Embarrassment and Humiliation
1. Introduction
- Amanda welcomes listeners back to the podcast.
- Laura and Kendra introduce themselves.
- Amanda's reminder for listeners to leave a five-star review.
2. Topic Introduction: Emotional Granularity
- The importance of giving words to feelings.
- Using language to process and take ownership of emotions.
- Focus of the episode: humiliation and embarrassment in medicine.
3. Previous Discussion: Podcast #60
- Source: Brene Brown's Atlas of the Heart.
- Recap on the terms guilt and shame: Guilt as an emotion experienced when doing something wrong and Shame as a feeling that there's something inherently wrong with oneself.
- Relating guilt and shame to humiliation and embarrassment.
4. Humiliation: Definition and Example
- Being seen as unworthy of connection and feeling unjustly degraded.
- Impact on personal identity.
- Example: a med student not passing an exam and being shamed on social media.
5. Positive Perspective in Medicine
- Anecdote: the significance of earning an MD irrespective of rank.
- Reference to Malcolm Gladwell's book.
- Emphasis on perspective and self-worth.
6. Kendra on Class Rankings and Talent
- The idea that not everyone can be top-ranked.
- The significance of clinical skills over just academic performance.
- Recognizing the variety of talents in medicine.
7. Embarrassment: Definition and Differences from Humiliation
- Temporary feelings everyone experiences.
- Not an attack on personal identity.
- Examples include dress mishaps and unintentional remarks.
8. Kendra on Competition and Comparison in Medicine
- Discussing the prevalence of humiliation and embarrassment in the medical field.
- The competitive nature of medical school.
- How these feelings can be propagated during medical rotations.
9. The Fears Patients Face
- Concerns about physical procedures.
- Emotional fears and avoidance of judgment.
- The consequences of avoiding medical attention.
10. Self-awareness and Interactions
- Recognizing our biases.
- The importance of individualizing patient care.
- Amanda reflects on her personal experiences.
11. Influences and Judgments Among Medical Staff
- Laura shares an anecdote about pre-judgments.
- The dangers of making assumptions.
12. Guilt, Embarrassment, and Humiliation in the Medical Field
- Exploring the negative impacts on relationships and patient care.
- The role of self-awareness.
13. Fostering Collaboration and Respect
- The importance of valuing team contributions.
- Addressing disagreements respectfully.
14. Conclusion and Announcements
- Announcing the free webinar: "What's the ICD-10 code for Injury Sustained in a Dumpster Fire".
- Instructions on sign-up and further information.
- Parting words and encouragement.
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