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A common trap for physicians to fall into when considering a career change is fear-based thinking. Fear-based thinking makes us focus more on problems rather than possibilities. In this podcast, my guest Dr. Jennifer Vick and I demonstrate an exercise you can use for getting out of the fear trap. Dr. Vick shares how she was able to shift her own mindset to find a new direction. Come join in and learn a technique you can use when fear-based thinking is keeping you stuck.
In this episode we’re talking about:
- The trap Dr. Jennifer Vick was in at the white-coat-crossroads
- The characteristics of fear-based and trust-based thinking
- A live demo of Jennifer illustrating fear-based thinking
- A live demo of Jennifer illustrating trust-based thinking
- “Red circle thinking” versus “green circle thinking”
- The key reframe and resources that helped Jennifer get unstuck
Links for this episode:
Dr. Jennifer Vick’s LinkedIn Profile
Fear versus trust in leaving medicine – Blog post which includes a homework exercise you can do on your own. Includes an audio example from my own challenge with fear-based thinking!
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Good AM Heather:
Hope you are well. I just listened to Dr Vick podcast (#42) and enjoyed the fear/truth based thinking. For reasons unclear to me I’ve not listened to the podcasts. I’m the CT Ophthalmologist who loved what he did but like Dr Vick—suffered from burnout etc. I did the divorce thing. I wasn’t feeling well from late 2017 (never had a cold in my 63 years) and then found out I have IPF (Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis)! I struggled with should I sell, should i cut back, should i bring someone in etc. FEAR FEAR!! Then Covid hit in early 2020 (my Mom had recently passed and my world was Stress City)—I had zero choice but to sell the practice as Covid in an IPF patient was not a great combination!! Financially ok. A year later (now) I remain stress-free (almost) and ok just thinking of other ways to help others but no rush. I’m tai chi-ing things. I’ve worked on myself a lot. Starting to enjoy friendships again. It’s surreal to have this IPF condition (“mild”) and still think I am 50 years old looking for a loving meaningful life/relationship. Fear is a huge motivator. We docs can help others and not be stuck in this horrific system. Let me know when I should come to Texas.
Good morning Dr. Don! Thanks a bunch for listening to Dr. Vick’s episode, I’m so glad you enjoyed it. I do remember you and your story. I am glad that your IPF is mild and you are surviving this challenging time of COVID. I am so sorry to hear about the passing of your mother. It can be so hard when all these tough things hit you at once and you are struggling with burnout. One more thing just becomes the straw that breaks the camel’s back. Thankfully it sounds like you are doing much better – I love the expression “tai chi-ing things” that is great imagery. When I go to the gym there is a gentleman who does tai-chi as part of his workout in between using the machines. I find it calming to see him doing this tai ching thing. You are so right we can help each other out. It is heartwarming for me to see all of these physicians who are creating a whole host of resources, courses, services, and other offerings, to help our colleagues. And many are helping each other out informally by just being willing to get on a call and be there and listen. Thanks Don for being part of the community. Onward and upward!