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EPISODE · Dec 16, 2025 · 19 MIN

158. Micro-Joy At Work: Faster Recovery And Better Patient Care

from Create Meaning in Medicine · host Joanne Sotelo and Erin Hurley

Feeling stretched thin? In this episode, we show how three minutes of play can reset your nervous system and protect against burnout. We unpack the brain science behind joy, then share quick rituals, between patient resets, and simple team games that boost creativity and connection. Press play to learn small moves that restore energy fast.   Key Takeaways To Listen For How joy resets your nervous system and sharpens focus Why playful breaks boost energy, teamwork, and creativity What drains play from women physicians, and how to reclaim it Where to anchor micro joy: before charting, between patients, at home The ripple of modeled joy on teams, patient care, and family   Resources Mentioned In This Episode 136. Why Physicians Need Retreats Too With Dr. Chrissie Ott   Connect With UsDo you want to hear more from the ladies of the Create Meaning In Medicine podcast? Discover more empowering content when you go to https://www.createmeaninginmedicine.com! ▶️ Watch our videos: https://youtube.com/@createmeaninginmedicine

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