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Do you feel it?
As you get older you want to make a change to your life. Things that once felt like your purpose no longer align.
Well, you’re not alone.
My guest in this episode has not only experienced the same thing, he has written about it in award winning fashion. Dan Kieran suffered from many phobias from agoraphobia, fear of flying, getting in lifts and more. To move through them he had to put in the work.
And every time he did, he felt more whole. As though he had discovered a missing piece of himself.
Dan talks about how he moved through the phobias and his experiences in business leading companies. As well as his second journey of individual development later in life.
“In failure, in disaster you will always find the most lifechanging realisations” – Dan
You'll hear about:
01:56 - What does success mean to Dan?
06:39 - Dan's journey to where he is today
12:43 - The symptoms showing things weren't right
18:20 - The seed leading to an authentic life
27:19 - Did Dan have any crisis moments?
33:04 - Dan or writing The Surfboard
38:30 - The impacts Dan's fear of flying has had
44:27 - You have to sit in the pain
Dan’s resources:
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/dan-kieran-b49a3329/
Find out all about Dan and his books - https://www.dankieran.com/
Petra’s resources:
Petra’s website - https://www.petravelzeboer.com/
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/petra-velzeboer/
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/petra.velzeboer/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@petravelzeboer397
Buy Petra’s book: Begin With You: Invest in Your Mental Well-being and Satisfaction at Work - https://shorturl.at/nyDOX
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Mental health in the legal sector, does it even exist?
In this episode I am joined by ex-partner of a law firm, Helen Pamely, who speaks out against the sector’s record on mental health.
Helen challenges the pre-conceptions and norms of the industry to forge a new way. An ex-lawyer turned coach; she has lived experience at the top levels of this high-pressured environment. She discusses the radical changes needed to prioritise mental health and how the culture needs to evolve.
She calls out the practices that are compromising mental health in law firms, and the toxic cultures that enable them.
There is a real need for a more supportive and understanding work environment in law, Helen shows the way in how to achieve that.
“It’s misogyny, it’s bullying, it’s being iced out, it’s being fired. People hurt people” – Helen
You'll hear about:
00:56 - What does Helen aspire to?
01:52 - Is it possible to prioritise mental health in the legal sector?
05:33 - How Helen changed career help others
10:09 - The toxic nature of becoming a partner
13:04 - Helen on emotional intelligence
17:29 - Helen's messaging that resonates the most
19:45 - The real impact of tragic stories
24:21 - What is the radical change needed in law?
28:47 - Helen's mental health non-negotiables
Helen’s resources
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/helenpamely/
Website - https://helenpamely.com/
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/helenpamely/?hl=en
Listen to Helen’s podcast More Than A Lawyer - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/more-than-a-lawyer/id1729325503
Petra’s resources:Petra’s website - https://www.petravelzeboer.com/
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/petra-velzeboer/
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/petra.velzeboer/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@petravelzeboer397
Buy Petra’s book: Begin With You: Invest in Your Mental Well-being and Satisfaction at Work - https://shorturl.at/nyDOX
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“Men don’t talk about their mental health.”
This is the perception that my guest in this episode, Todd Hopwood, has been fighting to break.
The cultural expectations of men often mean they keep quiet about their wellbeing, a problem in itself that can do far more damage. Todd has been using his position as a leader to advocate for the mental health of his workforce by leading by example.
After posting his mental health score at work one day his colleagues began to open up to him, which led him down a path of supporting people, in particular men, to talk about their own challenges.
We discuss the challenges of showing vulnerability, and the need for trust and communication in relationships. Todd also shares his personal journey of caring for a family member with mental health issues, the barriers he faced in disclosing his struggles, and the transformative power of being open about emotions.
The conversation emphasizes the necessity for radical changes needed to support men to talk more.
“What I wasn’t planning for was that lots of people started talking to me about mental health” – Todd
You'll hear about:
01:35 - Why is mental health important to Todd?
04:41 - Todd on showing vulnerability
08:48 - The impacts of sharing his mental health score at work
17:40 - Networks and leading by example
22:35 - Todd's relationship with mental health growing up
29:40 - Could anyone have supported Todd differently?
