You Are Not A Frog

High-stress and high-performance professions like healthcare often push people beyond their limits. When this happens, stress and burnout are often the unfortunate consequences.In this episode, Dr Sarah Coope joins us to discuss how to avoid burnout by embracing your capacity. She delves into finding your optimal stretching point for each of your limited resources. Sarah also examines the nature of our fear of saying no. And we explore the consequences and benefits of managing and maintaining your capacity.If you find yourself stretched too thin, then this episode is for you. Here are three reasons why you should listen to the full episode:Understand your limits and capacity. Discover how to shift your mindset and avoid burnout. Learn how to embrace your guilt. Episode Highlights[10:30] Shifting Your Mindset to Embrace Your Capacity[19:30] Saying No to Avoid Overstretching Yourself[28:30] Identify Your Optimal Stretching Point[38:30] Managing Emotions and Language Usage[44:20] How to Deal with the Guilt From Saying NoResourcesIndistractable: How to Control Your Attention and Choose Your Life by Nir EyalConnect with Sarah on LinkedIn | TwitterEpisode 99: How to Deal with Criticism When You’ve Reached Your LimitEpisode 169: How to Avoid Amygdala HijackEpisode 171: How to Avoid Amygdala Hijack Part 2Learn 8 ways to set boundaries without stress with our Just Say No ToolkitReach out to Rachel at [email protected] Sign up here to receive a link to the episode workbook and CPD form downloads for each podcast. You can use them for reflection and to submit for your appraisal.Enjoyed This Podcast?Write a review and share this with your friends.Connect With MeHave any questions? Contact Rachel through these platforms:LinkedIn: @Dr-Rachel-Morris Twitter: @DrRachelMorrisEmail: [email protected] out more about our training here.Mentioned in this episode:⭐️ Book Your FrogFest Ticket Now[FREE Webinar] How to Lead Without RescuingJoin Dr Rachel Morris and Dr Sarah Coope for a free 60-minute live webinar on Tuesday 21st April, 2026 at 19:30-20:30 BST OR Thursday 23rd April, 2026 at 13:00-14:00 BST[FREE Webinar] How to Lead Without Rescuing

You have brilliant ideas and solutions that can make a difference in your work. But how do you get others on board with them? It can be hard to convince others when they have different views and opinions. The thing is, you can’t change someone’s mind without knowing where they are coming from and what matters to them. You have to face it with confidence, grace, patience, and, sometimes, acceptance.In this quick dip episode, we talk about how you can influence anyone by understanding yourself and them. We then discuss the impact of focusing on your zone of power and the importance of conflict and disagreement.Find out how to tackle any challenge with skill and insight. If you want to know how to influence others gracefully, this episode is for you. Here are three reasons why you should listen to the full episode:Find out what things are inside and outside your zone of power.Learn how not to get stressed when influencing people.Discover why you can’t control influencing someone.Episode Highlights[00:28] Circle of Influence[02:30] What You Have Control Over in Influencing[03:09] The Zone of Power[04:35] Focus on Action[06:51] What is Behind Conflict?[07:51] How to Influence People[10:55] Focusing on Your Zone of PowerResourcesThe Five Dysfunctions of a Team: A Leadership Fable by Patrick LencioniMore episodes of You Are Not a Frog:Episode 23: How to do conflict well with Jane GunnEpisode 122: How to be Happy at Work with Sarah MetcalfeTHRIVE Weekly PlannerSign up here to receive a link to the episode workbook and CPD form downloads for each podcast. You can use them for reflection and to submit for your appraisal.Enjoyed This Podcast?Write a review and share this with your friends.Connect With MeHave any questions? Contact Rachel through these platforms:LinkedIn: @Dr-Rachel-Morris Twitter: @DrRachelMorrisEmail: [email protected] out more about our training here.Mentioned in this episode:[FREE Webinar] How to Lead Without RescuingJoin Dr Rachel Morris and Dr Sarah Coope for a free 60-minute live webinar on Tuesday 21st April, 2026 at 19:30-20:30 BST OR Thursday 23rd April, 2026 at 13:00-14:00 BST[FREE Webinar] How to Lead Without Rescuing

On this episode of You Are Not a Frog, our guest, Corrina Gordon-Barnes, joins us to discuss the challenges working mothers face in traditional family units. The conversation sheds light on the value of self-compassion, learning to navigate negative emotions, and striking a balance between work and family life. This episode is for everyone involved in parenting, not just mothers. It’s not just women who experience mum guilt!For a new perspective on mum guilt and actionable advice for a healthy balance between career and family life, don't miss out on this invaluable conversation with our guest, Karina Gordon.Here are three reasons why you should listen to the full episode:Recognise and navigate feelings of shame and mum guilt in your parenting journey.Discover the role of self-compassion and reparenting in achieving a balanced life.Understand the impact of societal norms and social media on our emotional state as parents.Episode Highlights[03:39] The Challenges of Motherhood and Mum Guilt[07:50] The Impact of Perfectionism and Shame in Parenting[12:06] Challenges and Mum Guilt in Parenting[21:08] Understanding Shame and Overcoming Negative Emotions[29:57] Challenges and Strategies for Working Moms[40:56] Coping with Guilt and Shame in the Work-Life Balance Struggle[48:16] Top Tips for Overcoming Mum Guilt and ShameResourcesSolve for Happy by Mo GawdatConnect with Corrina: Website | Instagram | ​Twitter | LinkedInWant to learn more from Corrina? Listen to these previous You’re Not a Frog Podcast episodes: Episode 121: How to Be a Happy Working Parent Episode 104: How to Cope with Nightmare Relatives and Colleagues Without Losing the Plot Episode 89: Should I Stay or Should I Go?Episode 32: How to Take Control of Your Thoughts    We’re releasing a FREE mini-series this May and June about how healthcare teams can set better boundaries and love their work! Check it out here: THRIVE Weekly PlannerEnjoyed This Podcast?Write a review and share this with your friends.Connect With MeHave any questions? Contact Rachel through these platforms:LinkedIn: @Dr-Rachel-Morris Twitter: @DrRachelMorrisEmail: [email protected] out more about our training here.Mentioned in this episode:⭐️ Book Your FrogFest Ticket Now[FREE Webinar] How to Lead Without RescuingJoin Dr Rachel Morris and Dr Sarah Coope for a free 60-minute live webinar on Tuesday 21st April, 2026 at 19:30-20:30 BST OR Thursday 23rd April, 2026 at 13:00-14:00 BST[FREE Webinar] How to Lead Without Rescuing

Disappointing ourselves and others is an awful feeling highlighted by guilt and shame. It can often lead us to act out regretfully as we attempt to mask it. Out of fear of its consequences, we resort to tiptoeing around others. This is most common in the medical field, where people tend to prioritise the needs of other people before their own. It could be why you may have difficulties saying no to people. In this quick dip episode, I will dive into how you can deal with disappointment. Learn to understand your needs and take action. Understand it's okay if you can't do everything or please everyone.If you’re a doctor struggling with stress because you are afraid to disappoint yourself and others, this episode is for you.Here are three reasons why you should listen to the full episode:Discover the source of your disappointment.Learn how to overcome your fears by saying no. Explore the benefits of prioritizing your needs above others. Episode Highlights[00:00] The Fear of Disappointing Others[02:08] Sources of Disappointment[7:14] Consequences of Self-Disappointment[11:01] Prioritize Yourself and Your NeedsResources:Learn 8 ways to set boundaries without stress with our Just Say No ToolkitSign up here to receive a link to the episode workbook and CPD form downloads for each podcast. You can use them for reflection and to submit for your appraisal.Join our free Masterclass for Leaders in Healthcare on June 20, 2023: "Know Your Limits, Claim Your No” Enjoyed This Podcast?Write a review and share this with your friends.Connect With MeHave any questions? Contact Rachel through these platforms:LinkedIn: @Dr-Rachel-Morris Twitter: @DrRachelMorrisEmail: [email protected] out more about our training here.Mentioned in this episode:[FREE Webinar] How to Lead Without RescuingJoin Dr Rachel Morris and Dr Sarah Coope for a free 60-minute live webinar on Tuesday 21st April, 2026 at 19:30-20:30 BST OR Thursday 23rd April, 2026 at 13:00-14:00 BST[FREE Webinar] How to Lead Without Rescuing

Does it feel like you're in a toxic work environment and can't get out? Too many doctors — both in the UK and elsewhere — find themselves in a whirlwind of work. There's always more to do, and you don't want to imagine the consequences of what happens if you fail. There seems like there's no way out, but the truth is, you always have a choice.In this episode of You Are Not a Frog, Dr Dike Drummond and I dive into a topic that affects many industries but is particularly prevalent in healthcare — surviving and thriving in a toxic work environment without burning out.If you’re a doctor stuck in the whirlwind of your toxic work environment, this episode is for you.Here are three reasons why you should listen to the full episode:Learn what you can change in a toxic work environment.Discover ways to improve how your career serves you.Find out how doctors can care for themselves and why that helps them do their job better.Episode Highlights[00:00] Doctors as Coal Mine Canaries[13:41] How Profit Creates a Toxic Work Environment[23:34] How Doctor Training Creates a Toxic Work Environment[30:49] You Always Have a Choice[40:02] Change or Leave Your Toxic Work Environment[52:13] Bureaucracies Always Add More Work[54:48] Drummond and Morris’ Three Top TipsResourcesSign up for our free webinar on June 20th Free Masterclass For Leaders In Healthcare with Dr Rachel Morris Download our free ‘Just Say No’ toolkit!Visit The Happy MDListen to the Physicians on Purpose PodcastGet Dike’s booksReach out to Rachel at [email protected] Shapes Toolkit TrainingTHRIVE Weekly PlannerSign up here to receive a link to the episode workbook and CPD form downloads for each podcast. You can use them for reflection and to submit for your appraisal.Enjoyed This Podcast?Write a review and share this with your friends.Connect With MeHave any questions? Contact Rachel through these platforms:LinkedIn: @Dr-Rachel-Morris Twitter: @DrRachelMorrisEmail: [email protected] out more about our training here.Mentioned in this episode:⭐️ Book Your FrogFest Ticket Now[FREE Webinar] How to Lead Without RescuingJoin Dr Rachel Morris and Dr Sarah Coope for a free 60-minute live webinar on Tuesday 21st April, 2026 at 19:30-20:30 BST OR Thursday 23rd April, 2026 at 13:00-14:00 BST[FREE Webinar] How to Lead Without Rescuing

Life can seem full of threats and stresses we face daily. As high-stress professionals, these types of situations are a part of daily life. All of this can place a great mental load on our brains and trigger our amygdala to not always respond in the best way. That's why it's important to learn how we can reduce these threats and manage our stress. The question now is how can we do this?Picking up where we left off, this quick dip episode dives into the last four factors of the SCARF Model. We learn more about tips and techniques that can help minimise threats and improves our response. Reward yourself and develop habits that can help you feel certain, in control, and supported even amidst all the stress.Learn how to better manage your stress and respond to difficult situations. Avoid an amygdala hijack when you listen to this episode!Here are three reasons why you should listen to the full episode:Find out what 'C,' 'A,' 'R' and 'F' stands for in the SCARF Model.Discover how being friends with everyone can lead to less stress and a better work life.Listen and learn how you can apply the SCARF Model in your work and personal life.Episode Highlights[00:44] What ‘C’ Stands For in SCARF[03:20] The ‘A’ in SCARF Model[04:34] The Power You Hold[06:26] The ‘R’ Stands For…[07:31] Everyone is a Friend[09:41] The ‘F’ in SCARF[10:55] Applying the SCARF Model[12:35] Avoiding Amygdala Hijack With HelpResourcesYou Are Not A Frog Episode 169: How to Avoid Amygdala Hijack Part 1Learn about the SCARF Model by David RockLearn more about your Zone of Power Book a call and reach out to Rachel at [email protected] Sign up here to receive a link to the episode workbook and CPD form downloads for each podcast. You can use them for reflection and to submit for your appraisal.Enjoyed This Podcast?Write a review and share this with your friends.Connect With MeHave any questions? Contact Rachel through these platforms:LinkedIn: @Dr-Rachel-Morris Twitter: @DrRachelMorrisEmail: [email protected] out more about our training here.Mentioned in this episode:[FREE Webinar] How to Lead Without RescuingJoin Dr Rachel Morris and Dr Sarah Coope for a free 60-minute live webinar on Tuesday 21st April, 2026 at 19:30-20:30 BST OR Thursday 23rd April, 2026 at 13:00-14:00 BST[FREE Webinar] How to Lead Without Rescuing

