Welcome to the Sustainable Clinical Medicine Podcast!

In this episode of the Sustainable Clinical Medicine Podcast, host Dr. Sarah Smith welcomes LynAnn Weaver, CEO and founder of Healthcare Elevation Partners, to discuss the dynamics of high performance in clinical settings and how physicians can lead sustainable and fulfilling professional lives.

With a background in healthcare administration and now as an executive coach, LynAnn shares her insights and experiences from working with physicians and clinical teams. She reveals the common challenges faced by different groups within medical environments and delves into the tools and strategies that can transform frustration and burnout into thriving, effective practice.

Listeners will gain valuable knowledge on managing energy levels, enhancing communication skills, and fostering leadership to create a supportive and successful clinical day. Join us as we explore how clinicians can achieve their dream lives and practices with clarity, performance habits, and effective team dynamics.

Here are 3 key takeaways from this episode:

1. Understanding Different Team Dynamics: Explore the behavioral patterns of three distinct groups of healthcare professionals and the tools that can transform struggling teams into high-performing ones.
2. Tools for High Performance: Discover learnable and teachable habits that promote higher levels of sustained success without sacrificing well-being, inspired by the High Performance Institute's study on global high performers.
3. Importance of Effective Communication: Learn how clarity in communication and expectation-setting can resolve conflicts and foster better relationships within healthcare settings.

LynAnn Weaver Bio:

LynAnn Weaver is a trailblazer in the fusion of leadership, business growth, and high-performance coaching, and she’s on a mission to transform healthcare. As the founder of Healthcare Elevation Partners, LynAnn combines her extensive experience and passion for elevating physician and healthcare leader performance with a powerful message that healthcare professionals can’t afford to miss.

As a Certified High Performance Coach certified through the High Performance Institute, holding an MBA with a specialization in healthcare administration, from the University of Colorado - Denver, and as a former neurosciences service line director, LynAnn has led her teams to national recognition in stroke care, earning a first-in-the-nation designation and making a significant impact on patient outcomes, financial growth, and team cohesion. She’s a powerhouse speaker who recently became a semi-finalist in the Great American Speak Off, captivating audiences with her unique blend of expertise and inspiration. LynAnn’s journey isn’t just about professional achievements; it’s a testament to resilience.

After surviving a devastating car accident that left her unable to walk, LynAnn defied the odds and made a full recovery, emerging stronger and more determined to make a positive impact than ever. Her story and leadership philosophy resonate deeply with healthcare professionals facing burnout, staffing shortages, and overwhelming demands. In her podcast interviews, LynAnn delivers actionable, evidence-based strategies that healthcare leaders can implement immediately. From driving patient referrals to boosting efficiency and influence to fostering positive team dynamics and preventing burnout, LynAnn provides the roadmap for sustainable, high-performance success in healthcare.

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Welcome to the Sustainable Clinical Medicine Podcast!

In today's episode, we dive into a compelling discussion with Dr. Diane Shannon, an expert who transitioned from internal medicine to becoming an author and coach with a significant focus on addressing physician burnout. Dr. Shannon shares her personal journey through burnout during her medical residency and early career, highlighting the lack of support systems available at the time. She delves into her work as a writer exploring the systemic issues contributing to physician burnout and how she eventually became a coach to help physicians build the bandwidth to not only manage personal well-being but also to advocate for meaningful changes within healthcare systems.

Join us as we explore the intricate details of burnout, the crucial role of system-level changes, and the power of micro changes to enhance the work-life balance for clinicians.

Here are 3 key takeaways from this episode:

• Understanding Burnout Beyond the Individual: Physician burnout is often a symptom of systemic stress and not solely individual weaknesses. Recognizing this helps in addressing root causes rather than just symptoms.
• The Power of Micro Changes: Even small, incremental changes can significantly improve physicians’ work and life balance. These micro adjustments might be the key to transitioning from overwhelm to a more sustainable practice.
• Leadership and Systemic Change: Organizational change is essential in tackling burnout. Effective leadership that is visibly engaged and responsive to feedback can create a more supportive environment for clinicians.

