The Catalyst: Sparking Creative Transformation in Healthcare

Welcome to The Catalyst, the podcast where we explore creative ideas to spark innovation in an unhealthy healthcare system. Join your host Dr. Lara Salyer, a physician and mom of three, who suffered burnout, resigned and is re-imagining the way she practices medicine. After training with the Institute for Functional Medicine and Flow Research Collective, Lara now teaches patients and practitioners how to optimize flow to catalyze their own revolution in healing. Tune in for candid conversations with leading experts in conventional and holistic healthcare, who dare to believe a better future is possible for all of us. We’ll cover topics from organizational efficiency to creative technology to proven methods to think differently about the practice of independent medicine. Life is made up of tiny, catalytic moments of immense impact. When strung together, the transformation is magical. Join us, and let’s color outside the lines!

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Episodes

Friday Sep 06, 2024

“We all outgrow things,” says Dr. Lara Salyer. This week, she dives into the vital topic of recognizing when it’s time to move on from a mentor, teacher, or training organization. Reflecting on her experiences from medical school and beyond, Dr. Salyer emphasizes the importance of self-assessment in professional growth. She recalls realizing that the rigid teachings of her attendings were often more about personal preferences than universal truths, sparking the idea that healthcare professionals need to cultivate their own unique approaches to knowledge and practice.
 
Dr. Salyer shares ten red flags that might signal it’s time to reassess your current mentorship or training. These red flags manifest as physical feelings like depletion, dread, guardedness, and a sense of being fake or incomplete. Are these feelings popping up on your internal dashboard? If so, it might be time to pause and take a closer look at your professional relationships and learning environments. This episode invites you to stay curious about these emotions and consider whether your current path truly aligns with your evolving goals and needs.
 
Mentorship, as Dr. Salyer explains, should foster psychological safety, authenticity, and accountability. It’s not just about passing on knowledge, but also about supporting personal and professional growth, creating space for differing viewpoints, and encouraging open communication. She connects these red flags to burnout symptoms like emotional exhaustion, depersonalization, and a low sense of achievement.
 
But it’s not all about warnings—Dr. Salyer also highlights a green flag: the feeling of completeness. This positive sign indicates that you’ve grown significantly and are ready to embrace new challenges and opportunities. She encourages listeners to honor and express gratitude for the chapters they’ve completed before embarking on new journeys.
 
Quotes
“When you are very adept at looking at the possibilities and expanding your imagination, you can be stuck in the gap. The gap from then to now, to the future. You’re stuck. Where do I go? What should I do? How do I make the right decision? And as I teach my catalysts, there isn’t a right decision. It’s not absolute, just like these attendings that had these absolute phrases and bestowed the wisdom to their naive third year medical students like me. There aren’t absolutes in life. It’s taking an inventory of how you feel from the inside out that will be your best guidance to make that best decision at that moment for you.” (06:44 | Dr. Lara Salyer) 
“There are so many great niches in functional medicine, and so we get enamored with learning. Eventually, we might be at this juxtaposition, this fork in the road, and think, are we ready to leave? Should we look for something else? We might feel pulled in a different direction, and that’s what these 10 red flags are for.” (10:38 | Dr. Lara Salyer) 
“Remember, burnout is three things: depersonalization, meaning you don’t see yourself in this process; low perceived achievement, where you don’t feel like you’re making any progress or see that you’re moving forward; and emotional exhaustion, where you’re running on fumes. Those three things are echoed in these 10 red flags.” (16:07 | Dr. Lara Salyer)
 
Links
PODCAST coupon for free Brainstorming Session https://drlarasalyer.as.me/discovery
Archetype Quiz: https://3nb09zv7070.typeform.com/archetype
 
Connect with Lara: 
Website: https://drlarasalyer.com
The Catalyst Way: https://drlarasalyer.com/catalyst
Instagram: @drlarasalyer
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drlarasalyer
Linked-In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drlarasalyer/
YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/c/DrLaraSalyer
TikTok: @Creativity.Doctor
 
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Friday Aug 30, 2024

“As doctors and clinicians in healthcare, we might have our own full moon stories. Things go a little crazy during a full moon,” says Dr. Lara Salyer. In this episode, Dr. Salyer uses the full moon as a powerful metaphor for growth and self-discovery, sharing her life experiences, including a memorable incident where a car crashed into a Nine West shoe store during a full moon, to illustrate how these lunar phases can shed light on our purpose and intuition.
 
