EP144: Navigating High-Pressure Careers: Tips for Healthcare Providers
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Navigating Perfectionism and Burnout in High-Stress Professions with Dr. Chrissy Cammarata
In this episode, Dr. Chrissy Cammarata, a licensed psychologist specializing in obsessive-compulsive disorder, anxiety, and related disorders, shares her insights on managing stress, finding balance, and overcoming perfectionism and burnout in high-stress fields like healthcare. Through evidence-based treatments such as CBT and ACT, Dr. Cammarata provides practical strategies for healthcare providers to set boundaries, improve emotional resilience, and maintain a growth mindset. The conversation also touches upon the unique challenges women face in medicine, the systemic issues contributing to burnout, and the importance of seeking support from mentors, colleagues, and therapy.
00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome
00:51 Understanding Perfectionism in High-Performing Professionals
02:56 Perfectionism's Impact on Women in Medicine
05:44 Recognizing and Addressing Thinking Traps
07:53 Strategies for Managing Perfectionism and Burnout
11:03 Practical Tips for Healthcare Providers
19:22 Balancing Career and Personal Life
22:47 Final Thoughts and Advice
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