Burnout, Stress Resilience and the Mind-Body Connection in Medicine with Dr Shailla Vaidya

Send us Fan MailIn this episode we meet Dr Shailla Vaidya MD a Canadian physician with a background in Emergency Medicine and Family Practice who also holds a Masters in Public Health from Harvard University.  Dr Vaidya has also undergone extensive training in Ayurveda, Yoga therapy, Mindfulness and Trauma informed practices.  She combines her knowledge, skills and experience in her practice in Toronto with particular focus on working with groups and individuals to help manage burnout and the physical and emotional sequelae of chronic stress related illness. We discuss occupational burnout particularly with reference to the current COVID19 global pandemic, the impacts of chronic stress and trauma on health and well-being and yoga as a tool for self calibration.  Website: www.theYogaMD.caTwitter:@ShaillaVaidyaFacebook: Dr. Shailla Vaidya the YogaMDLinkedIn: Shailla VaidyInstagram:the.Yoga.MDreferences:Shanafelt TD, Noseworthy JH. Executive Leadership and Physician Well-being: Nine Organizational Strategies to Promote Engagement and Reduce Burnout. Mayo Clin Proc. 2017;92(1):129‐146. doi:10.1016/j.mayocp.2016.10.004resources:www.drs4drs.com.auwww.beyondblue.org.auwww.lifeline.org.au 13 11 14Disclaimer: The content in this podcast is not intended to constitute or be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health care professional.  Moreover views expressed here are our own and do not  necessarily reflect those of  our employers or other official organisations.The Mind Full Medic Podcast is proudly sponsored by the MBA NSW-ACT Find out more about the charitable organisation supporting doctors and their families and/ or donate today at www.mbansw.org.auDisclaimer: The content in this podcast is not intended to constitute or be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health care professional. Moreover views expressed here are our own and do not  necessarily reflect those of  our employers or other official organisations.