Medics in Control

Why are so many doctors feeling drained, disconnected, and quietly depleted?In this episode of Medics in Control, Jamie Gross and Fanny Snaith explore what sits beneath the surface of burnout in medicine. This is not just about workload, but the slow erosion of autonomy, the weight of bureaucracy, the frustration of not being listened to, and the loss of community within the profession.Jamie reflects on his own experience of becoming a consultant, the shift away from meaningful clinical work, and the psychological discomfort that comes when doctors can see what needs to change, but feel powerless to change it.This is not a pity party. It is an honest conversation about why “keep calm and carry on” is not enough and why feeling depleted may be a signal worth paying attention to.If this resonates, join the Medics in Control Network. This a space for doctors who want to be part of a different conversation about time, money, direction, and building a more aligned life in medicine.Join here: www.medicsincontrol.com/medicsincontrol-network

Why does money feel like something doctors shouldn’t talk about?In this episode, Jamie Gross and Fanny Snaith unpack the quiet but powerful beliefs that shape how medics think about money often without realising it.From being told “don’t go into medicine for the money” to a culture of over-giving and undercharging, we explore how many doctors end up putting money “in the corner”… and the consequences that follow.We dive into:Why medicine attracts “giver” personalities who detach from moneyThe hidden cost of ignoring your financesHow extra work becomes the default solution and why it doesn’t fix the problemThe moment when it all catches upIf you’ve ever felt financially stretched despite doing everything “right,” this conversation will hit home.A starting point, not a solution but one that might change how you think about money forever.

At the time of recording, resident doctors are on day two of a six-day strike.From the outside, it looks simple:Doctors want more money.But is that really what’s going on?In this episode of Medics in Control, we take a step back and explore what’s actually driving the growing frustration within the medical profession and why the public narrative may be missing the bigger picture.We discuss:Why public perception has shifted from support to scepticismThe idea of “fair exchange” — and why many doctors feel it no longer existsThe gradual erosion of working conditions over the past two decadesThe hidden pressures: admin, bureaucracy, loss of autonomy, and uncertainty around jobsWhy money has become the headline, even if it’s not the root causeThis isn’t about taking sides or debating politics.It’s about understanding what it feels like to work inside a system that many believe is no longer working and what that means for doctors, patients, and the future of the NHS.And ultimately, we bring it back to the question that matters most: If the system isn’t changing any time soon… what can doctors do to regain a sense of control?