246. Burnout and Boundaries with Tammie Chang

by Debbie SorensenApril 13, 2022

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In 2021, 55% of front-line healthcare workers and 79% of all adult workers reported experiencing work-related stress and burnout. In fact, some have deemed burnout a new epidemic!

Tammie Chang, M.D., author of Boundaries for Women Physicians: Love Your Life and Career in Medicine and How to Thrive as a Woman Physician, is a board-certified physician in pediatric hematology/oncology. On this episode of POTC, Dr. Chang provides us all with evidence-based strategies for achieving greater balance, preventing burnout, and living healthier lives. Join us in this episode for practical advice on developing and maintaining boundaries, preventing and minimizing the effects of burnout, and more today!

Listen and Learn:

Debbie and Yael’s personal and professional experiences with burnout
Tammie’s personal burnout story and how she began her journey working with burnout
The specific ways burnout affects women across careers and cultures
How cultural expectations impact burnout
The ways burnout affects those who belong to marginalized groups
Statistics on burnout in the healthcare field
Dr. Chang’s expert opinion on the cultural shifts that must take place to shift to decrease burnout
Practical advice on preventing and minimizing the effects of burnout personally and for others
All about Dr. Chang’s value-driven project, Pink Coat MD, and what she has to offer there
The importance of connection and community in preventing burnout
Why boundaries are important in maintaining your well-being
Common challenges in developing and maintaining boundaries
Evidence-based strategies on how to set and keep boundaries

Resources:

Read Tammie’s books, Boundaries for Women Physicians: Love Your Life and Career in Medicine and How to Thrive as a Woman Physician
Watch her TEDx Talk here
Sign up to be notified when Tammie’s podcast, LeadHer, launches!
Sign up for Summer Boundaries Group Coaching Program, LeadHer MASTERMIND Program, or Private Coaching
Check out Debbie, Yael, and Jill’s websites to access their offerings, sign up for their newsletters, buy their books, and more!

About Tammie Chang:

Tammie Chang, M.D., is a board-certified physician in pediatric hematology/oncology and co-founder of Pink Coat MD, an uplifting community to empower women physicians. Using her expertise in coaching, leadership and consulting work, background in wellness and work as a physician, Chang guides women physicians to become the best version of themselves and protect their well-being by helping them achieve greater balance, prevent burnout and live healthier lives. Read her books, Boundaries for Women Physicians: Love Your Life and Career in Medicine and How to Thrive as a Woman Physician.