Dr Andrew Jeklin on Mixing Medicine With Adventure
Dr Andrew Jeklin’s medical journey is anything but ordinary. Originally from Canada, his career has taken him from Boston to remote locum roles across Australia and unexpectedly to Uganda, where he helped found CAFAR, an NGO that uses creativity, theatre, and play to support the psychosocial well-being of refugees and foster fresh perspectives within their communities. Despite this adventurous path, Andrew has continued to progress toward specialist training. In this episode, he joins Dr Sam Hazledine to share how blending purpose, adventure, and medicine can enrich one's career and life.Check out CAFAR here:https://www.cafarfoundation.org/
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Janvi and Marcus on Staying Mindful in Medical School
Janvi and Marcus are medical students at the University of Otago. Marcus serves as the President of the Otago Medical School Student Association, while Janvi leads the ECCO Conference. Coming from diverse cultural backgrounds—Janvi is Hindu, and Marcus is Māori—they bring unique perspectives to their mindfulness practice. In this episode, they join Dr Sam Hazledine to discuss how mindfulness supports them through the pressures of medical school and how their cultural beliefs have shaped their approaches to staying grounded and well.
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Dr Nelu Simonsz on Transitioning From Registrar to Consultant
Dr Nelu Simonsz is a paediatrician dedicated to both medicine and parenting. Having transitioned to a consultant role a few years ago, she brings valuable insights into career progression. With a large social media following, Nelu shares practical children’s health advice with a broad audience. In this episode, she joins Dr Sam Hazledine to discuss the transition from registrar to consultant, exploring mindset shifts, identity, leadership, and the realities of consultancy—both the challenges and the rewards.Follow Dr Nelu on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr_nelu_simonsz/
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Dr Jo Braid on Understanding and Controlling Your Thought Cycle
Dr Jo Braid is a physician of 20 years and a professional coach specialising in helping healthcare professionals overcome burnout through the mind. In this episode, Jo takes Dr Sam Hazledine and listeners through a practical coaching exercise to understand and control the thought cycle. You will learn how to catch, check, and change negative thoughts.Links discussed in this podcast: https://www.drjobraid.com/ https://howwefeel.org/ https://podcasts.apple.com/nz/podcast/the-burnout-recovery-podcast/id1651327553
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Daniel Lavin on Exam Psychology and Strategy
Daniel Lavin, a final-year medical student at the University of Auckland, has never failed an exam—and has made it to his final year without burnout.In this episode, Dr Sam Hazledine talks with Dan about the psychology and mechanics of medical exams, sharing strategies for effective preparation and long-term retention.
The Medworld Institute presents The Well Doctor Series, hosted by Dr Sam Hazledine In this series, designed to serve as a masterclass, you can learn from other doctors who have mastered their careers and lives.
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