You Are Not A Frog

Dr Rachel Morris

The podcast for GPs, hospital doctors and other professionals in high-stakes, high-stress jobs who want to thrive rather than just survive.You studied for years, you're really good at what you do but you've noticed that you're starting to feel overwhelmed, overworked and under-resourced. You may be comparing yourself to a frog in boiling water - the heat has built up so slowly that you haven’t noticed the extra-long days becoming the norm. You may feel on the edge and trapped in the very job that you've spent years working towards.Here's the problem, frogs only have two choices; stay and be boiled alive, or jump out of the pan. The good news is that you are not a frog. You have many more choices than you think you do. You don't have to quit, and nor should stress and burnout be inevitable. It is possible to be master of your own destiny, to craft your work life and career so that you can thrive even in the most difficult of situations. There are simple changes you can make which will make a huge difference to your stress levels and help you enjoy life again.Your host is Dr Rachel Morris, GP turned Executive Coach and Specialist in Resilience at Work who knows what it's like to feel like an exhausted frog. In the podcast, she'll be talking to friends, colleagues and experts all who have an interesting take on resilience for clever people in high-stakes, high-stress jobs so that together you can take back control to beat stress and burnout, survive and thrive.

  • 20 minutes 11 seconds
    How to Stop a Difficult Conversation Going Bad

    When someone asks “Have you got 5 minutes for a call?”, here’s how to set yourself up for success to ensure neither you or nor the other party feels defensive or unfairly treated in a conversation that could involve conflict.

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    Mentioned in this episode:

    Escape the overwhelm cycle
    A FREE mini video series for leaders in health & social care who want to protect their time and get more done.

    14 January 2025, 12:00 am
  • 54 minutes 12 seconds
    How to Overcome the Toxic Effects of Shame on Your Team

    Shame has a toxic impact on individuals and teams. But there are practical steps we can take to minimise it and create safer, more open spaces.

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    Mentioned in this episode:

    Escape the overwhelm cycle
    A FREE mini video series for leaders in health & social care who want to protect their time and get more done.

    Join FrogXtra
    The monthly membership for doctors and busy professionals in high stress jobs, who want to beat burnout and work happier.

    7 January 2025, 12:00 am
  • 59 minutes 37 seconds
    How to be Ridiculously Relaxed

    Prioritising relaxation when you’re under stress is easier than it sounds – but it’s possible, and it starts with saying “f**k it”.

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    Mentioned in this episode:

    Escape the overwhelm cycle
    A FREE mini video series for leaders in health & social care who want to protect their time and get more done.

    Join FrogXtra
    The monthly membership for doctors and busy professionals in high stress jobs, who want to beat burnout and work happier.

    31 December 2024, 12:00 am
  • 55 minutes 29 seconds
    How to Survive in a High Stress Job When You’re Neurodivergent

    What’s it like to work in a high-stress job with autism, ADHD, or another neurodivergence, and how do we support colleagues whose brains work differently?

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    Join FrogXtra
    The monthly membership for doctors and busy professionals in high stress jobs, who want to beat burnout and work happier.

    Escape the overwhelm cycle
    A FREE mini video series for leaders in health & social care who want to protect their time and get more done.

    24 December 2024, 12:00 am
  • 20 minutes 19 seconds
    How to Stop Turning “You” Problems into “Me” Problems

    When someone brings a problem to your door, the first thing to ask is “is it mine to solve?” The second question is “What are the consequences if I let them solve it themselves?”

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    Mentioned in this episode:

    Escape the overwhelm cycle
    A FREE mini video series for leaders in health & social care who want to protect their time and get more done.

    17 December 2024, 12:00 am
  • 49 minutes 51 seconds
    How to Take a Good Long Look at Your Career

    How do you build a more sustainable career in an ever-shifting landscape? Is it all about “keeping up”? And what can we learn from the next generation of medical professionals?

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    Mentioned in this episode:

    Escape the overwhelm cycle
    A FREE mini video series for leaders in health & social care who want to protect their time and get more done.

    10 December 2024, 12:00 am
  • 18 minutes 26 seconds
    How to Catch Stress Early Before You Spiral into Burnout

    Have you found yourself more irritable or tearful than usual? Are you losing sleep, avoiding things you enjoy, or beating yourself up about your own performance? Here’s how to spot stress before it becomes burnout.

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    Download the Stress Curve PDF

    Mentioned in this episode:

    Escape the overwhelm cycle
    A FREE mini video series for leaders in health & social care who want to protect their time and get more done.

    3 December 2024, 12:00 am
  • 1 hour 5 minutes
    How to Change Your Life One Tiny Step at a Time

    How starting with 5 minutes of exercise a day helped a doctor go from liver disease to competing for his country in triathlons – and what small changes you can make now that will compound to improve your long-term quality of life.

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    Mentioned in this episode:

    Escape the overwhelm cycle
    A FREE mini video series for leaders in health & social care who want to protect their time and get more done.

    Join FrogXtra
    The monthly membership for doctors and busy professionals in high stress jobs, who want to beat burnout and work happier.

    26 November 2024, 12:00 am
  • 52 minutes 48 seconds
    How to avoid guilt on repeat

    We often feel guilty for things out of our control. But why should we feel guilty about things we aren’t responsible for?

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    20 November 2024, 12:00 am
  • 18 minutes 9 seconds
    How to Think Past “Right and Wrong” and Find Choices That Work for You

    When we see choices or behaviours as simply “right” or “wrong”, we end up making decisions based on fear and judgement. But there’s an easier approach, and it’s 800 years old.

    Download the episode’s podsheet. You can use it for reflection and to submit for your appraisal as part of your CPD.

    Join the You Are Not a Frog Facebook group

    Mentioned in this episode:

    Escape the overwhelm cycle
    A FREE mini video series for leaders in health & social care who want to protect their time and get more done.

    19 November 2024, 12:00 am
  • 46 minutes 23 seconds
    How Stories Can Help You Beat Burnout

    How novels, poetry, or a gripping film can help us lighten the emotional load, discuss difficult feelings, and allow us to become more resilient.

    Download the episode’s podsheet. You can use it for reflection and to submit for your appraisal as part of your CPD.

    Join the You Are Not a Frog Facebook group

    Bedside Reading – Tara’s podcast

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    Mentioned in this episode:

    Escape the overwhelm cycle
    A FREE mini video series for leaders in health & social care who want to protect their time and get more done.

    Join FrogXtra
    The monthly membership for doctors and busy professionals in high stress jobs, who want to beat burnout and work happier.

    12 November 2024, 12:00 am
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