In this deeply personal episode, Dr. Jo Braid shares a conversation with her mother that fundamentally changed how she views career success and professional identity in healthcare. Through her mother's journey from university lecturer to teaching retirees, Jo explores how healthcare professionals can avoid the dangerous trap of tying their self-worth to professional achievements. Drawing on research from the Mayo Clinic and Stanford's WellMD Center, this episode examines the "arrival fallacy" - the belief that reaching the next career milestone will bring lasting fulfilment - and offers evidence-based strategies for reframing work as a means to support your life, not define it. Perfect for healthcare workers and helping professionals seeking to prevent burnout while maintaining meaningful careers, this episode provides practical tools for identity diversification and sustainable excellence.

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I acknowledge that I create this podcast on the traditional lands of the Wiradjuri people, who have been the custodians of this land around Orange, New South Wales, for thousands of generations. I pay my respects to Wiradjuri Elders past, present, and emerging, and recognize the continuing connection to land, waters, and culture. This acknowledgment is a small but important step in recognizing the sovereignty of First Nations peoples and the deep historical and ongoing relationship with Country.

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In this deeply personal episode, Dr. Jo Braid shares a conversation with her mother that fundamentally changed how she views career success and professional identity in healthcare. Through her mother's journey from university lecturer to teaching retirees, Jo explores how healthcare professionals can avoid the dangerous trap of tying their self-worth to professional achievements. Drawing on research from the Mayo Clinic and Stanford's WellMD Center, this episode examines the "arrival fallacy" - the belief that reaching the next career milestone will bring lasting fulfilment - and offers evidence-based strategies for reframing work as a means to support your life, not define it. Perfect for healthcare workers and helping professionals seeking to prevent&nbsp;burnout&nbsp;while maintaining meaningful careers, this episode provides practical tools for identity diversification and sustainable excellence. Resources: <a href="https://drjobraid.com/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://drjobraid.com&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1765840163559000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0LZSVibfCKsx53GgPcsUWx">https://drjobraid.com</a> <a href="http://www.instagram.com/burnoutrecoverydr" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://www.instagram.com/burnoutrecoverydr&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1765840163559000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3-rud0kUkGCcvrCC_XJQNm">www.instagram.com/burnoutrecoverydr</a> <a href="http://www.linkedin.com/in/drjobraid" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://www.linkedin.com/in/drjobraid&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1765840163559000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3SeMiei4fgKN0A0WFlfLoN">www.linkedin.com/in/drjobraid</a>
I&nbsp;acknowledge that I create this podcast on the traditional lands of the Wiradjuri people, who have been the custodians of this land around Orange, New South Wales, for thousands of generations. I pay my respects to Wiradjuri Elders past, present, and emerging, and recognize the continuing connection to land, waters, and culture. This acknowledgment is a small but important step in recognizing the sovereignty of First Nations peoples and the deep historical and ongoing relationship with Country.
Disclaimer:
The information provided on or through our Site, products and/or services is intended to be for informational purposes only. It does not constitute or replace professional advice for individual or specific situations and nor does it take into account your specific needs or circumstances. Under no circumstances should the content made available on our Site, or regarding our products and/or services be relied upon as professional legal, medical, financial, business or other advice. You agree to obtain these services if you need these. Our Site may have articles and content that is of a general nature and is intended to be for informational purposes only. Your access to and use of they Site is subject to our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.

Dr Jo Braid is the host of this podcast and The Burnout Recovery Doctor.  

I help healthcare professionals overcome burnout and get their energy back. So whether you are a med student, Allied Health professional or doctor who is suffering from feeling overwhelmed and exhausted you’re in the right place.

In this podcast you will get your energy back through strategies for burnout recovery. This show will give you the practical tips and mindset strategies to help you recover from burnout in healthcare.

Dr Jo Braid is the host of this podcast and The Burnout Recovery Doctor.  
I help healthcare professionals overcome burnout and get their energy back. So whether you are a med student, Allied Health professional or doctor who is suffering from feeling overwhelmed and exhausted you’re in the right place.
In this podcast you will get your energy back through strategies for burnout recovery. This show will give you the practical tips and mindset strategies to help you recover from burnout in healthcare.

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