Are you experiencing burnout, or is something deeper happening when you feel that gut-wrenching sensation of knowing what's right but being unable to do it?

In this episode, Dr. Jo Braid draws from her experience chairing an expert panel at the MPLA conference in 2025 to clarify the crucial distinctions between moral distress, moral injury, and burnout.

Understanding these differences isn't just academic—it's essential for addressing what you're actually experiencing and finding the right interventions.

You'll learn to recognize the physical and emotional signs of each condition, discover why moral distress often gets misdiagnosed as individual weakness when it's actually a system problem, and gain practical tools for responding appropriately to each situation.

Join Dr. Braid as she gives you the vocabulary to name your experience and the framework to address it effectively, because when you can accurately identify what you're facing, you can take the right steps toward recovery.

Join the free Healthcare Leadership Hub: https://bit.ly/3LAIDqq 
Connect with Dr Jo on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/burnoutrecoverydr 
Connect with Dr Jo on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drjobraid 
Website: https://drjobraid.com 

Thank you to our sponsors:
MIGA: https://miga.com.au & Heidi Health: https://heidihealth.com

 

Are you experiencing burnout, or is something deeper happening when you feel that gut-wrenching sensation of knowing what's right but being unable to do it?
In this episode, Dr. Jo Braid draws from her experience chairing an expert panel at the MPLA conference in 2025 to clarify the crucial distinctions between moral distress, moral injury, and burnout.
Understanding these differences isn't just academic&mdash;it's essential for addressing what you're actually experiencing and finding the right interventions.
You'll learn to recognize the physical and emotional signs of each condition, discover why moral distress often gets misdiagnosed as individual weakness when it's actually a system problem, and gain practical tools for responding appropriately to each situation.
Join Dr. Braid as she gives you the vocabulary to name your experience and the framework to address it effectively, because when you can accurately identify what you're facing, you can take the right steps toward recovery.
Join the free Healthcare Leadership Hub: <a href="https://bit.ly/3LAIDqq">https://bit.ly/3LAIDqq</a>&nbsp; Connect with Dr Jo on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/burnoutrecoverydr">https://www.instagram.com/burnoutrecoverydr</a>&nbsp; Connect with Dr Jo on LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/drjobraid">https://www.linkedin.com/in/drjobraid</a>&nbsp; Website: <a href="https://drjobraid.com">https://drjobraid.com</a>&nbsp;
Thank you to our sponsors: MIGA:&nbsp;<a href="https://miga.com.au/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://miga.com.au/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1768349583261000&amp;usg=AOvVaw36EJFvIDRqqkk0JjtC8kKz">https://miga.com.au</a> &amp; Heidi Health:&nbsp;<a href="https://heidihealth.com/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://heidihealth.com&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1768349583250000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1GJ6Bddrjwk7BwoZl0J8fR">https://heidihealth.com</a>
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Welcome to The Burnout Recovery Podcast, where we're creating a global movement to keep healthcare professionals thriving in the careers they love.

I'm Dr Jo Braid, your host and The Burnout Recovery Doctor. Whether you're a med student just starting out, an allied health professional at the point of care, or a seasoned doctor feeling the weight of the system - this podcast is your lifeline back to sustainable practice.

Here's what I know: when one healthcare professional recovers from burnout and builds a sustainable career, the ripple effect reaches patients, families, colleagues, and communities around the world. That's the power of change where it matters most.

In each episode, you'll discover evidence-based strategies and real-world tools to not just survive healthcare, but to thrive in it. Because the world needs you healthy, energized, and passionate about the work that called you here in the first place.

This isn't just about individual recovery - it's about transforming healthcare from the inside out, one professional at a time.

Ready to be part of the solution? Let's dive in.

Welcome to The Burnout Recovery Podcast, where we're creating a global movement to keep healthcare professionals thriving in the careers they love.
I'm Dr Jo Braid, your host and The Burnout Recovery Doctor. Whether you're a med student just starting out, an allied health professional at the point of care, or a seasoned doctor feeling the weight of the system - this podcast is your lifeline back to sustainable practice.
Here's what I know: when one healthcare professional recovers from burnout and builds a sustainable career, the ripple effect reaches patients, families, colleagues, and communities around the world. That's the power of change where it matters most.
In each episode, you'll discover evidence-based strategies and real-world tools to not just survive healthcare, but to thrive in it. Because the world needs you healthy, energized, and passionate about the work that called you here in the first place.
This isn't just about individual recovery - it's about transforming healthcare from the inside out, one professional at a time.
Ready to be part of the solution? Let's dive in.