds” can come from societal expectations or the idea that you’ve put so much into your job already that it would be silly – or even irresponsible – to quit now. ⭐️ Work…

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Finding Your North Star 23:08

2M ago23:08

23:08

We’re all seeking the perfect job or career path that will bring us happiness and fulfilment. But while we’re focused on achieving success, we can overlook the bigger stuff – and it’s possible that our current career trajectory might not take us there. That’s why we need to find and then follow our North Star. Finding it starts with prioritising fo…

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How to get moving again when you feel stuck 1:08:15

2M ago1:08:15

1:08:15

We all experience moments of feeling stuck. Sometimes we have the motivation, but something’s in our way. On other days the simplest things can feel like pushing a boulder up a hill. Now matter how competent we know we are, that feeling of inertia can wreak havoc on our self-confidence. If we’re going to get unstuck and move forwards, we first need…

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The Most Powerful Question You Can Ask Yourself About Your Work 12:02

2M ago12:02

12:02

If you were in a life-or-death scenario and the only path out was over hot coals, would you take it? Of course. But when it comes to situations that are making us uncomfortable or even miserable, we seldom want to experience that discomfort to get to what we know will be better for us. ⭐️ Book Your FrogFest Ticket Now In this quick dip episode, Rac…

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How to Feel Confident in Any Situation 50:16

3M ago50:16

50:16

If you’re in a job where you use your brain a lot, it can be easy to feel disconnected from your body and emotions. This in turn can lead to a lack of self-awareness and even difficulty in expressing yourself. That lack of awareness changes how we outwardly express ourselves, even in ways we’re not aware of. But by becoming consciously connected wi…

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How to Get Out of a Toxic Shame Spiral 24:26

3M ago24:26

24:26

We all experience shame from time to time, but when it becomes toxic, we can end up in a shame spiral from which it's difficult to escape. When we’re called out on something about which we feel shameful, it can make us defensive. And so often, no-one can punish us as harshly as we punish ourselves. In this quick dip episode, Rachel shares her strat…

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Getting a Breakthrough by Using Your Right Brain 51:05

3M ago51:05

51:05

When we’re presented with a difficult problem, naturally we use logic and reasoning to solve it. But some problems – like stress and burnout – can’t be solved with logic alone. The left hemisphere is the area of the brain focused on tasks, logic, and problem-solving. But the right hemisphere deals with relationships, connections, and new perspectiv…

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The Three-Step Plan for Getting Your Sh*t Together 13:45

3M ago13:45

13:45

So you’ve got a problem, maybe a relationship issue at work or difficulties managing your workload. You’ve talked it with friends, but the solution won’t present itself. Often the problem isn't that we lack solutions, but rather that we haven't fully understood what the problem is in the first place. In this quick dip episode, Rachel shares her thr…

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How to Decide if You Need to Stay or Leave a Difficult Situation 53:47

4M ago53:47

53:47

Faced with a difficult situation, we often ask the question “should I stay or should I go?” It could be about work, a relationship, or something more personal. We all face this question at various times in our life, and it can be overwhelming to make a choice when we’re scared of the unknown. This week, we’re revisiting a discussion with Corrina Go…

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What Shame Made Me Do 54:01

4M ago54:01

54:01

If you have a high-stakes job like medicine, shame can show up in unexpected and unwelcome places. Doctors have incredibly high societal expectations, with constant pressure to be invulnerable. It’s time to challenge these unrealistic expectations and foster an environment that supports doctors in their vulnerability. This week, we’re featuring one…

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How to Survive the Holiday Season 54:17

4M ago54:17

54:17

The Christmas season can be a time of stress and disappointment, especially when our expectations don't match up with reality. We can find ourselves dealing with difficult family members, feeling overwhelmed with work and family obligations, or experiencing a general sense of dissatisfaction.But there’s plenty we can do to make the festive period m…

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How to Increase Your Confidence and Impact 54:51

4M ago54:51

54:51

If you're like most people, you'll have experienced moments when your confidence wavers, leaving you unsure of yourself and holding back from reaching your full potential. But what if there was a way to increase your confidence and make a greater impact in your personal and professional life? This week, Dr Claire Kaye joins Rachel to explore the po…

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How to Deal With Your Inner Critic 13:30

5M ago13:30

13:30

We can learn how to say no to other people, but often don’t say no to ourselves or to our inner critic who’s always telling us we can do more or be better. We become our own worst enemy when it comes to setting boundaries and prioritising our own needs. This is why we need self-compassion, and to overcome the toxic self-talk that often fuels our ne…

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How to Escape the Tyranny of the ‘Shoulds’ 1:01:10

5M ago1:01:10

1:01:10

Do you find yourself trapped by the expectations and pressures of what you think you “should” be doing? Is there a voice in your head, berating you for not living up to their standards? If so, you might be experiencing the tyranny of the shoulds. You’re not alone in feeling overwhelmed or uncertain. But it turns out that hearing others' stories can…