Our conditioning has trained us to rely on the egocentric left brain. We often overthink things, even when we have no control over them. But what if we didn't have to accept that this is simply how our brains work?This week, Dr Giles P Croft joins us to discuss his experience of having a TIA that caused his left brain to stop functioning properly. Giles shares what it’s like to access his right brain freely without any worry in mind. We discuss how our thinking left brain often gets in the way of us staying in the present moment. We also lay down simple ways to get reacquainted with our right brain.Don’t miss this episode and gain wisdom on how to be happy, calm, and connected.Here are three reasons why you should listen to the full episode:Learn how the left brain has evolved to dominate our thinking.Discover how the left and right brain consciousness works.Find out simple steps to get more connected with your right brain.Episode Highlights[03:44] Giles’s Background and Experiencing a TIA[10:17] How He Was Feeling the Entire Time[12:16] We Allow the Left Brain to Dominate[16:00] The Divided Brain[19:34] The Power of Now[23:38] Become Aware of Our Thoughts[30:17] How the Right and Left Brain Works[32:34] Tips on How to Get from the Left to the Right Brain[39:21] Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff[44:10] Facing Stress and Challenges[50:57] Giles’ Top Three TipsResourcesConnect with Giles: Website | Facebook | LinkedIn | YouTube | TwitterWellbeing Wednesdays: Website | Apple PodcastsTwo Brain FactsJill Bolte Taylor: My stroke of insightThe Divided BrainWhole Brain Living by Jill Bolte TaylorThe Power of Now by Eckhart TolleDon't Sweat the Small Stuff . . . and It's All Small Stuff by Richard CarlsonThe Power of Regret by Daniel H. PinkMore episodes of You Are Not a Frog:Ep46: Default to happyEp105: The Simplest Way To Beat Stress and Work HappierEpi130: How to Say F**k It and Become Ridiculously Relaxed (even about stuff that REALLY matters)THRIVE Weekly PlannerSign up here to get the episode workbook and CPD form downloads.Enjoyed This Podcast?Write a review and share this with your friends.Connect With MeHave any questions? Contact Rachel through these platforms:LinkedIn: @Dr-Rachel-Morris Twitter: @DrRachelMorrisEmail: [email protected] out more about our training here.Mentioned in this episode:⭐️ Book Your FrogFest Ticket Now[FREE Webinar] How to Lead Without RescuingJoin Dr Rachel Morris and Dr Sarah Coope for a free 60-minute live webinar on Tuesday 21st April, 2026 at 19:30-20:30 BST OR Thursday 23rd April, 2026 at 13:00-14:00 BST[FREE Webinar] How to Lead Without Rescuing

Criticism and feedback are fundamental to growing as an individual and professional. However, often, our brain perceives such conflicts as a threat. The amygdala acts upon this and kicks in our survival instincts. As a result, we check out and shut down to protect ourselves. How do we avoid acting from this place of fear and focus on working toward developing ourselves?In this quick dip episode, we uncover the overarching principle of the amygdala. We discuss how to avoid an amygdala hijack and how not to operate from our threat zone. We have a choice around how we perceive and respond to triggers. We introduce the first principle of the SCARF Model and how to get over it.Learn how to minimise threats for yourself and others. If you want to know how to avoid an amygdala hijack, this episode is for you. Here are three reasons why you should listen to the full episode:Learn why avoiding amygdala hijack increases performance and happiness.Discover the idea of Civility Saves Lives.Discover the 'S' in the SCARF model.Episode Highlights[00:28] Avoiding Amygdala Hijack[02:55] Civility Saves Lives[04:16] You Have a Choice[07:37] The ‘S’ in SCARF Model[08:38] Becoming Aware of How You Display Status[10:05] Getting Over Status[10:51] Being in a Higher StatusResourcesYou Are Not A Frog Ep 167: Why We Become Terrible in a CrisisCivility Saves LivesLearn about the SCARF Model by David RockTHRIVE Weekly PlannerSign up here to receive a link to the episode workbook and CPD form downloads for each podcast. You can use them for reflection and to submit for your appraisal.Enjoyed This Podcast?Write a review and share this with your friends.Connect With MeHave any questions? Contact Rachel through these platforms:LinkedIn: @Dr-Rachel-Morris Twitter: @DrRachelMorrisEmail: [email protected] out more about our training here.Mentioned in this episode:[FREE Webinar] How to Lead Without RescuingJoin Dr Rachel Morris and Dr Sarah Coope for a free 60-minute live webinar on Tuesday 21st April, 2026 at 19:30-20:30 BST OR Thursday 23rd April, 2026 at 13:00-14:00 BST[FREE Webinar] How to Lead Without Rescuing

This week, Jo Watkins, co-founder of The HOW People, joins us to explore entrepreneurial possibilities for doctors without leaving their day jobs. We talk about what holds us back from pursuing a business idea and how you can get started on this journey. We also discuss honing the transferable skills you already have to discover what you'd like to try.If you want to start doing something different in your life and career, listen to our full conversation in this episode of You Are Not a Frog.Here are three reasons why you should listen to the full episode:Discover your 'why' in life and business.Understand why you learn most by failing.Recognise and hone your transferable skills as a professional and entrepreneur.Episode Highlights[04:50] The Beginning of Jo’s Entrepreneurial Career[07:56] Worrying about the Unknown in Business[10:56] Honing the Skills Within[14:21] What Hinders Our Transferable Skills[17:41] Think about Your Why[20:00] Learning by Failing[25:21] Jo’s ‘Why’[30:32] Putting Boundaries in Place for Your Business[33:51] How to Manage the Reality of Running a Business[38:33] Getting Advice from People Who Have Done It Before[42:37] Unrecognised Transferable Skills of People in High-Stress Jobs[47:26] Making Time for Exploration[49:53] Jo’s Top Three TipsResourcesConnect with Jo Watkins: Website | Instagram | Email | LinkedInBook a 4D Coaching and Mentoring session with Jo.Help inspire the next generation of awesome humans with The HOW People. THRIVE Weekly PlannerSign up here to receive a link to the episode workbook and CPD form downloads for each podcast. You can use them for reflection and to submit for your appraisal.Enjoyed This Podcast?Write a review and share this with your friends.Connect With MeHave any questions? Contact Rachel through these platforms:LinkedIn: @Dr-Rachel-Morris Twitter: @DrRachelMorrisEmail: [email protected] out more about our training here.Mentioned in this episode:⭐️ Book Your FrogFest Ticket Now[FREE Webinar] How to Lead Without RescuingJoin Dr Rachel Morris and Dr Sarah Coope for a free 60-minute live webinar on Tuesday 21st April, 2026 at 19:30-20:30 BST OR Thursday 23rd April, 2026 at 13:00-14:00 BST[FREE Webinar] How to Lead Without Rescuing

As a medical professional, facing high-stress situations every day might make you think you can handle anything. But the truth is, decisiveness isn't always what you want when things go wrong. Not every crisis is the same. Sometimes, the best course of action is to take a step back and come back to the crisis later.In this quick dip episode, we uncover why we become terrible in a crisis, even as healthcare professionals. We explore how we typically react to stressful situations and their consequences. Then, we discuss strategies to ensure you've left the stress zone before you handle your crisis. It all begins with self-awareness and self-apprehension.Before anything, it's crucial to take a pause. If you want to know how to develop good crisis management skills for yourself and others, this episode is for you. Here are three reasons why you should listen to the full episode:Discover why being in our stress zone makes us terrible at dealing with crises.Learn the best course of action when you're backed into the corner.Find out how to make your own amygdala hijack rescue pack.Episode Highlights[00:29] Dealing with Crises as a Healthcare Professional[02:42] Why We Become Terrible in a Crisis[03:25] Four Choices When You are Backed into the Corner[04:39] The Amygdala’s Job[06:19] You are Responsible for Your Reaction to a Crisis[08:23] How to Deal with Being Backed into a Corner[10:56] Knowing What’s Urgent and What’s Not[12:16] Get Out of Your Stress Zone[16:44] Investigating the Stories in Your Head[18:20] Making Your Own Amygdala Hijack Rescue PackResourcesEpisode 157: The Power of Pressing PauseHow to Say No ToolkitTHRIVE Weekly PlannerSign up here to receive a link to the episode workbook and CPD form downloads for each podcast. You can use them for reflection and to submit for your appraisal.Enjoyed This Podcast?Write a review and share this with your friends.Connect With MeHave any questions? Contact Rachel through these platforms:LinkedIn: @Dr-Rachel-Morris Twitter: @DrRachelMorrisEmail: [email protected] out more about our training here.Mentioned in this episode:[FREE Webinar] How to Lead Without RescuingJoin Dr Rachel Morris and Dr Sarah Coope for a free 60-minute live webinar on Tuesday 21st April, 2026 at 19:30-20:30 BST OR Thursday 23rd April, 2026 at 13:00-14:00 BST[FREE Webinar] How to Lead Without Rescuing

How often do you answer honestly when asked are you ok? Many people often say I’m’re ok even when you really aren’t. In truth, we aren’t ok. In today’s world, you’re faced with high-stress jobs, societal pressure and the uncertainty of the new normal. As we come out of the recent crisis, changed and unsure of who we are, it’s harder than ever to be ok.You have to recognize and accept when you’re not ok. In this episode, James Spice joins us for a conversation about what it means to be a human being who isn’t really ok. He asks the real questions that can help us become more aware of who we are and how we really feel. With his simple tools and strategies, you can learn to cope with not being ok and find out who you are after you’ve drastically changed from before.If you’re ready to accept that you’re not ok, you can learn what to do next when you tune in to this episode of Your Are Not a FrogHere are three reasons why you should listen to the full episode:Understand the impact of the recent crisis you and the world have gone through.Discover the new you in the new normal with the help of some great guide questions.Find out the next steps to take towards being ok.Episode Highlights[02:51] How the World Makes It Difficult to Be Ok[07:25] Who Are You In the New Normal?[13:37] It’s True, People Aren’t Ok.[16:16] The Rule of Thirds[20:31] Deciding What To Do To Be Ok[26:13] Recognising Your Values and Emotions[31:55] Shifting Into The New Normal[37:22] Living With Intention[40:47] How The Past Crisis Changed People[46:09] Taking the Steps To Be Ok[52:09] James’ Three Top TipsResourcesMen Are from Mars; Women Are from Venus by John GrayMyer-Briggs Type IndicatorInsights Discovery Connect with James Spice: LinkedIn | Website | EmailReach out to Rachel at [email protected] Shapes Toolkit TrainingTHRIVE Weekly PlannerSign up here to receive a link to the episode workbook and CPD form downloads for each podcast. You can use them for reflection and to submit for your appraisal.Enjoyed This Podcast?Write a review and share this with your friends.Connect With MeHave any questions? Contact Rachel through these platforms:LinkedIn: @Dr-Rachel-Morris Twitter: @DrRachelMorrisEmail: [email protected] out more about our training here.Mentioned in this episode:⭐️ Book Your FrogFest Ticket Now[FREE Webinar] How to Lead Without RescuingJoin Dr Rachel Morris and Dr Sarah Coope for a free 60-minute live webinar on Tuesday 21st April, 2026 at 19:30-20:30 BST OR Thursday 23rd April, 2026 at 13:00-14:00 BST[FREE Webinar] How to Lead Without Rescuing

Do you ever feel like someone else is running your life? Do you find yourself just following a set of instructions in everything you do? Without realising it, we often permit other people to control our lives. It's like living a life we don't enjoy on autopilot without questioning it The thing is, it's not too late to design your own flight plan. You have the power to take control and lead the life you want to live.In this quick dip episode, we highlight the importance of designing our own flight plan. We explain why working happier with your best interest in mind is the true key to success. You only have one life, and it is fully yours. Don’t let others take control of your happiness and success. Follow what it is that your heart truly wants.If you want to design your flight plan and start taking control of your life, stay tuned to this episode.Here are three reasons why you should listen to the full episode:Uncover why working harder doesn’t lead to happiness.Know what it’s like to take control of your time and your work.Learn how to design your flight plan.Episode Highlights[00:28] Your Flight Plan[02:45] How Do You Want to Live?[04:03] Happiness Leads to Success[05:33] How to Become Happy in Your Journey[08:28] Take Control of Your Life, Work and Time[10:55] Getting Close to Your Ideal LifeResourcesTHRIVE Weekly PlannerSign up here to receive a link to the episode workbook and CPD form downloads for each podcast. You can use them for reflection and to submit for your appraisal.Enjoyed This Podcast?Write a review and share this with your friends.Connect With MeHave any questions? Contact Rachel through these platforms:LinkedIn: @Dr-Rachel-Morris Twitter: @DrRachelMorrisEmail: [email protected] out more about our training here.Mentioned in this episode:[FREE Webinar] How to Lead Without RescuingJoin Dr Rachel Morris and Dr Sarah Coope for a free 60-minute live webinar on Tuesday 21st April, 2026 at 19:30-20:30 BST OR Thursday 23rd April, 2026 at 13:00-14:00 BST[FREE Webinar] How to Lead Without Rescuing

