How do trauma surgeons cope with the weight of life-or-death decisions? In this episode, Dr. Jamie Coleman shares her journey through burnout, trauma, and recovery in the Emergency Room. The trauma surgeon shares her strategies to manage stress, avoid burnout during intense work periods, and process trauma in a healthy way. Whether you’re in healthcare, working a high pressure job, or struggling with trauma, this episode will offer you the framework to a more resilient life.

(00:00) Intro

(00:11) - A Day in the Life as a Trauma Surgeon

(06:25) - The Physical and Mental Toll of Night Shift

(10:55) - How Stress Affects the Body

(13:14) - Effective Strategies for Managing Stress

(18:44) - How Finding Purpose Helps Prevent Burnout

(24:13) - Using Self-Care to Avoid Burnout

(28:07) - Why Processing Trauma is Essential for Healing

(35:09) - Techniques for Processing and Healing From Trauma

(43:11) - WHOOP Ad

(44:13) - Hot Springs Ad

(45:25) - The Dangers of Unprocessed Trauma

(49:18) - Healing Through Self-Forgiveness After Trauma

(54:29) - Trauma is a Universal Human Experience

(56:38) - The Mental Health Crisis in the Medical Field

(01:00:29) - Changes in Medicine and the Impact on Healthcare Workers

(01:04:11) - Fiverr Ad

(01:05:13) - Challenges Women Face in Healthcare and Motherhood

(01:09:05) - The Mental Load Women Still Carry

(01:17:37) - What it Truly Means to Be Human

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