Dr. Salyer dives into the cultural significance of the full moon, exploring themes of enlightenment, transformation, and balance. She challenges listeners to consider how they can harness this energy for meaningful self-reflection. 
 
Introducing the Japanese concept of ‘ikigai,’ Dr. Salyer offers a compelling framework for finding purpose at the intersection of what you love, what you’re good at, what the world needs, and what you can be paid for. How might aligning these elements bring more fulfillment to your work and life? She outlines five actionable steps to help you connect with your purpose: reflect on peak moments, seek feedback, explore new interests, align practices with your core values, and incorporate creativity into your daily routine. These steps are designed not just to foster a deeper sense of fulfillment but to actively prevent burnout.
 
Dr. Salyer also highlights the importance of regular self-reflection and creative expression, suggesting that the full moon can serve as a monthly reminder to reassess and realign. She encourages listeners to engage with their communities, keep pushing the boundaries, and follow their inner light to achieve true professional satisfaction. 
 
Quotes
“As a person who’s multi-passionate myself, please take these little tips with a grain of salt. You can have multiple purposes and missions. You can be excited by many things. Your ikigai is not just one solitary thing that you must stick to your whole life. It is often welcome to change, just like the moon. As you wax and wane, you can have tidal waves of flow where you’re drawn toward other missions and purposes. And that is why we need to connect to that deeper intuition, especially around a full moon.” (07:02 | Dr. Lara Salyer) 
“I talk about this all the time in my studio mentorship for Catalyst, where we discuss creating your Catalyst culture. A Catalyst culture is aligned with your flow, leverages your strengths, is anti-burnout, and helps you stay on task with your values. We regularly audit our values because they can change and shift, and that’s okay—actually, it’s always okay.” (13:33 | Dr. Lara Salyer)
“Full moons are an opportunity to highlight your magnificence and to connect into that inner light that directs you.” (19:19 | Dr. Lara Salyer) 
 
Links
Use the coupon code PODCAST for free Brainstorming Session https://drlarasalyer.as.me/discovery
 
Connect with Lara: 
Website: https://drlarasalyer.com
The Catalyst Way: https://drlarasalyer.com/catalyst
Instagram: @drlarasalyer
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drlarasalyer
Linked-In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drlarasalyer/
YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/c/DrLaraSalyer
TikTok: @Creativity.Doctor
 
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Friday Aug 23, 2024

“When something stops being fun, I advocate that you stop doing it. It’s an adage I live by, and I tell my kids the same,” says Dr. Lara Salyer. In this episode, she dives into the concept of “intermission”—those often challenging middle phases in life and career—and how to navigate them with courage and intention. Drawing from her own experience of transitioning from dyeing her hair teal to buzzing it off, Dr. Salyer demonstrates how embracing change can be a powerful act of bravery.
 
What role do intermissions play in your life? Dr. Salyer believes they’re essential for reflection, growth, and redefining your path, whether they’re planned or unexpected. She shares five key strategies for making the most of these periods. First, she encourages leading with curiosity—journaling to uncover the lessons within your current challenges. Second, she stresses the importance of owning your intermission by being open about it, fostering understanding and patience from others.
 
Do you feel pressured to have everything figured out? Dr. Salyer’s third tip is to resist this urge and instead embrace uncertainty, allowing curiosity to guide your next steps. Fourth, she suggests inviting collaborators into your journey, drawing on their insights while staying true to your own decision-making. Lastly, she talks about the opportunity to realign your culture and values during these times, making sure they reflect your new goals and passions.
 
By connecting these intermissions to flow neuroscience, Dr. Salyer illustrates how they are crucial for tapping into creativity and flourishing. She reminds us that embracing the messiness and uncertainty of these periods can lead to profound personal and professional transformations. Her message is simple but powerful: be brave in the face of change, and don’t be afraid to color outside the lines for a more fulfilling and expressive life.
 
