In this episode, we’re joined by Dr. Denis Belicki, a clinical psychologist with over 40 yrs of experience. His impressive career has spanned forensic psychology, private practice with his wife, & his current role as a digital nomad, providing remote therapy to healthcare professionals. Dr. Belicki has dedicated much of his work to supporting emergency first responders, veterans, physicians, & nurses who face many mental health challenges working in high-stress environments.

We explore the profound impact burnout is having on the medical profession & why it’s crucial to care for those who dedicate their lives to caring for others.

Key points include:

1. The toll burnout is taking on physicians & nurses, & how it's affecting the healthcare profession as a whole

2. What doctors & nurses can do to protect their well-being & manage burnout

3. The structural changes needed to better support healthcare professionals

4. A vital message: if we don’t care for our caregivers, there may come a time when no one is left to care for us.

This is a critical episode not only for healthcare workers but also for any government or non-government organisation with the power to make changes. Our health professionals need structural support, & change is needed NOW.

Before tuning in, please note that this EP includes discussions of suicide, so take care if this is a difficult topic for you. Please see below for further information regarding connecting with mental health support.

Tune in to this important conversation, & join us in shining a light on the urgent need to care for our caregivers.

Host: Shannon Swales

A clinical psychologist driven by a deep passion to empower individuals with the essential mental health knowledge & skills needed to flourish. She guides them through a transformative journey from chronically stressed & burnt-out states to a state of overall wellness. Her commitment to this cause is rooted in personal experience, having traversed the challenging terrain of burnout. Her odyssey has imbued her with a renewed perspective, enabling her to approach her career & the care of others with a more balanced & empathetic mindset.

Contact Details

Connect with Shannon Swales directly via www.burnoutpsychologysupport.com/contact, by reading her burnout memoir - Nothing Left to Give: A Psychologist's Path Back www.burnoutpsychologysupport.com/buy-my-book, exploring her blog - 'Lessons From a Burnt Out Psychologist' - www.burnoutpsychologysupport.com/blog, or social media pages @burnoutpsychologysupport

Interested in Thrive Beyond Burnout Membership for Midlife Women go to www.burnoutpsychologysupport.com/thrive-beyond-burnout

Share Your Story/Expertise: If you’d like to share your burnout experience or are an expert in the field of burnout and would like to share your wisdom on the pod, please email me at shannonswales@burnoutpsychologysupport.com.

Disclaimer: Engaging with our content does not intend to create, nor does it create a therapist-client relationship between you and Shannon Swales, Burnout Psychology Support Psychologist. The views, opinions, tips, etc., expressed in this podcast by my guests or me are general in nature and are not a replacement for personalised therapy. As I have done for myself, I encourage those suffering to seek professional help. If you are in a life-threatening emergency, please get in touch with your emergency services in Australia, 000. For immediate counselling support (Aus only), Lifeline 13 11 14 (24 hrs/7 days); 13YARN 13 92 76 (24 hrs/7 days) for First Nation Australians.

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