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You Are Not A Frog

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Dr Rachel Morris

The podcast for GPs, hospital doctors and other professionals in high-stakes, high-stress jobs who want to thrive rather than just survive. You studied for years, you’re really good at what you do but you’ve noticed that you’re starting to feel overwhelmed, overworked and under-resourced. You may be comparing yourself to a frog in boiling water - the heat has built up so slowly that you haven’t noticed the extra-long days becoming the norm. You may feel on the edge and trapped in the very job that you’ve spent years working towards. Here’s the problem, frogs only have two choices; stay and be boiled alive, or jump out of the pan. The good news is that you are not a frog. You have many more choices than you think you do. You don’t have to quit, and nor should stress and burnout be inevitable. It is possible to be master of your own destiny, to craft your work life and career so that you can thrive even in the most difficult of situations. There are simple changes you can make which will make a huge difference to your stress levels and help you enjoy life again. Your host is Dr Rachel Morris, GP turned Executive Coach and Specialist in Resilience at Work who knows what it’s like to feel like an exhausted frog. In the podcast, she’ll be talking to friends, colleagues and experts all who have an interesting take on resilience for clever people in high-stakes, high-stress jobs so that together you can take back control to beat stress and burnout, survive and thrive.

#200

How to Stop a Difficult Conversation Going Bad

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] (https://members.youarenotafrog.com/frogXtra) Mentioned in this episode: <a href='https://www.shapestoolkit.com/overwhelm-cycle'>Escape the overwhelm cycle</a> A FREE mini video series for leaders in health & social care who want to protect their time and get more done. ... Read more

14 Jan 2025

20 MINS

20:11

14 Jan 2025

#199

How to Overcome the Toxic Effects of Shame on Your Team

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] (https://members.youarenotafrog.com/frogXtra) Mentioned in this episode: <a href='https://www.shapestoolkit.com/overwhelm-cycle'>Escape the overwhelm cycle</a> A FREE mini video series for leaders in health & social care who want to protect their time and get more done. [Join FrogXtra] (https://members.youarenotafrog.com/frogXtra) The monthly membership for doctors and busy professionals in high stress jobs, who want to beat burnout and work happier. ... Read more

07 Jan 2025

54 MINS

54:12

07 Jan 2025

#198

How to be Ridiculously Relaxed

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] (https://members.youarenotafrog.com/frogXtra) Mentioned in this episode: <a href='https://www.shapestoolkit.com/overwhelm-cycle'>Escape the overwhelm cycle</a> A FREE mini video series for leaders in health & social care who want to protect their time and get more done. [Join FrogXtra] (https://members.youarenotafrog.com/frogXtra) The monthly membership for doctors and busy professionals in high stress jobs, who want to beat burnout and work happier. ... Read more

31 Dec 2024

59 MINS

59:37

31 Dec 2024

#197

How to Survive in a High Stress Job When You’re Neurodivergent

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] (https://members.youarenotafrog.com/frogXtra) Mentioned in this episode: [Join FrogXtra] (https://members.youarenotafrog.com/frogXtra) The monthly membership for doctors and busy professionals in high stress jobs, who want to beat burnout and work happier. <a href='https://www.shapestoolkit.com/overwhelm-cycle'>Escape the overwhelm cycle</a> A FREE mini video series for leaders in health & social care who want to protect their time and get more done. ... Read more

24 Dec 2024

55 MINS

55:29

24 Dec 2024

#196

How to Stop Turning “You” Problems into “Me” Problems

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] (https://members.youarenotafrog.com/frogXtra) Mentioned in this episode: <a href='https://www.shapestoolkit.com/overwhelm-cycle'>Escape the overwhelm cycle</a> A FREE mini video series for leaders in health & social care who want to protect their time and get more done. ... Read more

17 Dec 2024

20 MINS

20:19

17 Dec 2024

#195

How to Take a Good Long Look at Your Career

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] (https://members.youarenotafrog.com/frogXtra) Mentioned in this episode: <a href='https://www.shapestoolkit.com/overwhelm-cycle'>Escape the overwhelm cycle</a> A FREE mini video series for leaders in health & social care who want to protect their time and get more done. ... Read more

10 Dec 2024

49 MINS

49:51

10 Dec 2024

#194

How to Catch Stress Early Before You Spiral into Burnout

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] (https://members.youarenotafrog.com/frogXtra) [Download the Stress Curve PDF] (https://www.shapestoolkit.com/handout-the-stress-curve-2024) Mentioned in this episode: <a href='https://www.shapestoolkit.com/overwhelm-cycle'>Escape the overwhelm cycle</a> A FREE mini video series for leaders in health & social care who want to protect their time and get more done. ... Read more

