94: Doctors: Why You’re Not Taking Action (Even When You Want To)
About this episode
The episode discusses the impact of shame and mistakes on doctors' actions and offers mindset coaching tools to overcome these challenges.
Hello Doctor Humans! Today, we’re talking about shame, mistakes, and the fear of being seen trying. From sending emails without links to small slip-ups that make us cringe, we’ll share real stories and show you how mindset coaching and practical tools can help you move through shame and keep going. Grab a cuppa, get cozy, and join us as we explore being human, fallible, and unstoppable. In this episode, we explore: Everyone experiences shame, especially when putting yourself out there or trying something new. Small mistakes, like forgetting a link in an important email, can trigger big feelings of embarrassment and perceived incompetence. Mindset coaching teaches us to notice thoughts and feelings in real time and respond instead of reacting. Building a “toolbox” helps us reframe mistakes, shake off shame, and take the next action without being held back. Experiential learning—repeatedly taking action, failing, feeling shame, and recovering—is key to mastering resilience. Simple mantras like “I love and accept myself” can be powerful for navigating shame while continuing to act. The ultimate lesson: failure and discomfort don’t stop progress; learning to sit with these feelings…
People in this episode
Hosts: Doctor Becc, Kristeen Barker
Topics covered
- shame
- mindset coaching
- resilience
- mistakes
- personal growth
- action taking
Keywords
- shame
- mindset coaching
- resilience
- mistakes
- personal growth
- action
- coping tools
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Dare, Darling Coaching
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