The Provider's Table

Understanding Grief & Its Impact on Exhausted ProvidersIn this episode of Soul Coffee, Dr. Jamal Früster welcomes grief expert and sound facilitator, TC Chicago, to unpack the often-overlooked emotional weight carried by healthcare providers, business owners, and caregivers. Grief isn’t just about death—it’s about any significant change or loss, and recognizing this truth is crucial for maintaining mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being.🔥 Key Takeaways for the Exhausted Provider:The Reality of Grief: It’s not just about loss but any disruption in your patterns, your practice, relationships, or even faith.The Silent Weight of Providers: Many healthcare professionals suppress their emotions to "show up" for others, leading to burnout and emotional detachment.The Power of Movement & Rituals: Grief must be processed through the body! Breathwork, yoga, and daily rituals help move stuck emotions.Self-Awareness & Emotional Truth: Early childhood experiences shape how we handle grief. Acknowledging this can lead to more effective healing.The Importance of Community: No one should navigate grief alone—building a support system is crucial, especially for providers who are used to carrying others.

"When it comes to life, all we have is our perception of it." - Pradaini Surva @PradainisurvaIn this reflective episode from the end of last year, Dr. Jamal hosts Dr. Chris Lee and artist Donnie in Naples, Florida, for a rich conversation about the importance of slowing down, making intentional choices, and embracing creativity as a pathway to self-discovery and healing. The trio discusses lessons learned from their personal journeys, the significance of relationships, and the role of art and reflection in navigating life’s challenges.Key Discussion Points:The Necessity of Slowing Down: Both Dr. Jamal and Dr. Chris highlight the importance of slowing down to recalibrate, especially in high-demand roles. Overworking can lead to physical and emotional burnout.Perception and Awareness: The concept that life’s experiences are shaped by our perceptions and reflections emphasizes the need for mindful self-awareness.Neurological Limits: Recognizing the signs of stress—such as overthinking or physical exhaustion—and addressing them before burnout occurs.Intentional Relationships: Choosing relationships and environments that align with personal values and contribute positively to one’s growth.Delegation and Prioritization: Delegating tasks and focusing on intentional actions rather than busyness to foster well-being and productivity.Breaking Patterns: Identifying and letting go of outdated habits and behaviors (“snow shovels”) that no longer serve current seasons of life.Daily Sketchbook Practice: Donnie encourages maintaining a sketchbook for self-expression, even through nonsensical doodling, as a therapeutic and introspective activity.Art as HealingPhilosophy of Art: The Toltec philosophy of being an “artist of life” reinforces the idea that everyone has the power to create meaning and beauty in their lives.Shadow Work: Addressing suppressed or repressed emotions to avoid being controlled by them and to foster liberation and authenticity.Continuous Practice: Self-improvement, whether through creativity or discipline, is a lifelong journey requiring consistency and openness to change.Reflection Exercise: Consider past, present, and future behaviors to uncover patterns and intentions driving actions.Sketchbook as a Reflection Tool: A simple way to capture and process thoughts, emotions, and inspirations.Holiday Challenges: Navigating the complexities of the season by practicing mindfulness and prioritizing meaningful connections.This episode offers a blend of philosophical depth, practical tips, and heartfelt camaraderie, reminding the community to slow down, reflect, and create their own meaningful life paths.

Episode Summary: In this episode of Soul Coffee, Dr. Jamal Früster teams up with world-leading nervous system expert Jessica McGuire to break down how trauma, stress, and burnout take a toll on healthcare providers at a neurological level. This conversation is packed with practical strategies to help providers move from exhaustion to empowered, present service. Jessica shares profound insights on co-regulation, nervous system work, and how to expand your capacity to serve others without burning out. Dr. Jamal’s fiery passion to uplift healthcare providers blends seamlessly with Jessica’s expertise, providing listeners with both the science and soul needed to thrive in their personal and professional lives. This episode is all about stepping into your own power, taking ownership of your healing, and learning how to show up for others from a place of strength. What You’ll Get from This Episode: Understand how trauma impacts the reptilian and mammalian brain, and how to reverse its effects on emotional and physical health. Practical tools to regulate your nervous system and return to balance while navigating the pressures of healthcare. Insights on authentic co-regulation—why you can’t fake it, and how it’s crucial to expanding your ability to serve. Strategies for stepping out of the rescuer mentality and setting healthy boundaries that support both you and your patients. Guidance on how to integrate nervous system work into your life before teaching it to others—because your energy is your medicine. Empowerment to ask the right questions so that your patients find their own path to healing while you guide the way. Tools to help healthcare organizations protect their staff by prioritizing their neurobiological needs and avoiding burnout. Tune in for a blend of science, soul, and practical wisdom that will help you rise above the noise and step into your full presence. Let’s continue to caffeinate souls and inspire action—LFG! If this episode resonated with you, please leave a 5-star review and share it with a friend or colleague who might benefit. Every share helps bring this message to the providers who need it most. Jessica's socials: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/repairingthenervoussystem/⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/repairing_the_nervous_system/?hl=en⁠ ⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcLmgqsQ6XBAvZcmHIotJAA⁠ ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessica-maguire-0bb8a2205/⁠ Link to the Nervous System Certification Course ⁠https://www.jessicamaguire.com/The-Nervous-System-Certification-Course⁠ You can stay connected with Dr. Jamal through his platforms: LinkedIn YouTube Instagram