Dr. Diane Shannon Bio:

After experiencing burnout as a young primary care physician, Dr. Diane Shannon made the difficult decision to leave practice and pursue a career in writing. Her focus for many years was drawing attention to ways to address communication gaps, system inefficiency, and patient safety problems. Eventually, Dr. Shannon’s personal experience with burnout led her to focus on calling attention to the epidemic of physician burnout. She subsequently co-authored Preventing Physician Burnout: Curing the Chaos and Returning Joy to the Practice of Medicine.

Today, as a professional coach, she helps physicians improve work-life harmony and build careers that are satisfying and sustainable. In addition, she continues to advocate for healthcare system change through speaking engagements, her podcast Vital Signs: Thriving as a Woman in Medicine, and her blog.

In her spare time, she enjoys conversing with her three young adult children, traveling with her architect husband, and learning how to surf.

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Welcome to the Sustainable Clinical Medicine Podcast!

In this episode, host Dr. Sarah Smith engages with the insightful Dr. Arpita Gupta DePalma—a retired pediatrician and certified mindset coach with a trauma-informed background. Join us as Dr. DePalma recounts her journey from working in acute care in the early 2000s to balancing her career with family life, and the various roles she's embraced along the way, including administrative challenges in her husband's practice. Together, they explore the intricacies of maintaining a fulfilling work-life balance, managing emotions within clinical settings, and challenging perfectionism.

Here are 3 key takeaways from this episode:

1. Efficient Practice Management: Dr. DePalma emphasized the importance of working efficiently within set hours, ensuring charting and patient management are completed promptly. This practice not only enhances professional performance but also opens up time for life outside of medicine.
2. Mindset Shifts for Personal Growth: Discover the power of mindset shifts and the journey of overcoming perfectionism and anger, leading to a more fulfilling and intentional life. Embracing self-acceptance and learning to delegate tasks were pivotal steps.
3. Community and Support: It's crucial for physicians to have access to tools and supportive communities. Dr. Sarah Smith highlights the Charting Champions Program at chartingcoach.ca, providing resources that streamline work processes, fostering time for personal growth and family.

Dr. Arpita Gupta DePalma Bio:

Arpita Gupta DePalma, MD, TIPC founded Thought Work, MD to help physicians and professional women learn how to identify, manage, and then let go of what is not serving them through transformational mindset coaching. She is a retired pediatrician and the co-founder of Virginia iSpine Physicians, a medical practice she opened with her husband. After completing her coach certification with The Life Coach School in 2021, she went on to become certified as a Trauma Informed Professional Coach (TIPC) with Lodestar, and then earn her certification as an Advanced Deep Dive Coach with Bev Aron. She shares nuggets of wisdom with her audience on her podcasts, From Pissed Off to Poised and Doctors Living Deliberately, while reminding others to live intentionally while remembering their “Why”.

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**** Charting Champions is a premiere, lifetime access Physician only program that is helping Physicians get home with today's work done. All the proven tools, support and community you need to create time for your life outside of medicine.

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Welcome to the Sustainable Clinical Medicine Podcast!

In today's episode, we're thrilled to have Dr. Wendy Schofer join us. As a pediatrician and lifestyle physician, Dr. Schofer's diverse career journey offers a wealth of insights into creating a sustainable practice. From her time in the Navy, balancing the demands of family and career, to exploring new facets of herself through improv and coaching, Wendy's story is one of growth, challenge, and transformation.

Today's discussion will delve into her sabbatical experience, the transition from military to civilian life, and her innovative approach to medicine, focusing on building meaningful relationships and acknowledging personal limits.

Join us as Wendy shares her strategies for finding fulfillment and balance both in and out of the clinical setting. Whether you're a physician seeking inspiration or simply interested in the journey of sustainable medical practice, this episode promises to be a compelling listen packed with practical wisdom and heartfelt reflections.

Here are 3 key takeaways from this episode:

1. Embrace Experimentation: My sabbatical taught me to explore beyond traditional medical roles, integrating yoga, CrossFit, and improv into my professional life. This journey led to coaching parents and physicians, emphasizing the importance of personal and professional growth through diverse experiences.
2. Redefine Your Role: In my transition from active duty to civilian practice, I focused on building a specialty clinic around long-term relationships and open emotional discussions with families. By recognizing my limitations and outsourcing certain tasks, I've started creating a fulfilling practice that aligns with my passions.
3. Prioritize Self-Care: Managing exhaustion and burnout taught me the necessity of addressing my own needs, such as adequate sleep and downtime. I advocate for balancing clinical practice with personal well-being to sustain a rewarding career in medicine.

