Dr. Helen Garr (Part 1) - Burnout & Confidence

Send us Fan Mail🎙️ Dr Helen Garr Part 1 – Burnout & Finding Confidence Throughout Your Career With Special Guest Host, Sam RobertsWelcome to a two-part special exploring burnout and mental health in the NHS and beyond. In this first episode, I’m joined by the incredible Dr Helen Garr – Medical Director of NHS Practitioner Health and widely known as The Wellbeing GP.Helen shares her personal journey through the world of medicine – from battling imposter syndrome to becoming the confident, compassionate leader she is today. We explore how to spot the early signs of burnout using tools like “temperature checking”, and the importance of tuning into what fuels or drains your wellbeing. We also discuss the prevalence and causes of burnout in the NHS, and why recognising these pressures is a vital step toward change.Expect warmth, honesty, and a few laughs too. We’ll also help you identify your “positive mood blowers” — the people that lift your energy - and how a big-headed book might just help boost your self-belief and confidence when you need it most. As RuPaul says: "If you can't love yourself, how in the hell you gonna love somebody else?"⚠️ Trigger Warning: This episode includes open conversations about burnout, depression, and suicide. Please listen with care, and know support is available.🔗 Support & Resources If you're struggling or affected by anything discussed in this episode, you're not alone. These resources are here to help:Student Emergency Support – University of NottinghamStudent Wellbeing Services – University of NottinghamNHS Practitioner Health – Confidential support for NHS staffThe Wellbeing GP – Dr Helen Garr’s official siteThe Wellbeing GP on InstagramSamaritans – 24/7 confidential supportPAPYRUS – Support for young people struggling with suicidal thoughtsCALM (Campaign Against Living Miserably) – Mental health support for men and young peopleMind – Mental health support and advocacyHelp in a Crisis – Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS🎧 Coming soon – Part 2! In the next episode, we go even deeper, tackling:The ongoing stigma surrounding mental healthPractical management strategies for burnoutThe benefits of digital detoxing in a connected worldHow to lead with authenticity and model wellbeingAnd how to support and influence the people around you - your friends, family, patients, and colleagues.Stay tuned – Part 2 is packed with insights you won’t want to miss!