Meet the Toberts | Season 2 Episode 6

Cultivating Mindfulness: A Path to Thriving in Medicine

In this enlightening episode of Meet the Toberts, Daren and Sue Tobert welcome Dr. Gail Gazelle, a renowned expert in mindfulness and physician burnout. Together, they explore the concept of being a mindful MD and how mindfulness practices can help restore autonomy and combat burnout in the medical profession. Dr. Gazelle shares her personal journey from experiencing burnout to becoming a coach for physicians, detailing the importance of awareness and the mental stories we tell ourselves. The conversation delves into the challenges posed by the corporatization of medicine and the impact of the pandemic on healthcare professionals’ well-being. Listeners will gain valuable insights into recognizing early warning signs of burnout, the significance of financial literacy in medical training, and the power of envisioning a fulfilling future in medicine. This episode is a must-listen for anyone looking to thrive in their medical career and personal life.

Resources:  

Dr. Gail Gazelle 
https://gailgazelle.com 

Everyday Resilience 
https://gailgazelle.com/book/everyday-resilience 

The Mindful MD 
https://gailgazelle.com/book/the-mindful-md 

International Coaching Federation 
https://coachfederation.org 

Institute of Coaching 
https://instituteofcoaching.org 

Published on
February 19, 2025

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Chapters

  • 00:00 Welcome and Introduction

  • 00:58 Meet Dr. Gail Gazelle

  • 01:48 Gail’s Journey to Mindfulness

  • 05:01 Understanding Physician Burnout

  • 08:46 Mindfulness as a Tool for Autonomy

  • 23:17 Implementing Mindfulness in Medical Training

  • 31:31 Financial Stress and Physician Burnout

  • 34:49 Final Thoughts and Resources