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Am I Burning Out? 19:19

5M ago19:19

19:19

If your job is demanding, jou've probably wondered at some point if you're burning out. The constant stress and pressure in health and social care especially can leave us feeling overwhelmed and exhausted. But ignoring the signs of burnout can have serious consequences, affecting not only our performance but our wellbeing and our relationships too.…

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How to Manage Your Energy if You're a Highly Sensitive Person 44:51

5M ago44:51

44:51

Managing your energy can be a challenge at the best of times. But if you’re a highly sensitive person, you might be more prone to burning out due to your unique traits and the demands of your work. Being highly sensitive doesn’t mean being touchy, but having a high degree of empathy and a particular way of processing sensory input. That means it mi…

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How Do You Say No When Someone Might Die? 23:00

6M ago23:00

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Saying no and setting boundaries are core to avoiding burnout. But if saying no might put a patient at harm – or worse – what can you do? In this quick dip episode, Rachel explains the concept of core and flex boundaries along with core and flex consequences. Core boundaries are non-negotiables that we always enforce, rather than preferences we’d l…

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How to Challenge Upsetting Behaviour 1:14:19

6M ago1:14:19

1:14:19

Interactions between team members can have a big impact on performance and outcomes. Disrespect and hostility can create a threatening environment and hinder collaboration and productivity. In a medical setting, it could literally be a life-or-death situation. The Civility Saves Lives movement aims to raise awareness about the importance of behavio…

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The Real Reason Other People's Boundaries Make Us Cross 15:21

6M ago15:21

15:21

When someone else sets boundaries, do you feel able to do the same, or do you resent their ability to say no? Often, our anger towards others' boundaries comes from our own unmet needs and desires, and what presents itself as resentment is actually envy. Guilt, shame, and fear often prevent us from expressing our own needs, which just compounds tho…

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How to Be REALLY Productive... Without Losing the Plot 42:43

6M ago42:43

42:43

Productivity and time management are difficult at the best of times. But when your job directly affects people’s lives, it can be tricky to make time to get organised, so that we have control over our days, and our inbox isn’t overflowing. What we need is to manage our attention and make space for what matters. In this episode, Rachel is joined by …

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What Will Your Future Self Thank You For? 14:13

6M ago14:13

14:13

We’ve all had weeks where our schedules are packed tightly and there’s no time for ourselves, leaving us exhausted and overwhelmed. The problem is we often make commitments for our future selves without thinking about what might be on their plate in the future. In this quick dip episode, Rachel uncovers ways we can make space for the the big and im…

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Surprising Ways to Avoid Burnout 57:30

7M ago57:30

57:30

Do you give yourself permission to rest? If you’re like many people in caring professions, you worry that taking time out to look after yourself means not spending that time helping others. That thinking may have got you to your position now, but is it serving you, or is it time to update your operating system? The problem with rest is that we ofte…

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Stress vs Overwhelm – And Why You Should Know the Difference 10:08

7M ago10:08

10:08

We all get stressed or overwhelmed with our daily responsibilities from time to time. But we’re not always good at telling them apart. And this is important, because the way out of overwhelm is different form the way out of stress. Stress is caused when the demands on us outweigh the resources we feel we have to cope. Overwhelm happens when high am…

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How to Cope With Your Kids’ Anxiety, Your Colleagues’, and Your Own 1:04:13

7M ago1:04:13

1:04:13

Confronting anxiety is easier said than done. It’s hard enough with adults, but with children it’s even more tough. Anxiety keeps us safe, but often we over-predict that something bad will happen and under-predict our ability to cope. The key is to learn how to manage anxiety before it becomes a problem. This week’s guest is educational psychologis…

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Don't Wait for Tomorrow to Improve – Take Control Now 17:10

7M ago17:10

17:10

Do you find yourself thinking "it will be better tomorrow", or believing things will improve in a few months' time “when x happens”? In this quick dip episode, Rachel reveals how waiting for outside events to occur leads to more problems – because even when tomorrow comes, we’re still the same person facing the same challenges as we were yesterday.…

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Is it You - or is it Menopause? 50:34

8M ago50:34

50:34

One way or another, menopause affects everyone at some point. If you’re not experiencing symptoms yourself, you almost certainly know or work with someone who is. That’s why understanding its effects and being able to offer support and compassion is so important. Women going through menopause can experience a wide range of physical, psychological, …

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Why You Don’t Need to Earn Your Rest 13:46

8M ago13:46

13:46

So many of us are caught up in a vortex of busyness. We end up working harder and harder without doing anything that re-energises us, all because we feel like we have no other choice. As healthcare professionals, we feel like rest is a reward for good behaviour, but it's a basic human need, and a professional responsibility. Why? Because rest makes…

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Are Your Tiny Traumas Building Up to Burnout? 50:04

