Post-Holiday Burnout: Understanding Dopamine Crashes and Recovery
Feeling flat and unmotivated after what should have been a restorative break? You're not alone. In this episode, Dr. Jo explores the science behind post-holiday blues, including the role of dopamine c...
13 Jan 12min
The Patient Complaint That Taught Me About Resilience
In this episode, Dr. Jo shares a personal story about stepping into a locum position where she inherited a "difficult" patient situation involving family complaints and communication challenges. Rathe...
6 Jan 13min
Work as the Means, Not the End: My Mum's Lesson That Saved My Career
In this deeply personal episode, Dr. Jo Braid shares a conversation with her mother that fundamentally changed how she views career success and professional identity in healthcare. Through her mother'...
30 Des 202512min
When Meaningful Work Becomes Too Much: The Gratitude Paradox
In this episode, Dr. Jo Braid explores why healthcare workers and helping professionals often struggle with gratitude despite doing meaningful work. She breaks down the neuroscience behind how chronic...
23 Des 202510min
The Two-Breath Reset: Why I Keep This Tool in My Pocket
Feeling overwhelmed before that big meeting or presentation? In this episode, I share my go-to stress management technique that can shift your entire nervous system in under 30 seconds. You'll discove...
16 Des 202510min
Getting to Work on Time: The Boundary That Changed Everything
In this December episode, we explore how protecting your morning routine and arrival time creates a foundation for better boundaries in both professional and personal settings. Learn why getting to wo...
9 Des 202512min
The 70% Club: Why Burnout Statistics Actually Give Me Hope
In this episode, Dr Jo explores why the latest burnout statistics in healthcare actually give her hope, revealing that 69% of healthcare professionals are experiencing burnout - making it a systemic i...
2 Des 202515min
The Hobby That Reminded Me Who I Am
In this episode, Jo explores the critical importance of rediscovering your identity beyond your medical profession and the transformative power of personal hobbies in burnout recovery. She shares her ...
25 Nov 20259min
