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Burnout and Beyond: How Can We Prevent Burnout?
Burnout and Beyond: How Can We Prevent Burnout?
Burnout and Beyond: How Can We Prevent Burnout?
Monday 13th October 2025
Explore burnout with Dr Lee David & Dr Richard Duggins. Learn about prevention, recognition, and action in healthcare settings.
35 minutes
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Episode Overview
- Burnout is more than stress; it's emotional exhaustion and detachment.
- Organisations must prioritise staff wellbeing to prevent burnout.
- Recognising early signs of burnout can lead to timely interventions.
- Small behavioural changes can significantly impact mental health.
- Leadership plays a crucial role in creating supportive work environments.
"Burnout is simply doing too much for too long with too little support."
Curious about how others navigate their sobriety journey? In this episode of the Practitioner Health Wellbeing Podcast, Dr Lee David and Dr Richard Duggins take a closer look at the phenomenon of burnout, particularly among healthcare professionals. Burnout isn't just another word for stress; it's a more profound state of emotional exhaustion, detachment, and a loss of joy in work.
The hosts define burnout as doing too much for too long without adequate support, leading to emotional exhaustion and a robotic approach to tasks. Dr David and Dr Duggins discuss the critical role organisations play in both preventing and addressing burnout. They highlight the importance of supportive leadership and a compassionate work culture that recognises the signs of burnout early on.
The duo also shares practical advice on how individuals can take proactive steps to maintain their wellbeing, such as setting boundaries and engaging in activities that recharge emotional energy. Listeners are encouraged to reflect on their own experiences and consider how workplace dynamics affect their mental health. This episode is packed with relatable anecdotes and professional insights that offer a fresh perspective on an issue that affects many.
Could acknowledging our limits and making small changes in our daily routines be the key to preventing burnout? Tune in to find out.