33:43 - How partners can support men challenging conditioning
40:52 - The impacts of stress on your responses
44:33 - Should we care for ourselves first before others?
48:00 - The most radical change we need in wellbeing
51:24 - What do men need to know about mental health?
Todd’s resources:
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/todd-hopwood-00404310/
Petra’s resources:Petra’s website - https://www.petravelzeboer.com/
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/petra-velzeboer/
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/petra.velzeboer/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@petravelzeboer397
Buy Petra’s book: Begin With You: Invest in Your Mental Well-being and Satisfaction at Work - https://shorturl.at/nyDOX
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How long do you spend on your devices?
Be honest. It’s probably a lot isn’t it, your phone, TV, your laptop. They are always there next to you or in your pocket.
You do not have to live your life being ruled by technology. In this episode I want to explore how you can do this, because the impacts they have on your mental health can be huge.
It is so important to self-reflect regarding your relationship with technology, we need deeper connections in life to thrive. I give practical tips on how to manage your digital life, and why setting boundaries can have significant impacts for the better.
Ultimately, we need to take collective responsibility for our digital habits and strive for a balanced approach to technology use.
“Are Your Devices Ruling You?” - Petra
You'll hear about:
00:42 - Are your devices ruling you?
02:26 - What do we need more of?
03:45 - What is in our control?
07:30 - What is our social responsibility?
09:11 - Technology in the workplace
10:45 - Are digital detoxes the solution?
14:09 - Assess your relationship with your device
18:59 - Tips to evolve your relationship with technology
Petra’s resources:Petra’s website - https://www.petravelzeboer.com/
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/petra-velzeboer/
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/petra.velzeboer/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@petravelzeboer397
Buy Petra’s book: Begin With You: Invest in Your Mental Well-being and Satisfaction at Work - https://shorturl.at/nyDOX
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Do you own your story, or does it own you?
The moment you take ownership of it is the moment you take power over it.
My incredible guest in this episode, Chana Buisson, experienced trauma in her childhood. Physical and mental abuse led to depression and suicidal thoughts later in life.
Chana shares with so much honesty what she went through, and beauty the lessons she has since learned. She discusses how she overcame her trauma to find empowerment. She also talks about the challenges of dealing with depression and finding the motivation to keep moving forward.
What Chana says resonated so much with me and my story. And it also shows that real self-care involves giving ourselves tough love to get us out of situations to get up and move forward.
“It’s worth being uncomfortable with your story so you own it and it doesn’t own you” – Chana
You'll hear about:
01:15 - An introduction to Chana
06:40 - The role Chana had in her family
10:50 - Was nursing a follow on from her childhood role
13:27 - Femininity and owning your power
19:09 - Things Chana still works on because of her past
23:40 - Perpetuating the idea of staying stuck
28:24 - Did anyone say anything useful to move from the dark?
34:51 - The self-care we really need
38:22 - What Gen Z need?
42:11 - The radical change we need in wellbeing
Chana’s resources:
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/chana-buisson-1922002b2/
Website - https://www.fullofnectar.com/
Petra’s resources:
Petra’s website - https://www.petravelzeboer.com/
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/petra-velzeboer/
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/petra.velzeboer/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@petravelzeboer397
Buy Petra’s book: Begin With You: Invest in Your Mental Well-being and Satisfaction at Work - https://shorturl.at/nyDOX
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Does the world around you impact your mental health?
The bad news we see daily, the world in trouble. I would argue that we have a responsibility to protect ourselves from it. And live in a way that doesn’t overload our mental health.
By all means be active on the issues important to you but recognise that you have the control over the information you consume.
In this episode I discuss how to navigate the troubles we see in the world. I want to encourage you to question your relationship with the news and prioritise where you place your attention and energy. We should be focusing on causes that align with our zone of genius, all while protecting our brain and nervous system.
Turning down the volume on negative influences and turning it up on things that bring us energy will enable us to create real impact in the world.
“What is our responsibility when it comes to navigating the amount of information that could be bad for our mental health?” - Petra
You'll hear about:
01:04 - How we navigate a troubled world
02:33 - Being prepared for the next bad thing
03:29 - Navigating all of the information out there
05:29 - The defences I often hear on this topic
06:58 - What causes are you connected to?
