You Are Not A Frog

We all know the overwhelm that comes from working in healthcare. But we often overlook the toxic combination that is stress and boredom. This happens when we choose to play it safe and instead ditch things that challenge us.Growth and development are keys to a thriving and well-lived life. When we enable ourselves to learn and grow, only then can we become happier, more successful, and more fulfilled.In this episode, Rachel discusses how to address and navigate the toxic combination of stress and boredom in the workplace. She talks about the role of learning in living a self-actualised life. Rachel also shares some recommendations you might find helpful for learning.If you want to learn how to make learning a habit in your life, stay tuned to this episode.Here are three reasons why you should listen to the full episode:Find out the consequences of indulging in the toxic combination of stress and boredom.Learn ways to fit growth and development into your schedule.Discover the impact of prioritising self-development on your well-being.Episode Highlights[03:03] The Toxic Combination of Stress and Boredom[08:17] Throwing Learning Out of the Window[18:53] #1: Follow Your Interests and Develop Your Strengths[21:25] #2: Work Out What You Need Right Now[21:29] #3: Look at Ways of Learning that Also Hit the Five Ways to Well-being[24:34] #4: Determine How You Learn Best[27:26] #5: Find Ways to Use Your Right Brain[32:15] How to Find Time for LearningResourcesFREE Summer Holiday Working Survival GuideFive ways to mental wellbeingFree to Focus by Michael HyattEffortless by Greg McKeownThe Shardlake Series by C.J. SamsonHilary Mantel’s booksMartin Seligman: The new era of positive psychologyEnjoyed 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

Healthcare professionals and people in demanding careers often accept stress as a way of life. However, unchecked stress will someday lead to burnout and create more problems for everyone involved.Our bold solution to this relentless problem is to start becoming obsessed with relaxation! We all know we need to calm down and relax, but how many of us actually do it? John C. Parkin joins us today and encourages us to say 'f**k it' more in our lives! Not everything is important, and sometimes we try too hard to live up to society's excessive expectations. John shares how overcoming stress and setting boundaries often results in overthinking and feelings of guilt.Let’s learn to finally prioritise relaxation in our lives and see how much better we become through it.Here are three reasons why you should listen to the full episode:Discover the power of saying ‘f**k it’.Learn how to say ‘f**k it’ — even in situations that matter.Understand the importance of relaxation and why it should be a daily priority.Episode Highlights[05:07] How John Discovered the Power of ‘F**k It’[09:23] You Can’t Solve Stress with Thinking[14:14] How to Practise ‘F**k It’[16:07] How to Say ‘F**k It’ When It’s Hard [26:22] The First Step of ‘F**k It’[31:57] The Obstacle to Setting Boundaries and Overcoming Stress[35:06] How to Start Relaxing[41:52] How Relaxation Can Help You[50:08] The Power of Affirmations [59:13] John’s Top 3 Tips for RelaxationResourcesSign up for the FREE Summer Holiday Working Survival Guide!Find out how to ‘Relax Very Quickly’ for FREEYou Are Not A Frog Ep 15: Eff It Living. An evidence-based way to beat stress and change your life with John C. ParkinConnect with John: The Fuck It Life | LinkedIn | Twitter | EmailF**k It: The Ultimate Spiritual Way by John C. ParkinAll the books in the F**k It seriesStroke of Insight by Jill Bolte Taylor: Book | TED Talk 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

Have you seen stuff at work that has affected you deeply? Do you sometimes wonder if keeping calm and carrying on as usual is possibly not the best thing to do?Working on the frontline comes at the expense of many things, physically, mentally, and emotionally. However, this should not be the case. We need to take time and be kind to ourselves in these situations before we could go out and do our jobs.Dr Caroline Walker joins us again in this episode to discuss how trauma affects healthcare professionals working on the frontline. We talk about some steps we can take to help ourselves and each other process traumatic situations in healthy ways.Here are three reasons why you should listen to the full episode:Find out what things cause a trauma response in us.Learn the difference between a normal acute trauma stress response and PTSD.Discover the three things you should do immediately following any traumatic event.Episode Highlights[05:31] The Inherent Trauma in the Field of Healthcare[10:05] Trauma in the Professional vs Personal Life[12:08] Normal Trauma Response[14:58] Coping with Repeated Trauma[17:15] Recognising Trauma[21:49] Trauma Processing[22:56] Normal Stress Response vs Acute Stress Reaction vs PTSD[24:50] How Trauma Is Treated[27:01] Other Reactions from Traumatic Events[28:26] Tips on Dealing with Traumatic Situations at the Time and After[32:42] The Role of Team Debriefing[35:04] Connecting with Your Normal Support Network[38:57] How to Give Yourself Permission to Thrive[41:06] Caroline’s Top Three Tips for Coping with TraumaResourcesSign up for our Permission to Thrive FREE WEBINAR to learn how to thrive at work, even in a demanding job!Permission to Thrive CPD Monthly MembershipResilient Team AcademyConnect with Caroline: The Joyful Doctor | Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | LinkedInThis is Going to Hurt SeriesThis is Going to Hurt by Adam Kay4000 Weeks by Oliver BurkemanTED Talk: Oliver Burkeman: How to stop fighting against time.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