03 Dec 2024

18 MINS

18:26

03 Dec 2024

#193

How to Change Your Life One Tiny Step at a Time

How starting with 5 minutes of exercise a day helped a doctor go from liver disease to competing for his country in triathlons – and what small changes you can make now that will compound to improve your long-term quality of life. [Get exclusive episodes and resources by joining FrogXtra] (https://members.youarenotafrog.com/frogXtra) [Get more links and show notes via our website] (https://youarenotafrog.com/episodes/248/) Mentioned in this episode: <a href='https://www.shapestoolkit.com/overwhelm-cycle'>Escape the overwhelm cycle</a> A FREE mini video series for leaders in health & social care who want to protect their time and get more done. [Join FrogXtra] (https://members.youarenotafrog.com/frogXtra) The monthly membership for doctors and busy professionals in high stress jobs, who want to beat burnout and work happier. ... Read more

26 Nov 2024

1 HR 05 MINS

1:05:58

26 Nov 2024

#192

How to avoid guilt on repeat

We often feel guilty for things out of our control. But why should we feel guilty about things we aren’t responsible for? [Get more episodes and resources by joining FrogXtra] (https://members.youarenotafrog.com) [Join the You Are Not a Frog Facebook group] (https://www.facebook.com/groups/2212687302308522/) ... Read more

20 Nov 2024

52 MINS

52:48

20 Nov 2024

#191

How to Think Past “Right and Wrong” and Find Choices That Work for You

When we see choices or behaviours as simply “right” or “wrong”, we end up making decisions based on fear and judgement. But there’s an easier approach, and it’s 800 years old. [Download the episode’s podsheet] (https://www.shapestoolkit.com/podcast-CPD-forms) . 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] (https://www.facebook.com/groups/2212687302308522/) Mentioned in this episode: <a href='https://www.shapestoolkit.com/overwhelm-cycle'>Escape the overwhelm cycle</a> A FREE mini video series for leaders in health & social care who want to protect their time and get more done. ... Read more

19 Nov 2024

18 MINS

18:09

19 Nov 2024

#190

How Stories Can Help You Beat Burnout

How novels, poetry, or a gripping film can help us lighten the emotional load, discuss difficult feelings, and allow us to become more resilient. [Download the episode’s podsheet] (https://www.shapestoolkit.com/podcast-CPD-forms) . 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] (https://www.facebook.com/groups/2212687302308522/) [Bedside Reading] (https://episodes.fm/1595451807) – Tara’s podcast [Find more links and resources via our website] (https://youarenotafrog.com/episodes/246/) Mentioned in this episode: <a href='https://www.shapestoolkit.com/overwhelm-cycle'>Escape the overwhelm cycle</a> A FREE mini video series for leaders in health & social care who want to protect their time and get more done. [Join FrogXtra] (https://members.youarenotafrog.com/frogXtra) The monthly membership for doctors and busy professionals in high stress jobs, who want to beat burnout and work happier. ... Read more

12 Nov 2024

46 MINS

46:23

12 Nov 2024

#189

You Can’t Organise Your Way Out of Overwhelm

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] (https://www.shapestoolkit.com/overwhelm-sos) – Free download [How to retreat when you can’t go on retreat] (https://www.shapestoolkit.com/diyretreat) – Free download [Download the episode’s podsheet] (https://www.shapestoolkit.com/podcast-CPD-forms) . 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] (https://www.facebook.com/groups/2212687302308522/) Mentioned in this episode: <a href='https://www.shapestoolkit.com/overwhelm-cycle'>Escape the overwhelm cycle</a> A FREE mini video series for leaders in health & social care who want to protect their time and get more done. ... Read more

05 Nov 2024

21 MINS

21:37

05 Nov 2024

#188

How to Make the Right Choice When You Aren’t Certain

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] (https://www.shapestoolkit.com/podcast-CPD-forms) . 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] (https://www.facebook.com/groups/2212687302308522/) [Burnout: How to Manage Your Nervous System Before it Manages You] (https://uk.bookshop.org/p/books/burnout-why-an-overwhelmed-nervous-system-takes-over-your-life-and-how-to-reclaim-it-dr-claire-plumbly/7647728?ean=9781399733410) – Dr Claire’s book Mentioned in this episode: <a href='https://www.shapestoolkit.com/overwhelm-cycle'>Escape the overwhelm cycle</a> A FREE mini video series for leaders in health & social care who want to protect their time and get more done. [Join FrogXtra] (https://members.youarenotafrog.com/frogXtra) The monthly membership for doctors and busy professionals in high stress jobs, who want to beat burnout and work happier. ... Read more

29 Oct 2024

48 MINS

48:12

29 Oct 2024

#187

The Magic Question to Unlock Your Deep Intuition

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] (https://www.shapestoolkit.com/podcast-CPD-forms) . 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] (https://www.facebook.com/groups/2212687302308522/) Mentioned in this episode: <a href='https://www.shapestoolkit.com/overwhelm-cycle'>Escape the overwhelm cycle</a> A FREE mini video series for leaders in health & social care who want to protect their time and get more done. ... Read more

22 Oct 2024

17 MINS

17:26

22 Oct 2024

#186

How to Promote Good Mental Health for You and Your Kids

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] (https://www.shapestoolkit.com/podcast-CPD-forms) . 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] (https://www.facebook.com/groups/2212687302308522/) [Get more links and show notes via our website] (https://youarenotafrog.com/episodes/242/) Mentioned in this episode: <a href='https://www.shapestoolkit.com/overwhelm-cycle'>Escape the overwhelm cycle</a> A FREE mini video series for leaders in health & social care who want to protect their time and get more done. [Join FrogXtra] (https://members.youarenotafrog.com/frogXtra) The monthly membership for doctors and busy professionals in high stress jobs, who want to beat burnout and work happier. ... Read more

15 Oct 2024

54 MINS

54:51

15 Oct 2024

#185

Does the Usual Productivity Advice Work for People Seeing Patients?