Can you keep cool when you receive a complaint about your work?Complaints are part and parcel of every profession. No matter how common they may be and how hard you work to avoid them, the anxiety that you’ll get one is always there. It’s even more nerve-wracking if you work in healthcare. Often, complaints come with threats of referral to a professional regulator. All of a sudden, your career might be on the line.This week, Dr Annalene Weston of Dental Protection Australia joins us to discuss how to stop taking complaints personally. We talk about the thought process that comes with patient complaints and discuss strategies on how to depersonalise and best deal with them.If you want to know the mindset shift that will change how you deal with complaints., listen to our full conversation in this episode of You Are Not a Frog.Here are three reasons why you should listen to the full episode:Learn the root of practitioners’ fear of receiving a complaint.Find out how you can shift your mindset around getting complaints.Discover the value of support when dealing with complaints inside and outside your control.Episode Highlights[04:41] Getting More Complaints in Healthcare[10:19] Getting Affected by Complaints Even When You’re Not at Fault[13:39] Fear of Complaint[18:42] Mindset Shift around Getting a Complaint[25:15] Understanding It from the Patient’s Point of View[34:21] Being Right vs Being Good in a Relationship[38:49] Dealing with Things Outside Your Control[43:20] Getting Struck Off[45:36] What Helps When Dealing with Complaints[53:42] How to Depersonalise Complaints[57:57] Annalene’s Top Three Tips in Dealing with Complaints[1:01:04] Forgive YourselfResourcesDental Protection AustraliaConnect with Dr Annalene Weston: LinkedIn | TwitterEpisode 78: Complaints and How to Survive Them Ep1: Preparing to Fail Well with Drs Sarah Coope, Annalene Weston and Sheila BloomerEpisode 80: Complaints and How to Survive Them Ep2: What to Do When You Make a Mistake with Drs Clare Devlin and Dr John PowellEpisode 82: Complaints and How to Survive Them Ep3: Surviving the Process with Drs Jessica Harland, Caroline Walker, and Heidi MounseyFrederik Imbo: How not to take things personally | TED TalkGetting to Yes by Roger Fisher and William UryDownload our free ‘Just Say No’ toolkitTHRIVE Weekly PlannerSign up here to receive a link to the episode workbook and CPD form downloads for each podcast. You can use them for reflection and to submit for your appraisal.Enjoyed This Podcast?Write a review and share this with your friends.Connect With MeHave any questions? Contact Rachel through these platforms:LinkedIn: @Dr-Rachel-Morris Twitter: @DrRachelMorrisEmail: [email protected] out more about our training here.Mentioned in this episode:⭐️ Book Your FrogFest Ticket Now[FREE Webinar] How to Lead Without RescuingJoin Dr Rachel Morris and Dr Sarah Coope for a free 60-minute live webinar on Tuesday 21st April, 2026 at 19:30-20:30 BST OR Thursday 23rd April, 2026 at 13:00-14:00 BST[FREE Webinar] How to Lead Without Rescuing

Too often, we say yes to every request and every demand, even when it's not what we want. It's not about people-pleasing. It's about your values. But ask yourself, is it worth it? Is sacrificing your peace and well-being a worthy cost of validating your internal dialogue? In a world that applauds the grind, learning to say no will keep you grounded. Setting boundaries helps you care for yourself. When you care for yourself, you can look after others to the best of your ability.In this quick dip episode, we uncover the root of the problem of our struggle with saying no. We flesh out the people-pleasing tendencies and internal shame around setting boundaries. Your value does not equate to how hard you work and how much you give yourself to other people. Set yourself free from the internal stories and scripts you’re telling yourself. Once you do, you can get clear on what truly matters.If you want to know how to start saying yes to yourself, stay tuned to this episode.Here are three reasons why you should listen to the full episode:Uncover the two myths about people pleasing.Discover the heart of why we struggle to set boundaries and say noLearn strategies that will help you start saying no without guilt and shame.Episode Highlights[00:00] On People Pleasing[00:58] Why We Struggle to Say No[04:31] Feeling Shame in Setting Boundaries[07:05] How to Start Saying No[10:55] Your ValueResourcesEpisode 152: How Perfectionism and Shame Lead to Stress and BurnoutEnneagram Personality TestDownload our free ‘Just Say No’ toolkitTHRIVE Weekly PlannerSign up here to receive a link to the episode workbook and CPD form downloads for each podcast. You can use them for reflection and to submit for your appraisal.Enjoyed This Podcast?Write a review and share this with your friends.Connect With MeHave any questions? Contact Rachel through these platforms:LinkedIn: @Dr-Rachel-Morris Twitter: @DrRachelMorrisEmail: [email protected] out more about our training here.Mentioned in this episode:[FREE Webinar] How to Lead Without RescuingJoin Dr Rachel Morris and Dr Sarah Coope for a free 60-minute live webinar on Tuesday 21st April, 2026 at 19:30-20:30 BST OR Thursday 23rd April, 2026 at 13:00-14:00 BST[FREE Webinar] How to Lead Without Rescuing

How do you make decisions? Is it from a deep place of knowing and intuition? Or is it merely out of fear? Making big decisions (or even small ones) can understandably be stressful and anxiety-inducing. But being stuck in fear-based thinking is a prescription for misery - and for living a life doing stuff you don’t actually want to do. This week, Henri Stevenson, Executive Coach and Shapes trainer, joins us to discuss how to stop making decisions based on fear and anxiety. We break down how many of us fall into this pattern and then share simple strategies to get our egos out of the way and base our thinking on freedom and love.If you want to stop making decisions based on fear and live in alignment with what you REALLY want, listen to our full conversation in this episode of You Are Not a Frog.Here are three reasons why you should listen to the full episode:Discover how to tell the difference between decisions made from intuition versus fear.Learn how to stop making decisions purely through fear of complaints or criticisms.Find out why being self-indulgent is anything ‘but’.Episode Highlights[05:41] Henri’s Journey to Finding a Different Operating System[10:40] What Ego Is[14:18] Why We Pay More Attention to Fear-Based Thoughts[19:11] Investing in Your Self-Growth[25:05] The Bottom Line of Self-Indulgence[36:52] How to Decide From a Better Mental Place[38:18] How to Get Over a Fear Hump[39:44] Techniques to Overcome Fear[43:33] What to Do When You’re Completely Overwhelmed[48:33] Practising Self-Compassion[49:53] Henri’s Top Three TipsResourcesConnect with Henri Stevenson: Website | LinkedInEpisode 126: Using Nature to Answer Your Big Questions With Henri StevensonMy Stroke of Insight by Jill Bolte Taylor, PhDDownload our free ‘Just Say No’ toolkitFind out more about how you can come to our 2023 Off Air Off Grid Retreat! Sign up for Henri's one-day Nourish Retreat happening in PAUS. Cambridgeshire on the 29th of June 2023!THRIVE Weekly PlannerSign up here to receive a link to the episode workbook and CPD form downloads for each podcast. You can use them for reflection and to submit for your appraisal.Enjoyed This Podcast?Write a review and share this with your friends.Connect With MeHave any questions? Contact Rachel through these platforms:LinkedIn: @Dr-Rachel-Morris Twitter: @DrRachelMorrisEmail: [email protected] out more about our training here.Mentioned in this episode:⭐️ Book Your FrogFest Ticket Now[FREE Webinar] How to Lead Without RescuingJoin Dr Rachel Morris and Dr Sarah Coope for a free 60-minute live webinar on Tuesday 21st April, 2026 at 19:30-20:30 BST OR Thursday 23rd April, 2026 at 13:00-14:00 BST[FREE Webinar] How to Lead Without Rescuing

We need boundaries. In fact, you might have already set some of your own. But ask yourself: how often do you let those boundaries crumble?It’s not unusual for professionals in high-stakes industries to give in to other people’s demands, even if it means losing the boundaries they set. That’s not healthy — so why do we do it?In this Quick Dip, we explore the challenges doctors and other professionals face when trying to enforce their boundaries. The problem isn’t in knowing when to say no or what boundaries to put up. We delve into various real-life scenarios and discuss how power language can help reinforce boundaries effectively.Stay tuned to this episode if you want to know the problem with boundaries and how to overcome it.Here are three reasons why you should listen to the full episode:Understand the importance of power language.Learn how to embrace consequences and regain control.Discover how the amygdala can undermine your boundaries.Episode Highlights[00:28] Boundaries for High-Stress Professionals[02:42] The Consequences of Boundaries[03:55] Embracing Consequences and Regaining Control[05:49] The Amygdala and its Role in Boundary Setting[08:46] Problems that Crumbling Boundaries Cause[09:15] Boundaries are Set for Good Reasons[10:19] Being in Control[11:28] Know Why You’re Setting the Boundary[12:27] Power Language[14:12] Bearing the Consequences[16:17] Boundaries Have a ReasonResourcesJust Say No ToolkitWe Can Do Hard Things Podcast with Glennon DoyleTHRIVE Weekly PlannerEnjoyed This Podcast?Write a review and share this with your friends.Connect With MeHave any questions? Contact Rachel through these platforms:LinkedIn: @Dr-Rachel-Morris Twitter: @DrRachelMorrisEmail: [email protected] out more about our training here.Mentioned in this episode:[FREE Webinar] How to Lead Without RescuingJoin Dr Rachel Morris and Dr Sarah Coope for a free 60-minute live webinar on Tuesday 21st April, 2026 at 19:30-20:30 BST OR Thursday 23rd April, 2026 at 13:00-14:00 BST[FREE Webinar] How to Lead Without Rescuing

No one wants to burn out. When you experience burnout, you might find yourself thinking much more slowly and your productivity drops. Many high-stress professionals often feel guilty and ashamed for struggling with burnout. Unfortunately, the demanding and high-stress environment these days makes burnout much more likely to happen again and again. So what can you do to avoid experiencing burnout in the future?In this episode, Dr Claire Ashley joins us for a conversation about the very real issue of burnout. We talk about what happens in our brains during burnout. She dives into the 12 stages of burnout and how we can use to recognize when we’re starting to burn out. Find out what you can do so that you can go back to work and how you can change things so you’re healthier and less likely to burn out all over again.If you want to avoid burnout from repeating, listen to our full conversation in this episode of You Are Not a Frog.Here are three reasons why you should listen to the full episode:Find out how guilt and shame can become weapons that lead you to burn out.Understand the twelve stages of burnout and recognize if you’re experiencing burnout these days.Learn great tips to prevent burnout in the first place and make sure it never happens again.Episode Highlights[03:38] Claire’s Experience with Burnout[05:12] Why Burnout Happens[09:21] Guilt and Shame as Weapons Against You[19:58] How Burnout Affects Work[24:22] Breaking Out of the Burnout Cycle[27:40] The Twelve Stages of Burnout[31:29] Burnout Treatment and Prevention[35:32] Seeking Help[39:25] The Change You Can Control[48:44] Top Tips From Claire and RachelResourcesAssociations of physician burnout with career engagement and quality of patient care: a systematic review and meta-analysisTara Brach on Real But Not True: Freeing Ourselves from Harmful BeliefsYou Are Not a Frog Episode 112: Why We’re Ditching the Term ‘Imposter Syndrome’ with Dr Sarah GouldingLaura Hyde FoundationConnect with Claire: Instagram | Website | Do Yourself No HarmJoin Claire’s Facebook group, The Burnout DoctorCheck out the Faculty of Medical Leadership and Management Conference for Rachel’s panel discussion on job crafting.Register for the free upcoming training, If I Don’t Do It, No One Will: The Ultimate Guide to Loving Your Limits for Leaders Who Do It All on March 27.THRIVE Weekly PlannerSign up here to receive a link to the episode workbook and CPD form downloads for each podcast. You can use them for reflection and to submit for your appraisal.Enjoyed This Podcast?Write a review and share this with your friends.Connect With MeHave any questions? Contact Rachel through these platforms:LinkedIn: @Dr-Rachel-Morris Twitter: @DrRachelMorrisEmail: [email protected] out more about our training here.Mentioned in this episode:⭐️ Book Your FrogFest Ticket Now[FREE Webinar] How to Lead Without RescuingJoin Dr Rachel Morris and Dr Sarah Coope for a free 60-minute live webinar on Tuesday 21st April, 2026 at 19:30-20:30 BST OR Thursday 23rd April, 2026 at 13:00-14:00 BST[FREE Webinar] How to Lead Without Rescuing

What criteria do you use when prioritising the tasks on your to-do list? Do you just put them in the order you get them? Maybe you pick the ones that seem the most urgent?Here’s an alternative: do the ones that are the easiest first. Not everything worth doing needs to be difficult!In this quick dip episode, we talk about the reality of our limits. In a high-stress job, getting everything done in one day is nearly impossible. And that's okay! What's important is putting your focus where you can be most effective. You may have heard of the urgent-important matrix for prioritising, but we're taking it up a notch using the impact-effort matrix. We will teach you how to define the impact you want to create and acknowledge the reality of the effort needed to make that impact.Stay tuned to this episode if you want to know how prioritising your life might require completely different criteria from what you thought.Here are three reasons why you should listen to the full episode:Learn why prioritising your tasks based on impact and effort can help you be more effective. Discover how to direct your focus towards things that are easier to do.Understand that you have limited time and energy. Don't waste them on things that won't make you happy or don't make much of an impact. Episode Highlights[00:30] Know Your Limits so You Can Focus[03:41] What to Focus On[05:30] Define Your Impact[08:30] The Reality of Effort  [09:48] The Effort Impact Matrix [10:57] #1 High Impact and High Effort Tasks[12:41] #2 High Impact and Low Effort Tasks[13:18] #3 & #4 Low Impact and High Effort Tasks [14:08] Rethink Your PrioritisingResourcesEffortless: Make It Easier to Do What Matters Most by Greg McKeownHere are a couple of You’re Not a Frog podcast episodes to check out: Episode 106: How to Stop Worrying When There’s a Lot to Worry About with Caroline Walker Episode 129: How to Cope with Trauma on the Frontline with Dr Caroline Walker  Episode 153: Think Differently About Your To-Do ListEpisode 156: How to Change Your Life in 12 Minutes Per Week THRIVE Weekly PlannerEnjoyed This Podcast?Write a review and share this with your friends.Connect With MeHave any questions? Contact Rachel through these platforms:LinkedIn: @Dr-Rachel-Morris Twitter: @DrRachelMorrisEmail: [email protected] out more about our training here.Mentioned in this episode:[FREE Webinar] How to Lead Without RescuingJoin Dr Rachel Morris and Dr Sarah Coope for a free 60-minute live webinar on Tuesday 21st April, 2026 at 19:30-20:30 BST OR Thursday 23rd April, 2026 at 13:00-14:00 BST[FREE Webinar] How to Lead Without Rescuing

