Ep 163 Feeling stressed is optional with Dr. Robyn Tiger
Summary
Dr. Robyn Tiger, a double board-certified physician in diagnostic radiology and lifestyle medicine, discusses her book 'Feeling Stressed is Optional' and shares insights on stress management for physicians. She emphasizes that while stressors are inevitable, feeling stressed is optional. Dr. Tiger introduces the concept of 'stress-free snacks' - quick, implementable tools for managing stress in busy medical settings. She explains the six pillars of lifestyle medicine, including stress management, nutrition, sleep, social connection, exercise, and avoiding risky substances, with nature as an unofficial seventh pillar. The discussion covers the importance of breathing techniques, co-regulation with patients, and the distinction between lifespan and healthspan. Dr. Tiger emphasizes making 1% improvements daily rather than overwhelming changes.
Chapters
Introduction to Dr. Robin Tiger and Her Book
Dr. Tiger introduces herself as a double board-certified physician in diagnostic radiology and lifestyle medicine, discussing her new book focused on transforming chronically stressed physicians' lives.
Stress Management Through Breathing Techniques
Dr. Tiger explains the four functions of breathing and introduces the concept of co-regulation with patients through breathing exercises, emphasizing how this can improve both physician and patient experience.
The Six Pillars of Lifestyle Medicine
Dr. Tiger outlines the six pillars: stress management, nutrition, sleep, social connection, exercise, and avoiding risky substances, with nature as an unofficial seventh pillar. She emphasizes how these pillars work together for optimal health.
Book Features and Implementation Approach
Dr. Tiger describes her book's interactive and multimodal approach, including videos, worksheets, and book club materials, emphasizing the importance of making 1% improvements daily.
Action Items
- Tiger recommends implementing daily breathing exercises with patients for co-regulation
- Tiger suggests focusing on making 1% improvements daily rather than overwhelming changes
- Tiger advises incorporating all six pillars of lifestyle medicine into daily practice
- Tiger encourages utilizing the book's multimodal resources including videos under 5 minutes
- Tiger recommends connecting with the Stress Free MD community through website stressfreemd.net
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