Welcome to TheCompassionRX a podcast inspired by my personal experience with burnout and witness to the desperate need for more compassion and humanity in the healthcare system.

Are you a PA who: Feels the weight of responsibility in a demanding system? Is experiencing mental burden and cynicism? Are at the end of your rope and wondering how to keep going without quitting?

My name is Kristen Jardine. A Lifestyle Medicine PA-C for many years, I learned the hard way how sneaky and unexpected burnout can be, along with the devastating impacts it can have on your life. In this episode, I share:

• The #1 key to lifting the clinical burdens you experience as a PA
• How building a good foundation provides an anchor
• How to achieve renewed strength and vitality
• A simple practice to prevent burdens from building up

Referenced scriptures:

Psalm 55:22 “Cast your cares on the Lord and he will sustain you he will never let the righteous be shaken.”

1 Peter 5:7 “Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.”

Matthew 11:28-30 “28 “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. 29 Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. 30 For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.”

May this episode bless you!

❤️You. Are. Loved.❤️

Kristen

Did this episode inspire you? I’d love to hear from you!

Connect with me at: thecompassionpa@gmail.com

Welcome to TheCompassionRX a podcast inspired by my personal experience with burnout and witness to the desperate need for more compassion and humanity in the healthcare system.

Are you a PA who: rushes through challenging patient encounters? Experience a knee jerk response to turf all difficult patients to behavioral health? Or maybe you feel like a doormat when challenging patients come in? You belong here friend, and this episode is for you!

My name is Kristen Jardine. A Lifestyle Medicine PA-C for many years, I learned the hard way how sneaky and unexpected burnout can be, along with the devastating impacts it can have on your life. In this episode, I share:

• How neuroscience simplifies understanding of challenging patient behavior
• The amazing design of the human brain
• 3 distinct ways patients present
• A rapid assessment tool for the patient in front of you

May this episode bless you!

❤️You. Are. Loved.❤️

Kristen

Did this episode inspire you? I’d love to hear from you!

Connect with me at: thecompassionpa@gmail.com

Welcome to TheCompassionRX a podcast inspired by my personal experience with burnout and witness to the desperate need for more compassion and humanity in the healthcare system.

As a PA have you: Experienced unexpected tragedy at work? Found yourself drowning in the storms of life? Or maybe you know another PA who has been through a sentinel event?

My name is Kristen Jardine. A Lifestyle Medicine PA-C for many years, I learned the hard way how sneaky and unexpected burnout can be, along with the devastating impacts it can have on your life. In this episode, I dive deeper into the experience that led to this podcast. It includes:

• An overview of the sentinel event I experienced in 2016
• Why self-sufficiency will fail you every time
• The anchor every PA needs to succeed
• The transformative power of focusing on truth

May this episode bless you!

❤️You. Are. Loved.❤️

Kristen

Did this episode inspire you? I’d love to hear from you!

Connect with me at: thecompassionpa@gmail.com

Welcome to TheCompassionRX a podcast inspired by my personal experience with burnout and witness to the desperate need for more compassion and humanity in the healthcare system.

Are you a PA who: Is tired of the negativity vortex emotional drain? Perhaps you struggle to rise above toxic work environments ? Or maybe you’re a new PA who needs to learn valuable tools for a successful career?

My name is Kristen Jardine. A Lifestyle Medicine PA-C for many years, I learned the hard way how sneaky and unexpected burnout can be, along with the devastating impacts it can have on your life. In this episode, I share:

• 1 thing that changes mindset instantly
• The power of pouring truth in your brain
• Why self-sufficiency keeps you stuck
• How to defeat the negativity

Links mentioned:

Free Bible App

The Psalms Project- Volume 4: Psalm 36

The Psalms Project - Volume 3: Psalm 27

May this episode bless you!

❤️You. Are. Loved.❤️

Kristen

Did this episode inspire you? I’d love to hear from you!

Connect with me at: thecompassionpa@gmail.com

Welcome to TheCompassionRX a podcast inspired by my personal experience with burnout and witness to the desperate need for more compassion and humanity in the healthcare system.

As a PA: Are you weary of patient entitlement? Do you want to know how to convert the most dreadful visit into the most enjoyable one? Or maybe you’re a new PA who needs to learn valuable tools handling challenging patients?

My name is Kristen Jardine. A Lifestyle Medicine PA-C for many years, I learned the hard way how sneaky and unexpected burnout can be, along with the devastating impacts it can have on your life. In this episode, I share:

• The 2 most common types of difficult patients
• The key underlying root to their challenging behavior
• 4 steps to create an enjoyable visit
• The one foundation that makes it all possible

Links to episodes mentioned:

Episode 2 Burnout Begins with what you believe - part 1

Episode 4 Master difficult patient encounters in 3 steps

May this episode bless you!

❤️You. Are. Loved.❤️

Kristen

Did this episode inspire you? I’d love to hear from you!

Connect with me at: thecompassionpa@gmail.com

Welcome to TheCompassionRX a podcast inspired by my personal experience with burnout and witness to the desperate need for more compassion and humanity in the healthcare system.

Are you a PA who: Are you frustrated with the healthcare systemt? Struggling to find peace despite mediation and yoga? Or, perhaps you feel like you’ve lost your sense of identity in the scope war?

My name is Kristen Jardine. A Lifestyle Medicine PA-C for many years, I learned the hard way how sneaky and unexpected burnout can be, along with the devastating impacts it can have on your life. In this episode, I share:

• How frustration is a sign of a personal identity crisis
• Why knowing your true identity is key
• The importance of having an anchor to help you persevere
• The real source of contentment that you need

May this episode bless you!

❤️You. Are. Loved.❤️

Kristen

Did this episode inspire you? I’d love to hear from you!

Connect with me at: thecompassionpa@gmail.com

Welcome to TheCompassionRX a podcast inspired by my personal experience with burnout and witness to the desperate need for more compassion and humanity in the healthcare system.

Are you a PA who: Is feeling overwhelmed at work? Perhaps you struggle to stay calm and responsive instead of reactive in difficult situations? Or maybe you’re a new PA who needs to learn valuable tools for a successful career?

My name is Kristen Jardine. A Lifestyle Medicine PA-C for many years, I learned the hard way how sneaky and unexpected burnout can be, along with the devastating impacts it can have on your life. In this episode, I share:

• A breathing practice to transform your mind
• Remembering your purpose and meaning in life
• How the vagus nerve is key to overcoming overwhelm
• The transformative power of focusing on truth

May this episode bless you!

❤️You. Are. Loved.❤️

Kristen

Did this episode inspire you? I’d love to hear from you!

Connect with me at: thecompassionpa@gmail.com

Welcome to TheCompassionRX a podcast inspired by my personal experience with burnout and witness to the desperate need for more compassion and humanity in the healthcare system.

Are you a PA who: Has ever groaned about seeing a particular kind of patient? Found yourself trying to exit a room as quickly as possible when a patient encounter is difficult? Perhaps you have that one, or maybe more, patient encounters that you wish had gone differently? Or maybe you’re a new PA who needs to learn some soft skills?

My name is Kristen Jardine. A Lifestyle Medicine PA-C for many years, I learned the hard way how sneaky and unexpected burnout can be, along with the devastating impacts it can have on your life. In this episode, I share:

• How as providers we perpetuate difficult encounters
• A simple 3 step strategy to shift your brain state
• How mirror neurons are your secret strategy
• Why training your vagus nerve is key
• The transformative power of focusing on truth

May this episode bless you!

❤️You. Are. Loved.❤️

Kristen

Did this episode inspire you? I’d love to hear from you!

Connect with me at: thecompassionpa@gmail.com