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A podcast for surgeons who feel like they are languishing in a career that didn't turn out to be as fulfilling or as prestigious as they expected. Dr. Mel Thacker, an ENT surgeon and coach, takes you on a journey to help you understand why you are feeling dissatisfied, burnt out, and stuck. With this newfound insight, you'll be able to reframe how you see your experience, rediscover who you are underneath your surgeon identity, and create a life that aligns with your authentic self.
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Martyrdom is a toxic, one way street to burn out. In this episode, I explore why humans feel the need to add suffering to their lives, from historical and religious examples of martyrs to martyrs in medicine (and the dangerous precedent that sets for the rest of us). The ultimate message here is: YOU MATTER. I hope you'll feel inspired to prioritiz…
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Shame is an emotion that can destroy you or build you up. In this episode, you'll learn what shame is, why it is such a powerful social motivator and demotivator, who is particularly susceptible to shame, the origins of shame, how to manage shame when we face surgical complications, and how to become unshameable. Link for bewildered episode "Unsham…
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The Imposter Within: Overcoming Imposter Syndrome
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Imposter syndrome is pervasive in high-achieving women...even surgeons. In this episode, I look at all sides of this very important issue. You'll learn the history, the origins, the impact, and most importantly, how to overcome it. Get your purposeful pre-OR checklist here: https://www.melthackercoaching.com/ www.melthackercoaching.com…
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Surgeons are humans, and humans feel anxiety. Anxiety does not have to derail you in the operating room. If you are a surgeon who struggles with anxiety, nothing is wrong with you. This episode will normalize this omnipresent emotion and provide you with immediately actionable strategies to implement right away. Get your purposeful pre-OR checklist…
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You've climbed a mountain. You've beat the video game of surgical training. Now what? You decide where you go next. Let's get there with a sense of purpose. www.melthackercoaching.comBy Mel Thacker, MD, DipABLM
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