Introduction to Meditation for Physicians with Jill Wener, MD

While this episode was recorded before the COVID-19 pandemic, it is all the more relevant. Meditation is an arrow we should all have in our quivers. After over 10 years practicing Internal Medicine at Rush University Medical Center, Dr. Jill Wener knows firsthand what severe stress and burnout feel like. In the midst of her own burnout, she was introduced to Conscious Health Meditation, and it had a profound effect on her resilience and reactivity. After 2 years of coursework, Dr. Wener completed her 3-month teacher training in Rishikesh, India in April, 2016 and now teaches meditation, among other stress reduction techniques, full-time, primarily to physicians. This is an introduction to meditation. She starts by defining meditation and then delve into the different types, and why she has chosen to teach Conscious Health Medication over the others. She is a skeptic turned believer and helps us to start heading in that direction. In addition to meditation, she also teaches tapping, similar to exposure therapy, and we briefly discuss this as well. Dr. Wener’s 8+ years of practicing and teaching stress-reduction modalities such as meditation and tapping, combined with the teaching and mentoring skills developed during her academic medical career, her personal experience with burnout, and her intimate understanding of the healthcare system, make her uniquely suited to teach meditation and other stress-reduction techniques to healthcare professionals from all fields. theresttechnique.com/ jillwener.com/ Please be sure to leave a five-star review, a nice comment and SHARE!!! This and all episodes can be found at PhysiciansGuidetoDoctoring.com This medical podcast is your physician mentor to fill the gaps in your medical education. We cover physician soft skills, charting, interpersonal skills, doctor finance, doctor mental health, medical decisions, physician parenting, physician executive skills, navigating your doctor career, and medical professional development. This is critical CME for physicians, but without the credits (yet). A proud founding member of the Doctor Podcast Network!Visit www.physiciansguidetodoctoring.com to connect, dive deeper, and keep the conversation going. Let’s grow! Disclaimer:This podcast is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical, financial, or legal advice. Always consult a qualified professional for personalized guidance. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.