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] (https://www.shapestoolkit.com/podcast-CPD-forms) . 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] (https://www.facebook.com/groups/2212687302308522/) Mentioned in this episode: <a href='https://www.shapestoolkit.com/overwhelm-cycle'>Escape the overwhelm cycle</a> A FREE mini video series for leaders in health & social care who want to protect their time and get more done. ... Read more

08 Oct 2024

19 MINS

19:35

08 Oct 2024

#184

What’s So Important About Purpose?

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] (https://www.shapestoolkit.com/podcast-CPD-forms) . 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] (https://www.facebook.com/groups/2212687302308522/) [Solving for Why: A Surgeon's Journey to Discover the Transformative Power of Purpose] (https://uk.bookshop.org/p/books/solving-for-why-a-surgeon-s-journey-to-discover-the-transformative-power-of-purpose-mark-shrime/6390952?ean=9781538734162) – Mark’s book Mentioned in this episode: [Join FrogXtra] (https://members.youarenotafrog.com/frogXtra) The monthly membership for doctors and busy professionals in high stress jobs, who want to beat burnout and work happier. <a href='https://www.shapestoolkit.com/overwhelm-cycle'>Escape the overwhelm cycle</a> A FREE mini video series for leaders in health & social care who want to protect their time and get more done. ... Read more

01 Oct 2024

41 MINS

41:02

01 Oct 2024

#183

How to Get What You Need When Even YOU Don’t Know

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] (https://www.shapestoolkit.com/podcast-CPD-forms) . 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] (https://www.facebook.com/groups/2212687302308522/) [Download our free Overwhelm SMS Toolkit] (https://www.shapestoolkit.com/overwhelm-sos) Mentioned in this episode: <a href='https://www.shapestoolkit.com/overwhelm-cycle'>Escape the overwhelm cycle</a> A FREE mini video series for leaders in health & social care who want to protect their time and get more done. ... Read more

24 Sep 2024

23 MINS

23:59

24 Sep 2024

#182

Crafting a Career That Works

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] (https://www.shapestoolkit.com/podcast-CPD-forms) . 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] (https://www.facebook.com/groups/2212687302308522/) [Get more links and show notes from our website] (https://youarenotafrog.com/episodes/238/) Mentioned in this episode: [Join FrogXtra] (https://members.youarenotafrog.com/frogXtra) The monthly membership for doctors and busy professionals in high stress jobs, who want to beat burnout and work happier. <a href='https://www.shapestoolkit.com/overwhelm-cycle'>Escape the overwhelm cycle</a> A FREE mini video series for leaders in health & social care who want to protect their time and get more done. ... Read more

17 Sep 2024

43 MINS

43:08

17 Sep 2024

#181

What to Do With That Nagging Feeling That Something’s Not Right

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] (https://www.shapestoolkit.com/podcast-CPD-forms) . 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] (https://www.facebook.com/groups/2212687302308522/) Mentioned in this episode: <a href='https://www.shapestoolkit.com/overwhelm-cycle'>Escape the overwhelm cycle</a> A FREE mini video series for leaders in health & social care who want to protect their time and get more done. ... Read more

10 Sep 2024

20 MINS

20:11

10 Sep 2024

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#200

How to Stop a Difficult Conversation Going Bad

#199

How to Overcome the Toxic Effects of Shame on Your Team

#198

How to be Ridiculously Relaxed

#197

How to Survive in a High Stress Job When You’re Neurodivergent

#196

How to Stop Turning “You” Problems into “Me” Problems

#195

How to Take a Good Long Look at Your Career

#194

How to Catch Stress Early Before You Spiral into Burnout

#193

How to Change Your Life One Tiny Step at a Time

#192

How to avoid guilt on repeat

#191

How to Think Past “Right and Wrong” and Find Choices That Work for You

#190

How Stories Can Help You Beat Burnout

#189

You Can’t Organise Your Way Out of Overwhelm

#188

How to Make the Right Choice When You Aren’t Certain

#187

The Magic Question to Unlock Your Deep Intuition

#186

How to Promote Good Mental Health for You and Your Kids

#185

Does the Usual Productivity Advice Work for People Seeing Patients?

#184

What’s So Important About Purpose?

#183

How to Get What You Need When Even YOU Don’t Know

#182

Crafting a Career That Works

#181

What to Do With That Nagging Feeling That Something’s Not Right