72: Doctors, of course you’re feeling that. Emotional Mastery without the Toxic Positivity

Here's what we all know, even if you put a lid on it, those tears are still going to boil over. What you don't know is the lid only makes those tears MORE FORCEFUL. 🫀 ⚡️Ever felt totally thrown off by a stressful moment—only to realize, nothing actually happened? Welcome to being human, Doctor.In this episode of Am I Doing It Wrong?, Doctor Becc (Dr Rebecca Nothrop) and Kristeen Barker unpack the emotional rollercoaster that so many doctors experience—but rarely talk about. From dinner table panics to near-miss dog rescues, they take you through real-life moments when the nervous system goes DEFCON 1… even when everything ends up being fine.But here’s the juicy bit: they’ll show you exactly how to intercept that stress spiral before it hijacks your whole day. With powerful analogies (hello, boiling pasta pot), quick-to-use mindset tools like the “Of course” technique, and heartfelt validation that your feelings are always valid (even when your brain is making stuff up), this episode is your new emotional first aid kit.You’ll learn:🫀 Why “toxic positivity” and “just think positive” don’t actually help (and what to do instead)🫀 How to stop invalidating your own emotions (guilty!)🫀 The difference between spark, fire, pot, and stove—and why that matters for your stress🫀 Practical tools for not just surviving, but thriving in your doctor life, especially during exam seasonThis one’s a warm hug, a reality check, and a nervous system reset all rolled into one.👉 So tell us, beautiful doctors—what’s your “spark-fire” story? Have you tried the “of course” technique? Leave a review, drop us a comment, or send us a DM. We love hearing how these tools are landing with you.🎧 Subscribe, share with your favorite stressed-out colleague, and don’t miss the next episode—we’re diving into calming your nervous system in actual minutes. Let’s do this, doctors!