Physician Assistant Burnout: Tips, Tools, and Interviews with PA and Life Coach Hope Cook

Have you noticed that you're hypervigilant when it comes to "making" other people happy? Do you scan everyone else's emotions but rarely think about what YOU need? Does the term "self care" make you mad because you don't have time for that when you're too busy taking care of everyone and everything?

If you answered yes to any of these, you might be mixing up the perfect recipe for burnout. You might be codependent.

I've been there and I still struggle with it. Let's talk about ways to reverse it! Listen to today's episode for tips and tools to combat codependency and burnout.

For those of you who'd like to learn more about healing from burnout or who want more resources and info, come on over to my site. Find out more about coaching or hiring me for a speaking engagement, or pop over to say hello!

Have you ever felt everything inside you say "YES!"? Or maybe "NOOO!" These are huge clues from your subconscious (also known as your gut, your spirit, your intuition, or your essential self). I'll share times in my life when I've had this whole-body knowing and give you tips on how you can access this same knowing in your body.

If you'd like more "words of Hope," head to my ⁠⁠⁠⁠website ⁠⁠⁠⁠and find out how we can work together, or just check out the free resources and my mini book on overcoming burnout (the actual book will be published later this year!)

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In this episode, I interview my friend and fellow dermatology PA, Archana Sangha. Archana is a past president of SDPA and is currently working as a Medical Science Liaison. Not only does she share how she landed her job, but she also talks about her path to get there and how she managed two little ones, a full-time dermatology job, and held PA leadership positions during the pandemic.

Archana and I met on a Kenya medical mission trip when we were new dermatology PAs, and our most recent escapade was dressing as Tina Turner and Dolly Parton at a Nashville conference. This woman is amazing; you won't regret listening to her interview!

If you'd like more "words of Hope," head to my ⁠⁠⁠website ⁠⁠⁠and find out how we can work together, or just check out the free resources and my mini book on overcoming burnout (the real book will be published later this year!)

If you'd like to try Magic Mind, click ⁠here⁠ for a 20% discount!

Do you ever feel like you're bashing your head against a wall? You know what you're doing isn't working out so well, but the idea of making change feels like too much? You end up following the same pattern again and again, blaming everyone around you, and nothing changes?

If this is you, give yourself the gift of 20 minutes to listen to this episode. This episode will help you break that pattern.

If you found this episode helpful, consider leaving an iTunes review (if you didn't, no need to leave a review!) and share it with a friend!

If you'd like more "words of Hope," head to my ⁠⁠website ⁠⁠and find out how we can work together, or just check out the free resources and my mini book on overcoming burnout (the real book will be published later this year!)

Did you know there are ways to trick your brain into thinking it's safe to take action even when you're scared out of your mind? Nobody wants to make a choice they regret, and we don't want to take a leap without knowing how it'll all turn out. You can't blame the brain for wanting to keep you safe, right? But it can also keep you stuck for YEARS (trust me, I know!)

Listen to this episode to ensure you don't live in Stuckville for the rest of your years.

If you found this episode helpful, consider leaving an iTunes review (if you didn't, no need to leave a review!) and share with a friend!

If you'd like more "words of Hope," head to my ⁠⁠website ⁠⁠and find out how we can work together, or just check out the free resources and my mini book on overcoming burnout (the real book will be published later this year!)

I recorded an entirely different episode, but the energy was definitely off. It took a walk around the block to decipher why. I was having a hard time with jealousy. Not something I'm proud of, but I decided if I'm struggling with it, maybe some of you are, too.

Here's how I shook it off, used it as good information, and reversed the effects.

If you found this episode helpful, consider leaving an iTunes review (if you didn't, no need to leave a review!) and share it with a friend!

If you'd like more "words of Hope," head to my ⁠⁠website ⁠⁠and find out how we can work together, or just check out the free resources and my mini book on overcoming burnout (the real book will be published later this year!)

I can't believe it took a parenting coach to help me see this. As she was talking about why kids react the way they do, I had a light bulb moment. OMG, that's why I reacted the way I did; that's why I felt the way I did.

If you're a) beating yourself up for feeling the way you feel, b) baffled about why you can't "snap out of it," or c) wondering why your burnout doesn't look like someone else's, this episode is for you!

If you found this episode helpful, consider leaving an iTunes review (if you didn't, no need to leave a review!) and share with a friend!

If you'd like more "words of Hope," head to my ⁠⁠website ⁠⁠and find out how we can work together, or just check out the free resources and my mini book on overcoming burnout (the real book will be published later this year!)

It can be maddening when you're "off" or "out of alignment," but you don't know your next move. We want action, and we want it NOW, but if we skip the cocoon/inner work stage of healing, we'll have to repeat this lesson at a future date.

This episode is all about what you CAN do while you're waiting and trying to figure things out. This tool can be used immediately and will improve not only your career, but also your relationships. I'll talk about how it helped when I had intrusive thoughts about bosses and my husband, as well as how I see it has helped clients.

If you found this episode helpful, consider leaving an iTunes review (if you didn't, no need to leave a review!)

If you'd like more "words of Hope" head to my ⁠website ⁠and find out how we can work together or just check out the free resources and my mini book on overcoming burnout.

Burnout is like a clogged pipe; it's an ugly mass of hair, toothpaste, dental floss, and who knows what else. It starts months before you realize it with stress and overwhelm. If the stress goes unchecked, you find yourself with a major problem. The funny thing is how we're the ones taking on everyone else's issues--essentially taking on more grossness to create our clog in the first place. What if you were able to Let Go and Let Them (manage their own dang issues)?

If you found this episode helpful, consider leaving an iTunes review (if you didn't, no need to leave a review!)

If you'd like more "words of Hope" head to my website and find out how we can work together or just check out the free resources and my mini book on overcoming burnout.

Are you frequently disappointed with your job, your luck, or whatever life hands you? The next 25 minutes will change all that! Get back in the driver's seat of your life. Only one person can make the kind of changes in your life you desire (hint: it's you!)

My book will be out later this year, so limited coaching slots are available; email me if interested, [email protected]

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