You Are Not A Frog podcast

You Are Not A Frog

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.

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

300 Episodes In… Here’s the Hardest Truth About Burnout No One Says Out Loud

Burnout is not your fault, and it’s not inevitable. The choices you make will shape how yo... more

09 Dec 2025

28 MINS

28:54

09 Dec 2025


#199

Why You Won’t Feel Better Until You Give Yourself These 3 Permissions

Small, actionable steps you can take to reframe self-care as necessary care, and equip you... more

02 Dec 2025

59 MINS

59:21

02 Dec 2025


#198

The Real (Toxic) Reason You’re a People Pleaser

Here’s what to say when someone asks you to overextend yourself, but you’re afraid of what... more

25 Nov 2025

12 MINS

12:37

25 Nov 2025


#197

How to FINALLY Get on Top of Your Emails

Practical strategies to help you spend less time sorting and sifting through emails, and m... more

18 Nov 2025

52 MINS

52:02

18 Nov 2025


#196

“It’s OK Not to Be OK” – And Other Thought Limiting Clichés

Normal responses to abnormal working conditions don’t mean you’re broken – they mean you’r... more

11 Nov 2025

19 MINS

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#195

The Sources of Power That Create Real Change

How to navigate organisational change when you feel like you don't have the power or resou... more

04 Nov 2025

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#194

How to Stop Conflict from Turning Ugly

When we’re in conflict, our inner Rottweiler can surface –a protective mechanism that can ... more

28 Oct 2025

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#193

The Hidden Tax on Neurodivergent Professionals

How to recognise when you're masking your needs as a neurodivergent person, and how to hon... more

21 Oct 2025

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21 Oct 2025


#192

How to Stay Calm When You Don’t Know What Will Happen Next

You’re used to dealing with uncertain outcomes for your patients. Here’s how you can use t... more

14 Oct 2025

28 MINS

28:57

14 Oct 2025


#191

If I don’t do it, who else will?

Why saying no could lead to better outcomes for your patients, your colleagues, and you. [... more

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54 MINS

54:45

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#190

Clear and Direct is Better than Hinting and Hoping

How to ask for what you need clearly instead of hoping they’ll take the hint, and to set e... more

30 Sep 2025

25 MINS

25:48

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#189

How to Stop Toxic People Pushing All Your Buttons

Dr Claire Plumbly shares strategies for nervous system regulation when dealing with angry ... more

23 Sep 2025

44 MINS

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#188

How Bad Does it Have to Get Before You Act?

If you’re overwhelmed at work, jumping out of the frying pan might seem like the only opti... more

16 Sep 2025

17 MINS

17:27

16 Sep 2025


#187

Why “Keep Calm and Carry On” Fuels Burnout

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09 Sep 2025

1 HR 08 MINS

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#186

Why Doctors Don’t Ask for Help – And How to Do it Right

Stop being gaslit into thinking your situation is futile. Apply Rachel’s script to ask for... more

02 Sep 2025

22 MINS

22:54

02 Sep 2025


#185

What Do You Want from Work in the Second Half of Life?

When it comes to work, what we seek can often shift in mid-life, from recognition and stat... more

26 Aug 2025

46 MINS

46:21

26 Aug 2025


#184

Why You’re Stressed When Everyone Else is Calm

Stress is created from the mind, not from the outside world. If that’s true, how can we st... more

19 Aug 2025

50 MINS

50:18

19 Aug 2025


#183

How to Get Better Sleep

Why we need to sleep, why REM isn’t the whole picture, and what to do when anxiety keeps y... more

12 Aug 2025

49 MINS

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12 Aug 2025


#182

How to Eat Better and Keep Your Energy Up

When that afternoon slump hits or you’re at the end of a long shift, what can you reach fo... more

05 Aug 2025

58 MINS

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#181

The 4 Books to Read This Summer to Set Up Your Next 6 Months for Success

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29 Jul 2025

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