Healing from Burnout: A Physician's Guide to Wellness with Hiba Khaled

Recovery Comes Home Radio

In this episode, we sit down with Hiba Khaled, a former physician who turned her personal struggle with burnout into a thriving career as a burnout recovery and high-performance coach. Hiba shares her powerful journey, from working long hours as an anesthesiology resident in the UK's National Health Service to experiencing firsthand the detrimental effects of burnout on mental and physical health.

Drawing on her medical background and her master’s degree from Harvard Medical School, Hiba discusses the frameworks she developed to help professionals recognize burnout symptoms early and adopt healthier coping mechanisms. She shares insights gained from collaborating with experts like Dr. Ron Heifetz and emphasizes the need for self-care and prioritizing personal well-being, which she believes are essential components in both preventing and recovering from burnout.

Hiba begins by discussing her transition from physician to coach and how her personal experiences with burnout shaped her new career path. She offers guidance on how healthcare professionals can identify and address burnout symptoms early on.

The conversation shifts to caregiver burnout, exploring the unique challenges faced by those in caregiving roles and the importance of implementing self-care practices.

Hiba elaborates on practical self-care strategies, including mindfulness exercises, setting boundaries, and seeking professional support to prevent burnout.

We delve into the long-term effects of chronic stress on mental health, and Hiba provides actionable steps for building resilience and managing stress effectively.

Hiba explains how recognizing stress signs and adopting healthy coping strategies, such as spending time in nature and journaling, can significantly improve emotional and mental well-being.

The therapeutic power of personal journaling is explored, with Hiba detailing how reflective writing helped her process emotions and regain control during her burnout recovery.

In the final segment, Hiba highlights the importance of self-awareness and recognizing early warning signs of burnout, advocating for a proactive approach to mental health.

Join us as we uncover Hiba Khaled’s expert advice on preventing burnout, achieving high performance, and sustaining long-term mental and emotional health. Whether you’re a healthcare professional, a caregiver, or someone dealing with chronic stress, this episode provides valuable tools and strategies to help you navigate the complexities of burnout and reclaim your well-being.

Find Hiba Here:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-hiba-khaled/

Website: www.emberscc.com

Instagram: @iamhibakhaled

Blog: https://feelittohealit.substack.com/

About Your Host:

Adrienne Tichy is a Recovery Advocate, an international bestseller, podcast host. She feels she has been called to a left of service. Every job has perfectly prepared Adrienne for her current vocation! Together with her husband Jim, they have created a recovery residence community for people just out of treatment for alcohol or drugs in 2008.

In addition, these champions for the marginalized have created an innovative, one-of-a-kind virtual recovery program Recovery Comes Home. Known for leveraging the community to grow the child, Adrienne fights for continuity of care, de-stigmatization and parental involvement. Buckle up, this is one story you don’t want to miss.

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