09:20 - Having intention on connecting to the world
11:43 - I don't watch the news at all
13:16 - Question what is in your control
Petra’s resources:
Petra’s website - https://www.petravelzeboer.com/
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/petra-velzeboer/
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/petra.velzeboer/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@petravelzeboer397
Buy Petra’s book: Begin With You: Invest in Your Mental Well-being and Satisfaction at Work - https://shorturl.at/nyDOX
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True high performance in the workplace is not common.
But it is possible. So, what does it take to get there and stay there?
In this episode I am joined by Chinazom and Ije, a couple who are business and leadership coaches. They discuss the challenges and rewards of working together as a couple and as business partners.
They also explore the concept of mental fitness and its importance for performance and wellbeing. We cover the importance of psychological safety in teams and the role of leaders in creating a culture of mental fitness. Allowing employees to flourish and experience joy.
We also share our experiences of building trust and psychological safety within our teams, including the importance of leaders modelling vulnerability and creating a safe space for employees to share their challenges to build real trust.
“If there isn’t a sense of trust people will respond falsely” – Iljeoma
You'll hear about:
01:07 - An intro to Chinazom & Ijeoma
03:03 - Was learning about coaching transformative?
07:18 - The unsaid things in business
14:58 - The art of reflection and communication
19:50 - Chinazom's version of mental fitness
29:34 - Bringing wellbeing into the light
33:49 - How Petra talks about mental health in her organisation
41:39 - The problems in the modern workplace
46:46 - Recognising your partners mental health needs
51:48 - The most radical change we need in wellbeing
Chinazom & Ijeoma’s resources:
Website - https://www.dreamcatchersperformance.com/
Chinazom - https://www.linkedin.com/in/chinazomsunnynwabueze/
Ijeoma - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ijeoma-jemie-nwabueze/
Petra’s resources:Petra’s website - https://www.petravelzeboer.com/
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Too often we make decisions without thinking if they will have a positive impact on our lives.
We need to be able to align our decisions with our truth. That means not just choosing what we think is a good decision but what we think is a great decision.
But how do we know what a great decision is?
In this episode, I discuss the concept of good versus great and how it relates to finding our purpose and living in alignment with our truth. That truth can change as we move through different phases of our lives. So, we need to embrace the idea of the 'dark night of the soul' and how it can be a transformative period of growth and self-discovery.
Ask yourself the question of what good versus great is in your life, and bravely say no to the good to pursue the great.
“Challenge the thinking that’s around you and think for yourself” - Petra
You'll hear about:
00:50 - Good vs great
01:35 - The different phases of life
05:25 - It takes self-awareness
08:16 - Hone in on your zone of genius
11:41 - How do we know the phase has changed?
14:38 - What should our zone of genius be about?
16:28 - Challenge the thinking that’s around you
Petra’s resources:Petra’s website - https://www.petravelzeboer.com/
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/petra-velzeboer/
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/petra.velzeboer/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@petravelzeboer397
Buy Petra’s book: Begin With You: Invest in Your Mental Well-being and Satisfaction at Work - https://shorturl.at/nyDOX
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Work life balance is a lie, it doesn’t exist.
We are all going from one aspect of our lives to the other, trying to keep everything afloat, but what of we reframed it as work life harmony?
This outlook on leadership and wellbeing is championed by my guest in this episode, Andre Young. He is the founder of You Evolving Now, author and leadership trainer helping create better work culture, and improved interactions between leaders and employees.
Andre shares his perspective on what work life harmony is and the importance of setting priorities and boundaries. Andre shares his own experiences with trying to maintain this harmony with 4 kids, his wife, friends and 2 businesses.
There is so much we are told about what our work life balance should look like, let’s get to the truth about what we are all going through.
“Once you know who you are, once you know who your people are, you don’t have to take things personal anymore” - Andre
You'll hear about:
00:57 - What's exciting Andre right now?
02:32 - The biggest thing Andre is currently learning
06:55 - Andre's role as a kid
13:18 - It starts with self-awareness
15:19 - Work life harmony according to Andre
29:00 - Everyone needs to know the vision
32:32 - The types of wins we celebrate
38:50 - Does work life balance have to look a certain way?
