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The Heart-Centered Doctor featuring Dr. Olivia Ong in TONI TV
The Heart-Centered Doctor featuring Dr. Olivia Ong in TONI TV
The Heart-Centered Doctor featuring Dr. Olivia Ong in TONI TV
Tuesday 3rd May 2022
Hear Dr. Olivia Ong's inspiring story on 'Toni TV' about overcoming spinal injury and promoting self-compassion in healthcare.
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Get the buttons here!Dr. Olivia Ong: From Injury to Inspiration in Healthcare
The heart-centered doctor- would be to just be you and be uniquely you. We're all self-compassion teachers, mindfulness teachers, but we're all doctors too, and nurses and psychologists, yes, and a big part of our mission is to actually introduce self-compassion and mindfulness into the medical student curriculum and into the hospitals, and that's our core vision.
What happens when a promising medical career is interrupted by a life-changing injury? Dr. Olivia Ong faced this exact scenario in 2008 when a spinal cord injury threatened to end her journey as a doctor. In this episode of 'Toni TV', Dr. Ong recounts her incredible story of resilience, learning to walk again with the aid of two sticks and a limp after four grueling years.
Her journey didn't just end with physical recovery; it led her to discover the profound importance of self-compassion. Dr. Ong's experience became the foundation for her business, 'The Heart-Centered Doctor', where she now dedicates her life to helping other medical professionals avoid burnout and find balance. Through one-on-one coaching, workshops, and speaking engagements, she addresses issues like compassion fatigue and vicarious trauma, offering practical solutions for doctors to reconnect with their passion and purpose.
During her conversation with Toni Lontis, Dr. Ong touches on various critical topics, including imposter syndrome and the often-overlooked 'tall poppy syndrome' that affects high achievers. She also emphasizes the role of intuition in clinical practice and shares insights from her book, 'The Heart-Centeredness of Medicine'. This book aims to guide doctors back to their core values, helping them lead more fulfilling professional lives. The episode takes on added significance as Dr.
Ong discusses the impact of COVID-19 on healthcare workers. With the pandemic exacerbating stress and burnout in the medical field, her message of self-compassion and mindfulness is more relevant than ever. Dr. Ong's advocacy for a compassionate approach in medicine offers hope and practical advice for those navigating these challenging times. Whether you're a healthcare professional facing burnout or someone interested in stories of human resilience, this episode of 'Toni TV' provides valuable perspectives and inspiration.
Tune in to hear Dr. Olivia Ong's heartfelt story and learn how self-compassion can transform not just individual lives but entire professions.