Resilience vs. Reality: Tackling Cognitive Distortions in Medicine with Dr. Brittany Busse

In this week's episode of Promising Young Surgeon, we explore the impact of cognitive distortions on our thought patterns and how they can subtly influence our professional lives. Dr. Brittany Busse joins us to share her inspiring journey of overcoming career setbacks after being forced out of a surgical residency program. Dr. Busse, a physician and co-founder of Vitel Health, discusses her transition to digital health and the importance of maintaining authenticity and resilience in the face of adversity.   The episode then delves into common cognitive distortions such as catastrophizing, mind reading, overgeneralizing, and the fallacy of fairness. Dr. Hardin explains how these distortions can hinder our professional effectiveness and personal well-being, offering practical advice on recognizing and challenging them.   00:00 – Cold Open 03:30 – Common Cognitive Distortions 11:04 – Introduction to Dr. Brittany Busse 24:00 – “Work Shouldn’t Make Your Life Miserable” 33:50 – Next Steps as a Research Resident 49:09 – Advice on Career Setbacks 01:00:55 – Do You Believe in Karma?   Resources Vitel Health https://www.vitelhealth.com/about Interact with the podcast! Email me at [email protected] to ask questions. We would love to hear from the Promising Young Surgeon audience. Promising Young Surgeon is sponsored by Pattern. Discover why more than 20,000 doctors trust Pattern to shop for disability insurance. Request free quotes in 5 minutes. Compare policies with an expert. Buy with confidence.  LINK: https://www.patternlife.com/promising-young-surgeon?campid=349433 Subscribe, tune in, and join the conversation as Dr. Hardin and her guests tackle the pressing issues facing today's medical professionals and ponder how to nurture a more compassionate and sustainable healthcare environment.   Connect with Frances Mei: https://linktr.ee/francesmei.md     https://rethinkingresidency.com/about/ Find More info on this series and other podcasts on the Influent Network at HeyInfluent.com Follow the Influent Network on Social Media: LinkedIn | Twitter (X) | YouTube | TikTok | Instagram | Facebook    The Influent Network is where emerging healthcare professionals and esteemed medical experts converge. Our platform is a straightforward resource for career development, financial planning, practice management, and investment insights, designed to foster strong professional connections.   Powered by Hurrdat Media See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.