Professor Chloe Orkin & Dr Nuthana Bhayankaram of the Medical Women's Federation join us in this episode to discuss sexism in medicine. We share first-hand experiences and explore why it remains a glaring issue today. We then discuss some strategies for action and what we can do to improve things.If you want to know what the glass ceiling, glass cliff, and glass slippers are and how to avoid them, listen to our entire conversation in this You Are Not a Frog episode.Here are three reasons why you should listen to the full episode:How does sexism manifest in the medical world?Learn the barriers to progress for medical women. Discover what we could do on an organisational and individual level to advocate for equality.Episode Highlights[04:01] Sexism in Society[06:48] Medical Women's Federation[08:18] The Growth of Representation of Women in Medicine[10:22] Working in a Male-Dominated Hierarchy[15:33] On Speaking Up[17:44] Barriers to Progress for Women[23:06] Why Women Don’t Apply[25:38] Women’s Household and Professional Roles[31:10] What We Could Do on an Organisational and Personal Level[38:02] How to Deal with Blatant Sexism[44:01] The Work the Medical Women’s Federation Does[45:11] Chloe and Nuthana’s Top Three TipsResourcesMedical Women’s Federation: Website | Instagram | Twitter | FacebookThe Medical Women PodcastBritish HIV AssociationConnect with Professor Chloe Orkin: Email | TwitterConnect with Dr Nuthana Bhayankaram: Email | TwitterRegister for the upcoming MWF Spring Conference 2023: ‘Empowerment: Driving Change and Development in Medicine,’ which will be held virtually on March 17. This conference is open to anyone interested in equity in medicine. There will be a recorded copy, too, for those who want to catch up afterward. Registration fees: Members: £20, Non-Members: £35, and Students: £5.THRIVE Weekly PlannerRegister for the free upcoming training, If I Don’t Do It, No One Will: The Ultimate Guide to Loving Your Limits for Leaders Who Do It All, on March 27.THRIVE Weekly PlannerSign up here to receive a link to the episode workbook and CPD form downloads for each podcast. You can use them for reflection and to submit for your appraisal.Enjoyed This Podcast?Write a review and share this with your friends.Connect With MeHave any questions? Contact Rachel through these platforms:LinkedIn: @Dr-Rachel-Morris Twitter: @DrRachelMorrisEmail: [email protected] out more about our training here.Mentioned in this episode:⭐️ Book Your FrogFest Ticket Now[FREE Webinar] How to Lead Without RescuingJoin Dr Rachel Morris and Dr Sarah Coope for a free 60-minute live webinar on Tuesday 21st April, 2026 at 19:30-20:30 BST OR Thursday 23rd April, 2026 at 13:00-14:00 BST[FREE Webinar] How to Lead Without Rescuing

When you're dealing with a stressful situation, your first instinct might be to act immediately to solve it. Unfortunately, acting immediately often means you don't think your actions through. Acting rashly can worsen the situation, making it even more stressful. Fortunately, there's a better way to respond to stress. All you have to do is take a few seconds to press the pause button.In this quick dip episode of You Are Not a Frog, you'll discover the power of pressing pause in the middle of a stressful time. Rachel shares some of her own difficult experiences and how pausing could've helped her react better. She talks about how our brains can respond to stress and what we can do to ground ourselves and go back to rational human thinking. Face stressful situations as the person you want to be when you use the power of pressing pause. Discover how pausing can help you deal with stress when you take a moment to pause with us and tune into this quick dip episode.Here are three reasons why you should listen to the full episode:Discover how much time you need to pause and deal with stress. Learn how you can ground yourself back into your parasympathetic nervous system.Find out what the four Ps are and how you can use them to make a plan to pause.Episode Highlights[00:36] Backed Into the Stress Zone[05:22] Taking Seconds to Hours to Press Pause[07:53] Getting Back Into Your Parasympathetic Nervous System[10:11] Getting Enough Pause Time[12:09] The Four Ps PlanResourcesDr Jill Bolte Taylor Ted TalkPrint or save a Pause Button to help you pause when facing stressful situations.Use our You Are Not a Frog CPD Reflection Forms to make your pause planEnjoyed This Podcast?Write a review and share this with your friends.Connect With MeHave any questions? Contact Rachel through these platforms:LinkedIn: @Dr-Rachel-Morris Twitter: @DrRachelMorrisEmail: [email protected] out more about our training here.Mentioned in this episode:[FREE Webinar] How to Lead Without RescuingJoin Dr Rachel Morris and Dr Sarah Coope for a free 60-minute live webinar on Tuesday 21st April, 2026 at 19:30-20:30 BST OR Thursday 23rd April, 2026 at 13:00-14:00 BST[FREE Webinar] How to Lead Without Rescuing

For high-stress professionals like us, one of the biggest obstacles to making a change in our lives or pursuing our great ideas is time. You might feel overwhelmed by the change you want to make or afraid of what other people would say. It's your choice not to let these reasons stop you from changing your life.Robbie Swale changed his life by using 12 minutes of his week. He joins us in this conversation to discuss an amazing realisation he had: you can achieve so much by taking a little bit of your time. He discusses the challenges of nurturing your great ideas and how to overcome those obstacles. Robbie also dives into the four phases of creating something new and the importance of starting.Don't let your great ideas go to waste. Learn how to change your life in 12 minutes when you tune in to this episode.Here are three reasons why you should listen to the full episode:Find out the main excuses your mind can come up with and learn how you can overcome them.Discover how small and steady can help you win the race and achieve great things.You have more time than you think — enough time to start changing your life this week!Episode Highlights[03:15] Robbie's Journey of Great Ideas[08:42] Doing the Same Thing, Differently[12:13] Great Ideas VS Criticism[17:31] The Power of the Tortoise [25:59] Practice Makes Better Relationships[29:30] Breaking Down Career Change[33:41] Keep Going[36:50] Managing Time for High-Stress Professionals[39:21] Getting Started[41:51] Executing Your Great Ideas: Just Start[45:20] Robbie's Top Three Tips to Start Changing Your LifeResourcesCheck out the Shapes Toolkit for training tips to help manage stress and overwhelm.12-Minute Method Series by Robbie SwaleBook 1: How to Start When You're StuckBook 2: How to Keep Going When You Want to Give UpBook 3: How to Create the Conditions For Great WorkBook 4: How to Share What You've MadeSmart Passive Income Podcast with Pat FlynnSeth GodinYou Are Not a Frog Episode 154: How to Fix Your Broken MeetingsThe Tim Ferriss ShowEat Pray Love by Elizabeth GilbertBig Magic by Elizabeth GilbertMagic Lessons Podcast with Elizabeth GilbertThe Coach's Journey Podcast with Robbie SwaleThe 12-Minute Method Podcast with Robbie SwaleRobbie's writing blog Connect with Robbie: Website | LinkedIn | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | Youtube | EmailEnjoyed This Podcast?Write a review and share this with your friends.Connect With MeHave any questions? Contact Rachel through these platforms:LinkedIn: @Dr-Rachel-Morris Twitter: @DrRachelMorrisEmail: [email protected] out more about our training here.Mentioned in this episode:⭐️ Book Your FrogFest Ticket Now[FREE Webinar] How to Lead Without RescuingJoin Dr Rachel Morris and Dr Sarah Coope for a free 60-minute live webinar on Tuesday 21st April, 2026 at 19:30-20:30 BST OR Thursday 23rd April, 2026 at 13:00-14:00 BST[FREE Webinar] How to Lead Without Rescuing

As healthcare professionals, we know what we need to do for our physical and mental well-being. So why aren’t we doing it?Often, the first thing we give up when we get busier is something that makes our lives happier. We've normalised giving up our basic needs to make room for productivity. No one bats an eye at it anymore. But is living your one shot at life like this really worth it at the end of the day?In this quick dip episode, we talk about the one thing you can do right now for your well-being. The biggest barrier to well-being is not knowledge; it’s setting aside time to do it. It will feel uncomfortable, but we don’t have to give up the thing that makes us happy to make room for busyness. Otherwise, you’ll find yourself burned out before you realise what’s happening.If you want to know how to start prioritising your well-being as you get busier in life, stay tuned to this episode.Here are three reasons why you should listen to the full episode:Understand how not to fall into the bottom of the vortex of busyness.Learn the five (or eight!) ways to well-being.Start doing the one thing you need for your well-being.Episode Highlights[00:33] The Biggest Barrier to Health and Fitness[02:03] Vortex of Busyness[04:03] Stress and Burnout[05:05] Ways to Well-Being[06:22] The Three Types of Life[08:19] The ONE Thing You Can Do Right Now for Your Well-BeingResources5 Steps to Mental WellbeingTED Talk: The new era of positive psychology | Martin SeligmanTHRIVE Weekly PlannerJoin the Permission to Thrive CPD Monthly Membership Programme for Doctors here!Reach out to Rachel at [email protected] Sign up to get your CPD workbook for this episode.Enjoyed This Podcast?Write a review and share this with your friends.Connect With MeHave any questions? Contact Rachel through these platforms:LinkedIn: @Dr-Rachel-Morris Twitter: @DrRachelMorrisEmail: [email protected]: @drrachelmorrisFind out more about our training here.Mentioned in this episode:[FREE Webinar] How to Lead Without RescuingJoin Dr Rachel Morris and Dr Sarah Coope for a free 60-minute live webinar on Tuesday 21st April, 2026 at 19:30-20:30 BST OR Thursday 23rd April, 2026 at 13:00-14:00 BST[FREE Webinar] How to Lead Without Rescuing

Whether we like it or not, meetings are essential in running an organisation. But when was the last time you attended a  meeting without feeling bored? Meetings are supposed to help us get work done more effectively. It's an opportunity for us to raise issues and make important decisions. But despite their importance, very few of them are done well. How, then, can we transform our meetings from bad and boring to helpful and interesting?Dr Carrie Goucher joins us in this episode to discuss the basics of a good meeting. She also explains how to disagree with other people in meetings while maintaining good relationships. Then, we lay down simple and practical actions making meetings shorter, more productive, and better.If you want to know how to start running engaging and effective meetings, stay tuned to this episode.Here are three reasons why you should listen to the full episode:Learn how to plan meetings beyond just hygiene factors.Discover how to engage and encourage people to speak their minds during meetings.Find out the best way to run an effective meeting.Episode Highlights[04:16] How Carrie Got into Meetings[06:07] Planning Beyond Hygiene Factors[09:57] Carrie’s PhD in Meetings[15:02] How to Encourage People to Speak Up [21:42] Addressing Hierarchy[24:58] Disagreeing without Criticising[29:13] ‘Yes, but…’[34:04] How to Run a Meeting[38:53] The Four Quadrants of a Meeting Documentation[42:17] How to Run a Meeting with Time Constraints[45:11] How to Share Information in an Engaging Way[48:56] Carrie’s Top Three Tips for Running Good Meetings at WorkResourcesTake an off-grid You’re Not a Frog retreat with us this coming May. Get a special discount when you book before February 10th.  Get 25% OFF of FewerFasterBolder’s Meeting Leaders E-Course! FewerFasterBolder's Free Resources to downloadFor people changing meetings across a whole department or organisation - listeners can express interest for Meeting Pioneers cohort from March 2023 hereDownload FewerFasterBolder’s Invitation Template and Capture Canvas here for FREE!THRIVE Weekly PlannerConnect with Carrie: FewerFasterBolder | LinkedInEnjoyed This Podcast?Write a review and share this with your friends.Connect With MeHave any questions? Contact Rachel through these platforms:LinkedIn: @Dr-Rachel-Morris Twitter: @DrRachelMorrisEmail: [email protected] out more about our training here.We are including short promotions for companies or products that we genuinely stand behind - and think will be helpful to you. Thanks for helping us support the businesses that allow us to keep hopping into your ears every week. We do take a small commission from the product placements, but we only ever recommend stuff we love!Mentioned in this episode:⭐️ Book Your FrogFest Ticket Now[FREE Webinar] How to Lead Without RescuingJoin Dr Rachel Morris and Dr Sarah Coope for a free 60-minute live webinar on Tuesday 21st April, 2026 at 19:30-20:30 BST OR Thursday 23rd April, 2026 at 13:00-14:00 BST[FREE Webinar] How to Lead Without Rescuing

