428: The antidote to burnout | ICU surgeon Stephen Trzeciak, M.D.

Published: Aug. 18, 2022, 9 a.m.

b"Stephen Trzeciak, M.D., MPH: \\u201cThe key to resilience is relationships.\\u201d\\nStephen, an ICU surgeon and physician scientist, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss how serving others can benefit your health, plus:\\n- How a lack of compassion leads to burnout (~02:27)\\n- How to act upon 9 empathy opportunities every day (~09:49)\\n- How gratitude gives you health benefits (~12:47)\\n- Why you should avoid asking yes or no questions (~18:51)\\n- How to compartmentalize emotionally exhaustive work (~24:39)\\n- The role of hope in the healing process (~35:09)\\n- How the people you associate with can impact your health (~40:32)\\n- How your smile can save a life (~52:31)\\n\\nReferenced in the episode:\\n- Stephen's new book, Wonder Drug.\\n- Stephen's previous book, Compassionomics.\\n- A study showing you have 9 empathy opportunities every day.\\n- A study on volunteering and cardiovascular health.\\n- A study on purpose and longevity.\\n- A study on asking the right questions.\\n- A study on hope and recovery.\\n- Learn more about Thomas Joiner's research.\\n\\nTrigger warning: This podcast includes mentions of suicidal ideation.\\xa0You're never alone. If you or someone you know are struggling, call the\\xa0Suicide & Crisis Lifeline\\xa0at 988 or visit suicidepreventionlifeline.org.\\xa0\\n\\nWe hope you enjoy this episode, and feel free to watch the full video on Youtube! Whether it's an article or podcast, we want to know what we can do to help here at mindbodygreen. Let us know at:\\xa0podcast@mindbodygreen.com.\\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices"