E040 An Overachiever's Burnout Story with Dr. Omolara Thomas Uwemedimo

Dr. Omolara Thomas Uwemedimo, founder of Melanin & Medicine, an organization providing personal & professional development, coaching & strategy for Black women in medicine. Her favourite quote is from Brene Brown: I'm a recovering perfectionist and an aspiring good enoughist.In this interview:She shares her burnout story. She lost her ability to walk overnight and was diagnosed with MS. She didn't recognize the signs of burnout.  She did reduce her clinical work but continued to overload herself with other tasks until she was hospitalized.She shares how she helps others create stress awareness which includes looking at your stress triggers, strengths/weaknesses and other issues that can increase stress in life.She discusses the importance of letting go of some of the things such as perfectionism, what others think, comparativenitis, negative self talk and more.She shares the importance of getting help and support plus having an accountability partner to help you create the change you want.She discusses the steps to make the changes to reduce your stress such as self discovery, visualization, knowing your why and where you are going.To Contact Her:http://melaninandmedicine.co/resources @melaninmedicineco on Instagram @dromolara on Twitter Note: Just a reminder that this information presented here is for informational purposes only and not intended to replace professional help. Ready to Go Deeper?The guide is just the beginning. Inside The Relaxation Lounge Community, you'll find ongoing support, relaxation practices, and a group of women who genuinely get it. No judgment. No pressure. Just real connection with women who are done doing stress alone.https://support.therelaxationlounge.info