LIVE with The Famous Dr AL and Diana Page

Host: Dr. Allen LyckaGuest: Diana Page, founder of Self-Care CatalystProfession: Nurse PractitionerDiscussion: Inside healthcare, personal journey, burnout, and recovery Diana Page's Background Initial Career Path: Started as a bio major aiming for lab workCareer Shift: Transitioned to nursing to engage more with patientsNursing Journey: Became a Nurse Practitioner (NP) in 2009NP Role: Functions similar to a doctor, prescribing medication and working autonomously Experiencing Burnout Early Signs: Began experiencing burnout in nursing school due to pressure and high standardsFirst NP Job: Significant burnout due to lack of boundaries and toxic work environmentBurnout Symptoms: Resentment, apathy, irritability, physical symptoms (GI upset, headaches) Burnout in Healthcare General Issue: Burnout is common in many professions, not just nursingHealthcare Specifics: High emotional toll from patient care, moral injury, and lack of adequate supportCOVID-19 Impact: Exacerbated burnout, but the issue existed long before the pandemic Addressing Burnout Emotional and Physical Impact: Chronic stress, pre-shift anxiety, and a lack of purposeSymptoms and Red Flags: Resentment, apathy, emotional and physical exhaustion, isolation, escape fantasies Strategies for Coping and Recovery Setting Boundaries: Essential to prevent and manage burnoutEvening Rituals: Importance of disconnecting from work, such as turning off cell phonesPhysical Activity: Engaging in regular exercise to alleviate stressSelf-Care Practices: Tailoring self-care to individual needs, whether through reading, exercise, or other activities Supporting Healthcare Workers Healthcare System Issues: Staffing, compensation, insurance hurdles, and respect for nursesRole of Employers: Need for tangible support beyond superficial gestures like pizza lunchesAdvocacy and Change: Emphasizing the need for systemic changes to support healthcare workers better BIO: Diana Page is the Founder of Selfcare Catalyst, A Nurse/Nurse Practitioner Burnout Coach, burnout recovery expert, writer, and speaker. Having navigated and overcome burnout, an experience that nearly led her to exit the healthcare profession, Diana now passionately dedicates herself to empowering fellow healthcare professionals to cultivate a fulfilling life beyond their roles, equipping them with essential tools for recovering from burnout. Diana’s signature coaching program, 'The Resilient Nurse Roadmap,' along with virtual workshops and content for leading nursing platforms like nurse.org, have guided thousands of nurses and NPs from burnout to balance without adding to their to-do list or leaving the profession. Diana passionately advocates that we are all human beings not human doings and we deserve care too. Social Media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/catalystforselfcare/ Free Burnout Recovery Resources: https://www.selfcarecatalyst.com/resources Mentorship: https://www.selfcarecatalyst.com/mentorship Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nurseburnoutexpert/ Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/828483838464304/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@catalystforselfcare