In this episode, Dr. Jamal shares 3 more healing stories he’s observed through chiropractic care at The Source Chiropractic tucson over the last few months. 1:30 - Healing story #1 2:45 if the body keeps score then it is intelligence.. my job.. navigating their lives and the factors or stressors they’re also experiencing. Bit just them 04:00 - We don’t fix or heal anything… an adjustment is what brings the body back into alignment with itself 05:30 - Healing story #2 06:00 - leverage the body as a memory card that it is 07:20 - entering a safe space internally* 8:28 the spine is like a vhs —> 10:10 10:45 - aligning nature with nature similar language 12:00 Healing story #3 Taking care and taking on others stressors and their shit!! 13:45 - allowing self to slow down** 1445-15:44 - Tucson and its speed Message me and tag on social! Dr. J’s info! IG: @Drjamalfruster Linkedin: Jamal Fruster DC In order to book Dr. Jamal for speaking/workshops go to his website! Drjamalfruster.com Please leave any feedback by a review episode with a friend if it resonates! Subscribe to Soul Coffee podcast! Available on spotify, podcasts app! Events: May 8th - Breaths of Awakening Call The Source/DM to register!

In this episode Dr. Emily shares what she has found to be most powerful in helping empower her patient's experiencing dementia and how that pertains to burnout, exhaustion and the health of the provider. 1- This episode is for you if you’re a healthcare professional, having struggled to to give better patient outcomes 2- If you’re a patient who wants to maximize their care, whether it be PT, chiropractic or other aspects in moving with your healthcare professional* 5:15 - Education on the why we do what we do to get the buy in* Getting people empowered and moving* 9:10 - Addressing beliefs on Exercise and injury* - reels What are they? Do you like to move? Quantify —> share in a relatable way and modify care from there* 10:00 | CLEAR expectations from the beginning and what I can provide Here are your responsibilities as a patient Give them the tools with my time with them to be successful It’s going to take effort. 12:15 | Human giver’s syndrome - Setting our own needs aside for our patients 15:00 | Meeting people in the transtheoretical model 18:00 - People aren’t moving at threshold to elicit change in the body 19:30 - Efforting to not fire hose my people* 21:30 Being able to talk to people well* 22:00 Defining self efficacy Bandura - taking a specific action and producing a specific outcome Motor and no motor out here taking a hit Worse motor and no motor symptoms and quality of life, when they scored lower on the scale they saw lower symptoms on the scale* 24:30 - What’s happening in our mind determines what happens in our bodies 28:15 - Lack of time and fear of failing* providers, People not doing ENOUGH exercise or the right type* 31:30 - People need to be in a supportive environment to have sustainable group environment to continue to do exercise. 34:30 - Going beyond self perceived effort 36:50 - Showing them the studies = ^^ empowerment 38:50 - There’s something I can do. Utilizing empowering langue Starts with the neurologist* and improve the internal locus of control* 40:50 - Patient centered language**** Internal locus on control 43:40 - Men dissociate more, women take care of themselves more High pain tolerance = reflection of sympathetic overdrive* phewwww 45:00 - What is special about Tucson The importance of group education* Psychological x behavioral perspective 48:15 - What would be your vision of ideal care for people? Check in with them, how does that sit with you? Understanding amongst all the providers when to refer and tot advocate for self. 56:45 - Promoting internal locus of control, lead to better outcomes in positive cycle —> Us as providers be able to take care of ourselves better. Showing up for themselves* 59:45 - It takes a community* Reach out to Dr. Em! Email: Emily.borchers2@bannerhealth.com Dr. J’s info! IG: @Drjamalfruster Linkedin: Jamal Fruster DC In order to book Dr. Jamal for speaking/workshops go to his website! Drjamalfruster.com Please leave any feedback by a review episode with a friend if it resonates!

In this episode Dr. J reflects on his most powerful Methods of reflecting and lessons as from one of his mentors who’s been helping people heal for 60 years. The responsibility of our soul is take care of ourselves. Your ability to love yourself is going to amplify how you love another Check your work: More separation? More community Identify the pattern ** 10:00 track how you spend your time** Celebrate yoself!! How do your relationships align with your vision? Goals are the oxygen to your vision

“I didn’t know I had any other option but to take pharmaceutical drugs for my anxiety…Chiropractic, breathwork and meditation changed the game.” - One of Dr. J’s practice members In this episode, Dr. Jamal tells 3 different healing stories over the last few weeks he’s witnessed when it comes to healing through anxiety, sleep and neck pain. 02:00 | Healing story #1 If I could just sleep that’d be amazing. 03:15 | The compounding effect of not sleeping and why people potentially are light sleeper* 05:15 | Healing story #2 05:55 - The importance of crafting space for self and increasing awareness* 07:30 | Time management, and creating space* Getting into a creative state 8:45 10:30 | When is enough going to be enough to change your life? 11:15 | “I didn’t know I had any other option but to take pharmaceutical drugs.” 13:30 | People don’t understand how chiropractic can be applied to a healthier lifestyle.* Resources: Message us and tag us on social! Dr. J’s info! IG: @Drjamalfruster Linkedin: Jamal Fruster DC In order to book Dr. Jamal for speaking/workshops go to his website! Website: Drjamalfruster.com Please leave a 5 star episode and share with a friend if it resonates! Subscribe to Soul Coffee podcast! Available on spotify, podcasts app! Events: Healing Essentials Providing for the providers - February 10th, Saturday 3pm-5:30pm https://www.eventbrite.com/e/providing-for-the-providers-cacao-ceremony-and-workshop-tickets-777939878117