83. Megan Melo MD - Healthy Boundaries and the Inner Game of Physician Wellness

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Are you ready to break free from the cycle of people-pleasing and perfectionism in your medical career?

Setting boundaries and prioritizing self-care are essential for physician wellness, as discussed in this episode featuring Megan Melo, MD. She is a dual board-certified Family and Obesity Medicine Physician, a Certified Life Coach for Physicians, and a Certified Daring Way™ Facilitator.

Dr. Melo highlighted the societal pressure on women in the medical field to always prioritize others and never say no. This pressure stems from early socialization as "good girls" who are expected to be accommodating, hardworking, and always pleasing others. This ingrained behavior can lead to burnout and dissatisfaction in one's career as individuals struggle to meet unrealistic expectations and constantly prioritize others over themselves.

Tune in for a candid discussion on the realities of healthcare, the importance of setting healthy boundaries, and the need for individual action to prioritize wellness in a challenging industry.

"You're going to need to decide where are you going to have boundaries because you can't do it all. You can't show up this way. You can't always say yes and never say no. You will drown in resentment and frustration and overwhelm and burnout. It's just not possible to do all of these things at this high level and, succeed, or be happy." - Megan Melo MD

Episode highlights:

• Gender and generational differences in healthcare
• The impact of leadership and vulnerability on physician well-being
• The good girl syndrome in medicine
• Widgetizing healthcare
• Setting boundaries and disappointing others

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The 5 Dirty Little Secrets of Physician Leadership https://support.thehappymd.com/physician-leadership-training-dirty-little-secrets-opt-in

Connect with Dr. Melo: Website: https://www.healthierforgood.com/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/megan-melo-md-71329a208/

Watch this episode on Youtube: https://youtu.be/lTL5a_V-YqU

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