In this episode of TTDN- Dr. Naidoo reflects on a patient interaction in a skills group. She shares how groups can help facilitate knowledge.- and uses an interaction with a patient in the group to demonstrate how she brings her skills as a psychiatrist, therapist, educator and coach to patient interactions. She shares the skill of creating a thought ladder to work up to affirmations that can climb toward inevitable belief in self. Tune in as she shares- If-Firmations, Can-Firmations and I am-Firmations- frameworks for trying on different thought patterns to build belief. Dr. Naidoo also shares a fellow physician coach's frame work of the " 5 Phases of Belief" by Dr. Priyanka Venugopal, MD.

Listen to Dr. Priyanka Venugopal's episode about the 5 Phases of Belief here!

https://burnstressloseweight.com/how-to-believe-in-yourself-2/

If You or someone you Love is in a mental health crisis- Please Call- 988
If You or someone you Love is in a medical crisis - Please Call- 911

For More information about Dr. Shivana Naidoo, MD, please visit www.DoBetterMD.com

In this episode of TTDN- Dr. Naidoo reflects on an analogy to help explain her role for all of her patients, in every intervention, regardless of age or situation for the patient. Dr. Naidoo shares one of her favorite quotations from Mahatma Gandhi and how this quotation has come to fruition in her own life experiences and practice. Listen to this episode and pay it forward-- this week-- Can you help remind someone of their own little light?

Dr. Naidoo shares an insight from colleague Dr. Bove- check out her podcast below!

https://www.loveandsciencefertility.com/thepodcast

If You or someone you Love is in a mental health crisis- Please Call- 988
If You or someone you Love is in a medical crisis - Please Call- 911

For More information about Dr. Shivana Naidoo, MD, please visit www.DoBetterMD.com

In this episode of TTDN- Dr. Naidoo shares an experience of getting coached on highway driving. She draws parallels between her Drivers Ed coach and mental health coaches, therapists and psychiatrists, demonstrating the value of mental health support. In whatever way you choose, seeking to support your own mental health with a professional can help you feel less afraid, less alone, more possible and help get you onto the highway to health. Tune in as she shares her insights to consider seeking support for yourself or a loved one.

If You or someone you Love is in a mental health crisis- Please Call- 988
If You or someone you Love is in a medical crisis - Please Call- 911

For More information about Dr. Shivana Naidoo, MD, please visit www.DoBetterMD.com