Mindful Medics | Episode 8

Balancing Act: Dr. Gail Gazelle’s Path from Burnout to Mindful Palliative Care

In this episode of Mindful Medics, Dr. Leonaura Rhodes sits down with Dr. Gail Gazelle, a former hospice physician, Harvard Medical School assistant professor, and master certified coach. Dr. Gazelle shares her personal journey from overcoming a challenging childhood to becoming a pioneer in palliative care and an advocate for mindfulness in medicine. They explore the role of mindfulness in combating healthcare burnout, restoring autonomy, and maintaining well-being, as outlined in Dr. Gazelle’s book, Mindful MD: Six Ways Mindfulness Restores Your Autonomy and Cures Healthcare Burnout. Discover powerful strategies for self-care and mental resilience for healthcare professionals.

Published on
September 17, 2024

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Chapters

  • (00:00) Introduction: Exploring mindfulness practices for medical professionals
  • (03:53) Struggling with burnout and finding coaching
  • (11:06) Introduction to Dr. Gazelle’s book Mindful MD and its impact
  • (17:16) Using mindful awareness to regain control in the healthcare system
  • (19:48) Five mindfulness strategies to restore autonomy
  • (23:38) Dr. Gazelle’s top three tips for staying healthy in medicine