In this episode of the Smarter Not Harder Podcast, Jodi Duval, Dr. Theodore Achacoso, Dr. Scott Sherr, and Dr. Allen Bookatz give one-cent solutions to life’s $64,000 questions that include:

• What are the root causes of burnout in healthcare and purpose-driven professions, and how can they be identified early?

• How do personal boundaries, movement practices, and micro-breaks influence long-term resilience and performance?

• In what ways does community support and practitioner self-experimentation affect the quality of care delivered?

• How can fun, compassion, and curiosity serve as protective factors against emotional and professional exhaustion?

What We Discuss:

00:00 Welcome to the Smarter Not Harder Podcast
01:49 Why Burnout Happens (Even in Purpose-Driven Work)
02:50 Dr. Ted on Choosing the Right Patients
05:11 Dr. Scott’s Self-Care Non-Negotiables
06:47 Jodi on Practitioner Community and Support
10:00 “Walk Your Talk” — Trying Tools on Yourself First
14:16 Dr. Allen on Movement and Hourly Micro-Breaks
17:44 Panel: Micro-Rest vs. Overwork
19:59 Dr. Ted’s Final Message: Fun, Compassion, Curiosity
24:00 Closing Thoughts

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