44:55 - The skill of intentional communication
52:50 - The most radical change Andre wants to see
Andre’s resources:
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/youevolvingnow/
Website - https://youevolvingnow.com/author/andre-young/
Petra’s resources:Petra’s website - https://www.petravelzeboer.com/
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Do you have voices that influence your decisions?
Whether they are inside your head or out there in the real world, they exist for all of us.
The hard bit is finding the right people to hear you out and give you the insights you need to make your next move.
In this episode I discuss the importance of creating a circle of support in what can be a world of isolation. And that support may need to evolve over time. I explore the concept of the boardroom in our heads, where different voices influence our decisions, we need to listen to those just as much as the voices around us from the outside world.
Don’t be afraid to ask for what you need, it will help you get the right kind of support at the right time.
“The boardroom that got you to where needed to go is not the same as the one you need for the next phase of life” - Petra
You'll hear about:
00:50 - Creating your circle of support
04:07 - Our personal board room
05:52 - Having blind faith in yourself
07:34 - Sitting with the darkness
10:03 - Authenticity over connection
17:24 - Identifying the voices in your head
20:25 - The in real life aspect
25:56 - Final thoughts
Petra’s resources:
Petra’s website - https://www.petravelzeboer.com/
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/petra-velzeboer/
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/petra.velzeboer/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@petravelzeboer397
Buy Petra’s book: Begin With You: Invest in Your Mental Well-being and Satisfaction at Work - https://shorturl.at/nyDOX
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Is your gut health impacting your mental health?
The connection between how our gut is feeling and how our brain feels is becoming more and more understood.
That’s why in this episode I invited Dana Chapman, a health and wellness expert, to talk us about how to look after ourselves by looking after our gut. She is trained in Nutrition Science, incorporating elements of how genetics, stressors, environment, food, movement and sleep all impact how we feel think and perform.
We discuss the connection between gut health and mental health, and where to start to look after ourselves if we are feeling stressed. We also touch on the impact of technology on our ability to listen to our bodies and the responsibility of organizations in promoting employee well-being.
“If the gut is not happy, you are not going to be happy” - Dana
You'll hear about:
03:02 - The Gut-Brain Connection
11:31 - Managing Stress for Gut Health and Mental Well-Being
16:59 – Happiness hormones
23:07 – Is tech helping us listen to our bodies more?
28:12 - Prioritizing Individual Well-Being in the Workplace
34:17 - The Impact of Technology on Body Awareness
38:05 - The Responsibility of Organizations in Promoting Employee Well-Being
Dana’s resources:
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/dana-chapman-85b73316/
DC-Nutrition - https://www.dc-nutrition.co.uk/
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/danachapmannutrition
Petra’s resources:
Petra’s website - https://www.petravelzeboer.com/
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/petra-velzeboer/
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/petra.velzeboer/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@petravelzeboer397
Buy Petra’s book: Begin With You: Invest in Your Mental Well-being and Satisfaction at Work - https://shorturl.at/nyDOX
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Are you overwhelmed by all the self-help advice out there?
Feeling like every expert is telling us something slightly different to get us to the destination of being healed. But it doesn’t work like that.
In this episode, I discuss how to get the most out of self-help. And I challenge the idea of healing as a destination and emphasize the importance of the self in self-help. We need reflection, radical honesty, and checking our own bullshit to really be able to heal.
I also give tips on how to reflect on your body and needs, assessing the basics before getting fancy, and consciously consuming information.
“You are the expert of your experience” - Petra
You'll hear about:
01:17 - Navigating Self-Help Overwhelm and Addiction
02:59 - Being the Expert of Your Own Experience
08:09 - Reflection, Radical Honesty, and Checking Your Bullshit
11:00 - The Power of Meaningful Connections and Community Help
16:48 – Reflecting on your own path
21:28 – Checking in with other people
25:08 - Making the Most of Therapy, Coaching, and Support
Petra’s resources:
Petra’s website - https://www.petravelzeboer.com/
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/petra-velzeboer/
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/petra.velzeboer/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@petravelzeboer397
Buy Petra’s book: Begin With You: Invest in Your Mental Well-being and Satisfaction at Work - https://shorturl.at/nyDOX
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How long does it take to heal from trauma?
