Welcome to Episode 78 of the Sustainable Clinical Medicine Podcast! In this episode, we dive into an insightful conversation with Jennifer George, a seasoned physiotherapist and author. Jennifer shares her journey from working in diverse clinical settings to finding her passion in patient care and provider well-being. The episode delves into her experiences navigating the demands of healthcare, the importance of transparent communication, and the impact of work-life balance on sustainability. The conversation also touches on Jennifer's book, "Communication is Care," and her podcast, "Health Care Provider Happy Hour," both aimed at supporting healthcare providers in sustaining their well-being. Join us as we explore the challenges, triumphs, and valuable insights shared by Jennifer George in her pursuit of sustainable clinical medicine. Here are 3 key takeaways from this episode: Prioritizing Well-being: Shedding light on the impact of chronic stress and the need for healthcare providers to reflect on their priorities to find joy and fulfillment in their work. Communication is Care: Highlighting the crucial role of effective communication in patient healing. Her podcast, "Health Care Provider Happy Hour," aims to support healthcare providers in sustaining their well-being and enhancing patient-provider communications amidst burnout and other challenges.  Quality over Quantity: Jennifer's approach to therapy focuses on tailoring treatment to each patient's needs, even if it means deviating from traditional hour-long sessions. Emphasizing the dynamic nature of therapy and the need for daily assessment and flexibility, reinforcing the value of autonomy in scheduling for healthcare provider sustainability. Jennifer George Bio: Jennifer George is an author, podcast host, and compassion-focused physiotherapist with vast experience in the private and public sectors of care. At the onset of her career, she became a caregiver to her chronically ill father and it was these personal experiences of witnessing his journey through the healthcare system that ultimately shaped her professional practice. She has since spent the last 15 years learning and reflecting on the importance of communication in our health and educational systems. She is a mentor to future and current health providers on discovering their purpose, achieving fulfillment, and creating empowering patient experiences. -------------- Would you like to view a transcript of this episode? Click here **** Register for the Stop Hating Clinic Days Workshop https://www.chartingcoach.ca/stop-hating-clinic-days **** Charting Champions is a premiere, lifetime access Physician only program that is helping Physicians get home with today's work done. All the proven tools, support and community you need to create time for your life outside of medicine. Learn more at https://www.chartingcoach.ca **** Enjoying this podcast? Please share it with someone who would benefit. Also, don’t forget to hit “follow” so you get all the new episodes as soon as they are released. **** Come hang out with me on Facebook or Instagram. Follow me @chartingcoach to get more practical tools to help you create sustainable clinical medicine in your life.   **** Questions? Comments? Want to share how this podcast has helped you? Shoot me an email at [email protected]. I would love to hear from you.