Dr. Jen Baxter, a family physician and self-compassion advocate, shares her journey of overcoming challenges and prioritizing self-care in the medical field. From her motivation to become a woman in medicine to a traumatic brain injury, Dr. Baxter discusses the struggles she faced and the turning point that led her to prioritize her health and well-being. She emphasizes the importance of strength and fitness in her recovery and the role of self-compassion in maintaining mental health. Dr. Baxter also hosts self-compassion wellness retreats, providing a space for physicians to prioritize their own well-being.

KEY TAKEAWAYS: 

• Prioritizing self-care is essential for physicians to maintain their well-being and provide quality care to others.
• Self-compassion involves being kind to oneself, practicing mindfulness, and recognizing common humanity.
• Strength and fitness play a significant role in physical and mental well-being for physicians.
• Creating a supportive environment and normalizing conversations around self-compassion are crucial in the medical field.

IN THIS EPISODE:

• 00:00 - Introduction
• 01:16 - Motivation to Become a Woman in Medicine
• 02:42 - Experience with a Bear Attack Patient
• 06:05 - Health and Fitness Growing Up
• 07:30 - Struggles with Prioritizing Health and Fitness
• 07:58 - Enduring a Traumatic Brain Injury
• 10:49 - Journey to Recovery and Self-Compassion
• 18:23 - Wins in Strength and Nutrition
• 22:39 - The Power of Self-Compassion
• 25:29 - Hosting Self-Compassion Retreats
• 27:22 - You Are Worth It
• 28:25 - Conclusion

BIO:

Dr. Jennifer Baxter is a rural family physician living and practicing on the Sunshine Coast, BC.

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