The CompassionRX

Welcome to TheCompassionRX a podcast inspired by my personal experience with burnout and witness to the desperate need for more compassion and humanity in the healthcare system.     Are you a PA who:  Feels stuck with helping challenging patients? Are curious how resilience affects overall health of a patient?  Do you want to learn simple tools to teach patients and improve their health?    My name is Kristen Jardine. A Lifestyle Medicine PA-C for many years, I learned the hard way how sneaky and unexpected burnout can be, along with the devastating impacts it can have on your life. In this episode, I share:   Why resilience is an important and often overlooked component of health The connection between physiological adaptation and resilience  Why stress management should be a vital sign Simple and effective resilience tools for patients    Referenced Episodes:  Episode 10 - A New Approach to challenging patients - part 1 Episode 12  -A New approach to challenging patients - part 2      May this episode bless you!    ❤️You. Are. Loved.❤️  Kristen   Did this episode inspire you?  I’d love to hear how you are implementing what you learned! Connect with me at: [email protected]

Welcome to TheCompassionRX a podcast inspired by my personal experience with burnout and witness to the desperate need for more compassion and humanity in the healthcare system.     Are you a PA who:  Prides yourself on being self-sufficient?  Do you find accepting help from others is hard for you?  Have you noticed your self-sufficiency is isolating you from others?    My name is Kristen Jardine. A Lifestyle Medicine PA-C for many years, I learned the hard way how sneaky and unexpected burnout can be, along with the devastating impacts it can have on your life. In this episode, I share:    The importance of recognizing a self-sufficient mindset 3 negative consequences of self-sufficiency  Why compassion is a game changer  A hope that will change your perspective  Referenced episodes:  Episode 11: Mentally burdened? Here's the #1 key to lifting it. Referenced scripture:  Psalm 27:8   May this episode bless you!    ❤️You. Are. Loved.❤️  Kristen   Did this episode inspire you?  I’d love to hear from you! Connect with me at: [email protected]

Welcome to TheCompassionRX a podcast inspired by my personal experience with burnout and witness to the desperate need for more compassion and humanity in the healthcare system.  This episode is the first of a 3 part series on how to gain mastery of challenging patient encounters while addressing the needs of the person before you.     Are you a PA who has struggled with challenging patient encounters? Have you wondered if there is a way to help these patients that feels rewarding? Do you want to learn simple strategy you can use without adding time to your day?    My name is Kristen Jardine. A Lifestyle Medicine PA-C for many years, I learned the hard way how sneaky and unexpected burnout can be, along with the devastating impacts it can have on your life. In this episode, I share:     A new approach to patient care without adding time to your already busy schedule  How the polyvagal nerve theory informs patient presentation The role of stress resilience, and the true source which is life changing A simple actionable strategy to help patients overcome the stress response Listen to episode 10 here.  May this episode bless you!    ❤️You. Are. Loved.❤️  Kristen   Did this episode inspire you?  I’d love to hear from you! Connect with me at: [email protected]

Welcome to TheCompassionRX a podcast inspired by my personal experience with burnout and witness to the desperate need for more compassion and humanity in the healthcare system.     Are you a PA who:  Feels the weight of responsibility in a demanding system?  Is experiencing mental burden and cynicism?  Are at the end of your rope and wondering how to keep going without quitting?    My name is Kristen Jardine. A Lifestyle Medicine PA-C for many years, I learned the hard way how sneaky and unexpected burnout can be, along with the devastating impacts it can have on your life. In this episode, I share:     The #1 key to lifting the clinical burdens you experience as a PA How building a good foundation provides an anchor How to achieve renewed strength and vitality   A simple practice to prevent burdens from building up   Referenced scriptures:  Psalm 55:22 “Cast your cares on the Lord and he will sustain you he will never let the righteous be shaken.” 1 Peter 5:7  “Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.” Matthew 11:28-30 “28 “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. 29 Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. 30 For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.”   May this episode bless you!    ❤️You. Are. Loved.❤️  Kristen   Did this episode inspire you?  I’d love to hear from you! Connect with me at: [email protected]

Welcome to TheCompassionRX a podcast inspired by my personal experience with burnout and witness to the desperate need for more compassion and humanity in the healthcare system.     Are you a PA who:  rushes through challenging patient encounters?  Experience a knee jerk response to turf all difficult patients to behavioral health?  Or maybe you feel like a doormat when challenging patients come in?  You belong here friend, and this episode is for you!   My name is Kristen Jardine. A Lifestyle Medicine PA-C for many years, I learned the hard way how sneaky and unexpected burnout can be, along with the devastating impacts it can have on your life. In this episode, I share:    How neuroscience simplifies understanding of challenging patient behavior The amazing design of the human brain  3 distinct ways patients present  A rapid assessment tool for the patient in front of you     May this episode bless you!    ❤️You. Are. Loved.❤️  Kristen   Did this episode inspire you?  I’d love to hear from you! Connect with me at: [email protected]