The reality is that it can take far longer than it should according to my guest in this episode Dr. Ardeshir Mehran. He believes we should be emphasizing the importance of accelerated healing and the need to address shame and grief in the healing process.
Ardeshir Mehran is a leadership excellence coach, who enables leaders to achieve their personal and operating goals, at faster and higher rates. Listen as he highlights the connection between mental health and the quality of relationships and environments, particularly in the workplace. He also discusses the prevalence of depression and anxiety in high-achieving professionals and the need for fulfilment in addition to achievement.
We explore the themes of pain, change, and trauma as well as Ardeshir’s personal journey of realizing he was in the wrong role and the toll it took on his own mental health.
"People can get traumatized in a matter of minutes, hours or days. It should not take so long to heal” - Dr. Ardeshir Mehran
You'll hear about: Chapters
02:17 - Accelerated Healing and the Journey to Wholeness08:54 - The Impact of Shame and Grief on Mental Health15:05 - Connections Between Mental Health and the Workplace23:04 - Psychological Safety25:15 - The Power of Brave Conversations in the Workplace26:39 - Listening to Emotions and Pain28:43 - Reclaiming Our True Selves and Setting Boundaries33:29 - Being Present and Confronting Unhealed Trauma37:21 - The Power of Connection: Belonging and Mental Health49:44 - The Radical Change Needed in Mental Health
Ardeshir’s resources:
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ardeshir-mehran-ph-d-a3457/Ardeshir’s website - https://ardeshirmehran.com/
Petra’s resources:
Petra’s website - https://www.petravelzeboer.com/ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/petra-velzeboer/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/petra.velzeboer/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@petravelzeboer397 Buy Petra’s book: Begin With You: Invest in Your Mental Well-being and Satisfaction at Work - https://shorturl.at/nyDOX
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How can I set boundaries and stick to them?
This is one of the most common questions I get asked. We all try and set boundaries but so often we beat ourselves up for not sticking to them. But all it takes is a little tweak to make it work, and that’s what we’re going to cover in this episode.
I delve into my own struggles with boundaries and addiction, and the shame I have felt when I didn’t meet them. I also share tactics you can use to set better boundaries and break the cycles of addiction by celebrating small wins, radical honesty, and accountability.
So start noticing what you hide in the cabin of shame from, so you can solve it and challenge your own bullshit.
“Anybody who says they have perfect boundaries all of the time, it’s simply not true” - Petra
You'll hear about:
01:02 - We're all making it up as we go
02:10 - Why the context we are in matters
06:53 - My definition of addiction
09:18 - My journey with addiction
14:31 - Tactics for sticking to boundaries
16:55 - Assessing if you need a boundary
19:51 - You need to learn to be honest
Episode resources:
James Clear – Atomic Habits - https://shorturl.at/lqOW7
Dr Ramani – You Are Why You Eat - https://shorturl.at/drvBS
Petra’s resources:Petra’s website - https://www.petravelzeboer.com/
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/petra-velzeboer/
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/petra.velzeboer/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@petravelzeboer397
Buy Petra’s book: Begin With You: Invest in Your Mental Well-being and Satisfaction at Work - https://shorturl.at/nyDOX
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When there is a suicide attempts trauma happens on all sides.
From the person attempting it now needing mental health support, to the loved ones needing to re-build trust in them. Everyone must deal with the ripple effects.
In this episode I am joined by Clarke and Carrie Carlisle. Clarke attempted suicide which led them both down a path of having to work on their mental health for very different reasons. They share their experiences in getting to a place where the trust in Clarke’s words was rebuilt, the challenges supporting family members face, and the misconceptions around it all.
Clarke also share his experiences around unconscious bias in the health system and their thoughts on what needs to radically change in wellbeing.
“It didn’t matter how well he was, if I wasn’t well, I still believed he was going to kill himself” - Carrie
You'll hear about:
02:04 - An intro to Clarke and Carrie
11:25 - Rebuilding the trust after a suicide attempt
16:02 - Carrie on whether her mental health as the supporter
23:08 - What it takes to build healthy relationships
31:08 - Did Clarke experience unconscious bias in his treatment?
