Under Pressure with Lina Sopiene

About this episode

This episode explores burnout among healthcare professionals with insights from organisational psychologist Lina Sopiene.

In this thought-provoking episode of the UEG Podcast, host Egle Dieninyte sits down with organisational psychologist Lina Sopiene to explore one of medicine’s most unspoken challenges — burnout. Together, they unpack why high-achieving healthcare professionals often equate self-worth with performance, how this mindset fuels exhaustion, and what practical steps can help doctors and nurses reconnect with themselves. From learning to “be a human being, not just a human doing” to managing workplace anger and setting healthy boundaries, this conversation is a candid look at the emotional realities of hospital life. Lina offers grounded, compassionate insights on self-care, emotional regulation, and the art of saying no — lessons that every healthcare worker can relate to. Honest, empathetic, and deeply relevant — a must-listen for anyone navigating the pressures of modern medicine.

People in this episode

Host: Egle Dieninyte

Guest: Lina Sopiene

Topics covered

• burnout
• healthcare professionals
• self-care
• emotional regulation
• workplace boundaries

Keywords

• burnout
• healthcare
• self-worth
• emotional health
• workplace stress

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: UEG United European Gastroenterology

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