The 70% Club: Why Burnout Statistics Actually Give Me Hope

In this episode, Dr Jo explores why the latest burnout statistics in healthcare actually give her hope, revealing that 69% of healthcare professionals are experiencing burnout - making it a systemic issue, not a personal failing. She breaks down the key drivers affecting all healthcare disciplines,…

The Hobby That Reminded Me Who I Am

In this episode, Jo explores the critical importance of rediscovering your identity beyond your medical profession and the transformative power of personal hobbies in burnout recovery. She shares her own journey back to social tennis in Orange, NSW, and how this simple hobby reminded her who she i…

Finding Your People: Support Systems That Actually Work

In this episode, Dr Jo Braid explores two powerful professional support systems that have transformed her own burnout recovery journey. She shares her experience as a facilitator of Schwartz Rounds at Bathurst Health Service, explaining how these monthly forums create healing through shared storyte…

The Sleep Experiment That Changed Everything

Discover how one night shift nurse transformed her sleep and beat burnout with a simple 30-day experiment that prioritized sleep consistency over duration. In this episode, we explore the "Sleep Architecture Experiment" and reveal four game-changing strategies for shift workers, including the Ancho…

Your Unique Value: Why the Healthcare System Needs YOU Specifically

In this powerful 10-minute episode, we tackle the imposter syndrome that's plaguing healthcare professionals and explore why your unique combination of experiences, perspectives, and skills makes you irreplaceable in healthcare. We dive into how self-doubt often affects the most caring professional…

Non-Productive Rest: Why Netflix Isn't Recharging You

What if the way you're trying to "rest" is actually making your burnout worse? In this episode, we follow Sarah, a resident doctor who spent hours every night binge-watching Netflix, thinking she was taking care of herself - only to wake up more exhausted than ever. We explore the fascinating sci…

The Day I Realised I Was the Toxic Colleague

In this deeply personal episode, I share the story that changed everything - the moment I realised I had become the toxic colleague I once feared. What You'll Learn: How burnout transforms good people into toxic colleagues The 6 key drivers that create toxic workplace cultures Why complaining beco…

Imperfect Consistency: Why Your 5-Minute Walk Matters More Than Your Colleague's Marathon

In this deeply personal episode, I share my story from early 2021 - juggling three kids under 10, a private clinic, and hospital shifts during COVID uncertainty - when a colleague's marathon post on Instagram sent me spiraling into comparison and self-doubt. I explore the transformative concept of …

Breaking the Rumination Loop: 4 Ways to Actually Leave Work at Work

Learn why your brain keeps cycling through work thoughts even when you're physically home - it's called rumination, and there's real neuroscience behind why it happens. You'll discover four practical strategies to break this mental loop: the Brain Dump Transition, Physical Transition Rituals, the "…

🎉 Celebrating 150 Podcast Episodes! Saying No to Extra Shifts

🎉 Milestone Alert! We've reached episode 150 of The Burnout Recovery Podcast! Join Dr Jo Braid and a special guest (her 9-year-old son Lachy) as they celebrate this incredible milestone together. In this heartfelt episode, Dr Jo shares her personal journey from being the "yes doctor" who worked t…