Do you constantly feel guilty about unfinished tasks at the end of the day? Do you keep finding yourself wanting to improve how you manage your time?Your to-do list is not a fixed and immovable bucket. It’s a river of opportunities that you have a choice and control over. How would you choose what things to fish out of this river wisely?In this quick dip episode, we discuss shifting our mindset about our to-do list from a bucket to a river. We only have a limited amount of time in the world. Instead of trying to do the impossible of managing our time, we need to start learning how to manage the opportunities we take. We have the power to choose what we take out of that river. So think differently about what you want to pull out, and choose wisely.If you want to know how to think differently about your to-do list, stay tuned to this episode.Here are three reasons why you should listen to the full episode:Understand why it’s impossible to manage time.Learn why you should think differently about your bucket list.Start applying the Four F’s Method in your life.Episode Highlights[00:29] Four Thousand Weeks[02:37] Think Differently About Your To-Do List[03:55] The Problem with Thinking of Your To-Do List as a Bucket[06:21] Shifting Your Mindset About To-Do Lists[07:26] How to Choose What to Pick Up Out of the River[08:06] Four F’s Method[15:31] Choosing WiselyResourcesFour Thousand Weeks: Time Management for Mortals by Oliver Burkeman  OLIVER BURKEMAN: 4000 weeks…it’s all we got in this lifetime, folks! From the Wild with Sarah Wilson Podcast   Books by Marshall Goldsmith Episode 15: Eff It Living. An evidence-based way to beat stress and change your life with John C. ParkinEpisode 130: How to Say F**k It and Become Ridiculously Relaxed (Even about Stuff That REALLY Matters) with John C. ParkinTHRIVE Weekly PlannerJoin the Permission to Thrive CPD Monthly Membership Programme for Doctors here!Reach out to Rachel at [email protected] Sign up to get your CPD workbook for this episode.Enjoyed This Podcast?Write a review and share this with your friends.Connect With MeHave any questions? Contact Rachel through these platforms:LinkedIn: @Dr-Rachel-Morris Twitter: @DrRachelMorrisEmail: [email protected] out more about our training here.Mentioned in this episode:[FREE Webinar] How to Lead Without RescuingJoin Dr Rachel Morris and Dr Sarah Coope for a free 60-minute live webinar on Tuesday 21st April, 2026 at 19:30-20:30 BST OR Thursday 23rd April, 2026 at 13:00-14:00 BST[FREE Webinar] How to Lead Without Rescuing

Why is it that doctors work themselves to the point of burnout and stress and making themselves sick? In a system that seems to demand perfectionism in healthcare workers, medical professionals aim for impossibly high standards. What happens when they can't meet the standards they set for themselves?Dr Sandy Miles joins us in this episode to explore the concept of shame and how we respond to it. She also explains why shame breeds perfectionism in healthcare workers. After explaining the concept of shame, we also share practical, actionable tips to overcome shame and have a healthier response to it. If you want to know how shame fosters perfectionism in healthcare workers, stay tuned to this episode.Here are three reasons why you should listen to the full episode:What exactly is shame, and how does it manifest in our daily lives? Learn common responses to shame and how to overcome it healthily. Understand why shame causes perfectionism in healthcare workers.Episode Highlights[03:31] Introducing Sandy[05:21] Defining Shame[12:28] How Identities Are Tied to Shame[15:39] 3 Ways People Respond to Shame[18:07] How to Respond to Shame[27:19] Shame and Perfectionism in Healthcare Workers[32:17] How to Overcome Maladaptive Perfectionism[36:49] What You Can Do Today[44:51] Recognize What You Can Control[47:35] Sandy’s AdviceResourcesTake an off-grid You’re Not a Frog retreat with us this coming May. Get a special discount when you book before February 10th.  Can’t make it in May? Dr Sandy recommends the Acacia Retreat in September. You're Not a Frog Episode 92: How to Avoid Becoming the Second Victim with Dr Caraline Wright & Dr Lizzie SweetingThis is Going to Hurt: Secret Diaries of a Junior Doctor by Adam KayBooks and videos from Brene BrownShame and MedicineShame in Medicine: The Lost Forest, a 10-part documentary podcast produced by The Nocturnists   THRIVE Weekly PlannerConnect with Sandy: Twitter | LinkedIn | Email ([email protected])Enjoyed This Podcast?Write a review and share this with your friends.Connect With MeHave any questions? Contact Rachel through these platforms:LinkedIn: @Dr-Rachel-Morris Twitter: @DrRachelMorrisEmail: [email protected] out more about our training here.Mentioned in this episode:⭐️ Book Your FrogFest Ticket Now[FREE Webinar] How to Lead Without RescuingJoin Dr Rachel Morris and Dr Sarah Coope for a free 60-minute live webinar on Tuesday 21st April, 2026 at 19:30-20:30 BST OR Thursday 23rd April, 2026 at 13:00-14:00 BST[FREE Webinar] How to Lead Without Rescuing

Everyone praises those who work hard — so it’s not unusual for people to think that it’s good to push your limits and do as much as you can.But what’s the best thing to do when you’re tired and exhausted? Should you see how far you can go, or take a break?In this short episode, we discuss embracing our limits as a choice. With so many things out of control, we need to discern when to take a rest because work will never stop for us. We also discuss how you can start to recognise warning signs. Remember, people don’t go from okay to complete burnout overnight, it’s a long process.If you want to know how to embrace your limits and live a happier life, stay tuned to this episode.Here are three reasons why you should listen to the full episode:Why do we need to embrace our limits and take a break more often?How can we recognise our limits and take action before burnout forces us to stop? Understand that we don’t need to feel guilt and shame about our limits. Episode Highlights[00:28] Learn to Embrace Your Limits [02:27] You Always Have a Choice[03:18] How to Recognise Our Limits and Take a Break[07:18] The Guilt Around Rest[09:21] Learn to Recognise Warning Signs[12:30] How to Embrace Your LimitsResourcesJoin us for a 3-day Off Air-Off Grid thinking retreat on the 2nd - 5th May 2023Episode 88: How to Ditch the Saviour Complex and Feel More Alive with Rob Bell THRIVE Weekly PlannerJoin the Permission to Thrive CPD Monthly Membership Programme for Doctors here!Reach out to Rachel at [email protected] Sign up to get your CPD workbook for this episode.Enjoyed This Podcast?Write a review and share this with your friends.Connect With MeHave any questions? Contact Rachel through these platforms:LinkedIn: @Dr-Rachel-Morris Twitter: @DrRachelMorrisEmail: [email protected] out more about our training here.Mentioned in this episode:[FREE Webinar] How to Lead Without RescuingJoin Dr Rachel Morris and Dr Sarah Coope for a free 60-minute live webinar on Tuesday 21st April, 2026 at 19:30-20:30 BST OR Thursday 23rd April, 2026 at 13:00-14:00 BST[FREE Webinar] How to Lead Without Rescuing

Convince change to happen.You've got great ideas for change. It's just a matter of putting these plans into motion. However, change needs to be something where everyone works together. You can't just tell someone to do this or that. Because of this, change can be a challenge. But don't let this discourage you! With the right message and space for a conversation, you can convince the people around you to make change happen.In this episode of You Are Not a Frog, Toby Moore joins us for a conversation about communicating ideas and convincing people to change. We dive into creating a message that connects with people. You'll find that sharing what you want, why you want it, and how you'll do it can become a call to action. Discover how you can put your great ideas into motion through conversation and a better communication strategy.Don’t stop your ideas from changing the world! Tune in to this episode to find out more about convincing your audience.Here are three reasons why you should listen to the full episode:Understand the importance of structuring your what, why, and how to create a convincing messageFind the language that helps your audience understand, believe, and connect with you.Learn how you can have a call to conversation with your audience.Episode Highlights[03:15] Change for People[06:40] Elements of a Better Communication Strategy[11:13] Starting With Your What and Why[16:43] Connecting Your Reasons[19:28] Understand, Believe and Take Action[24:19] Using Lived Experiences as a Better Communication Strategy[27:49] The Importance of Structuring Your Message[34:01] Overcoming Objections[40:36] Top Three Tips to Encourage ChangeResourcesStart With Why by Simon SinekMAKE IT: How to Work with Clarity, Confidence and Creativity by Toby MooreSign up now and join our free online Anti-Challenge Challenge this January!THRIVE Weekly PlannerJoin the Permission to Thrive CPD Monthly Membership Programme for Doctors here!Reach out to Rachel at [email protected] Sign up to get your CPD workbook for this episode.Enjoyed This Podcast?Write a review and share this with your friends.Connect With MeHave any questions? Contact Rachel through these platforms:LinkedIn: @Dr-Rachel-Morris Twitter: @DrRachelMorrisEmail: [email protected] out more about our training here.Mentioned in this episode:⭐️ Book Your FrogFest Ticket Now[FREE Webinar] How to Lead Without RescuingJoin Dr Rachel Morris and Dr Sarah Coope for a free 60-minute live webinar on Tuesday 21st April, 2026 at 19:30-20:30 BST OR Thursday 23rd April, 2026 at 13:00-14:00 BST[FREE Webinar] How to Lead Without Rescuing

How have you been living your life so far? Most of us have worked hard all our lives to be successful. Whilst hard work is commendable, it can start to define your life. Instead, how about we try to work happier so that we can find fulfillment in everything we do.In this quick dip episode, Rachel talks about what to do when working harder isn’t working anymore. She explains why working harder is actually counterproductive and why it can fail us. Rachel also shares simple but powerful tips to flip your mindset and adopt a healthy work ethic. Work hard at your job, but work twice as hard in looking after yourself. That is how you can create a life worth living.If you want to know how to work happier instead of harder, tune in to this episode!Here are three reasons why you should listen to the full episode:Discover why working hard is failing you instead of leading you to success.Learn why you should write a ‘to be’ list instead of a ‘to do’ listUnderstand the importance of embracing your limits.Episode Highlights[02:53] Working Hard in High-Stress Jobs[04:15] Why Working Harder is Failing Us[06:55] Guilt from Not Working Harder[10:44] Focus on Working Happier, Not Working Harder[12:16] Flipping the Mindset[13:11] ‘To Do’ List vs ‘To Be’ List[16:29] Recognise Your LimitsResourcesThis Is Going to Hurt (TV Series 2022)Four Thousand Weeks by Oliver BurkemanCheck out more You Are Not a Frog episodes about how to say ‘no’ and prioritise powerfully here:Episode 54: How to work more flexibly, without the stressEpisode 105: The Simplest Way to Beat Stress and Work HappierEpisode 109: Is It Possible To Have Fun At Work?Episode 122: How to be Happy at WorkEpisode 125: How to Say No and Deal with PushbackEpisode 134: How to Tell People What They Don’t Want to HearEpisode 135: How to Escape the Urgency TrapEpisode 141: You ChooseEpisode 145: How to Know if You’re Being ‘Resilience Victim Blamed’Join You are Not a Frog’s January Anti-Challenge!Join the Permission to Thrive CPD Monthly Membership Programme for Doctors here!Reach out to Rachel at [email protected] THRIVE Weekly PlannerSign up to get your CPD workbook for this episodeEnjoyed This Podcast?Write a review and share this with your friends.Connect With MeHave any questions? Contact Rachel through these platforms:LinkedIn: @Dr-Rachel-Morris Twitter: @DrRachelMorrisEmail: [email protected] in this episode:[FREE Webinar] How to Lead Without RescuingJoin Dr Rachel Morris and Dr Sarah Coope for a free 60-minute live webinar on Tuesday 21st April, 2026 at 19:30-20:30 BST OR Thursday 23rd April, 2026 at 13:00-14:00 BST[FREE Webinar] How to Lead Without Rescuing

The stress and worry we felt during the pandemic didn’t disappear in 2022. As medical practitioners, having a myriad of problems and uncertainties on our plate has simply become part of the job. But after over a hundred episodes, our conversations here at You Are Not A Frog have shown that we can make choices that help us to cope with and even overcome stress, anxiety and worry. So let’s wrap up another fantastic year by rediscovering the best bits of our podcast episodes on stress and worry. We revisit our favourite conversations on breaking the anxiety cycle, doubts and fears, and the power of ‘f**k it’.Happy Holidays, dear listeners! Let’s end this year and start 2023 right by learning how to beat burnout and work happier.3 reasons why you should listen to the full episode:Listen to the most talked-about YNAF episodes.Rediscover tips and tricks for living a healthier and happier life.Recount simple techniques for dealing with work-related burnout. Episode Highlights[02:01] Episode 119: Dealing with Stress and Worry [04:10] GROW [09:23] Breaking the Anxiety Cycle[12:21] Episode 106: Worrying Is Not Caring [15:30] Learn to Let Go [18:14] Episode 105: Don’t Believe All Your Thoughts [23:53] When Your Doubts and Fears are Valid[28:14] The Default State[31:59] Finding Calmness[33:14] Episode 130: The Power of “F**k It’ [37:08] Thinking Is the Problem[41:42] Release All Attachments ResourcesJoin our January 2023 Anti-Challenge. Sign up here! Check out the full interviews of the episodes we featured today!Episode 119: How To Improve Your Mental Health In 10 MinutesEpisode 106: How to Stop Worrying When There’s a Lot to Worry AboutEpisode 105: The Simplest Way to Beat Stress and Work HappierEpisode 130: How to Say F**k It and Become Ridiculously Relaxed (Even about Stuff That REALLY Matters)10 Minutes to Better Mental Health by Lee David and Debbie BrewinTHRIVE Weekly PlannerShapes ToolkitPermission to Thrive CPD Monthly Membership Programme for DoctorsSign up to get your CPD workbook for this episode.Enjoyed This Podcast?Write a review and share this with your friends.Connect With MeHave any questions? Contact Rachel through these platforms:LinkedIn: @Dr-Rachel-Morris Twitter: @DrRachelMorrisEmail: [email protected] out more about our training here.Mentioned in this episode:⭐️ Book Your FrogFest Ticket Now[FREE Webinar] How to Lead Without RescuingJoin Dr Rachel Morris and Dr Sarah Coope for a free 60-minute live webinar on Tuesday 21st April, 2026 at 19:30-20:30 BST OR Thursday 23rd April, 2026 at 13:00-14:00 BST[FREE Webinar] How to Lead Without Rescuing

