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NHS Practitioner Health Wellbeing Podcast

NHS Practitioner Health

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Frequency: 1 episode/25d. Total Eps: 59

Welcome to the NHS Practitioner Health Wellbeing Podcast, where we come together to discuss the wellbeing of doctors and healthcare professionals!

NHS Practitioner Health is a Primary Care Service is a free and confidential primary care service that provides support for mental health and addiction problems to health and care workers across England and Scotland.

If you work in the NHS and think your mental health has been affected and you cannot access confidential treatment locally, Practitioner Health is here to support you: register with us today at https://www.practitionerhealth.nhs.uk/.

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Understanding Emotions- Burnout with Dr Lisa Tyrer

Wednesday, November 6, 2024 • Duration 37:46

This International Stress Awareness Day, NHS Practitioner Health Clinician Dr Lisa Tyrer joins Zaid, Ruth, and Simon to discuss burnout. Burnout, as defined by the International Classification of Diseases, is ‘a syndrome conceptualized as resulting from chronic workplace stress that has not been successfully managed.’ In this episode, Lisa, Zaid, Ruth, and Simon break down burnout- what it is, its symptoms, and measures you can take to stop burnout from happening.

Dr Lisa Tyrer is the facilitator for NHS Practitioner Health’s Burnout Group. If you are exhibiting signs of burnout and are unable to access confidential mental health treatment from local services, register with us. Visit www.practitionerhealth.nhs.uk.

NHS Practitioner Health is a mental health and addiction service for health and care professionals who are unable to access confidential treatment from local services.

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The Journey of a Black Medic

Monday, October 14, 2024 • Duration 45:27

NHS Practitioner Health clinicians Dr Eleanor Cole and Dr Leon Francis are joined by Melanin Medics CEO Dr Olamide Oguntimehin to discuss the journey of a black medic. Starting from the mental health of black medical students and trainees, Eleanor, Leon, and Olamide follow the black medics' journey throughout their careers in medicine, and the mental health challenges that come along with it.

Melanin Medics is a national charity that promotes racial diversity in medicine by empowering current and future doctors of black heritage. For more information, visit their website here: www.melaninmedics.com.

Let us know what you thought of this episode, and any topics you would like Eleanor, Leon, and Olamide to cover: www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/IW5GYB.

NHS Practitioner Health is a mental health and addiction service for health and care professionals who are unable to access confidential treatment from local services.

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Exploring the relationship between Tolerance of Ambiguity (ToA) and psychological well-being in newly qualified doctors with Dr Daniele Carrieri & Dr Jason Hancock

Season 1 · Episode 4

Wednesday, April 17, 2024 • Duration 32:35

Dr Daniele Carrieri and Dr Jason Hancock join Practitioner Health's Dr Zaid Al-Najjar and Simon Lyne to discuss Dr Daniele Carrieri, Dr Jason Hancock and Simon Lyne speak to Dr Zaid Al-Najjar about uncertainty in healthcare, the mental health of the workforce and the experiences of our patients. This includes a discussion about their research in these fields and top tips on dealing with uncertainty.

Daniele and Jason will be speaking about these topics in further detail on the second day of The Wounded Healer Summit! Book your place here: https://bit.ly/thewoundedhealersummit2024

Further Reading

“Twelve tips for developing healthcare learners' uncertainty tolerance”, Georgina C Stephens & Michelle D Lazarus, Medical Teacher, 2024 Jan 29:1-9 <https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38285073/>

“Improving uncertainty tolerance in medical students: A scoping review”, Priya Patel, Jason Hancock, Morwenna Rogers & Samuel R Pollard. Medical Education, 2022 Dec;56(12):1163-1173 <https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35797009/>

The Care Under Pressure 3 Study

Website: https://sites.exeter.ac.uk/careunderpressure/

The Three Step Refresher with Joanna Howes

Season 1 · Episode 2

Friday, April 12, 2024 • Duration 03:48

When we're stressed we tend to struggle to stop or even forget to stop and regroup. This leads to exhaustion , loss of self care and ultimately affects our ability to function as human beings , let alone healthcare practitioners. Jo invites you to try this 3 minute meditation whilst at work or in other stressful situations, where appropriate! Be curious, how do you feel afterwards?