Welcome to TheCompassionRX a podcast inspired by my personal experience with burnout and witness to the desperate need for more compassion and humanity in the healthcare system.     As a PA have you:   Experienced unexpected tragedy at work?  Found yourself drowning in the storms of life?  Or maybe you know another PA who has been through a sentinel event?    My name is Kristen Jardine. A Lifestyle Medicine PA-C for many years, I learned the hard way how sneaky and unexpected burnout can be, along with the devastating impacts it can have on your life.  In this episode, I dive deeper into the experience that led to this podcast. It includes:    An overview of the sentinel event I experienced in 2016 Why self-sufficiency will fail you every time The anchor every PA needs to succeed  The transformative power of focusing on truth      May this episode bless you!    ❤️You. Are. Loved.❤️  Kristen   Did this episode inspire you?  I’d love to hear from you! Connect with me at: [email protected]

Welcome to TheCompassionRX a podcast inspired by my personal experience with burnout and witness to the desperate need for more compassion and humanity in the healthcare system.     Are you a PA who:  Is tired of the negativity vortex emotional drain? Perhaps you struggle to rise above toxic work environments ?  Or maybe you’re a new PA who needs to learn valuable tools for a successful career?    My name is Kristen Jardine. A Lifestyle Medicine PA-C for many years, I learned the hard way how sneaky and unexpected burnout can be, along with the devastating impacts it can have on your life. In this episode, I share:    1 thing that changes mindset instantly The power of pouring truth in your brain  Why self-sufficiency keeps you stuck  How to defeat the negativity    Links mentioned: Free Bible App  The Psalms Project- Volume 4: Psalm 36  The Psalms Project - Volume 3: Psalm 27   May this episode bless you!    ❤️You. Are. Loved.❤️  Kristen   Did this episode inspire you?  I’d love to hear from you!    Connect with me at: [email protected]

Welcome to TheCompassionRX a podcast inspired by my personal experience with burnout and witness to the desperate need for more compassion and humanity in the healthcare system.     As a PA:  Are you weary of patient entitlement?  Do you want to know how to convert the most dreadful visit into the most enjoyable one?   Or maybe you’re a new PA who needs to learn valuable tools handling challenging patients?    My name is Kristen Jardine. A Lifestyle Medicine PA-C for many years, I learned the hard way how sneaky and unexpected burnout can be, along with the devastating impacts it can have on your life. In this episode, I share:    The 2 most common types of difficult patients  The key underlying root to their challenging behavior  4 steps to create an enjoyable visit   The one foundation that makes it all possible    Links to episodes mentioned:  Episode 2 Burnout Begins with what you believe - part 1 Episode 4 Master difficult patient encounters in 3 steps    May this episode bless you!    ❤️You. Are. Loved.❤️  Kristen   Did this episode inspire you?  I’d love to hear from you! Connect with me at: [email protected]

Welcome to TheCompassionRX a podcast inspired by my personal experience with burnout and witness to the desperate need for more compassion and humanity in the healthcare system.     Are you a PA who:  Are you frustrated with the healthcare systemt?  Struggling to find peace despite mediation and yoga?  Or, perhaps you feel like you’ve lost your sense of identity in the scope war?     My name is Kristen Jardine. A Lifestyle Medicine PA-C for many years, I learned the hard way how sneaky and unexpected burnout can be, along with the devastating impacts it can have on your life. In this episode, I share:    How frustration is a sign of a personal identity crisis  Why knowing your true identity is key  The importance of having an anchor to help you persevere The real source of contentment that you need      May this episode bless you!    ❤️You. Are. Loved.❤️  Kristen   Did this episode inspire you?  I’d love to hear from you! Connect with me at: [email protected]

Welcome to TheCompassionRX a podcast inspired by my personal experience with burnout and witness to the desperate need for more compassion and humanity in the healthcare system.     Are you a PA who:  Is feeling overwhelmed at work?  Perhaps you struggle to stay calm and responsive instead of reactive in difficult situations?  Or maybe you’re a new PA who needs to learn valuable tools for a successful career?   My name is Kristen Jardine. A Lifestyle Medicine PA-C for many years, I learned the hard way how sneaky and unexpected burnout can be, along with the devastating impacts it can have on your life. In this episode, I share:    A breathing practice to transform your mind Remembering your purpose and meaning in life  How the vagus nerve is key to overcoming overwhelm  The transformative power of focusing on truth      May this episode bless you!    ❤️You. Are. Loved.❤️  Kristen   Did this episode inspire you?  I’d love to hear from you! Connect with me at: [email protected]