As trained medical professionals, we are confident about our technical skills and our ability to work harder than most professions. But are we truly confident and happy about our lives and careers? Every day is a whirlwind at our workplace, and we need to learn how to build confidence, take a step back and be compassionate to ourselves.Every day, we can learn something new. Not just about the technical aspects of our work, but also about ourselves, our emotions, and well-being. In this episode of ‘You Are Not a Frog’, Rachel brings you this year’s best bits of the podcast on self-confidence and creating a life you’ll never regret. We look back on people pleasing, taking criticism, imposter syndrome, and self-coaching! Don’t miss this episode and step into 2023 with an improved mindset on confidence!3 reasons why you should listen to the full episode:Discover how to gain confidence at work and listen to constructive criticism.Learn how to redefine your beliefs and be more honest with yourself to find peace and happiness.Go on a self-development journey through self-coaching.Episode Highlights[02:02] Episode 110: How to Stop People-Pleasing[08:01] How to Build Confidence and Take Criticism[10:16] Episode 112: Rethinking Imposter Syndrome[13:46] How to Accept Growth and Imperfection[19:51] A New Definition of Imposter Syndrome[21:05] Episode 115: How to Find Peace and Happiness[33:11] How to Be Honest[35:55] Episode 117: How to Build Confidence Through Self-Coaching[41:48] Stop Being Confused[43:13] Episode 123: How to Live Without RegretsResourcesJoin our January 2023 anti-challenge! Every day, we're going to share a simple activity to make your life less challenging. Sign up here!Check out the full interviews of the episodes we featured today!Episode 110: How To Stop People Pleasing And Absorbing Other People’s Angst Episode 112: Why We’re Ditching the Term ‘Imposter Syndrome’Episode 115: How To Find Peace And Happiness, Even In A Life You Haven’t ChosenEpisode 117: The Surprising Power of Self Coaching (and How to Do It Well)Episode 123: How to Live With No RegretsTHRIVE Weekly PlannerEnjoyed This Podcast?Write a review and share this with your friends.Connect With MeHave any questions? Contact Rachel through these platforms:LinkedIn: @Dr-Rachel-Morris Twitter: @DrRachelMorrisEmail: [email protected] out more about our training here.Mentioned in this episode:⭐️ Book Your FrogFest Ticket Now[FREE Webinar] How to Lead Without RescuingJoin Dr Rachel Morris and Dr Sarah Coope for a free 60-minute live webinar on Tuesday 21st April, 2026 at 19:30-20:30 BST OR Thursday 23rd April, 2026 at 13:00-14:00 BST[FREE Webinar] How to Lead Without Rescuing

Do you look forward to Christmas holidays or other family celebrations only to be disappointed that reality is not what you had hoped it would be? Or has life not worked out as expected, and you're struggling with regrets and disappointment? How do we deal with feeling disappointed, especially with the upcoming holidays?In this 2022 Christmas Special of You Are Not A Frog, executive coach and relationship expert Corrina Gordon-Barnes joins us to explain several approaches to dealing with life's disappointments. She builds on her years of experience as an executive coach and relationship expert to share the value of self-compassion and give simple tools we can use to turn disappointment into a learning experience. If you’re perpetually being disappointed every holiday season, this episode might be for you!3 reasons why you should listen to the full episode:Learn the value of self-compassion to overcome being disappointed.Find out why bad experiences can actually be good motivators. Get practical tips on how to handle disappointment (and other negative emotions!)Episode Highlights[06:02] Disappointed During Holidays[17:43] Practising Your ‘Scripts’ and ‘Dances’[20:59] The Power of Requests[29:38] Handle Expectations, Prevent Being Disappointed[35:34] Embracing Feeling Disappointed and Negative Emotions[40:43] Finding Self-Compassion[44:56] The Value of Regret[51:19] Top Three Tips to Handle Being DisappointedResourcesFind out more about our next Off Grid retreat.Get access to webinars designed for leaders in health and social care fields to help their teams deal with stress, overwhelm and heavy workloads here. Download our FREE 'How to retreat when you can't go on retreat recipes'Listen to Corrina’s previous episodes: Should I Stay or Should I Go? with Corrina Gordon-BarnesHow to Ditch the Saviour Complex and Feel More Alive with Rob BellThe Power of Regret: How Looking Backward Moves Us Forward by Daniel PinkLearn more about Corrina’s work on her website. Connect with Corrina on her LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram.Enjoyed This Podcast?Write a review and share this with your friends.Connect With MeHave any questions? Contact Rachel through these platforms:LinkedIn: @Dr-Rachel-Morris Twitter: @DrRachelMorrisEmail: [email protected] out more about our training here.Mentioned in this episode:⭐️ Book Your FrogFest Ticket Now[FREE Webinar] How to Lead Without RescuingJoin Dr Rachel Morris and Dr Sarah Coope for a free 60-minute live webinar on Tuesday 21st April, 2026 at 19:30-20:30 BST OR Thursday 23rd April, 2026 at 13:00-14:00 BST[FREE Webinar] How to Lead Without Rescuing

What is your first thought when you think of the word ‘resilience’? For many professionals and organisations, this means becoming superhuman — someone who can do anything despite the stress, heavy workload, and emotions. Not only is this perspective wrong, but it’s also impossible!We’re all human. So why do we expect perfection?In this episode, Rachel dives into the concept of resilience victim blaming and how you’re led to think it’s your fault when you can’t perform superhuman standards. Resilience is about choices and shifting how you respond to situations. You have a choice, even if you don’t think so now. In fact, you may even need to make tough decisions for the sake of your well-being. If you want to know how to become more resilient and prioritise choices for your welfare, stay tuned to this episode.3 reasons why you should listen to the full episode:Understand the true meaning of resilience.Discover how to thrive in your workplace and take back control of your life.Overcome learned helplessness by choosing for yourself.Episode Highlights[00:29] How Time Affects Well-Being [03:39] You Can’t Wait Around for Systemic Change[04:52] How to Thrive in the Workplace[07:00] The Choice to Overcome Learned Helplessness [11:06] How to Prioritise ResourcesLost to the NHS: a mixed methods study of why GPs leave practice early in EnglandThe Chimp Paradox by Dr Steve Peters Check these You’re Not A Frog episodes that cover time management and prioritisation: Episode 69: Make Time for What MattersEpisode 74: Managing your Time in a System Which SucksEpisode 93: How to Delegate, Do It, or Drop ItEpisode 115: How To Find Peace And Happiness, Even In A Life You Haven’t ChosenEpisode 123: How to Live With No RegretsEpisode 125: How to Say No and Deal with PushbackEpisode 130: How to Say F**k It and Become Ridiculously Relaxed (Even about Stuff That REALLY Matters)Episode 138: How to Balance Life and WorkTHRIVE Weekly PlannerEnjoyed This Podcast?Write a review and share this with your friends.Connect With MeHave any questions? Contact Rachel through these platforms:LinkedIn: @Dr-Rachel-Morris Twitter: @DrRachelMorrisEmail: [email protected] out more about our training here.Mentioned in this episode:[FREE Webinar] How to Lead Without RescuingJoin Dr Rachel Morris and Dr Sarah Coope for a free 60-minute live webinar on Tuesday 21st April, 2026 at 19:30-20:30 BST OR Thursday 23rd April, 2026 at 13:00-14:00 BST[FREE Webinar] How to Lead Without Rescuing

How do you feel about your job? Do you enjoy all aspects of your work? Do you sometimes wish you could make it better? The demands in healthcare make it almost impossible to remove the constant pressure surrounding the job. What follows risks burnout. But with the right combination of resources, support, and an innovative mindset, employees can craft jobs in ways that will make them feel happier at work.In this panel discussion episode of You Are Not a Frog, we ask Kirsten Armit, Dr Colin Lindsay, and Dr Daljit Hothi at the FMLM International Healthcare Leadership Conference 2022 to speak about how to craft jobs to suit employees better. We discuss the evidence-based actions and changes you can take to fine-tune your job. Plus, we share simple actions organisations need to do to help others do the same.If you want to find out what job crafting means, stay tuned to this episode and learn how it can help you feel more positive about your work!Here are three reasons why you should listen to the full episode:Learn about the Job Demands-Resources Theory.Discover how job crafting helps employees avoid burnout and feel better at work.Find out how to craft jobs at an individual and systemic level.Episode Highlights[05:38] Job Demands-Resources Theory[09:00] What Work Engagement Means[12:35] The Impact of Investing in People's Jobs[16:21] What is Job Crafting?[20:56] How to Implement Job Crafting[26:23] Job Crafting Supports Employee Well-Being and Productivity[33:53] How Leaders Can Help their Teams with Job Crafting[37:08] Job Crafting at a Systemic Level[42:06] What to Do When there are Limited Resources Available[45:01] Top Three Tips to Promote Job Crafting at WorkResourcesFMLM International Healthcare Leadership Conference 2022Get in touch and download our brochure here.Episode 131: What To Do If You’re Stressed AND BoredConnect with Kirsten: LinkedIn Connect with Dr Colin: LinkedIn Connect with  Dr Daljit: LinkedInFind out more about the Shapes Toolkit Programs to help you take control of your workload, feel better, and beat burnout.   Join the Permission to Thrive CPD Monthly Membership Programme for Doctors here!THRIVE Weekly PlannerSign up to get your CPD workbook for this episodeEnjoyed This Podcast?Write a review and share this with your friends.Connect With RachelHave any questions? Contact Rachel through these platforms:LinkedIn: @Dr-Rachel-Morris Twitter: @DrRachelMorrisEmail: [email protected] in this episode:⭐️ Book Your FrogFest Ticket Now[FREE Webinar] How to Lead Without RescuingJoin Dr Rachel Morris and Dr Sarah Coope for a free 60-minute live webinar on Tuesday 21st April, 2026 at 19:30-20:30 BST OR Thursday 23rd April, 2026 at 13:00-14:00 BST[FREE Webinar] How to Lead Without Rescuing

We often think stress and burnout are normal. However, anyone who has experienced extreme pressure can tell you that too much stress is bad for our health and performance. Our physiological reactions to stress are normal. Despite this, we continue to blame ourselves if we cannot cope with it.In this quick tip episode, Rachel shares how doctors and other individuals in demanding jobs see stress as ‘normal’ and how it impacts our health. When you’re burning out, stop blaming yourself and start being compassionate. If you want to know how to cope with stress and burnout in the normal and human way, stay tuned to this episode.3 reasons why you should listen to the full episode:Discover how we get ‘normal’ wrong.Understand how stress and burnout affect us. Learn how to cope with stress and burnout the normal way. Episode Highlights[00:30] The Current State of Healthcare Professionals [02:52] Stress and Burnout: Common But Not Normal [07:40] How We Usually Respond to Stress and Burnout [13:43] What Is Normal? ResourcesPhysician Burnout - Who Will Save Us? by Dr Dyke Drummond Are You Too Stressed to Be Productive? Or Not Stressed Enough? By Harvard Business ReviewDownloadable Stress Curve WorksheetTHRIVE Weekly PlannerEnjoyed This Podcast?Write a review and share this with your friends.Connect With MeHave any questions? Contact Rachel through these platforms:LinkedIn: @Dr-Rachel-Morris Twitter: @DrRachelMorrisEmail: [email protected] out more about our training here.Mentioned in this episode:[FREE Webinar] How to Lead Without RescuingJoin Dr Rachel Morris and Dr Sarah Coope for a free 60-minute live webinar on Tuesday 21st April, 2026 at 19:30-20:30 BST OR Thursday 23rd April, 2026 at 13:00-14:00 BST[FREE Webinar] How to Lead Without Rescuing

Many professionals in high-stress careers can find themselves working long hours every day and not growing wealthier. No matter how much you do or how many hours you add, you find yourself trapped in a cycle of work and finances. Getting out of this trap is difficult when you don't know the financial decisions you need to make. You'll find practical steps on controlling your finances so that they don't control you: earn more and spend less.Dr Tommy Perkins joins us for a conversation about money and career. He answers your questions about what you can do to stay financially stable. We talk about why people make unusual financial decisions and what motivates a person to spend. He also gives insightful tips and tricks to save and set aside money for your wealth and financial safety.Find out how to make the financial decisions you need in your life without worrying about money when you tune in to this episode.Here are three reasons why you should listen to the full episode:Discover the greatest influence on your financial decisions.Find out how you can grow your wealth with Tommy’s saving tips and tricks.Learn how you stay financially safe even when facing difficult times.Episode Highlights[00:45] Why We Choose To Spend[05:22] Tommy’s Experience With Debt[12:33] Emotional Money[19:14] Tips and Tricks for Saving[23:48] Financial Emergency Buffer[28:30] Balanced Decision Making[32:42] Spend Safely and Wisely[36:17] Breaking Out of The Work-Money TrapResourcesYou Are Not A Frog Episode 50: Freeing Yourself From the Money TrapLearn more about how you balance your career and financial decisions at Medics Money and get a copy of their ebook.Medics Money Podcast on iTunes, Spotify, and Google PodcastsEnjoyed This Podcast?Write a review and share this with your friends.Connect With MeHave any questions? Contact Rachel through these platforms:LinkedIn: @Dr-Rachel-Morris Twitter: @DrRachelMorrisEmail: [email protected] out more about our training here.Mentioned in this episode:[FREE Webinar] How to Lead Without RescuingJoin Dr Rachel Morris and Dr Sarah Coope for a free 60-minute live webinar on Tuesday 21st April, 2026 at 19:30-20:30 BST OR Thursday 23rd April, 2026 at 13:00-14:00 BST[FREE Webinar] How to Lead Without Rescuing

