The Other Human in the Room

The thing that your brain loves to worry about all day has happened - you made a mistake. In medicine!! Joan shares how to actually learn from these mistakes instead of drowning in shame spirals. Episode Outline Free email course on How to Stop Worrying About Your Patient? Sign up HERE Follow Joan on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joanchanmd/ Follow Joan on Twitter: https://twitter.com/joanchanmd

Joan drives to work and shares her 4 step exercise to stop feeling overwhelmed and get on with your day

Hey healthcare human - are you already getting overwhelmed with everything you need to do this holiday season? Both inside your work in healthcare, and all the extra things you feel obligated to do for the holidays themselves? If yes - this episode is your overwhelm antidote! Episode Outline Free email course on How to Stop Worrying About Your Patient? Sign up HERE Follow Joan on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joanchanmd/ Follow Joan on Twitter: https://twitter.com/joanchanmd

What kind of change do you want to make in your life, but struggle to follow through? Joan is reviewing her own process for creating sustainable change in her life over the next 3 episodes. In part 3, join Joan as she continues drives into Toronto (it's a long commute!) and uses the journey to reflect on how you create the discipline and consistency to turn your new desired change into a longstanding habit. Podcast outline Apply for 1:1 coaching here: https://www.joanchanmd.com/11-coaching Follow Joan on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joanchanmd/ Follow Joan on Twitter: https://twitter.com/joanchanmd

What kind of change do you want to make in your life, but struggle to follow through? Joan is reviewing her own process for creating sustainable change in her life over the next 3 episodes. In part 2, join Joan as she drives into Toronto and uses the journey to reflect on the single concept you need to figure out the "How" of creating change in your life. Podcast outline Apply for 1:1 coaching here: https://www.joanchanmd.com/11-coaching Follow Joan on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joanchanmd/ Follow Joan on Twitter: https://twitter.com/joanchanmd

What kind of change do you want to make in your life, but struggle to make it?  Joan is reviewing her own process for creating sustainable change in her life over the next 2 episodes. In part 1, she reviews the scarcity vs abundant mindset, and how activating abundant mindset and emotions can reveal what changes you actually WANT to make in your life. Podcast outline Apply for 1:1 coaching here: https://www.joanchanmd.com/11-coaching Register for my next workshop Nov 17 2022 on Empowering Reluctant Patients - https://www.joanchanmd.com/workshops Follow Joan on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joanchanmd/

Joan reflects on how her practice has changed over the past year, using a framework of empowering her patients and herself.

Joan has a confession to make - she lies...a LOT. Listen in as she explores WHY she's learned to lie so much, and what she's discovered in the power of truth telling, both with her patients and with herself. Episode Outline Apply for 1:1 coaching here: https://www.joanchanmd.com/11-coaching Register for my next workshop Nov 17 2022 on Empowering Reluctant Patients - one of the secrets is truth telling! https://www.joanchanmd.com/workshops Follow Joan on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joanchanmd/

Join Joan in her latest converesation with an awesome healthcare human - Dr Stephanie Hart. We explore the issue of weight stigma (also known as fatphobia) in medicine, and how it hurts our patients and ourselves as providers.  Relevant links: ASDAH (Health at Every Size) Intuitive Eating Some of Stephanie's publications: https://www.cmaj.ca/content/194/27/E953 https://www.cwimorg.com/post/we-need-to-talk-about-obesity-again-by-dr-stephanie-hart Stephanie's sexual function clinic: https://www.sexualfunctionclinic.com/our-story Connect with me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joanchanmd/ Connect with me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/joanchanmd

Joan shares one of the most useful self-reflection tools she has found in her journey as a personal development junkie. More resources on how to use the self coaching model are included in the episode outline Episode Outline Book a session with me: https://www.joanchanmd.com/11-coaching Register for my next workshop Nov 17 2022 on Empowering Reluctant Patients - we will be talking more about the model, and using it to understand what is blocking our patients from taking the action they want to be taking: https://www.joanchanmd.com/workshops

Listen in to Joan geek out about everything she has been learning about chronic pain with her chronic pain coach Deb Malkin! Here are some relevant links from our conversation: IASP Definition of Pain Pain Reprocessing Therapy (includes explanations of neuroplastic pain) Unlearn Your Pain Curable app for patients Deb Malkin's website Move with Deb The "FIT" Criteria (podcast episode) Connect with me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joanchanmd/ Connect with me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/joanchanmd

Do you feel pressure to be the "medical expert" in your work? Do you constantly feel like you don't know enough, or shame yourself for not having the Right Answer?  I hope this podcast helps undo this inhuman story for you. Episode Outline Website: https://www.joanchanmd.com/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/joanchanmd/

Do you ever get stuck worrying about others being mad at you? So does Joan! Listen to her as she coaches herself through what’s really going on underneath this worry and what she can offer to herself to help

