Surgeons with Purpose

Sep 09 2024 31 mins

Surgeons with Purpose Podcast artwork

A podcast for surgeons who feel like they are languishing in a career that didn't turn out to be as fulfilling or as prestigious as they expected. Dr. Mel Thacker, an ENT surgeon and coach, takes you on a journey to help you understand why you are feeling dissatisfied, burnt out, and stuck. With this newfound insight, you'll be able to reframe how you see your experience, rediscover who you are underneath your surgeon identity, and create a life that aligns with your authentic self.

Subscribe on Podcast Addict

Drama to Empowerment

Sep 09 2024 35 mins

Humans love drama. But when we indulge in drama, we keep ourselves stuck in our current lived experience. In this episode, you will learn a language you can use to recognize drama in your life and a new lens through which to see the world that will help you exit the drama triangle and become empowered. You can create whatever you want in your life, and in order to do that, you have

Three Businesses

Sep 02 2024 31 mins

According to Byron Katie, there are three businesses: your business, other people's business, and the universe's business.Surgical complications are none of your business. They are the universe's business.What do I mean by this? NOT that you shouldn't take action to help your patients when they have a complication. You absolutely should. I say this to mean that you do not own a com

Swan Theory

Aug 26 2024 41 mins

Our training has taught us to rely on white swans and fear red swans. In this episode you'll learn why approaching your patients this way creates roadblocks, can lead to misdiagnosis and mistreatment of the patient, causes you distress, and distracts you from reality. The way to reduce medical errors, build rapport with patients, and increase efficiency is to identify the black swa

Creating Safety for YOU in the OR

Aug 19 2024 40 mins

We know how to create safety for patients. The processes and procedures have been shoved down our throats. Sure they are useful to keep patients safe in specific situations. But what about keeping us safe? Little does JHACO know that a surgeon who feels safe creates safety for everyone. So, surgeon, let's make your safety a priority.Viral video "I was an MIT trained neurosurgeon":

The Anatomy of a Surgeon

Aug 12 2024 25 mins

Wait...our bodies aren't just vessels carrying our intelligent brains and skillful hands from the OR to the clinic? In this episode, you'll learn what makes you a whole, complete human and the importance of understanding and honoring your whole, undivided self.Get in the right mindset on OR days by clicking here:https://www.melthackercoaching.com/contact-8 www.melthackercoaching.co

Insomnia, Anxiety, and Panic: My Story

Aug 05 2024 33 mins

Wondering why I went from a seemingly successful surgeon to a surgeon coach and podcaster? In this episode, I give you a peak behind the curtain into my personal life. You'll learn about the drama of my past, my struggles with mental health, how the shock of the pandemic sent me on an unexpected journey of introspection, and the miracle of coaching.If you or anyone you know is stru

Martyrdom

Jul 30 2024 25 mins

Martyrdom is a toxic, one way street to burn out. In this episode, I explore why humans feel the need to add suffering to their lives, from historical and religious examples of martyrs to martyrs in medicine (and the dangerous precedent that sets for the rest of us). The ultimate message here is: you matter. I hope you'll feel inspired to prioritize yourself and give martyrdom the

Overcoming Shame

Jul 22 2024 37 mins

Shame is an emotion that can either destroy you or humanize you. In this episode, you'll learn what shame is, why it is such a powerful social motivator and de-motivator, who is particularly susceptible to shame, the origins of shame, how to manage shame when we face surgical complications, and how to become unshameable.Listen to Bewildered's "Unshamable" episode:https://marthabeck

Anxiety in the OR

Jul 05 2024 25 mins

Surgeons are humans, and humans feel anxiety. Anxiety does not have to derail you in the operating room. If you are a surgeon who struggles with anxiety, nothing is wrong with you. I've struggled my entire life, and I've learned to love the anxious side of me. This episode will normalize this omnipresent emotion and provide you with immediately actionable strategies to implement ri

The Imposter Within: Overcoming Imposter Syndrome

Jul 05 2024 41 mins

Imposter syndrome is pervasive in high-achieving women...even surgeons. In this episode, I look at all sides of this very important issue. You'll learn the history, the origins, the impact, and most importantly, how to overcome it.Get in the right mindset on OR days by clicking here:https://www.melthackercoaching.com/contact-8www.melthackercoaching.com