Do you sometimes find yourself thinking that you don’t have a choice? Your circumstances and obligations seem to prevent you from taking any course of action except for one. But the thing is, we always have a choice. We choose all the time. Life is made up not of the big choices we have to make but of the little, compounding choices we make on a daily basis. So what choice will you make today? You choose.In this You Are Not a Frog Quick Dip, Rachel delves into choice. She shares the one thing healthcare professionals get wrong about choice and why we find its concept difficult. She discusses the concept of the Zone of Power and how it can help us assess what's in and out of our control in making choices. At the end of the day, we only have one wild and precious life — it's your choice how to spend it.If you want to know how to begin making choices with unclouded acceptance, tune in to this episode!Here are three reasons why you should listen to the full episode:Discover what it means to live a wild and precious life.Learn how to get out of the victim mentality that we don’t have a choice.Understand the concept of the Zone of Power.Episode Highlights[00:29] You Choose![01:36] Making Choices[04:17] Living a Wild and Precious Life[06:14] What Healthcare Professional Get Wrong about Choice[07:34] Recognising Your Zone of Power[09:02] Choice and Losses[09:36] Embracing Serenity[10:44] Why We Find the Concept of Choice Difficult[12:56] Regrets of the Dying[14:33] Zone of Power ExerciseResourcesYou Choose! by Nick Sharratt and Pippa GoodhartThe Summer Day by Mary OliverThe Choice by Edith EgerLoss and Gain by John Henry NewmanYou Are Not A Frog Episode 123: How to Live With No Regrets with Georgina ScullRegrets of the Dying by Georgina ScullStay within your zone of power through the Zone of Power handout.Join the Permission to Thrive CPD Monthly Membership Programme for Doctors here!Reach out to Rachel at [email protected] THRIVE Weekly PlannerSign up to get your CPD workbook for this episodeEnjoyed This Podcast?Write a review and share this with your friends.Connect With MeHave any questions? Contact Rachel through these platforms:LinkedIn: @Dr-Rachel-Morris Twitter: @DrRachelMorrisEmail: [email protected] out more about our training here.Mentioned in this episode:[FREE Webinar] How to Lead Without RescuingJoin Dr Rachel Morris and Dr Sarah Coope for a free 60-minute live webinar on Tuesday 21st April, 2026 at 19:30-20:30 BST OR Thursday 23rd April, 2026 at 13:00-14:00 BST[FREE Webinar] How to Lead Without Rescuing

We're all guilty of eating our feelings from time to time. It can happen to anyone for any reason — a bad day at work, a stressful time at home, a plan falling short. We start emotional eating because eating is an inherently satisfying activity—and it must be! You feel good when you eat things you like. However, the problem arises when this is our only coping mechanism for dealing with difficult situations. Learning how to stop emotional eating can help us break or prevent unhealthy eating habits. In this episode, Keri Williams and Dr Matthea Rentea talked about the causes of emotional hunger and how it affects our mood and hormones. They also discussed their inspiring weight loss journey and explained why diets don't always work. Finally, they imparted tried-and-true advice on how to stop emotional eating. Don't miss out on this episode if you're looking for the most practical ways to manage binge eating and experience consistent weight loss! 3 reasons why you should listen to the full episode:Discover a critical step on how to stop emotional eating.Find out why stress drastically increases weight gain.Learn simple steps to eat and feel better.Episode Highlights[06:43] Issues with Returning to Work[10:18] The Benefits of Being Off Work[14:14] How to Regain Confidence[19:17] What to Do When You’re Back to Work[21:41] Sharing Your Situation[26:46] Acknowledge Your Skills[31:33] Nipping Stress and Burnout in the Bud[35:27] How to Avoid and Prevent Burnout[42:15] Top Tips for Going Back to WorkResourcesSign up for our FREE webinar 'How to cope when a doctor dies by suicide'. FREE webinar for doctorsSustainable Weight Loss: The School of Sustainable Weight Loss. You Are Not a Frog is proud to be an affiliate of the school, meaning we receive a small commission if you sign up through our link and you also get a 10% discount! We’re thrilled to be supporting Keri and Matthea in this important work.Burnout by Emily Nagoski and Amelia NagoskiAtomic Habits by James ClearConnect with Keri: Website | Instagram | Linktree | Youtube Connect with Matthea: Email | Instagram | Linktree Enjoyed This Podcast?Write a review and share this with your friends.Connect With MeHave any questions? Contact Rachel through these platforms:LinkedIn: @Dr-Rachel-Morris Twitter: @DrRachelMorrisEmail: [email protected] out more about our training here.Mentioned in this episode:⭐️ Book Your FrogFest Ticket Now[FREE Webinar] How to Lead Without RescuingJoin Dr Rachel Morris and Dr Sarah Coope for a free 60-minute live webinar on Tuesday 21st April, 2026 at 19:30-20:30 BST OR Thursday 23rd April, 2026 at 13:00-14:00 BST[FREE Webinar] How to Lead Without Rescuing

Learning to manage your emotions is a crucial skill. No matter the situation, letting your emotions get the best of you doesn't typically end well. However, that doesn't mean we should shut our feelings down. Instead, it's best to identify and analyse them first, then take action.In this quick episode of You Are Not A Frog, I discuss difficult, negative emotions and how to handle them. We tackle what these emotions are and understand why we get them. I will also give tips on discerning whether you need to act or can safely ignore them. If you're struggling to manage overwhelming negative emotions, this episode is for you. 3 reasons why you should listen to the full episode:Understand negative emotions and why you feel them. Know how to deal with guilt.Learn when to act on your negative emotions and when to ignore them.Episode Highlights[01:46] The Price We Pay[03:12] Pain as Warning Bells[04:46] Not All Negative Emotions Warrant Action[08:04] Dealing With Guilt[09:24] Understanding Negative Emotions[10:46] Discerning When to Act or Ignore Negative EmotionsEnjoyed This Podcast?Write a review and share this with your friends.ResourcesThe Happiness Trap: How To Stop Struggling and Start Living by Russ Harris Connect with Rachel: LinkedIn | Twitter | EmailTHRIVE Weekly PlannerMentioned in this episode:[FREE Webinar] How to Lead Without RescuingJoin Dr Rachel Morris and Dr Sarah Coope for a free 60-minute live webinar on Tuesday 21st April, 2026 at 19:30-20:30 BST OR Thursday 23rd April, 2026 at 13:00-14:00 BST[FREE Webinar] How to Lead Without Rescuing

Does having a healthy work-life balance seem so unattainable that you’ve given up trying to acheive it? Work takes up most of our time, leaving only spare time for our other commitments. Maybe you have tried doing everything at once, only to end up resentful. This may be because you’re aiming for the impossible. Dr. Claire Kaye joins us in this episode to discuss why we should never aim for work-life balance, and why you should aim for life balance. We talk about the importance of prioritizing your needs and the things that give you joy. We also teach you practical ways to cope with burnout and create balance in all aspects of your life — career, socials, family, well-being, and hobbies.If you want to know how to get the life balance you need (and desire), stay tuned to this episode.3 reasons why you should listen to the full episode:Find out why achieving a perfect work-life balance will always fail.Learn how to do a life audit to work out your priorities. Get useful tips to cope with burnout and overwhelming situations.Episode Highlights[03:58] Life Balance[07:51] Different Definitions of ‘Balance’[11:50] Building Your Priority List[18:36] Find What Gives You Joy[22:05] Managing Your Energy[23:13] Work-Life Equation[27:45] Prioritize Yourself[30:53] Coping With Burnout or ‘Unbalanced Life’[34:48] Doing Reality Checks[40:35] Helping Others ‘Get Unstuck’[42:46] Top Tips for Life BalanceEnjoyed This Podcast?Write a review and share this with your friends.ResourcesGet access to webinars to help your team deal with workload and beat feelings of stress and overwhelm designed for leaders in health and social care here. Listen to previous episodes with Claire:How To Change When Change is ScaryThe Surprising Power of Self Coaching (and How to Do it Well) Defining Your Own Success in LifeTHRIVE Weekly PlannerLearn more about Claire’s work on her website.Connect with Claire on her Instagram, Facebook, and email.Mentioned in this episode:⭐️ Book Your FrogFest Ticket Now[FREE Webinar] How to Lead Without RescuingJoin Dr Rachel Morris and Dr Sarah Coope for a free 60-minute live webinar on Tuesday 21st April, 2026 at 19:30-20:30 BST OR Thursday 23rd April, 2026 at 13:00-14:00 BST[FREE Webinar] How to Lead Without Rescuing

Rachel gives a quick tip on facing shark music in this short episode of You Are Not a Frog. She shares her experiences of anticipating the worst-case scenario. She talks about why we hear 'shark music' in the first place and shares two quick steps you can take to stop it. It's time to stop assuming the worst and enjoy your life without shark music playing in the background.Tune in to this episode to hear Rachel’s quick tips on expecting the best and getting rid of your negative assumptions — the imaginary sharks!Here are three reasons why you should listen to the full episode:Learn where shark music can come from and what might trigger it for you.Understand why we assume the worst in different situations.Find out how you can beat the shark music by assuming the best.Episode Highlights[00:28] What It Means to Hear Shark Music [04:35] Assumptions of Sharks[07:42] Assuming the Best[09:06] Triggers of Shark Music[10:52] Stopping the Shark Music ResourcesJaws theme song by John WilliamsJaws (1975)Download our free Overwhelm SOS toolkitFeeling overwhelmed? Reach out to Rachel at [email protected] THRIVE Weekly PlannerSign up to get your CPD workbook for this episodeEnjoyed This Podcast?Write a review and share this with your friends.Connect With MeHave any questions? Contact Rachel through these platforms:LinkedIn: @Dr-Rachel-Morris Twitter: @DrRachelMorrisEmail: [email protected] out more about our training here.Mentioned in this episode:[FREE Webinar] How to Lead Without RescuingJoin Dr Rachel Morris and Dr Sarah Coope for a free 60-minute live webinar on Tuesday 21st April, 2026 at 19:30-20:30 BST OR Thursday 23rd April, 2026 at 13:00-14:00 BST[FREE Webinar] How to Lead Without Rescuing

In this episode, Angela Deutschmann joins us to talk about how to experience joy despite the challenges of the healthcare profession. Being in a high-stress job can make you mistake happiness about external things with internal joy. Angela talks about how to reprogram your unconscious mind and find joy and satisfaction in your everyday life. She also discusses the difference between caring for and carrying out other people's suffering.If you want to rekindle your joy within and learn how to become joyful whatever the circumstance is, then listen to this episode.Here are three reasons why you should listen to the full episode:Find out the difference between happiness and joy.Discover tools that will help you care without carrying.Learn how to reprogramme the stories you’ve created in your unconscious mind.Episode Highlights[05:51] Angela’s Work around Joy[07:56] The Difference Between Happiness and Joy[11:27] Finding Joy in Adversity[12:52] Caring vs Carrying[15:03] Tools to Help You Care without Carrying[19:18] Working on the Programming of Your Mind[23:21] The Most Common Programmings People Have[25:18] Coping with Reprogramming Your Defence Mechanism[28:55] The Danger of Blame[30:43] The Process of Reprogramming[39:14] Creating a New Reality[43:23] Where the Analytical Part Comes in[49:27] How Long Reprogramming Takes[53:27] How to Choose Joy over SufferingResourcesAngela will be delivering a live full-day event in London on 26 November 2022 covering all these concepts on Joy – and more! Join her for a life-changing day. Click here to RSVP for the event.Download our Overwhelm SOS ToolkitGet a copy of the Overwhelm Buster ToolkitThe Happiness Equation by Neil PasrichaCollections of Meditations by Joe DispenzaEnneagram Personality Profiling ToolConnect with Angela on her website, Instagram, or LinkedInSubscribe to The Joy Studio and visit their Facebook page. Reach out to Rachel at [email protected] Sign up to get your CPD workbook for this episodeEnjoyed This Podcast?Write a review and share this with your friends.Connect With MeHave any questions? Contact Rachel through these platforms:LinkedIn: @Dr-Rachel-Morris Twitter: @DrRachelMorrisEmail: [email protected] out more about our training here.Mentioned in this episode:⭐️ Book Your FrogFest Ticket Now[FREE Webinar] How to Lead Without RescuingJoin Dr Rachel Morris and Dr Sarah Coope for a free 60-minute live webinar on Tuesday 21st April, 2026 at 19:30-20:30 BST OR Thursday 23rd April, 2026 at 13:00-14:00 BST[FREE Webinar] How to Lead Without Rescuing

In this short episode, Rachel talks about becoming more productive in life and work by escaping the urgency trap. She discusses the principles of the Urgent-Important Matrix and how it can help us assess the urgency and importance level tasks. She then shares how to begin doing gradual deep work towards a bigger goal.If you want to know how to escape the urgency trap and become more productive in life and work, stay tuned to this episode.Here are three reasons why you should listen to the full episode:Learn about the concept of the urgency trap.Identify tasks you should focus on using the Urgent-Important Matrix.Find out the power of doing deep work.ResourcesDownload our Overwhelm SOS ToolkitDeep Work by Cal NewportFeeling overwhelmed? Reach out to Rachel at [email protected] THRIVE Weekly PlannerSign up to get your CPD workbook for this episodeEpisode Highlights[00:40] On ‘Managing’ Time[02:13] Urgent-Important Matrix[03:57] Urgency Trap[06:27] Navigating the Urgency Trap[08:57] The Power of Deep Work[10:41] Doing Deep WorkEnjoyed This Podcast?Write a review and share this with your friends.Connect With MeHave any questions? Contact Rachel through these platforms:LinkedIn: @Dr-Rachel-Morris Twitter: @DrRachelMorrisEmail: [email protected] out more about our training here.Mentioned in this episode:[FREE Webinar] How to Lead Without RescuingJoin Dr Rachel Morris and Dr Sarah Coope for a free 60-minute live webinar on Tuesday 21st April, 2026 at 19:30-20:30 BST OR Thursday 23rd April, 2026 at 13:00-14:00 BST[FREE Webinar] How to Lead Without Rescuing