NHS Practitioner Health is a mental health and addiction service for health and care professionals who are unable to access confidential treatment from local services.

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Taking a Breath: Wellbeing Retreats for Doctors with Dr Jo Hacking and Dr Sandy Miles

Season 1 · Episode 3

Wednesday, April 10, 2024 • Duration 30:23

In this episode of The Wounded Healer Podcast, Dr Jo Hacking and Dr Sandy Miles speak to Dr Andrew Tressider about the doctor-only wellbeing retreats they organise, and how they are used to build psychological flexibility, personal emotional awareness, resilience, and holistic wellness.

Dr Jo Hacking will be speaking about doctor retreats in more detail at NHS Practitioner Health's upcoming international summit, The Wounded Healer, in June! Book your place today at https://bit.ly/thewoundedhealersummit2024.

Dr Sandy Miles is a co-founder of Acacia Retreats, a biannual retreat for doctors feeling overwhelmed by the demands of medical life: https://acaciaretreat.wordpress.com/.

Dr Jo Hacking is he founder of Woodlines, an organisation that provide retreats for doctors, and wellbeing workshops for healthcare professionals: https://www.woodlines.net/.

If you work in the NHS and think your mental health has been affected and you cannot access confidential treatment locally, Practitioner Health is here to support you. Register with us: www.practitionerhealth.nhs.uk.

For information about podcasts, webinars, and wellbeing support, follow us on social media!

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NHS Practitioner Health is a mental health and addiction service for health and care professionals who are unable to access confidential treatment from local services.

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Tuning Into the Body with Dr Wendy Molefi- Guided Mindfulness

Season 1 · Episode 1

Tuesday, April 9, 2024 • Duration 08:47

Learn how to tune into your body using mindfulness with Dr Wendy Molefi this #StressAwarenessMonth. Mindfulness can help you notice signs of stress earlier and deal with them better- have a go today!

Dr Wendy Molefi is a highly experienced GP with a specialist interest in women’s health and mental wellbeing. She teaches and supports fellow healthcare professionals on the merits of nurturing their own self-care and wellbeing. She also provides mindfulness courses for members of the public. For more information about Dr Molefi's mindfulness courses and wellbeing workshops, visit www.themindfulgp.com.

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Self-Care One Stitch At a Time with Dr Paula Redmond and Dr Mia Hobbs

Episode 2

Wednesday, March 27, 2024 • Duration 32:31

Dr Paula Redmond and Dr Mia Hobbs talk to Dr Andrew Tressider about the value of knitting and other crafts in preventing burnout and enhancing wellbeing for health professionals. Dr Paula Redmond and Dr Mia Hobbs have developed an online course to help people use knitting more intentionally for self-care, which is now available at https://creativerestoration.org/.

Dr Paula Redmond is a Clinical Psychologist who offers specialist online therapy and consultations for doctors, nurses, and therapists. She has worked in the NHS for over 15 years, primarily in older adult mental health services, where she supports individuals and families affected by complex mental health problems and dementia. She loves arts and crafts, and finds that creativity is an importance source of restoration and connectivity. Visit her website https://drpaularedmond.com/ for more information about her services. You can listen to her podcast ‘When Work Hurts’ here: drpaularedmond.com/podcast , and all other major podcast apps.

Dr Mia Hobbs is a Clinical Psychologist with a passion for knitting and spreading the word about the therapeutic benefits of knitting through workshops, courses, training, and supervision. She integrates craft and creativity in her work with children, young people, and their families who have mental health difficulties. Visit her website: https://www.therapeuticknitting.org/ to read more about her work and services. Her podcast ‘Why I Knit’ can found on all major podcast apps.
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Dr Paula Redmond and Dr Mia Hobbs will be speaking about this topic in more detail at NHS Practitioner Health's upcoming summit, The Wounded Healer, in June! Book your place today at https://www.healthcareconferencesuk.co.uk/conferences-masterclasses/international-practitioner-health-wounded-healer. ______________________________________________________________________________________If you work in the NHS and think your mental health has been affected and you cannot access confidential treatment locally, Practitioner Health is here to support you- register with us today: https://www.practitionerhealth.nhs.uk/

