S3 EP2: Name It. Claim It. Tame It: A Better Way to Handle Burnout

SummaryIn this episode, Dr. Megan Carter sits down with Dr. Andrea Coyle, Chief Clinical and Innovation Officer at Joymetrics, to talk about the reality of burnout in healthcare leadership. Andrea shares a powerful ICU leadership moment that captures the intensity leaders face—and how burnout can build quietly, even when performance is strong. Together, they break down practical strategies like “name it, claim it, tame it,” “shrink the day,” and “turn down the volume on perfection.” If you’re feeling overwhelmed but still pushing through, this episode will help you understand why—and what to do next. Chaos Whispering Practical Tips1.      Name it, Claim it, Tame itPause and label what you’re feeling (overwhelmed, frustrated, exhausted).When you name it, you reduce the intensity and can respond instead of react.2.      Shrink the DayStop mentally jumping to next week or even later today.Focus on the hour you’re in to reduce overwhelm and regain control.3.      Turn Down the Volume on PerfectionAim for effective, not perfect.Unrealistic expectations are a major driver of burnout.4.      Prioritize What Actually MattersUse a simple filter: what is truly important vs. just urgent noise?Not everything deserves your time or energy.5.      Create a Culture of Burnout AwarenessPay attention to what burnout looks, sounds, and feels like—both in yourself and your team.Talking about it openly reduces isolation and helps people get support earlier.6.      Reset Your Expectations (Daily)You cannot do everything on your list.Define what “good enough” looks like for today—not perfection. KeywordsHealthcare leadership, burnout, nurse leaders, leadership overload, emotional labor, boundaries, perfectionism, nervous system regulation, Joymetrics, resilience, healthcare culture, leadership development Connect with our Guest:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrea-coyle-dnp-mha-ne-bc-83ba1736/Email: [email protected] Website: https://www.joymetrics.com/Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-shift-with-dr-andrea-coyle/id1772722405 Connect with Dr. Carter:LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/dr-megan-carter-dnp-rn-nea-bc/Podcast official website: https://www.mchcc.net/cw-podcastCompany website: www.mchcc.net