Quotes
“Intermission is necessary. In fact, it is an important part of every story. If we're looking at intermission, we can feel uncomfortable. It is messy and discombobulated.” (07:27 | Dr. Lara Salyer)
“If you are at an impasse or in a messy time of life, these tips will help you, no matter if it’s a work or life issue, as you paint that work-life masterpiece. The first tip is to lead with curiosity. Don’t be ashamed of an intermission, even if it’s unplanned… You can use this as an opportunity for curiosity.” (07:48 | Dr. Lara Salyer) 
“Intermission is a beautiful gift. It’s a blessing so that you can clearly define your story and what matters for you moving forward. Embrace the pause, as messy as it is.” (14:33 | Dr. Lara Salyer)
 
Links
Use coupon code PODCAST for free Brainstorming session https://drlarasalyer.as.me/discovery
 
Connect with Lara: 
Website: https://drlarasalyer.com
The Catalyst Way: https://drlarasalyer.com/catalyst
Instagram: @drlarasalyer
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drlarasalyer
Linked-In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drlarasalyer/
YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/c/DrLaraSalyer
TikTok: @Creativity.Doctor
 
 
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Friday Aug 16, 2024

“I had a great job. I loved it. I had great work hours. I had a great life balance. I had all of these things, but there has to be more,” says Dr. Nneka Unachukwu, also known as Dr. Una, the founder of EntreMD—a company that empowers physicians to build profitable businesses and reclaim their autonomy in the medical field. This week, Dr. Una sits down with Dr. Lara Salyer to share her journey from feeling unfulfilled in a traditional medical role to finding success as an entrepreneur. What does it take to step away from the conventional path? For Dr. Una, the realization that practicing medicine wasn’t enough sparked her exploration into entrepreneurship, leading to a career that’s not only more satisfying but also more impactful.
 
Dr. Una shares the challenges she faced while transitioning from clinician to entrepreneur, stressing the importance of acquiring business skills and adopting a new mindset to succeed outside the traditional medical system. She emphasizes the value of recognizing and leveraging the inherent skills physicians possess, such as communication, problem-solving, and content creation, which are crucial in the business world. Dr. Una also talks about building a personal brand and how physicians can use their expertise to create diverse career opportunities through consulting, speaking engagements, and other entrepreneurial ventures.
 
The episode goes beyond just personal stories, delving into the systemic issues within healthcare that often lead to physician burnout. Is it time for a shift towards a more holistic and self-expressive approach to medical practice? Dr. Salyer and Dr. Una think so. They advocate for designing a career that’s more like a “work-life masterpiece” rather than chasing the elusive work-life balance, encouraging physicians to align their careers with their personal values and passions.
 
Dr. Una’s insights serve as a guide for physicians who are curious about entrepreneurship but want to maintain their professional integrity and personal well-being. This episode of The Catalyst is a must-listen for anyone interested in how physicians can create meaningful change in their lives and the healthcare system by embracing entrepreneurial principles and reimagining their roles beyond traditional practice.
 
Quotes
• “The next evolution is to become an entrepreneur because opening a business does not make you an entrepreneur; there’s another evolution that’s required.” (10:22 | Dr. Nneka Unachukwu)
• “The question is then, can I have enough of an impact building a private practice, the system of it, that I can earn as much as I earn as a pediatrician taking care of patients? These are all things I started thinking about… We need to retool ourselves because what is coming requires us to negotiate, understand money, and build personal brands that will work. We need to be able to evolve and explore—all of us, right?” (13:56 | Dr. Nneka Unachukwu) 
• “In the entrepreneurial world, we emphasize building your dream business and your dream life concurrently. The concept is that when you were in med school, you postponed your life. When you were in residency, you postponed your life. You started the dream job that you thought would give you back your life, and you had to postpone your life a little more. While you’re building the business, you’re building your dream life. You get better at building the business, and you get better at the dream life. They’re both twins; they’re growing together.” (17:30 | Dr. Nneka Unachukwu)
• “Every physician is an entrepreneur. You may be ignoring your business, but every physician is an entrepreneur. The reason I say that is because every physician has a business, and that is their personal brand. Everybody knows it’s a business except us.” (33:14 | Dr. Nneka Unachukwu) 
 