In this episode, Jane Gunn joins us once again to share her advice on how you can say no. Most people don’t want to hear rejection. Jane talks about what you can do to avoid triggering others with what you say. Avoid a cycle of conflict by taking your time to respond and not react. She also discusses the many fears you might have as a professional saying no. Learn to set your boundaries and maintain them when you know how to say no.If you’re worried about how your refusal or rejection might cause conflict, then listen to this episode and learn to say no.Here are three reasons why you should listen to the full episode:Understand the importance of a clear and thought-out message when you are saying no.Learn how you can create a psychologically safe environment where you can say no without fear of judgement.Find out what you can do when someone isn’t happy with your refusal.Episode Highlights[05:42] Hearing Both Sides[09:26] Strong Perceptions[15:18] Problem-solving Process[20:32] The Principle of Self-Determination[24:16] Clearly Saying No[30:37] Standing By Your Values and Virtues[35:57] Opening Up Conversations[41:25] Psychologically Safe Environments[48:09] Responding to Unhappy Reactions[50:45] Making Asking Easier[01:01:29] Jane and Rachels’ Top TipsResourcesDownload our Overwhelm SOS ToolkitListen to more episodes from the You’re Not A Frog Podcast: Episode 123: How to Live With No Regrets with Georgina ScullEpisode 130: How to Say F**k It and Become Ridiculously Relaxed (Even about Stuff That REALLY Matters) with John C. ParkinsOther You Are Not a Frog episodes with Jane GunnEpisode 23: How to Do Conflict Well with Jane GunnEpisode 37: How to Manage Conflict During COVID with Jane GunnEpisode 96: How to Deal With Difficult Meetings with Jane GunnRegrets of the Dying by Georgina ScullF**ck It by John ParkinConnect with Jane on her website or through her email. Learn more about Jane’s 6-week course about mediationReach out to Rachel at [email protected] Sign up to get your CPD workbook for this episodeEnjoyed This Podcast?Write a review and share this with your friends.Connect With MeHave any questions? Contact Rachel through these platforms:LinkedIn: @Dr-Rachel-Morris Twitter: @DrRachelMorrisEmail: [email protected] out more about our training here.Mentioned in this episode:⭐️ Book Your FrogFest Ticket Now[FREE Webinar] How to Lead Without RescuingJoin Dr Rachel Morris and Dr Sarah Coope for a free 60-minute live webinar on Tuesday 21st April, 2026 at 19:30-20:30 BST OR Thursday 23rd April, 2026 at 13:00-14:00 BST[FREE Webinar] How to Lead Without Rescuing

In this episode, Rachel talks about how you can distinguish the tigers in your life and better understand why we respond to them in the first place. She shares the four common immediate responses and how they often put us in a mindset for bad decisions. Whenever we meet a threat or irritation, we need to step back and ask, "is it a tiger?"If you would like a quick tip on staying calm in the face of irritations and make better decisions even in the heat of staring down a tiger, stay tuned to this episode.Here are three reasons why you should listen to the full episode:Understand the three types of threats that affect us — and which one is the tiger. Learn to distinguish what matters and understand our core boundaries. Discover how you can make better decisions independent of your reaction to tigers.Episode Highlights[00:28] What are Tigers?[03:35] The Three Types of Threats[05:45] How Tigers Affect Us[07:23] How to Distinguish Tigers[10:40] Which Tigers Matter?[11:48] Key TakeawaysResourcesListen to more episodes from the You’re Not A Frog Podcast: Episode 130: How to Say F**k It and Become Ridiculously Relaxed (Even about Stuff That REALLY Matters) with John C. ParkinsEpisode 15: Eff It Living. An evidence-based way to beat stress and change your life. With John C. Parkin  Download our Overwhelm SOS Toolkit  Feeling overwhelmed? Reach out to Rachel at [email protected] THRIVE Weekly PlannerSign up to get your CPD workbook for this episodeEnjoyed This Podcast?Write a review and share this with your friends.Connect With MeHave any questions? Contact Rachel through these platforms:LinkedIn: @Dr-Rachel-Morris Twitter: @DrRachelMorrisEmail: [email protected] out more about our training here.Mentioned in this episode:[FREE Webinar] How to Lead Without RescuingJoin Dr Rachel Morris and Dr Sarah Coope for a free 60-minute live webinar on Tuesday 21st April, 2026 at 19:30-20:30 BST OR Thursday 23rd April, 2026 at 13:00-14:00 BST[FREE Webinar] How to Lead Without Rescuing

Gerrie Hawes joins us in this episode to discuss the suffocating feeling of being overwhelmed, but also how to deal with it. She shares why it's important to enjoy work and how you can take control of your happiness to do so. Learn from Gerrie what you can do when you realize you are overwhelmed. She shares how you can create a happier and more optimistic workplace for your team.If you’re feeling overwhelmed and want to learn what you can do to feel better, tune in to this episode that’s just for you!Here are three reasons why you should listen to the full episode:Understand why it’s alright to pursue your happiness.Follow Gerrie's step-by-step instructions on how you can overcome feeling overwhelmed.Learn how optimism can bring about a happier work day.Episode Highlights[04:50] Overwhelming Work[07:02] Letting Yourself Enjoy Work[10:45] Feeling Overwhelmed[20:31] The Big Picture: Aiming For Happiness[28:43] Moving Towards Happiness[32:17] How You Can Start Becoming Better[37:14] Delaying and Delegating[45:24] Recap and Final Tips from GerrieResourcesFeeling overwhelmed right now? Download our Overwhelm Buster Toolkit here.Get a copy of the Virtual Fatigue Buster ToolkitFeeling overwhelmed? Reach out to Rachel at [email protected] THRIVE Weekly PlannerSign up to get your CPD workbook for this episodeConnect with Gerrie Hawes on LinkedInEnjoyed This Podcast?Write a review and share this with your friends.Connect With MeHave any questions? Contact Rachel through these platforms:LinkedIn: @Dr-Rachel-Morris Twitter: @DrRachelMorrisEmail: [email protected] out more about our training here.Mentioned in this episode:⭐️ Book Your FrogFest Ticket Now[FREE Webinar] How to Lead Without RescuingJoin Dr Rachel Morris and Dr Sarah Coope for a free 60-minute live webinar on Tuesday 21st April, 2026 at 19:30-20:30 BST OR Thursday 23rd April, 2026 at 13:00-14:00 BST[FREE Webinar] How to Lead Without Rescuing

Are you facing a challenge at the moment, or feeling like you could do with some guidance when it comes to choosing your direction? Then our final Summer replay is for you. Discover the power of self-coaching, including the framework and questions to guide you on your self-coaching journey. Episode 117Podcast linksSign up for the FREE Summer Holiday Working Survival Guide!Sign up here for a free self-coaching toolkit!Check out the Permission to Thrive CPD membership for doctorsSign up now for the Shapes Toolkit Programs to help you take control of your workload, feel better, and beat burnout.The Self-Coaching Workbook by Dr Karen CastilleThe 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen CoveyYANAF Ep 62: Self-Coaching for Success with Dr Karen CastilleVisit Dr Claire's  Website, or follow her on Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter.For more updates and episodes, visit the You Are Not A Frog website.You can also tune in on Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts or Spotify.Sign up here to receive a link to the episode workbook and CPD form downloads for each podcast. You can use them for reflection and to submit for your appraisal.You can also join the Shapes Collective Facebook group where we chat about hot topics and regularly post interesting articles. Have any questions?Contact Rachel through these platforms:LinkedIn: @Dr-Rachel-MorrisTwitter: @DrRachelMorrisEmail: [email protected] out more about our training here.Find out more about this episode here: https://youarenotafrog.com/episode-117/

Ever feel like everyone around you is a highly-skilled, super competent professional - and you’re just winging it? Everyone’s experienced self-doubt at some point. Listen to today’s replay to find out why calling it “imposter syndrome” isn’t always helpful - and what you can do instead. Episode 112Podcast linksSign up for the FREE Summer Holiday Working Survival Guide!Check out the Permission to Thrive CPD membership for doctorsSign up now for the Shapes Toolkit Programs to help you take control of your workload, feel better, and beat burnout.Check Dr Sarah’s previous episode on You Are Not A Frog:Episode 67: Bringing Your Best Self to WorkRead about Stop Telling Women They Have Imposter Syndrome by Ruchika Tulshyan  and Jodi-Ann BureyGrab a copy of The 6-Minute Success JournalVisit Sarah’s website or follow her on Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, and Linkedin.For more updates and episodes, visit the You Are Not A Frog website.You can also tune in on Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts or Spotify.Sign up here to receive a link to the episode workbook and CPD form downloads for each podcast. You can use them for reflection and to submit for your appraisal.You can also join the Shapes Collective Facebook group where we chat about the hot topics and regularly post interesting articles. Have any questions?Contact Rachel through these platforms:LinkedIn: @Dr-Rachel-MorrisTwitter: @DrRachelMorrisEmail: [email protected] out more about our training here.Find out more about this episode here: https://youarenotafrog.com/episode-112/

Are you feeling frustrated, resentful or fed up with work - but not sure if you want to break up with your career entirely? In this replay, Dr Pauline Morris shares how to cultivate a healthier relationship with your work, starting by understanding what you really want and need from your work.Episode 91Podcast linksSign up for the FREE Summer Holiday Working Survival Guide!Check out the Permission to Thrive CPD membership for doctorsSign up now for the Shapes Toolkit Programs to help you take control of your workload, feel better, and beat burnout.Ten Coping Strategies for Physicians by Dr Pauline MorrisLearn more about Dr Pauline’s programs: Doctors Caring for DoctorsConnect with Dr Pauline: Facebook | Twitter | LinkedInFor more updates and episodes, visit the You Are Not A Frog website.You can also tune in on Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts or Spotify.Sign up here to receive a link to the episode workbook and CPD form downloads for each podcast. You can use them for reflection and to submit for your appraisal.You can also join the Shapes Collective Facebook group where we chat about the hot topics and regularly post interesting articles. Have any questions?Contact Rachel through these platforms:LinkedIn: @Dr-Rachel-MorrisTwitter: @DrRachelMorrisEmail: [email protected] out more about our training here.Find out more about this episode here: https://youarenotafrog.com/summer-replay-episode-3/

In the second of our Summer replays, join Corrina Gordon-Barnes to learn how to make better decisions by taking a different perspective; the key to creating more fulfilling relationships; and how to stay in your “Zone of Power” when it comes to the big decisions in life.Episode 89Podcast linksSign up for the FREE Summer Holiday Working Survival Guide!Check out the Permission to Thrive CPD membership for doctorsSign up now for the Shapes Toolkit Programs to help you take control of your workload, feel better, and beat burnout.Check Corrina’s previous episode on You Are Not A Frog:E32: How to take control of your thoughts with Corrina Gordon-BarnesThe Work of Byron KatieStay within your zone of power through the Zone of Power handout.​​Visit Corrina’s website or follow her on Instagram, ​​Twitter, and LinkedIn.For more updates and episodes, visit the You Are Not A Frog website.You can also tune in on Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts or Spotify.Sign up here to receive a link to the episode workbook and CPD form downloads for each podcast. You can use them for reflection and to submit for your appraisal.You can also join the Shapes Collective Facebook group where we chat about the hot topics and regularly post interesting articles. Have any questions?Contact Rachel through these platforms:LinkedIn: @Dr-Rachel-MorrisTwitter: @DrRachelMorrisEmail: [email protected] out more about our training here.Find out more about this episode here: https://youarenotafrog.com/summer-replay-episode-2/

We’re kicking off our summer replay series with Dr Richard Pile, and his take on how to reconnect with your meaning and purpose in life. In this conversation, he shares why finding fulfillment can play a critical part in your well-being - and shares a brilliant framework to help you work out your own purpose.Episode 94Podcast linksSign up for the FREE Summer Holiday Working Survival Guide!Check out the Permission to Thrive CPD membership for doctorsSign up now for the Shapes Toolkit Programs to help you take control of your workload, feel better, and beat burnout.Create your ideal week using the THRIVE Week Planner!Books to help you find your purpose:Fit For Purpose by Dr Richard PileDrive by Daniel H. PinkThe Ruthless Elimination of Hurry by John Mark ComerIkigai TribeWellbeing For Real Life Podcast with Dr Richard PileConnect with Richard: Twitter | YouTube | WebsiteFor more updates and episodes, visit the You Are Not A Frog website.You can also tune in on Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts or Spotify.Sign up here to receive a link to the episode workbook and CPD form downloads for each podcast. You can use them for reflection and to submit for your appraisal.LinkedIn: @Dr-Rachel-MorrisTwitter: @DrRachelMorrisEmail: [email protected] out more about our training here.Find out more about the episode here: https://youarenotafrog.com/summer-replay-episode-1