Solving For Joy

Discover the realities of burnout—what it truly means and why it goes beyond being a personal problem.

Join host Dr. Chrissie Ott as she delves into the multifaceted nature of burnout, especially within the medical field. She unpacks its components and emphasizes the need to see burnout as a systemic issue, rather than an individual failing.

Dr. Ott shares her own experiences with burnout and underscores the importance of self-care, resilience, and strong support networks in addressing this widespread issue. The discussion also highlights the role of peer coaching and the crucial need to recognize and tackle personal burnout.

Key Episode Takeaways:

  • Burnout is not limited to the workplace.
  • How to identify it in ourselves and others.
  • The three components of burnout are emotional exhaustion, depersonalization, and inefficacy.
  • Burnout is a form of chronic stress.

The Stanford Model of Professional Fulfillment: https://wellmd.stanford.edu/about/model-external.html 

“Burnout” by Emily and Amelia Nagoski: https://www.burnoutbook.net/

Wellbeing 2.0 by Tait D. Shanafelt, MD: https://mayoclinicproceedings.org/article/S0025-6196(21)00480-8/fulltext

Find Dr. Chrissie Ott on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrissieottmd/  

Joy Point Solutions Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joypointsolutions 

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Website: https://www.joypointsolutions.com/ 

For accessibility, a full transcript of this episode is available: https://www.solvingforjoy.com/

Music by Denys Kyshchuk: https://www.audiocoffee.net/ 

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What is Solving For Joy?

Through in depth conversations with a wide range of guests, Solving for Joy explores the idea that we are always trying to solve life's equation for maximal joy. We'll discover what constants are actually variables we can change and have a lot of laughs along the way. Dr. Chrissie Ott brings a coaching lens, experience in healthcare, entrepreneurship and creativity to the table. We hope this podcast is a tool for many to reclaim delight in their own personal and professional lives!