Links
Connect with Nneka Unachukwu, M.D.:Website: www.entremd.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nneka.chinemeunachukwu
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drunachukwu
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/druna/
The EntreMD Podcast: https://entremd.buzzsprout.com
Connect with Lara: 
Website: https://drlarasalyer.com
The Catalyst Way: https://drlarasalyer.com/catalyst
Instagram: @drlarasalyer
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drlarasalyer
Linked-In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drlarasalyer/
YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/c/DrLaraSalyer
TikTok: @Creativity.Doctor
 
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Friday Aug 09, 2024

“In healthcare, as much as I love being a physician, there are many gaps and deficiencies. Patients often have to rely on their own persistent autonomy, badgering caregivers, doctors, and providers to get attention; otherwise, details slip through the cracks because of the way the system is,” says Dr. Lara Salyer. This week, she delves into the art of transforming patient visits into home-like experiences, drawing inspiration from a heartwarming TikTok video of a foster parent welcoming a new child.
 
Dr. Salyer emphasizes the importance of setting the right tone from the very first interaction. She discusses how a well-designed website can alleviate patient anxiety by clearly outlining the process, expectations, and costs associated with their care. Transparency and clear communication build trust and ensure patients feel safe and understood.
 
In the office, attention to the five senses can create a warm and inviting atmosphere. Dr. Salyer suggests focusing on lighting, seating arrangements, offering refreshments, and ensuring privacy. Staff training is crucial for maintaining a consistent, empathetic, and friendly environment.
 
For online visits, tools like Zoom timers and clear agendas help manage expectations. Dr. Salyer underscores the importance of follow-up communication, providing patients with detailed visit summaries and additional resources to continue their care journey.
 
Feedback loops are essential for continuous improvement. Dr. Salyer encourages practitioners to be open to suggestions and foster a culture of co-creation and empathy. By doing so, healthcare providers can enhance the patient experience, making each visit a step towards healing in a supportive environment.
 
Quotes
• “In healthcare, as much as I love being a physician, there are many gaps and deficiencies. Patients often have to rely on their own persistent autonomy, badgering caregivers, doctors, and providers to get attention; otherwise, details slip through the cracks because of the way the system is.” (03:56 | Dr. Lara Salyer)
• “Imagine if you used principles like this wonderful foster mom of opening your door and giving your patients a tour of how it looks on the inside. You’d alleviate a lot of anxiety, answer many questions ahead of time, and set the tone for the catalyst culture you want to create—one that is flow-channeled, self-expressive, regulates the nervous system, and has loving boundaries. This is the catalyst culture we maintain.” (04:15 | Dr. Lara Salyer) 
• “By acknowledging the full scope of welcoming people in during their first visit, both in-person and digitally, you will go a long way—further than most practitioners—in establishing trust and safety. This approach helps patients along their healing journey even before you’ve received any lab results or prescribed any treatment plans.” (24:06 | Dr. Lara Salyer) 
 
Links
Connect with Lara: 
Website: https://drlarasalyer.com
The Catalyst Way: https://drlarasalyer.com/catalyst
Instagram: @drlarasalyer
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drlarasalyer
Linked-In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drlarasalyer/
YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/c/DrLaraSalyer
TikTok: @Creativity.Doctor
 
 
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Friday Aug 02, 2024

“The dirty little secret in healthcare is that vacations are not easy,” says Dr. Lara Salyer. This week, she shares her comprehensive checklist for ensuring a worry-free vacation. Drawing from her personal experience of transitioning to a private membership-only practice, Dr. Salyer emphasizes the importance of establishing healthy boundaries and creating systems that support a balanced lifestyle business.
 
Dr. Salyer’s meticulously crafted vacation checklist, refined over seven years, helps solo practitioners and healthcare providers prepare for absences without compromising patient care or personal well-being. She highlights practical steps such as clear communication with patients and staff, pre-planning the calendar, and scheduling a buffer day upon return. 
 