39:19 - The misconceptions people have
43:49 - The importance of knowing boundaries
48:32 - Adverse mental health vs emotional wellbeing
55:42 - The roles we give our children
59:24 - The most radical change we need in wellbeing
Clarke & Carrie’s resources:
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/clarkeandcarriecarlisle/
Website - https://www.clarkeandcarrie.com/
Petra’s resources:
Petra’s website - https://www.petravelzeboer.com/
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/petra-velzeboer/
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Welcome to season 2!
This episode is different! Tips, tools and advice from my story and hundreds of hours working with clients.
All too easily we can numb ourselves when we feel those tough feelings, we need to recognise the importance of feeling both the highs and the lows of life.
In this episode I share my own experiences leaving life in a cult, overcoming addiction and suicidal thoughts, to being able to shift from a victim to a growth mindset. I also discuss how we can all truly connect to ourselves and embrace all the feelings life entails and why this can help us reach our potential and change your life.
“I spiralled into hopelessness, despair, suicidal thinking, the works” - Petra
You'll hear about:
03:12 – How I changed my life
08:14 - Shifting from victim to growth mindset
13:06 - The importance of understanding one's blueprint
15:26 - Take action to overcome fear
18:52 – The impact of complex PTSD and trauma
24:14 – Feeling the feelings is what makes us alive
26:34 – Why I think we experience depression
Resources:
Website - https://www.petravelzeboer.com/
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/petra-velzeboer/
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/petra.velzeboer/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@petravelzeboer397
Buy Petra’s book: Begin With You: Invest in Your Mental Well-being and Satisfaction at Work - https://shorturl.at/nyDOX
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We’ve all seen the medical shows on TV, tears in the closet, all the drama.
But what is it really like to train as a Doctor?
In this episode I am joined by 3 Doctors in training to shed light on the realities they face and to bust some myths. They share the challenges they have faced throughout their training and the coping strategies they have developed to deal with stress and their mental health struggles.
They talk about burnout, why Doctors experience it and whether it is being addressed by the profession or not. Also, we discuss the impacts social media and technology are having on mental health both personally and within society as a whole.
“85% of doctors admitted suffering some sort of mental health problem” – Charlie Carey
You'll hear about:
00:00 - Start
00:40 – An introduction to the guests
05:09 – Misconceptions about medical students
10:51 - Medical school challenges and coping strategies
13:52 - Mental health struggles in medical school
19:26 - Burnout in the medical field
29:21 - Prioritising mental health in university life
35:55 - Social media's impact on mental health
44:35 - Technology's impact on mental health and well-being
50:31 - Mental health care improvements
Guest resources:
https://www.bmj.com/content/352/bmj.i1238#:~:text=A%20recent%20Medical%20Protection%20survey,among%20the%20most%20common%20complaints.
https://bmjopen.bmj.com/content/12/8/e061331
https://www.bmj.com/content/379/bmj.o3066
https://futurecarecapital.org.uk/latest/half-of-doctors-struggling-with-their-mental-health/-
https://youokaydoc.org.uk/
https://instagram.com/youokaydoc?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA==
Petra’s resources:
Petra’s website - https://www.petravelzeboer.com/
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/petra-velzeboer/
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/petra.velzeboer/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@petravelzeboer397
Buy Petra’s book: Begin With You: Invest in Your Mental Well-being and Satisfaction at Work - https://shorturl.at/nyDOX
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Many organisations see wellbeing issues as a problem with the individual not the system.
Emily Warren believes it’s time that this is flipped on its head and we look at the environments, the cultures, and the structures we place around employees instead.
Emily is responsible for a portfolio of EX projects and initiatives within the Avanade business, aimed at continually elevating the employee experience. She works in partnership with teams across the organisation, looking after 18,000 people globally as Global Wellbeing Director for Avanade, to deliver genuine human impact for Avanade employees.
In this episode Emily shares her own experiences with anxiety, mental health, and wellbeing. An experience that taught her a lot about how she works in the space. She discusses how she works in a global organisation but keeps the individual in mind and what is important to have in a wellbeing strategy.
