Hope4Med with Dr. JB Podcast Hope4Med

Welcome to Hope4Med. In this episode, we dive into a topic that affects countless healthcare workers across the world - burnout. Our guest, a retired respiratory therapist, offers a compelling account of his own experiences with burnout and how he was able to overcome it.
RT Jacobs shares valuable insights on how to prevent burnout and maintain a balanced life in a healthcare career, based on his wisdom and firsthand experience. From the power of non-work-related hobbies to the essential nature of cultivating friendships outside of work, he offers guidance that is practical and honest.
He emphasizes the significance of networking and ongoing education as a means to prevent burnout and stay up-to-date in healthcare. He cautions against entering healthcare solely for the sake of job security, and instead encourages listeners to pursue their passions and interests.
RT Jacobs expresses his strong love for working in the NICU. He believes that using humor and compassion can greatly aid in the healing process. Through personal stories and heartfelt advice, his words offer hope and inspiration to anyone struggling with burnout in the healthcare industry.
Join us now and allow his profound message to touch your heart and empower you to create a balanced, fulfilling life in healthcare.

Meet pharmacist and author, Nathan Gartland. He's on a mission to help guide other pharmacists into becoming medical doctors. PharmD Gartland shares his journey from pharmacy to medical school and provides practical advice for healthcare professionals looking to make the same transition. You'll hear about how he faced challenges along the way and what strategies helped him succeed in an ever-changing field of medicine. Listen now to get inspired by Dr. Gartland's story –it might just be your path too!

 

To learn more about PharmD Gartland and the work he is doing check out his website:  www.physicianpharmacist.com

Dr. Ada Steward is an inspiration to us all. As the first African American female president of the AAFP, she was born into the Cleveland housing projects and rose to success against all odds. Her story is one of determination, hard work, and perseverance through adversity. Listen to her inspiring journey from humble beginnings to a place of power and leadership in this uplifting podcast. Be inspired by Dr. Ada Steward's remarkable story - Listen Now!

We're all immigrants somewhere. 

Are you an international student or international medical graduate? Have you worked along side an international healthcare professional? Have you ever wondered what their experience is like? What if things were reversed? How would you feel in a brand new environment? A brand new world? 

In this podcast featuring Dr. Hajira Yasmin, a gynecologist of over 25 years now with a niche practice focusing on perimenopause, menopause and the sexual health of women, lays bare how, as an international medical graduate student, she got to her breaking point, but didn't quit. During our time together we explore the tools she used to find the strength to keep pushing forward and the role history played in giving her strength.

Dr. Yaz's story is one of new beginnings and triumph.

 

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If you would like to learn more about Dr. Yaz, please check out her website  alraymd.com or you can find her on Instagram and tiktoc with handle @dr.yas.alraymd or on Facebook by searching for "Dr. Hajira Yasmin"

 

Neurosurgery is a demanding profession that requires both skill and humility. In this podcast Neurosurgeon Juan Martin Valdivia Valdivia candidly discusses the highs and lows of the job, from the elation of a successful surgery to the heartbreak of a losing battle.  Together we dive deep into the emotional tolls of this profession and explore how he takes care of himself both physically and mentally though the use of free diving. 

 

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Feel free to reach out to Dr. Valdivia via email at janivaldivia@gmail.com

How do you decipher between symptoms of burnout and depression? 

This question and more is discussed on this podcast featuring Dr. Candace Drummond. She is a psychologist on a mission to improve the occupational and mental health of moms and mompreneurs everywhere. During this recording we discuss her background and the events in her life that shaped her current endeavors. Mental health is health and we dive deep into the importance of tackling stigma and symptoms of shame in order to normalize these lived experiences thereby allowing more people to get help when they need. We end our discussion focused on role of focusing on the present plays on optimizing one's mental wellness. 

 

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