This is one of the most common fears I hear from my clients and colleagues - and I see how it is taking up so much time and energy which prevents them from setting boundaries and changing their relationship with their work! In this episode I explore three areas where this fear frequently shows up, and do my best to show the major thought errors that are keeping folks stuck.  I show how taking desired actions to make healthcare feel more human actually HELP prevent future lawsuit and complaints - and offer you the peace and confidence to know you’d be ok even if one does come your way. Podcast Outline Connect with me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joanchanmd/ Connect with me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/joanchanmd Book your one-time free coaching session to explore this fear more with me, OR sign up for my 1:1 coaching package so I can walk you through how to make your desired changes a reality desite having this fear: https://www.joanchanmd.com/11-coaching

Another "The Only Human in this Van" episode! Join Joan as she drives to work and ponders these questions for herself and for you: is healthcare a job or a calling? How can we find our purpose in and outside of medicine that doesn't leave us drained or unfulfilled? “A good practice is to ask yourself very sincerely, “Why was I born?” Ask yourself this question three times a day, in the morning, in the afternoon, and at night. Ask every day.” - Achaan Chah Oct 13, 2022 Workshop: https://www.joanchanmd.com/workshops One-on-one coaching options: https://www.joanchanmd.com/11-coaching Connect with me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joanchanmd/ Connect with me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/joanchanmd.

I am so grateful to my lovely collague Karen Cox for coming on the podcast to share what it's been like for her to be a human in healthcare - as a nurse practitioner, as a mom of small children during a pandemic, as a human who has chronic medical conditions of her own.  So many great gems and points of connection in this one! Connect with me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joanchanmd/ Connect with me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/joanchanmd Visit my website: joanchanmd.com

Have you noticed yourself getting stressed when you encounter patients that can't be "fixed"? I see so many colleagues, clients and learners who feel guilt or shame when they are trying to help a patient and it seems there aren't any effective solutions. Underneath, it seems like unless we're fixing our patients, we're helpless or even wasting our time. I want to offer a completely different way of thinking about our patients, their bodies, and our role in their care. A way that doesn't require us to fix anyone. A way that doesn't require us to think of our patients as broken and in need of fixing at all. It has been such a freeing and empowering frame to bring to my work in healthcare, and I hope it feels the same for you. Connect with me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joanchanmd/ Visit my website to learn more about my workshops and 1:1 coaching options to serve you as a human in healthcare: https://www.joanchanmd.com/workshops

Join Joan on her drive to work as she processes the emotions that come up for her with tomorrow’s Day of Truth and Reconciliation.

Boundaries is one of the most important ideas that I’ve learned and applied to my life over the past few years. How are you at setting and keeping boundaries? Episode outline I would love to do this work with you. Click here to sign up for a free no-pitch coaching session with me: https://doodle.com/bp/joanchan/consults You are invited to my October workshop which is all about boundaries! Register here: https://www.joanchanmd.com/workshops

Join Joan on a walk around her neighborhood as she reflects on what’s underneath her frequent sense of impatience - at work and at home. Learn more about ways to learn with Joan at joanchanmd.com

My clients and workshop participants can often see that their current belief in a human story is not serving them, but they really feel like it’s true.  But how do you actually start believing something you want to believe? Pocast Outline I would love to do this work with you. Click here to sign up for a free no-pitch coaching session with me: https://doodle.com/bp/joanchan/consults And here is more about my 1:1 Coaching package: https://www.joanchanmd.com/11-coaching

Join Joan on her commute to work and listen to one of her favourite tools for gaining distance from an inhuman story that’s been plaguing you. Book your free 1:1 coaching session: https://doodle.com/bp/joanchan/consults and learn about your options for support from Joan here: https://www.joanchanmd.com/

Do you have a habit of comparing yourself to other people alot? If yes, you're not alone. We don't have to judge ourselves for doing this - it's a normal human reaction! AND in this episode I offer you a process to help yourself get unstuck from the painful parts of comparison and actually gain insights into what comparison is showing you about your desire to create more in your own life. Episode Outline I would love to do this work with you. Click here to sign up for a free no-pitch coaching session with me: https://doodle.com/bp/joanchan/consults And here is more about my 1:1 Coaching package: https://www.joanchanmd.com/11-coaching

Another on the fly podcast for your Sunday! I was inspired to record this while folding laundry of all things, lol. I hope you enjoy and it inspires YOU to consider setting a goal in service of creating the life you’ve been longing for.

I've had several conversations with colleagues, learners and podcast listeners about Imposter Syndrome, so I had to do an episode on this topic! Fair warning, I get a little fired up in this one! Episode Outline: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ojs-31fpDyiye1sB3gZqyPO1fhJ0wJhwBC0Dz62_xog/edit?usp=sharing DM me on Instagram with more podcast ideas!