“We need to revolutionise where spend our time as wellbeing professionals” – Emily Warren
You'll hear about:
01:15 – What got Emily into this work
03:02 – Thinking of individuals in large-scale initiatives
08:49 – Emily’s mental health story
14:50 – Emily’s experience being signed off work
17:52 – Wearing masks throughout our lives
24:49 – Wellbeing in global organisations
34:35 – What should be in a wellbeing strategy?
38:40 – Emily’s thoughts on the future of work
49:50 – The most radical change needed in workplace wellbeing
Emily’s resources:
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/emilylwarren/
Petra’s resources:
Petra’s website - https://www.petravelzeboer.com/
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/petra-velzeboer/
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/petra.velzeboer/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@petravelzeboer397
Buy Petra’s book: Begin With You: Invest in Your Mental Well-being and Satisfaction at Work - https://shorturl.at/nyDOX
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The beauty of diversity is that we think differently, and those differences should be respected and celebrated while we work together.
This simple and elegant view of DEI in the workplace is that of my guest in this episode Dr. Asif Sadiq MBE. Asif is the Chief Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Officer for Warner Bros. Discovery, he was previously the Global Head of Diversity, Inclusion and Social Impact at adidas and has a long and rich career in the diversity and inclusion space with senior executive roles at The Telegraph Media Group, EY Financial Services and the City of London Police.
In this episode he brings his wealth of experience to the discussion and talks about what the key things are to getting DEI at the workplace right, the challenges we have it making it happen and why DEI, mental health and wellbeing should all be combined into one discussion.
“There is no textbook response to DEI in the workplace” – Dr. Asif Sadiq MBE
You'll hear about:
01:24 - DEI progress Asif has seen
02:56 - What role did Asif take in childhood?
05:34 - The key themes to getting DEI right
10:53 - The challenges in bringing DEI to life
18:09 - Combining mental health, wellbeing and DEI
25:44 - Barriers to asking questions at work
32:00 - What is Asif most proud of in his work?
37:32 - What does Asif do to invest in his own wellbeing?
42:58 - The most radical DEI change the workplace needs
Dr. Asif Sadiq’s resources:
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-asif-sadiq-mbe-b8a58b14/
Petra’s resources:Petra’s website - https://www.petravelzeboer.com/
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/petra-velzeboer/
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/petra.velzeboer/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@petravelzeboer397
Buy Petra’s book: Begin With You: Invest in Your Mental Well-being and Satisfaction at Work - https://shorturl.at/nyDOX
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People’s houses are on fire because of burnout and corporate wellbeing is unable to address it. They focus on the wrong things, and until the root cause is dealt with the symptomatic manifestations of burnout will persist.
This is the belief of my guest, Subira Jones, The Corporate Hippie, an award-winning high performance, lifestyle, and burnout coach. Subira has lived through a year-long burnout cycle after completing her degree whilst her mum was in a coma to almost dying from Sepsis herself 9 months later.
This lived experience moved her to want to help others through the experience of burnout, and in this episode she talks about why we get burnt out in the first place, misconceptions people have about preventing it and how corporate has it all wrong when trying to deal with it.
“I am obsessed with burnout because it was obsessed with me” – Subira Jones
You'll hear about:
01:14 - An introduction to Subira
03:14 - Why do we get burnt out?
06:09 - The misconceptions around preventing wellbeing
11:17 - What could redefine how the working day looks?
15:43 - What was the role young Subira took?
19:40 - How did burnout show up for Subira?
25:01 – Subira’s journey to helping others
31:04 - Self-worth is not our achievements
37:00 - How Subira changed her life
45:54 - Thinking about how you want to feel
Subira Jones’ resources:
The Corporate Hippie Website - https://www.thecorporatehippie.uk/
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/the-corporate-hippie/
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/the.corporate.hippie_/
Petra’s resources:
Petra’s website - https://www.petravelzeboer.com/
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/petra-velzeboer/
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/petra.velzeboer/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@petravelzeboer397
Buy Petra’s book: Begin With You: Invest in Your Mental Well-being and Satisfaction at Work - https://shorturl.at/nyDOX
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