Real Talk Podcast

In Vanessa's Story, Dr. Calderon shared her personal story of burnout and resiliency. In this bonus feature, Vanessa shares more about the Vituity Resiliency Course, and we discuss other specific resources available for providers to combat burnout and compassion fatigue.

Show Notes

For more information on the Vituity Resiliency Course with Dr. Vanessa Calderon, e-mail Vanessa.Calderon@vituity.com or visit vanessacalderonmd.com 

To connect with the Real Talk Podcast or record your story with us, head to https://realtalk.transistor.fm/


Other resources available during this crazy COVID time (as of May 28, 2020, of course subject to change):

Educational Learning & Mental Health Resources
  1. Physician Support Line: Peer support line for doctors by Volunteer Psychiatrists. 1-888-409-0141 8am-12am Eastern.
  2.  ER Dr. & Chaplain candidate Wendy Lau MD offers personal our group support sessions
  3. TalkSpace has lots of videos and other resources from their staff therapists. You can also do virtual counseling/therapy sessions at varying cost levels.
  4. EM Pulse released three wonderful pandemic related episodes: Grace, Meditation, & Comfort
  5. EM Crit created an ever up-to-date online Internet Book of Critical Care with a chapter constantly being updated with the latest on COVID19
  6. EM RAP has a COVID19 response page with information about live update events, a Corependium chapter on COVID19, and other great educational updates about caring for our patients in this pandemic.
  7. AMA offers COVID19 education & FAQs along with mental health tips for providers. They also published this article on Creating a Resilient Organization for hospital leaders in caring for providers during COVID19.
  8. National Academy of Medicine resources to support clinician health & wellbeing @ NAM resources
  9. Med+Ed resources for providers, their families, & hospital leadership @ Med+Ed & Med+Ed Self Care
  10. Center for the Study of Traumatic Stress has a page of COVID-19 Pandemic Response Resources
  11. American Academy of Pediatrics’ Keeping Well in COVID resources on Padlet
  12. ACGME has responded to the pandemic with updates & resources posted here
  13. Nature created guidelines for Mentoring During the COVID-19 Pandemic
  14. American College of Lifestyle Medicine created info sheets for patients and providers about taking care of your physical and mental health during this time.
  15.  Seattle-based researchers at VitalTalk created a “communication playbook” for providers to help give compassionate but clear responses to most patient concerns and questions about COVID19.
  16. NY Office of Mental Health & American Psychological Association created Psychological First Aid resources


Physical/Personal Health & Wellness
  1. 9to5MAC has a list of free or discounted wellness apps including (you guessed it!) *YOGA* and meditation. ;]
  2. Workout Apps/Websites with discounts or free trials: 
    1. Orange Theory Fitness
    2. 24-hour fitness
    3. Pelaton (30 day free trial)
    4. Nike Run Club
    5. Yoga 2.0
    6. Down Dog Yoga (free through July 1, 2020 for healthcare workers)
  3. Meditation Apps/Websites with discounts or free trials: 
    1. UCSD Center for Mindfulness guided audio & video meditation
    2. Balance, a new meditation app, offers a free one-year subscription to anyone. Download the app, then email access@balanceapp.com for instructions.
    3. Headspace
    4. Calm (3 months free)
    5. Insight Timer
    6. Ten Percent Happier

Many other discounts on services, uniforms, equipment, lodging and transportation, fitness and more can be seen at HealthJob.



Intro music: "Honey and Milk" by The 126ers

What is Real Talk Podcast?

Real Talk is a podcast based on an in-person program where doctors, APs, nurses, and other healthcare professionals share stories about their real, human experiences working in medicine. It's vulnerability and joy in medicine at its best.