Dr. Salyer underscores the value of creating a lifestyle business that aligns with one’s personal and professional goals. By sharing her strategies and insights, she aims to inspire other healthcare professionals to design a self-expressive and fulfilling career that prioritizes well-being and creativity.
 
Quotes
• “The dirty little secret in healthcare is that vacations are not easy. Boundaries are not recognized. Therefore, we need to take care of ourselves by establishing healthy boundaries. You need time off.” (01:48 | Dr. Lara Salyer) 
• “As a family physician, nurse practitioner, or PA, you’ll generally have a staff member cover for you when you’re on vacation. That’s usually how it goes. But if I’m honest, it wasn’t always easy and it wasn’t always effective. They don’t know the patients like you do. When it’s your turn to cover for them, you get a dose of that medicine. Sometimes decisions are made hastily, or you’re getting to their lot of work after your long day, and so it might not be your best care. Nonetheless, we scrape by as a system until a better one is invented.” (02:03 | Dr. Lara Salyer)
• “When I transitioned to my private membership-only practice, I knew I wanted to run a lifestyle business. I wanted this wonderful chapter of medicine to be self-expressive of how I would like to show up in the world and teach my patients how they can role model this as well. So, I’ve been running this vacation checklist for the last seven years, ever since I opened my practice. It has served me well.” (02:39 | Dr. Lara Salyer) 
 
Links
Catalyst Archetype https://3nb09zv7070.typeform.com/archetype
 
Connect with Lara: 
Website: https://drlarasalyer.com
The Catalyst Way: https://drlarasalyer.com/catalyst
Instagram: @drlarasalyer
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drlarasalyer
Linked-In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drlarasalyer/
YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/c/DrLaraSalyer
TikTok: @Creativity.Doctor
 
 
Podcast production and show notes provided by HiveCast.fm

Friday Jul 26, 2024

“What do you say when it feels like the patient is stuck, and you’re stuck, and you’re not sure it’s landing?” asks Dr. Lara Salyer. In this episode, inspired by a recent mastermind session within her Catalyst Studio mentorship, she tackles the challenging moments in healthcare when both practitioners and patients feel stuck, often referred to as “plateaus.”
 
Dr. Salyer shares strategies for maintaining peace while helping patients, including practical scripts to foster open communication and reflection. She emphasizes setting boundaries, guiding patients toward internal tools like meditation, and leveraging community support for better outcomes. Dr. Salyer also discusses the importance of recognizing one’s limits and referring patients to specialists when necessary.
 
Tune in to this episode of The Catalyst to discover how creativity, community, and continuous learning can enhance patient care and overcome professional plateaus.
 
Quotes
• “Functional medicine, being so complex, can make you feel like you’re spinning in circles. Often, the art of medicine is what keeps our sessions with patients together because we can get lost in the science and data. It’s the art of delivering a healing experience to patients that can really drive their success home.” (02:04 | Dr. Lara Salyer) 
• “In functional medicine, the partnership is 50-50. You can’t heal your patient; they are healing themselves. You’re just guiding them. Often, we forget this and end up overreaching, overextending, and over-helping, which takes the power away from the patient. We need to remind ourselves that they ultimately have the choice.” (03:04 | Dr. Lara Salyer)
• “There are a lot of cool and creative ideas that you can show patients so they can learn how to be self-effective, self-confident, and take back their power, while also utilizing community to lift them up because we’re all doing it. All the patients are doing it. If I’m truly at the end of the line of where I think my skills can help the patient, I remember and hold this in high priority to myself, saying I am not their final stop on their journey.” (11:33 | Dr. Lara Salyer)
• “We all bring to the table unique healing styles. And that’s what I love helping practitioners do, is express those unique healing styles so that they can transform patient lives without burning out. My unique healing style is I incorporate creativity. I incorporate flow neuroscience. I incorporate very trauma-focused support so patients can align their mind, body, and spirit.” (12:03 | Dr. Lara Salyer) 
• “Being curious, open-minded, and willing to be humble and grow from every patient encounter is how you can catalyze massive transformation in your patients’ and clients’ lives.” (15:23 | Dr. Lara Salyer)
 
Links
Coupon code PODCAST for free brainstorming session: https://drlarasalyer.as.me/discovery
 