A brief spontaneous invitation to my workshop this Thursday Sept 8 @ 8pm EST. I also share a reflection about a recent emotional experience with my son that showed me how much I have gained from befriending my emotions. Register for the workshop here: https://www.joanchanmd.com/workshops

I have a dream of a healthcare system where there are NO heartsink patients.  In this episode, I unpack the ways I can see this coming true without any of our patients needing to change themselves.  I also share more details about my fall workshop series on Transforming Your Patient Relationships and my group coaching offering Committed to Transformation program. Podcast outline Website: https://www.joanchanmd.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joanchanmd/

Joan is driving her van again, and processing some grief and worry about a couple of patients going through really difficult times. So if you’re feeling the same about your own patients - I hope you find this episode relatable and helpful. Daniel tiger songs: https://youtu.be/3vbCjUB0tXc. https://youtu.be/BuPebv_Y-EI Connect and get support at joanchanmd.com or Instagram.com/joanchanmd

Episode Outline: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1zpIouMPkH5KOAr1DXQZIIwp4UcPNB56wGvWZ_tYuB0A/edit?usp=sharing Inividual Coaching Opportunities: https://www.joanchanmd.com/11-coaching Fall Workshop Series on My Website! https://www.joanchanmd.com/workshops Send me a message on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joanchanmd/

How much of your day do you spend worrying about making a mistakes? How hard do you take it when you DO make a mistake and feel regret about that mistake? I want to offer you a way to get clear on what, if anything, you might WANT to regret - and how a healthy relationship with regret will reduce the number of regrettable mistakes you make! Podcast Outline: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1HDv_DuQJNEbSWL30NTBMDdW9qJqZy4PAjR5VIyrwYY4/edit?usp=sharing Fall Workshop Series on My Website! https://www.joanchanmd.com/workshops Send me a message on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joanchanmd/

Our first guest interview on the podcast! Dr Mimi Mazerolle joined me to share how she stays human while practicing medicine as a family physician in Cambridge, Ontario. I loved getting to know more about her background in anthropology, and how her previous experiences shaped her motivations and approach to medical practice and teaching. Please note that my end of the audio in the interview is much quieter. I appreciate your patience as I continue to be a human learning more about podcasting! I hope to get a more even audio experience next time. Please visit my website to learn about my upcoming workshops and coaching opportunities: https://www.joanchanmd.com/

When I got deeper into my reflective self awareness work I was really shocked to notice how much time and energy my brain spends thinking about others' opinions of me - can you relate? Podcast outline: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Q8_ZJaYsDwBdMjQXgCXr3DlS6fbj5afIJ4OOXpmxsl8/edit?usp=sharing Website: https://www.joanchanmd.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joanchanmd/

Joan is The Only Human In The Van again! This time doing a TV Club episode about her favourite TV show, and what it taught her about letting go of ther people's opinions.  DM me on Instagram if you are a fan too!! https://www.instagram.com/joanchanmd/ Check out my website for 1:1 coaching opportunities and upcoming workshops! https://www.joanchanmd.com/

How much of your day is spent trying to manage the emotions of others? How exhausted do you feel at the end of a clinical work day, riding the waves of emotions you’ve encountered from your patients and colleagues? An episode to free you up some mental and emotional space by reinforcing the message: you are not responsible for others' feelings; only your own! Podcast outline: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1E9qjzhKXzljCEiMcxB-cPtCLeXlfFmdyHcnoGBAgTjY/edit?usp=sharing Website: https://www.joanchanmd.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joanchanmd/

Are you stuck in anger or despair about the state of our healthcare system? I was too. The principles I learned from this book really helped me, so I’m sharing them with you today! Emergent Strategy Website: https://esii.org/about/ Emergent Strategy Book: https://www.akpress.org/emergentstrategy.html Recent podcast interview of Adrienne Marie Brown that I found very inspiring: https://onbeing.org/programs/adrienne-maree-brown-we-are-in-a-time-of-new-suns/ Joan's Website: https://www.joanchanmd.com/

How does your fear of uncertainty cause you to worry? How does worry get in the way of you enjoying your career in medicine - and even make it more likely for undesired outcomes to happen? Podcast outline Visit my website for more restorative education and coaching opportunities: joanchanmd.com

Welcome to the first episode of The Only Human In The Van - where Joan records herself talking while driving her van to and from work while sharing real-time thoughts that are impacting her human experience of practicing medicine. Please note this epsiode has more background noise and some inconsistent volume levels for your auditory enjoyment;)

How can we feel better when it seems like the system is burning down around us? Podcast outline: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1kcEyU2fK72A6bN0kIVf08HRzfWbxfHkPag8dQJw-qXQ/edit?usp=sharing Website: https://www.joanchanmd.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joanchanmd/

Joan explores the idea of Inhuman Stories we've been conditioned to tell ourselves that weigh down our cognitive load, and offers some practices that help us let them go and create new Healing Human Stories that serve us better Podcast summary: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1b7o34NRzdEsQb5EI_-1l_2zQoPkRq6J3GTb-dHqAzqQ/edit?usp=sharing Website: https://www.joanchanmd.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joanchanmd/

Introducing myself to you!