36 - Embracing Your True Identity | Overcoming Despair and Suicidal Thoughts with Jillian Rigert

Productivity MD

In this episode of "It's Not Rocket Science," host Dr. Ahn Tsung interviews Dr. Jillian Rigert, an Oral Medicine physician and life and leadership coach. Dr. Rigert shares her personal journey of realizing the importance of rest and recovery for productivity. She discusses her experience in surgical residency and the mental health challenges she faced when she neglected to take time for herself. Dr. Rigert emphasizes the need for individuals, especially high achievers, to prioritize rest and reset in order to find true productivity and fulfillment.

Key Points:

The importance of rest and recovery for productivity.

Lessons learned from neglecting self-care and the impact on mental health.

Recognizing the need for alternative options and exploring new paths.

Overcoming the fear of disappointing others and making choices aligned with personal well-being.

The power of embracing authenticity and finding a sense of belonging.

Changing the narrative and self-talk to foster self-compassion and growth.

Embracing discomfort and uncertainty as opportunities for personal development.

Building a supportive community and seeking help in the healing process.

Shifting perspective on rest as a productive and essential practice.

Key Quotes:

"To be productive, you actually need to have the grit to recover."

"We often feel trapped and exhausted, but rest can be the most productive thing we can do."

"Survival mode limits our ability to see alternative options."

"Change requires embracing discomfort and facing the realities of our current situation."

"The opposite of belonging is fitting in. Embrace your authentic self and attract your tribe."

"Rest is an opportunity for growth, both mentally and physically."

"Stillness and discomfort can lead to personal and professional growth."

YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@JillianRigertDMDMD

Resources discussed:

The Way of Integrity by Martha Beck: https://a.co/d/jlldVjf

Do Nothing by Celeste Headlee: https://a.co/d/4wB9W8P

About Jillian:

Jillian Rigert, DMD, MD is an Oral Medicine Physician and Life and Professional Leadership dedicated to bringing the humans back into the healing. She is passionate about helping people to discover or rediscover what it means to live a life true to themselves and create a life that is in alignment with their own core values - freeing themselves from living for the expectations of others.

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Show Notes - Embracing Your True Identity | Overcoming Despair and Suicidal Thoughts with Jillian Rigert

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