Connect with Lara: 
Website: https://drlarasalyer.com
The Catalyst Way: https://drlarasalyer.com/catalyst
Instagram: @drlarasalyer
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drlarasalyer
Linked-In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drlarasalyer/
YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/c/DrLaraSalyer
TikTok: @Creativity.Doctor
 
 
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Friday Jul 19, 2024

“Don't switch your tech,” advises Dr. Lara Salyer. In this episode, she shares a childhood memory of playing board games to illustrate the importance of sticking with technology that works for you, rather than constantly switching to new tools. She addresses “shiny object syndrome,” where new tech can disrupt workflows and cause inefficiencies.
 
Dr. Salyer emphasizes stability over novelty in choosing tech tools and resources. While new solutions may seem promising, they often come with steep learning curves. Instead, she advocates for using a tech stack that works about 80% of the time, fostering efficiency and familiarity. Staying with a technology long-term also brings benefits like grandfathered pricing and beta testing opportunities.
 
For evaluating new tech tools, consider cost, usability, and cross-platform availability. Understanding one’s “user manual”—the unique ways individuals work best—is crucial. This episode provides valuable insights into the strategic use of technology in healthcare, advocating for a balanced approach that prioritizes efficiency, familiarity, and long-term stability.
 
Tune in to this episode of The Catalyst to discover Dr. Salyer’s favorite tech stack, learn how she chose it, and find methods to evaluate new tech tools for your processes.
 
Quotes
• “When you sign on to learn a new technology, you’re delaying time in your current efficiency and workflows. You’re also gambling on the hope that this new tech will solve all your problems. It’s that shiny object syndrome: you get a little hit of dopamine, but is it really going to be life-changing?” (02:57 | Dr. Lara Salyer) 
• “As a clinician and mentor, I don’t want to spend my precious learning time on just a new version of technology when the other one works just fine. Everything evens out, just like in the game of Sorry. When designing your own tech stack for your brain, you need to understand how you work internally. I call it the user manual for our body and brain, which we aren’t born with.” (06:37 | Dr. Lara Salyer) 
• “The more you understand your own flow cadence, the more you understand the user manual of your own mind-body-spirit, and if you work with a mentor who can pull those out of you to create your beautiful self-expressive healing style, you’ll be able to transform patient lives without burnout and enjoy the career that you’ve built. Make sure this tech works for you. Make sure it really hits that personalization that you’re looking for. And keep that long-term view in mind. Technology is always going to improve.” (20:38 | Dr. Lara Salyer) 
 
Links
Archetype Quiz: https://3nb09zv7070.typeform.com/archetype
Use coupon code PODCAST for free Brainstorming session: https://drlarasalyer.as.me/discovery
 
Connect with Lara: 
Website: https://drlarasalyer.com
The Catalyst Way: https://drlarasalyer.com/catalyst
Instagram: @drlarasalyer
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drlarasalyer
Linked-In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drlarasalyer/
YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/c/DrLaraSalyer
TikTok: @Creativity.Doctor
 
 
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Friday Jul 12, 2024

“There are mundane tasks, and then there are those that are so overwhelming, detailed, and comprehensive that just thinking about them exhausts our minds. We already feel depleted and suffer from cognitive drain,” begins Dr. Lara Salyer.
 
In this episode, Dr. Salyer shares how to turn overwhelming chores into manageable and even enjoyable activities. Drawing from her experience as a physician who overcame burnout, she provides strategies to optimize flow and boost productivity. Key tactics include eliminating unnecessary tasks, breaking them into manageable steps, automating repetitive chores, and adding elements of fun or ease.
 
Dr. Salyer emphasizes the importance of novelty, curiosity, and gamification in achieving a state of flow. She encourages listeners to experiment with these strategies, transforming mundane tasks into opportunities for growth and satisfaction, ultimately aiming for a world without burnout.
 
