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Muted in Medicine
E02: The Hidden Weight - Exploring Shame in Healthcare(w/Dr Melissa Ortiz)
🎧 Disclaimer: Please note that this episode has some audio quality issues. We apologize for the inconvenience, but the conversation with Dr. Ortiz is too important not to share. We appreciate your understanding and hope you still enjoy and engage with the powerful insights shared. Thank you for listening.
In this episode, Dr. Saba Fatima and Dr. Melissa Ortiz discuss the topic of shame in medicine.
They explore the definition of shame and how it differs from guilt.
They also examine the cultural ideals and expectations in medicine that contribute to feelings of shame, such as the pressure to be perfect, the fear of making mistakes, and the gender biases that exist. The conversation touches on the shame experienced by women in medicine, particularly around pregnancy and motherhood. The episode concludes with a discussion on the importance of self-compassion and challenging societal norms to combat shame. The conversation ends with a reminder to live a life that you're proud of and to have the courage to start over if needed.
Chapters
00:00
Introduction and Purpose of the Podcast
04:00
Finding Joy in Medicine
06:45
Cultural Ideals and Expectations in Medicine
10:18
The Pressure of Time and Expectations
15:13
Shame in Independent Practice
18:15
Shame in Home Life
20:00
Childbearing and Career in Medicine
24:45
Introduction and Childhood Ideals
25:35
Cultural Expectations and Perfectionism
26:25
The Pressure of Medicine and Mental Health
27:16
Questioning the Status Quo
28:41
Gender Differences in Shame
29:37
Acceptance of Mental Illness in Medicine
30:45
Self-Compassion and Apologizing
31:42
Embracing Imperfections and Dropping the Plastic Balls
33:11
Practicing Self-Compassion and Loving-Kindness
34:18
Tapping into Creativity in Medicine
36:42
Developing Shame Resilience and Naming the Inner Critic
40:03
Creating a Culture of Support and Disclosure
44:41
Parting Words and Overcoming Shame
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The views and opinions expressed in this episode are those of the guest and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the 'Muted in Medicine' podcast or its host. The information shared is intended for educational and informational purposes only and should not be taken as professional advice.
© 2024 Muted in Medicine. All rights reserved. Unauthorized use, distribution, or reproduction of this content is strictly prohibited. For permissions or inquiries, please contact mutedinmedicine@gmail.com