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
198 episodes
The "What If" Game
What if you gave yourself permission to dream bigger?We spend so much time answering questions about our patients, our practice, our responsibilities. But when was the last time someone asked you questions just about you? No...
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Episode 198
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29:22
Cynicism vs Clear-Eyed Realism
How to keep showing up when the system keeps breaking downRecording from my car today because perfectionism can take a back seat - we've got more important things to talk about.Let's not sugarcoat this: Healthcare is a dump...
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Episode 197
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32:18
If I Had More Help, I'd...
The question that reveals everything about why you're stuck (and how to get unstuck)Before we dive in, I want you to do something. Right now, finish this sentence: "If I had more help, I'd..." Don't filter it. Don't edit it. Just ...
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Episode 196
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35:35
Petty Pity Party
When you're stuck in a grumpy spiral and can't seem to shake it offWe've all been there - that Sunday afternoon where everything feels irritating, you're snapping at people you love, and you just can't seem to pull yourself out of...
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Episode 195
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25:51
The Permission You're Waiting For (Spoiler: It's Not Coming)
What are you waiting to give yourself permission to do?Let me guess. You want to leave work on time. Say no to that extra committee. Cut down your FTE. Set an actual boundary with that colleague who dumps last-minute requests on y...
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Episode 194
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40:52
Tackling Those Nagging Tasks Dragging You Down
Death by a thousand paper cuts.You know exactly what I'm talking about. Those small, repetitive frustrations that chip away at your energy every single day. The outdated dot phrase you keep meaning to fix. The cluttered workspace that ma...
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Episode 193
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29:23
Why Learning to Set Boundaries Feels Hard
Ever wonder why setting boundaries as a physician feels like trying to learn rocket science? You're brilliant, you've mastered complex medical concepts, yet saying "no" to one more request feels impossibly difficult. Here's the truth: You we...
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Episode 192
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36:30
Who Will You Learn From?
Welcome back to Ending Physician Overwhelm! As we head into the last week of August 2025 and prepare for back-to-school season, it's time to think about something we do constantly as physicians: learning.The Evolution of Me...
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Episode 191
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36:59
When Things Fall Apart, Do THIS Instead
Last week, we talked about the toxic assumptions that make everything worse when crisis hits. This week, we're diving into what to actually DO instead - because bad things will happen in your medical career, but they don't have to destroy you i...
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Episode 190
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28:10
When Everything Falls Apart: Why Your Default Thinking Might Be Making It Worse
⚠️ TRIGGER WARNING: This episode discusses challenging topics including job loss, disciplinary actions, and references to physician suicide. While this episode is not about physician suicide specifically, these topics are mentioned in th...
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Episode 189
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36:41
Friction Management in Modern Medicine
The strategic art of dialing friction up and down to protect your sanityFriction Management?Friction management is the work of boundaries, and it might just be your secret weapon against overwhelm. In this episode,...
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Episode 188
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39:58
Remember THIS When You Need It
How to return to self-care and self-kindness when you're strugglingWhat’s in This EpisodeYou're not failing at self-care; you're navigating something unprecedented. As we hit the end of July (yes, summer is flying ...
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Episode 187
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31:12
What IS Possible?
Recording live from the Washington coast - because sometimes the best content comes from breaking your own rules.The Big Question That Changes EverythingLast week we talked about what's NOT possible - all those unrealis...
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Episode 186
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25:01
It's Not Possible!
When "Impossible" Becomes Your SuperpowerYou know that feeling when you're drowning in demands that feel completely unrealistic? When you're staring at a schedule that would require 26.7 hours in a 24-hour day? When you're being h...
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Episode 185
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27:52
The We Do Not Care Club for Perimenopausal Physicians (Part 2)
The Epic List You've Been Waiting For: What Women Physicians Are DONE Caring AboutWelcome back to the revolution, my friends. This is Part 2 of our "We Do Not Care Club" series, and today we're sharing the crowdsourced, unfiltered...
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Episode 184
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29:08
The We Do Not Care Club for Perimenopausal Physicians (Part 1)
What if you could stop wasting your precious brain energy on things that don't deserve it?Welcome to a very special edition of Ending Physician Overwhelm, where we're diving deep into the revolutionary concept of the "We ...
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Episode 183
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26:38
Self-Compassionate Compromise When You Are Deep In It
What You'll LearnLife doesn't pause for your perfect plans. Whether it's a scary diagnosis, staffing changes, or family emergencies, curveballs are coming. But here's what we don't talk about enough: how to navigate these storms w...
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Episode 182
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32:32
Your AI Employee: How to Boss Around Technology That Actually Helps
Stop Playing Around and Start Making AI Work FOR YouIf you're still on the fence about AI tools, or you've tried them and felt frustrated, this episode is for you. We're talking about how to actually use these tools to make your l...
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Episode 181
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34:11
10 Ways to Deal in Tough Times
Recorded from the car on a Monday morning because sometimes life doesn't wait for perfect circumstances - and that's exactly the point.When Crisis Hits Close to HomeThis is a different kind of episode. Raw, real, a...
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Episode 180
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13:27
What Am I No Longer Willing To Do?
Welcome to another edition of Ending Physician Overwhelm - this time recorded from the car because life happens, and we roll with it.The Question That Changes EverythingWhen we talk about cutting back on work or re...
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Episode 179
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25:52
My Million Dollar Idea
The Wearable Device That Could Change Everything for PhysiciansWhat if there was a way to get objective, real-time data about how your lifestyle choices are actually affecting your health? Not just a random cortisol test that tell...
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Episode 178
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24:36
Alignment vs Burnout
Finding Your Path to Alignment: The Antidote to Physician BurnoutAre you feeling stuck in a perpetual slog, wondering where your passion for medicine went? You're not alone, and there's a powerful principle that can help guide you...
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Episode 177
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26:58
Break Your Own Rules
Rules? Who Me?Hello my friends! Today we're diving into those self-imposed rules that might be governing your life and keeping you stuck in patterns of overwhelm. From the seemingly trivial (must shave legs before wearing shorts) ...
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Episode 176
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32:40