Welcome to TheCompassionRX a podcast inspired by my personal experience with burnout and witness to the desperate need for more compassion and humanity in the healthcare system.   Are you a PA who:  Has ever groaned about seeing a particular kind of patient?  Found yourself trying to exit a room as quickly as possible when a patient encounter is difficult?  Perhaps you have that one, or maybe more, patient encounters that you wish had gone differently? Or maybe you’re a new PA who needs to learn some soft skills? My name is Kristen Jardine. A Lifestyle Medicine PA-C for many years, I learned the hard way how sneaky and unexpected burnout can be, along with the devastating impacts it can have on your life. In this episode, I share:  How as providers we perpetuate difficult encounters A simple 3 step strategy to shift your brain state How mirror neurons are your secret strategy Why training your vagus nerve is key  The transformative power of focusing on truth  May this episode bless you!    ❤️You. Are. Loved.❤️  Kristen   Did this episode inspire you?  I’d love to hear from you! Connect with me at: [email protected]

Welcome to TheCompassionRX a podcast inspired by my personal experience with burnout and witness to the desperate need for more compassion and humanity in the healthcare system.     Are you a PA who is:  has achieved much, yet feel like something is missing?  You've tried so many strategies, but deep down you feel empty inside?  Show the world a masque that everything is "ok" yet secretly struggle with inner turmoil? Maybe you desire a purposeful and meaningful life, yet are uncertain of your next step?   My name is Kristen Jardine. A Lifestyle Medicine PA-C for many years, I learned the hard way how sneaky and unexpected burnout can be, along with the devastating impacts it can have on your life. In this episode, I share:    2 common limiting beliefs that lead to burnout  The real root beneath these 2 beliefs, it's not what you may think! How the brain’s neuroplasticity frees you from staying stuck in these beliefs; yes, you can be free! A simple strategy you can use now to shift your mindset   May this episode bless you!    ❤️You. Are. Loved.❤️  Kristen   Did this episode inspire you?  I’d love to hear from you! Connect with me at: [email protected]

Welcome to TheCompassionRX a podcast inspired by my personal experience with burnout and witness to the desperate need for more compassion and humanity in the healthcare system.     Are you a PA who is:  has achieved much, yet feel like something is missing?  You've tried so many strategies, but deep down you feel empty inside?  Show the world a masque that everything is "ok" yet secretly struggle with inner turmoil? Maybe you desire a purposeful and meaningful life, yet are uncertain of your next step?   My name is Kristen Jardine. A Lifestyle Medicine PA-C for many years, I learned the hard way how sneaky and unexpected burnout can be, along with the devastating impacts it can have on your life. In this episode, I share:    How your beliefs inform your life experiences  How the brain’s neuroplasticity frees you from staying stuck in these beliefs The first step you must take to put those beliefs to rest; permanently.  A simple strategy to get you started on the right path.     May this episode bless you!    ❤️You. Are. Loved.❤️  Kristen   Did this episode inspire you?  I’d love to hear from you! Connect with me at: [email protected]

Welcome to TheCompassionRX a podcast inspired by my personal experience with burnout and witness to the desperate need for more compassion and humanity in the healthcare system.   Are you a PA who is:  has achieved much, yet feel like something is missing?  You've tried so many strategies, but deep down you feel empty inside?  Show the world a masque that everything is "ok" yet secretly struggle with inner turmoil? Maybe you desire a purposeful and meaningful life, yet are uncertain of your next step? My name is Kristen Jardine. A Lifestyle Medicine PA-C for many years, I learned the hard way how sneaky and unexpected burnout can be, along with the devastating impacts it can have on your life. In this episode, I share my personal experience of burnout, including:  The slow, gradual process that resulted in compassion fatigue, cynicism, and apathy for my PA calling to practice medicine. How walking away from the PA profession was not the answer I thought it would be.   The transformative life changing belief that when combined with neuroscience helped me to master my mindset and put burnout to rest; permanently.   This same belief helped me reclaim my passion for medicine and successfully return to clinical practice with a renewed sense of purpose and hope.    Hint: it's not what you think it is.  May this episode bless you!    ❤️You. Are. Loved.❤️  Kristen   Did this episode inspire you?  I’d love to hear from you! Connect with me at: [email protected]