99. Doctors, Take Back Control of Your Energy (Unsubscribe From What’s Draining You)

About this episode

The episode discusses how doctors can protect their energy by letting go of draining influences and setting boundaries.

Hello Doctor Humans, In today’s episode, we’re diving into something that can genuinely change your day-to-day life. Learning how to unsubscribe from the things that drain your energy. From people, to thoughts, to expectations, to even the words we use, we’re sharing what we’re personally letting go of and how you can start protecting your energy in a more intentional way. This is a fun, honest, and surprisingly powerful conversation that will have you reflecting on what’s no longer serving you and what you’re ready to release. You can unsubscribe from more than just emails—this is a life tool Protect your energy by letting go of draining people and influences Choose how you engage with the news and external noise Unsubscribe from imposter syndrome and negative self-talk Small language shifts can change how you feel (“busy” → “productive”) Filter unsolicited advice, especially in vulnerable moments Set boundaries with your time, energy, and responsiveness Stop shrinking yourself. Unsubscribe from self-deprecating humility We’d love to hear from you. What is one thing you’re ready to unsubscribe from after listening to this episode? Share it with us in the comments, and if this…

People in this episode

Hosts: Doctor Becc, Kristeen Barker

Topics covered

• energy management
• self-care
• boundaries
• personal growth
• mindset shifts

Keywords

• unsubscribe
• energy drain
• self-talk
• imposter syndrome
• boundaries
• personal growth
• mindset

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