8M ago50:04

50:04

For people in caring professions, trauma can be something we experience on a regular basis. an event doesn’t have to be earth-shattering to be traumatic, and if we let those “little T” traumas build up over time without addressing them, we can find ourselves in a constant sate of fight, flight, or freeze. When stress and trauma accumulate over time…

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Get Some Air Cover to Help You Set Boundaries 16:47

8M ago16:47

16:47

We’re not just service providers – we’re carers and helpers. This can make it hard to set boundaries and prioritise our workload. What we need is air cover. By working together with your colleagues, you can create agreements about what to say yes and no to, and hold each-other accountable. And you can also seek out peers outside of work, so you can…

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$150 Bucks an Hour 10:21

9M ago10:21

10:21

An oldie but goodie...A reluctant, highly budget-conscious husband is not exactly thrilled about the prospect of marriage counseling. But after 12 years, their marriage is strained on its very best days. Will one intense, no-holds-barred session ultimately help heal their union, or will it ultimately tear them apart for good?…

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What Happens When We’re Really Listened to 1:02:42

9M ago1:02:42

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Do you ever feel like you're just not being heard? Or like you’re under pressure and no one understands how much you’re juggling? Especially in high-stress careers, few of us have the chance to truly be listened to – and coaching can help with that. Coaching isn’t therapy or listening to someone else’s advice. It's about exploring solutions yoursel…

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How to Use Power Language to Keep Your Boundaries Strong 10:21

9M ago10:21

10:21

Have you ever had to do something you didn't want to do? Maybe it was a task at work, a favour for a friend, or a chore at home. It can be frustrating and draining when it seems we have no say in our actions. It can make us feel powerless and stressed out. And that's not good for our work quality or our well-being. But is that true? Do we really ha…

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I Have a Walmart Problem 10:38

9M ago10:38

10:38

One woman just needed to get some condoms. However, there were a few minor problems with her plan...The main one being she's a high school teacher in a relatively small town. Prying eyes are everywhere! Does she manage to successfully purchase a box of condoms?

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How to Thrive in a High-Stress Job When You’re Neurodivergent 55:43

9M ago55:43

55:43

In the words of today’s podcast guest, “Everyone can benefit from neurodiversity”. But how much do you understand about the way it impacts you and your colleagues? Neurodiversity can be a real strength in high-stress roles like medicine. Different ways of thinking can allow us to cope with high pressure situations, handle complex information, and p…

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Why You Should Expect Pushback and What To Do About It 13:10

9M ago13:10

13:10

It's a fact of life that we can't please everyone. That's why one of the hardest things to do is say no and try to keep everyone happy with our decisions. Even if it's against our will, we try to give a piece of ourselves to everyone. The thing is, that takes a toll on us until resentment builds up in our hearts. So, how do you expect pushback whil…

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Embrace Your Capacity, Not Your Limits 53:10

9M ago53:10

53:10

High-stress and high-performance professions like healthcare often push people beyond their limits. When this happens, stress and burnout are often the unfortunate consequences. In this episode, Dr Sarah Coope joins us to discuss how to avoid burnout by embracing your capacity. She delves into finding your optimal stretching point for each of your …

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Hemingway's Nanny Problem 8:30

10M ago8:30

8:30

Is there such a thing as a typical male midlife crisis? This woman thinks so. She and her husband are heading to therapy to try and figure out the root of their problem--could it perhaps be the twentysomething he's sleeping with?

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How To Influence Without Getting Frustrated 13:52

10M ago13:52

13:52

You have brilliant ideas and solutions that can make a difference in your work. But how do you get others on board with them? It can be hard to convince others when they have different views and opinions. The thing is, you can’t change someone’s mind without knowing where they are coming from and what matters to them. You have to face it with confi…

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Public Cervix Announcement 7:55

10M ago7:55

7:55

What women talk about when they talk about...sex! Three women, three takes on sex after a certain age. There are some things women definitely enjoy...and then there are other things that, well, we'll just let you listen.

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What to Do When You Can Never Do Enough as a Working Mum with Corrina Gordon-Barnes 55:01

10M ago55:01

55:01

On this episode of You Are Not a Frog, our guest, Corrina Gordon-Barnes, joins us to discuss the challenges working mothers face in traditional family units. The conversation sheds light on the value of self-compassion, learning to navigate negative emotions, and striking a balance between work and family life. This episode is for everyone involved…

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Do I Disappoint Myself Or Others? 16:18

10M ago16:18

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Disappointing ourselves and others is an awful feeling highlighted by guilt and shame. It can often lead us to act out regretfully as we attempt to mask it. Out of fear of its consequences, we resort to tiptoeing around others. This is most common in the medical field, where people tend to prioritise the needs of other people before their own. It c…

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Bad Dad 6:12

10M ago6:12

6:12

Losing the "one" can be a really difficult experience to go through...just ask this woman whose partner of nearly three years just decided he wants to have kids--with another woman!

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