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Ending Physician Overwhelm
I'm Megan Melo, board-certified Family and Obesity Medicine Physician and Physician Coach. In this podcast we talk about the many ways that burnout shows up in our lives, and what we can do about it. I'm on a mission to help Physicians take steps towards to heal burnout by unlearning the habits of perfectionism, people-pleasing and limiting beliefs so that we can lead healthier, happier lives.
The healthcare system is broken; but you don't have to wait until it's fixed to feel better. I'm here to help.
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Episodes
167 episodes
Trust Your Gut (Literally)
In today’s episode, I share a personal medical experience that taught me lessons about self-advocacy, trusting intuition, and seeking help - lessons that apply both personally and professionally in medical practice.Episode Highlig...
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Episode 167
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35:57
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Why You Don’t Work Less
Fresh off our exciting kickoff for the second round of Unbound, we're diving into something that affects nearly every physician - why we struggle to work less, even when we desperately want to. Let's explore the mindsets keeping us stuck in ove...
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Episode 166
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31:53
6 Things You Need Right Now
Life in medicine is intense right now, especially in early 2025. In this episode, we're diving into six essential elements that can help us not just survive, but thrive during challenging times. Whether you're looking to join our Unbound physic...
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Episode 165
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27:16
Ways I am combatting my own Cynicism
Episode Summary:If cynicism has been creeping in lately, you’re not alone. As physicians, we’re constantly navigating uncertainty—whether it’s within healthcare, in our personal lives, or in the world around us. Over time, this can l...
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Episode 164
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39:18
Musings on a Question: Who Do You Think You Are?
In this episode of Ending Physician Overwhelm, we explore a question that can feel deeply uncomfortable—maybe even confrontational: Who do you think you are?For so many of us, this question has been used to silence us. To...
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Episode 163
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33:50
Knowing What I Now Know – A Tool for Self-Compassion and Change
In this episode, we introduce the "Knowing What I Now Know" (KWINK) analysis—a powerful tool for self-reflection without judgment. We explore how we, as physicians, can apply this framework to our careers, workplaces, and personal lives ...
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Episode 162
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39:11
Difficulty with Employers
Hello, friends, and welcome to another episode of Ending Physician Overwhelm. This week, we’re tackling a topic that resonates deeply for so many of us in medicine: the challenges of navigating relationships with our employers.W...
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Episode 161
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38:02
Self-Compassion in Trying Times
Today’s topic—self-compassion—feels especially timely. I’ve been navigating my own challenging season recently, and I wanted to share some reflections and tools that have been helping me, in the hope they’ll resonate with you too.In this...
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Episode 160
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19:26
So Little Control
Description:Deep breath, as we dive into a reality that so many physicians face daily: navigating situations over which we have so little control. From overwhelming inboxes to unrealistic expectations from patients and systemic chall...
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Episode 159
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37:49
My Word for 2025: Integration
Episode Summary:Happy New Year, friends! As we step into 2025, I’m sharing my word for the year: Integration. It’s a concept I believe we’re all seeking, even if we haven’t quite named it. Integration is about feeling pre...
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Episode 158
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31:03
Closing Out Your Year Well
In the final episode of 2024, we reflect on the year that’s passed and look forward with intention to the year ahead. As physicians, the end of the year often brings heightened perfectionist tendencies, alongside a desire to make sweeping chang...
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Episode 157
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27:07
Thought Errors & Your Inbox
Episode Summary:In this episode, we explore the role thought errors play in shaping how we interact with our inboxes, particularly through electronic medical records (EMRs). These common patterns of thinking contribute to moral in...
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Episode 156
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25:07
Wants vs. Needs
In this episode, we dive into the conflict between wants and needs—a dynamic that significantly impacts how physicians manage their time, energy, and priorities. Inspired by insights from The Gap Versus the Gain by Dan Sullivan and Dr....
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Episode 155
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28:42
Taming the Inner Critic
In this episode, we dive into the pervasive challenge of managing the harsh inner critic many women physicians face. We explore the origins of this critical voice, how it develops, and its impact on our lives. Let’s also talk about compassionat...
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Episode 154
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25:15
Why We Struggle
In this episode of Ending Physician Overwhelm, we dive deep into the real reasons behind our struggles with setting boundaries as physicians. It’s not just about finding time for lunch or stepping away from work—it’s about uncovering t...
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Episode 153
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23:39
Breaking Free from Human Giver Syndrome: A Message for Women Physicians
In this episode, I explore the concept of Human Giver Syndrome, a term coined by Emily Nagoski, PhD, and Amelia Nagoski, DMA, in their groundbreaking book Burnout: The Secret to Unlocking the Stress Cycle. This deeply ingraine...
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Episode 152
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22:38
Connection As An Antidote to Burnout
Connection is something most of us are lacking. Which is weird, because most of us are surrounded by people daily.But it’s not just people that give you connection. It’s being able to show up, be yourself, ask for help, be vulnerable, an...
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Episode 151
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22:10
Dealing with Disappointment (Perfectionist’s Edition)
How do we take care of ourselves when we have BIG feelings, when we are used to taking care of everyone else.I’m not talking politics today, though I acknowledge that I, and many of you, have some big emotions right now, which are not li...
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Episode 150
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30:57
Who Do YOU Want to See?
Feeling a bit fiery today, but I want you to sit with this one.I am done believing that I should look, work or speak a certain way, based on internalized norms passed down from generations of patriarchy in medicine. I don’t want to pract...
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Episode 149
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29:38
Boundaries Around Other People’s Messes
What happens when you clean up other people’s messes?They don’t get to solve the problem (and learn)They don’t get to experience the consequences (and learn)You feel exhausted, and internalize that you SHOULD be the one who...
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Episode 148
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34:59
Control or Freedom? You pick
Ok, who else here likes to feel in control? Likes it too much, I mean. As in, tries to take control of every situation and then wonders why she feels so stressed, tight and yell-y.Today I’m talking about the idea that you can have comple...
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Episode 147
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29:46
Trauma Responses are Not Your Fault
Trauma responses are very real, and very challenging for us as humans.Especially if you are judging yourself for experiencing them.Today I am talking about how trauma shows up in our lives, including in ourselves and people around...
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Episode 146
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27:19
The Residency Graduation Speech You Really Needed
Were you a great resident?Me tooWere you the one that was kind, flexible, accommodating, hardworking?Me tooWere you the one who left residency and worked and worked and worked, looking for validation, wanting to hear...
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Episode 145
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26:27
Procrastination is Not a Time Management Issue
Do you struggle to get your notes done?How often have you told yourself that you “just need to be more efficient” or “just need to be better at time management?”How’s that working for you?Today I take a deep dive into why p...
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Episode 144
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33:04
Uncovering Your Unique Talents with Dr Amy Fogelman
What if you could use your medical expertise differently?Today I sit down with Dr Amy Fogelman, Board-Certified and Harvard-trained Internist and the CEO and Founder of High Rock Experts. Dr Fogelman shares her journey through burnout an...
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Episode 143
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52:16