Episode 18: Thrive Beyond Burnout

Welcome to Episode 18 – a conversation about how to “Thrive Beyond Burnout.” Dr. Sarah Gordon and Dr. Marilyn Ward welcome their guest, Dr. Gregory Gibbons, an ER physician with a doctorate in health and human performance. As former classmates of Dr. Gordon and Dr. Ward, these three health promotion leaders discuss the importance of managing lifestyle behaviors and habits to prevent emotional exhaustion, a key sign of burnout. Dr. Gibbons shares his medical training as an ER physician, his academic research, and his real-life experiences as an Ironman athlete to offer his philosophical perspective on healthy living through a multi-tiered hierarchy focused on living with intention and purpose. He also presents his research findings from his dissertation on what influences emergency physicians' mental health concerning burnout. Dr. Gibbons’s research emphasizes the impact of lifestyle habits on burnout that ER physicians bring to the job rather than the impact of the occupation itself. These insights are relevant when considering other professions and how individuals choose behaviors for optimal health. With a mindset centered on thriving rather than just surviving, this episode provides valuable information on the importance of physical activity, sleep, good nutrition, and achieving balance in all areas of life. We hope you enjoy this episode and learn how to “Thrive Beyond Burnout.” **Episode 18 is available on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts. All information in The PhD Journey Unplugged podcast is for general informational purposes only and should not be viewed or deemed as professional advice.