Mindful Medicine: Fostering Psychological Safety and a Supportive Work Culture
Download MP3This MGMA podcast episode features Sarah Ariaudo, MHA, an expert in mindful communication strategies for transforming toxic situations into positive and productive workplaces. Her conversation with Daniel Williams explored the importance of psychological safety in the medical workplace and highlighted the signs and effects of chronic low-level stress.
Summary:
Sarah and Daniel discussed how to identify and address toxic workplace cultures while promoting self-care. Sarah shared her experience transitioning from healthcare management to wellness coaching and the importance of recognizing stress. Both speakers explored how they personally struggled with stress and its impacts. They also analyzed signs of toxic versus positive cultures and strategies leaders can employ to demonstrate vulnerability, build trust, and empower teams. Simple daily practices for self-care were recommended to enhance clarity, focus, and well-being.
Summary:
Sarah and Daniel discussed how to identify and address toxic workplace cultures while promoting self-care. Sarah shared her experience transitioning from healthcare management to wellness coaching and the importance of recognizing stress. Both speakers explored how they personally struggled with stress and its impacts. They also analyzed signs of toxic versus positive cultures and strategies leaders can employ to demonstrate vulnerability, build trust, and empower teams. Simple daily practices for self-care were recommended to enhance clarity, focus, and well-being.
Key Takeaways:
- Chronic low-level stress can negatively impact health if left unaddressed.
- Toxic cultures lack psychological safety and appreciation, making people feel like numbers.
- Leaders must model self-care and admit limitations to build vulnerability.
- Engagement increases when leaders trust teams to take on responsibilities.
- Movement, deep breathing, hydration, and prioritizing interests enhance self-care.
- Small, sustainable changes to daily routines can significantly benefit well-being.
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Sarah on the Web
Sarah on LinkedIn
Sarah on Instagram
Sarah as a Keynote
Sarah as an Author
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Sources for Managing Stress:
5 tips to manage stress
Observing Stress Awareness Month
Manage Stress and Build Resilience
- Chronic low-level stress can negatively impact health if left unaddressed.
- Toxic cultures lack psychological safety and appreciation, making people feel like numbers.
- Leaders must model self-care and admit limitations to build vulnerability.
- Engagement increases when leaders trust teams to take on responsibilities.
- Movement, deep breathing, hydration, and prioritizing interests enhance self-care.
- Small, sustainable changes to daily routines can significantly benefit well-being.
Connect to the Guest:
Sarah on the Web
Sarah on LinkedIn
Sarah on Instagram
Sarah as a Keynote
Sarah as an Author
Contact Sarah
Sources for Managing Stress:
5 tips to manage stress
Observing Stress Awareness Month
Manage Stress and Build Resilience
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This episode is brought to you by Boost Lingo, the language services platform behind MGMA Translate, interpreter delays and high agency fees, strain budgets, and staff morale. Boost lingo on demand fixes both tap once and a qualified medical interpreter joins in about 13 seconds. Video or phone on any device. No steep learning curve. It just works. Tap, connect, care. Choose from 14,000 interpreters covering over 300 languages. Fully HIPAA compliant. Your staff will love the ease and your patients will too. Plus MGMA members save 20%. Visit https://boostlingo.com/mgma/ to see it in action today.
Podcast Sponsor MGMA Analytics
Are you making decisions based on gut instinct—or on real data?
With MGMA Analytics, you get the benchmarking and business intelligence tools to drive smarter strategies.
From provider compensation to operational costs, MGMA Analytics gives you access to the most trusted data in the industry.
So whether you’re adjusting staffing, setting salaries, or planning for growth, make your next move with confidence.
Visit MGMA Analytics to learn more.