Dr. Wendy Schofer Bio:

Wendy Schofer, MD is a board-certified pediatrician and lifestyle physician, improv comedian and founder of Family in Focus®. She specializes in engaging with emotions in the community, on stage and in her clinical practice. In fact, understanding her emotions helped her heal from personal burnout and now leads the way to creating a practice and life she loves.

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**** Charting Champions is a premiere, lifetime access Physician only program that is helping Physicians get home with today's work done. All the proven tools, support and community you need to create time for your life outside of medicine.

Learn more at https://www.chartingcoach.ca

**** Enjoying this podcast? Please share it with someone who would benefit. Also, don’t forget to hit “follow” so you get all the new episodes as soon as they are released.

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**** Questions? Comments? Want to share how this podcast has helped you? Shoot me an email at admin@reachcareercoaching.ca. I would love to hear from you.

Please enjoy this replay of one of our top two episodes of 2024.

In this episode, we have the pleasure of hosting Dr. Adam Stewart, a comprehensive family doctor known for his passion and expertise in efficiency and self-management materials for patients.

Dr. Stewart shares valuable insights on delegation, empowering staff, optimizing patient visits, and the use of technology to streamline healthcare workflows. Join us as we delve into the strategies and techniques that Dr. Stewart has developed over his nearly 15 years of practice in a small rural town in Ontario, and gain inspiration for redesigning your own clinical day for sustainability and efficiency.

Here are 3 key takeaways from this episode:

1️⃣ Delegation Maximizes Potential: Dr. Stewart emphasizes the significance of delegating tasks according to staff members' value of time and training them to work to their maximum potential, thus optimizing clinic workflow and efficiency.

2️⃣ Empowering Autonomy Boosts Morale: Giving staff autonomy, mastery, and purpose in their roles can lead to increased job satisfaction and clinic morale, ultimately contributing to sustainable and enjoyable clinical practice.

3️⃣ Evaluating Time and Tasks: Tracking time in patient appointments, assessing staff roles, and comparing time tracking against revenue can help healthcare professionals understand the value of time and optimize workflows for greater efficiency.

Dr. Adam Stewart Bio

Dr. Adam Stewart is a rural family physician who offers comprehensive primary care. He is part of the Central Hastings Family Health Team (CHFHT). He received his Bachelor of Science (Hon.) in Physiology from the University of Western Ontario where he also completed his medical degree and family medicine residency. Dr. Stewart joined the CHFHT in July of 2009. He was the Lead Physician at CHFHT from 2010-2012 and he resumed that role from September 2018 to October 2021

Dr. Stewart is passionate about EMR and digital health. He has presented at several conferences over the years regarding his innovative and advanced use of EMR technology.

For the first seven years of his career, Dr. Stewart also worked shifts in the Emergency Departments of local hospitals. In more recent years, Dr. Stewart has been developing his interests in EMR technology and practice efficiency, all the while maintaining a full time family medicine practice.

Dr. Stewart was a dedicated OMA Council Member via his role as an Executive of the Section of General and Family Practice from March 2017 until December 2020. He has served on other committees within the OMA. In 2021, Dr. Stewart was awarded the OMA’s “Section Service Award” in recognition of significant service to his specialty, medical profession, and the public.

Dr. Stewart was an OntarioMD Peer Leader from 2015 to 2020

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**** Charting Champions is a premiere, lifetime access Physician only program that is helping Physicians get home with today's work done. All the proven tools, support and community you need to create time for your life outside of medicine.

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**** Enjoying this podcast? Please share it with someone who would benefit. Also, don’t forget to hit “follow” so you get all the new episodes as soon as they are released.

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**** Questions? Comments? Want to share how this podcast has helped you? Shoot me an email at admin@reachcareercoaching.ca. I would love to hear from you.

Happy Holidays. Please enjoy this replay of one of our top two episodes of 2024.

