Welcome to the Evolution of Medicine podcast! On this episode, guest host Kristen Brokaw talks with Dr. Jarrod Spencer, a sports psychologist, speaker, author and consultant, about helping healthcare providers overcome burnout in their careers. Just like athletes must continuously work on their mindsets and remain focused to perform at the top level, healthcare providers must take steps to support their mental resilience. The problem is, 92% of healthcare providers report feeling burned-out in their careers, and the majority also admit they would never seek professional help. As Dr. Spencer discusses in this episode, it’s time to erase the stigma of mental health challenges in the healthcare profession and empower providers to overcome burnout and become the best versions of themselves. Enjoy this incredible conversation! Highlights include:

• The striking similarities between athletes and healthcare providers
• How we can give a voice to the topic of mental health in the healthcare profession, which has long been stigmatized
• Steps healthcare providers can take to address burnout
• The importance of building a supportive, engaged team
• Why healthcare providers should consider consulting a psychologist to help keep their practices running smoothly
• And so much more!

Resources mentioned in this episode:

 mindoftheathlete.com

Welcome to the Evolution of Medicine podcast! On this episode, James interviews Olivia Joseph, DC, a chiropractor, Chinese medicine practitioner and clinical nutritionist from the St. Louis, MO area. Their conversation spanned the growth of her practice, how she markets her practice and attracts new patients, and how she has pivoted her practice during the COVID-19 pandemic. Dr. Joseph shared some great insight on how we can take a community-led practice model to the next level. Highlights include:

• Baseline principles for filling your practice
• How to get prospective patients to attend workshops (whether in-person or virtually) and ultimately book an appointment with you
• How marketing strategy has evolved over the years, and how even someone with no marketing or technology savvy can build a successful campaign
• Identifying a key staff member who can support the clinician in organizing and executing marketing strategy
• The major opportunity that exists for practitioners transitioning to functional medicine right now
• And so much more!

Resources mentioned in this episode:

thewellnessconnection.com

Practice Marketing Series, Episode 2: Niching

Practice Accelerator

SLIIM

Welcome to the Evolution of Medicine podcast! On this episode, James talks with Suzanne Keyes, PharmD. She is a pharmacist and certified functional medicine practitioner (IFMCP) from Oklahoma whose passion for patient care led her to becoming the go-to health resource in her community. In the process, she has transformed the typical pharmacy into a thriving business and wellness hub, complete with professional grade supplements and a vegetable garden. Whether you are a pharmacist or functional medicine clinician, you’re sure to learn something new from this episode—enjoy! Highlights include:

• A pharmacist’s journey to functional medicine, and how that journey informs patient care
• How pharmacists are in a unique position to help patients address the root causes of their ailments
• How pharmacists can deliver health and nutrition information to patients efficiently and effectively
• How pharmacists play a key role in the evolution of medicine and in community care
• Why the partnership between practitioner and pharmacist is more important than ever
• And so much more!

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Functional Medicine Pharmacists Facebook Group