Quotes
• “We are in adulthood, and it’s not fun. Let’s be honest. There are mundane tasks, and then there are those that are so overwhelming, detailed, and comprehensive that just thinking about them exhausts our minds. We already feel depleted and suffer from cognitive drain. But if you are a listener of this podcast, you know we have the catalyst advantage of using flow neuroscience to tackle anything in our work-life masterpiece.” (00:52 | Dr. Lara Salyer)
• “Any way to make your tasks new and fun with fresh eyes is one way that you can add that novelty. Novelty is a flow enhancer. There are ways to enhance this flow and eliminate those disruptions to flow.” (13:36 | Dr. Lara Salyer) 
• “Adulting can be boring and mundane, but you can use flow neuroscience to get through some of those tasks. It improves your self-reliance and confidence the more that you accomplish. It also helps you get out of feeling like things are happening to you. You move aside from that victim role, you take back more power, and you’re more likely to feel less stress and have increased job satisfaction and personal well-being. You also can use flow and creativity that enhances all of these things, so you’re left feeling like you are exactly on the path that you need to be.” (16:45 | Dr. Lara Salyer) 
 
Links
Archetype Quiz: https://3nb09zv7070.typeform.com/archetype
Nir Eyal's Book: https://a.co/d/0iz3mQdY
 
Connect with Lara: 
Website: https://drlarasalyer.com
The Catalyst Way: https://drlarasalyer.com/catalyst
Instagram: @drlarasalyer
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drlarasalyer
Linked-In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drlarasalyer/
YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/c/DrLaraSalyer
TikTok: @Creativity.Doctor
 
 
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Friday Jun 28, 2024

“I just felt a calling to support doctors,” says Kim Downey movingly. “And so that’s what I do all day, everyday. I try to find ways to support doctors.”
 
In a heartfelt conversation with Dr. Lara Salyer, Kim Downey, Community Ambassador for Medicine Forward and a three-time cancer survivor, shares her mission to combat burnout in the healthcare system. Triggered by the tragic loss of her radiologist, Kim’s journey highlights the profound impact of burnout and grief within the medical community.
 
Kim discusses her initiatives, including her YouTube channel, Stand Up For Doctors, and her role in Medicine Forward, to build a supportive community for physicians. She emphasizes the power of gratitude, small acts of autonomy, and the importance of meaningful connections to address systemic issues in healthcare.
 
Dr. Salyer and Kim advocate for integrating physician coaching and creative outlets as essential tools for sustaining well-being. They call for recognizing burnout signs and seeking support through community and creative activities, aiming to restore autonomy and the sacred doctor-patient relationship.
 
This episode of The Catalyst offers insightful strategies for healthcare professionals to achieve well-being and resilience, emphasizing the importance of community, creativity, and support.
 
Quotes
• “I had an incredible radiologist who performed a couple feats of miraculous technical skill on me. He was amazing. After two years of constant medical issues, I showed up for what I thought was going to be my first routine imaging visit. And when I got there, he wasn’t there. I asked where he was and they said that he died a month ago. I asked what happened and they said the family hasn't shared that… I knew at that moment that he must have taken his own life, and I found out that that was the case. After that, I just felt a calling to support doctors. And so that’s what I do all day, everyday. I try to find ways to support doctors.” (03:31 | Kim Downey) 
• “You need to check in with yourself. Am I hungry? Am I prioritizing rest and all of those things and not suppressing your own really basic needs?” (20:18 | Kim Downey) 
• “What would you change about the typical day in a physician right now? Well, basically just restoring their autonomy and letting them be able to have more time with patients because that sacred doctor-patient relationship is the key to everything. And I’m involved with Medicine Forward now, the organization. I’m the community ambassador, so I welcome new members. That’s what we talk about over and over again—the sacredness. And what we’re trying to do is restore the sacred doctor-patient relationship.” (22:09 | Dr. Lara Salyer & Kim Downey) 
 
Links
Connect with Kim Downey:
Website: kimdowney.org
YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@StandupforDoctors
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kim-downey-a9307b72/
 
Connect with Lara: 
Website: https://drlarasalyer.com
The Catalyst Way: https://drlarasalyer.com/catalyst
Instagram: @drlarasalyer
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drlarasalyer
Linked-In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drlarasalyer/
YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/c/DrLaraSalyer
TikTok: @Creativity.Doctor
 
 
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