In today's episode, titled "Finding Sustainable Solutions for Overwork and Burnout," your host, Dr. Sarah Smith, is joined by Dr. Tena Frizzle, a family doctor with 23 years of experience in rural Nova Scotia.

Dr. Frizzle bravely shares her personal struggle with burnout, detailing the overwhelming backlog of paperwork and the emotional toll it took on her professional and personal life.

Together, Dr. Smith and Dr. Frizzle provide insight into the challenges and complexities of practicing medicine, as well as strategies for finding sustainable solutions to combat burnout and improve work-life balance.

Here are 3 key takeaways from this episode:

1️⃣ Addressing Burnout: Dr. Frizzle and Dr. Smith discuss the emotional burden of practicing medicine, the need to be kind to oneself, and strategies for managing burnout without drastic lifestyle changes.

2️⃣ Time Management Strategies: The episode explores the importance of better time management, avoiding interruptions, and dealing with decision fatigue to achieve a sustainable work-life balance.

3️⃣ Embracing New Approaches: Dr. Frizzle's experience with using artificial intelligence for note-taking and the discussion of the need for curiosity and bravery in trying new approaches to address ongoing issues and burnout in the medical profession.

Dr. Tena Frizzle Bio:

Dr. Tena Frizzle is a rural Family Physician caring for families for over 20 years in a border town of Nova Scotia, Canada. Tena shares a love of perinatal, mental health and comprehensive care with residents, medical students & colleagues.

Join us as we delve into Dr. Frizzle's journey and explore ideas for change in the pursuit of a more sustainable and fulfilling clinical practice.

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**** Charting Champions is a premiere, lifetime access Physician only program that is helping Physicians get home with today's work done. All the proven tools, support and community you need to create time for your life outside of medicine.

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**** Enjoying this podcast? Please share it with someone who would benefit. Also, don’t forget to hit “follow” so you get all the new episodes as soon as they are released.

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Hello and welcome to the 100th episode of the Sustainable Clinical Medicine Podcast!

I'm your host, Dr. Sarah Smith, and today we're celebrating this milestone with a deep dive into sustainable practices that can transform your clinical day. We’ll explore strategies for effectively onboarding clinical staff and discuss how facilitating chart audits has improved the standard of care. We'll address the challenges of dealing with uncertainty in medical practice, such as unpredictable patient schedules and medication side effects, and highlight the invaluable role of relational continuity in primary care with its numerous benefits.

In this episode, I’ll share insights on managing patient access and follow-up when there's high demand and limited supply of family physicians, leveraging team resources, and innovative solutions to reduce clinician burnout. Plus, I'll discuss the importance of building a strong "medical neighbourhood," incorporating the expertise of social workers and pharmacists to enhance patient care.

Join me as I reflect on my personal journey since 2017, including my recent relocation back to Australia, and how coaching can lead to a balanced clinical life. We will also talk about our successful programs, Charting Champions and Smarter Charting, designed to support healthcare professionals in creating sustainable workdays.

🎧 Episode Highlights:

• Celebrating our 100th episode milestone
• Strategies for sustainable clinical days & workflow redesign
• Importance of building a "medical neighbourhood" for enhanced care
• Dr. Smith's journey of transformation and the influential role of coaching
• Listener testimonials and practical strategies to reduce burnout

Stay tuned for listener testimonials, exciting upcoming guests in 2025, and a special offer as a token of gratitude for your support. Let's delve into practical strategies that support both personal satisfaction and professional efficiency in clinical medicine. Thank you for being part of our journey!

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**** Charting Champions is a premiere, lifetime access Physician only program that is helping Physicians get home with today's work done. All the proven tools, support and community you need to create time for your life outside of medicine.

Learn more at https://www.chartingcoach.ca

**** Enjoying this podcast? Please share it with someone who would benefit. Also, don’t forget to hit “follow” so you get all the new episodes as soon as they are released.

**** Come hang out with me on Facebook or Instagram. Follow me @chartingcoach to get more practical tools to help you create sustainable clinical medicine in your life.

**** Questions? Comments? Want to share how this podcast has helped you? Shoot me an email at admin@reachcareercoaching.ca. I would love to hear from you.