Shame in Medicine – Dr Sandy Miles

Joyful Doctor · 2023-05-03

40:09

In this episode Caroline chats with friend and colleague Dr Sandy Miles, about the culture of shame in medicine and the best ways to deal with it.

Caroline and Sandy explore the harmful expectations doctors put on themselves and the importance of managing shame triggers proactively. Sandy brings a wealth of experience from her work as a GP, and someone who has made significant changes in her life, to shine a light on this important topic for doctors today.

Resources:

Podcasts:
Unlocking Us - Brené Brown The Nocturnists

Books:
What Doctors Feel - Danielle Ofri
Self-Compassion - Kristin Neff

You can get in touch with Sandy at:
Twitter: @MedHummingBird
Email: Sandy.miles2@nhs.net

Joyful Doctor

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