Dr. Helen Garr (Part 2)

Send us Fan Mail🎙️ Dr Helen Garr Part 2 – The Stigma of Burnout With Special Guest Host, Sam RobertsIn Part 2 of our powerful conversation centred around burnout with the incredible Dr Helen Garr – Medical Director of NHS Practitioner Health and widely known as The Wellbeing GP – we build on personal stories to explore the broader impact of burnout and mental health stigma in healthcare and daily life, while providing practical strategies to manage your own mental health and wellbeing to help avoid burnout.We dive into how stigma continues to silence those who are struggling, and why creating safe, open conversations around mental health is more important than ever. Helen shares practical ways to care for your own wellbeing, prevent burnout, and how physio students and practitioners can play a key role in recognising emotional distress in patients, peers, friends, and family.A must-listen moment in this episode is Helen’s brilliant “5 F’s for Managing Mental Health” – her trusted framework for staying grounded, maintaining positive wellbeing, and staying connected to the world around her. Think of these 5 F’s as your personal protective equipment (PPE) for the mind. They are simple, memorable, and genuinely powerful - and they could change the way you support yourself and others.We also talk about the power of small actions - the importance of a gentle "nudge" - and how seemingly minor encouragements can make a huge difference in someone’s life.💬 The episode wraps with a light-hearted but deeply personal reflection as Helen shares "A Trip to Rome", a heartfelt story about the loss of her mother, the meaning of holidays, and how grief can reshape our view of rest, time, and presence. 🎥 You can also watch her moving video on this story on YouTube.In Japan, there’s a word – Daijoubu – which means “it will be okay.” Let this be your reminder that no matter where you are right now, there is hope, help, and healing ahead.⚠️ Trigger Warning: This episode contains discussion of sensitive topics including burnout, depression, suicide, and grief. Please listen with care and remember: you are not alone.Support & Resources If you're struggling or affected by anything discussed in this episode, these resources are here for you: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 NHSMind Wellness Action Plan (Workplace tool)Marie Kond