How To Make Career Changes and Find Purpose with Dr. Hanna Tannenbaum of Live Better Psychotherapy

Dr. Hanna Tannenbaum, Psychological Associate at Live Better Psychotherapy, joins me in exploring the challenges and rewards of career changes, balancing financial and personal fulfillment, and strategies for handling difficult personalities in professional environments. She also shares her dynamic career path, from studying fine art and pre-med to working in private practices specializing in adults, neurodiverse children and personality disorders.

Key Takeaways:

(01:44) Dr. Tannenbaum’s work spans adults, neurodiverse children and emerging tech consulting.

(06:45) Working at a homeless shelter inspired her to pursue psychology.

(07:40) Therapy work allows deeper engagement with trauma, aligning with her values.

(09:26) Pursuing a PsyD involved sacrifices but provided essential training.

(13:01) Narcissism often stems from early childhood experiences.

(15:32) Workplace strategies to deal with narcissists include setting boundaries and seeking support.

(19:46) Career decisions should be made in a regulated emotional state.

(22:19) Identifying workplace dissatisfaction requires examining external stressors.

Resources Mentioned:

Dr. Hanna Tannenbaum -

https://www.linkedin.com/in/hanna-tannenbaum-260489151/

Nancy McWilliams on narcissism -

https://nancymcwilliams.com/

Live Better Psychotherapy -

https://livebetterpsych.com/

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