This is Episode #26 and you’ll hear Host Dr. Meenal Agarwal talk about how to overcome shame as a healthcare provider and a parent. Watch the video episode on YouTube and listen to the audio episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and your other favorite podcast spots – follow and leave a 5-star review if you’re enjoying the show!
Uncover Your Eyes with Dr. Meenal Episode #26: Eyes On - Shame
Feeling ashamed of being ourselves is instilled in us by society. But it doesn’t have to be that way. In this solo episode, Dr. Meenal uncovers the shame she’s felt throughout her life and what we can do to not let shame get to us. Hear the many ways we feel ashamed as healthcare providers and parents, the importance of asking for help, how to handle impostor syndrome, how to navigate shame around your children and family, and why we need to recognize how shame affects our wellness and mental health. Here’s a small sample of what you will hear in this episode:
- It is normal to have times when we’re emotional
- Learn how to deal with fatigue and burnout
- Recover your wellbeing
- Learn how to move past self doubt
- Focus on what we can control as healthcare providers
- Balancing work and family life
- Acknowledging the shame
- Practicing self compassion
Subscribe to Uncover Your Eyes on your favorite podcast platform and YouTube, and learn more about Dr. Meenal on Instagram @Dr.MeenalAgarwal.
Show Notes
- Eyes On - Shame
- [0:12] Welcome to Uncover Your Eyes!
- [0:23] Society has instilled in us to feel ashamed of our emotions
- [0:52] Shame as a healthcare provider
- [1:02] Asking for help is a strength
- [1:49] Making mistakes
- [2:16] Emotional responses
- [2:49] Fatigue and burnout
- [3:27] Impostor syndrome (or Imposter syndrome)
- [3:56] Patient outcomes
- [4:18] Work-life balance
- [4:54] Taking the week off before school
- [5:39] As parents the shame list is endless
- [6:16] Correcting our mistakes as parents
- [6:48] Not having a perfect home
- [7:46] Not following social norms
- [8:49] Dealing with financial struggles
- [9:11] Child’s behavior
- [10:50] Your children mimic your reactions
- [11:07] Parenting styles
- [11:45] Don’t forget the amount of time and effort you are putting into your family
- [11:57] Shame is a difficult emotion to navigate
- [12:40] Challenging your negative thoughts
- [13:15] Seek help where you need it
- [13:46] “Navigating Your Cancer Journey with Shelyna Khalfan”
- [14:26] Subscribe to Uncover Your Eyes on your favorite podcast platform and YouTube, and learn more about Dr. Meenal on Instagram @Dr.MeenalAgarwal
- Theme Song: “Upbeat Motivational Pop Rock” by Alexey Anisimov