Supporting Different Ways of Thinking: Neurodiversity within Doctors with Dr Elizabeth Stonell

Episode 1

Wednesday, March 20, 2024 • Duration 27:58

Dr Elizabeth Stonell joins Practitioner Health’s Dr Sue Elton for the first episode of the Wounded Healer Podcast to speak about neurodiversity in doctors, and how GP examinations and workplace environments can be improved to support neurodiverse individuals. Elizabeth is a GP in Wakefield and the Associate Dean at the School of General Practice in Yorkshire and the Humber. She is interested in neurodiversity, and has been supporting neurodivergent trainees across all GP schools in Yorkshire and Humber.

Dr Elizabeth Stonell is speaker for NHS Practitioner Health's upcoming summit, The Wounded Healer, in June! Book your place today at https://www.healthcareconferencesuk.co.uk/conferences-masterclasses/international-practitioner-health-wounded-healer .

If you work in the NHS and think your mental health has been affected and you cannot access confidential treatment locally, Practitioner Health is here to support you- register with us today: https://www.practitionerhealth.nhs.uk/

For information about podcasts, webinars, and wellbeing support, follow us on social media!

X (Formerly Twitter): @NHSPracHealth
Instagram: @nhs_prachealth
Linkedin: NHS Practitioner Health
Facebook: NHS Practitioner Health

NHS Practitioner Health is a mental health and addiction service for health and care professionals who are unable to access confidential treatment from local services.

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Understanding Your Emotions - What's Love Got to Do with It.

Season 2 · Episode 3

Friday, February 23, 2024 • Duration 33:07

Welcome to another insightful episode of "Understanding Emotions – "What Love Got to Do with It." Dr Zaid Al-Najjar, Ruth Deighton and Simon Lyne as they discuss whether love is an emotion or a feeling. In this special Valentine's Day podcast episode, they delve into the myriad of emotions, both positive and negative, that love can evoke. Through discussions on personal experiences, historical perspectives, and the challenges many encounter on this day dedicated to LOVE, they offer insight and reflection.

Our podcast hosts Dr Zaid Al-Najjar, Ruth Deighton and Simon Lyne have decades of experience treating mental health professionals and have come together to pool their experience of treating healthcare workers into this podcast. They have built a framework for practitioners to understand and process complex emotions and worries in their jobs and personal lives.

The trio explore the common difficulties individuals encounter but also share valuable insights into managing mood, enhancing overall wellbeing, and navigating the pressures that impact us in both our professional and personal lives, they also share practical top tips that can make a real difference in your day to day experience. Join us on this journey of self-discovery and empowerment as we navigate the complexities of emotions in the context of the new year.

If you are struggling as a healthcare worker in England or Scotland, please get in touch with NHS Practitioner Health, we help health and care workers confidentially and for free. We especially help healthcare workers who have difficulties accessing confidential support elsewhere.

We hope you enjoy this series and take something away that can help your wellbeing.

NHS Practitioner Health is a mental health and addiction service for health and care professionals who are unable to access confidential treatment from local services.

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Understanding Emotions - How to Manage Entering a New Year

Season 2 · Episode 1

Tuesday, January 16, 2024 • Duration 18:05

Welcome to another insightful episode of "Understanding Emotions - How to Manage Entering a New Year." Dr. Zaid Al-Najjar, Ruth Deighton and Simon Lyne as they delve into the challenges and struggles that many people face as they enter a new year, drawing on their reflections based on what they observe within the service.

Our podcast hosts Dr Zaid al-Najjar, Ruth Deighton and Simon Lyne have decades of experience treating mental health professionals and have come together to pool their experience of treating healthcare workers into this podcast. They have built a framework for practitioners to understand and process complex emotions and worries in their jobs and personal lives.

NHS Practitioner Health is a mental health and addiction service for health and care professionals who are unable to access confidential treatment from local services.

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