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Welcome to Humans Leading , the podcast for ambitious women looking to live less stressed, more satisfying lives. Humans Leading is hosted by Dr. Jillian Bybee, a busy pediatric ICU physician, toddler mom, coach, and creative who uses what she's learned from recovering from burnout twice to help women craft lives and careers they love without burnout. Join Dr. Bybee and her inspiring guests as they tackle essential topics such as perfectionism, limiting beliefs, stress management, what it means to be human, and more. Each episode is packed with actionable advice to empower you to prioritize your own wellbeing and create the life you truly desire. If you're ready to start putting yourself on your own priority list and lead a more fulfilling life, tune in to Humans Leading and take the first step toward transformation.

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June 15, 2026Episode 643 min

Healing is a Process with Dr. Rana Awdish

Send us Fan MailI am SO excited to bring you this conversation with Dr. Rana Awdish ahead of the publication of her new book, “After Shock,” which comes out on June 16th!Having been fortunate enough to get to read the book already, I promise that, if you enjoy Humans Leading, you’ll enjoy the book even if you aren’t in healthcare.The book is so many beautiful things, including an exploration of what it really means to heal. In our conversation, we talk about:Who we are when we strip away all of our accomplishments and titlesHer first book, In ShockThe cost of self-suppression and self-sacrificeHow medical training is "kind of" like a cultLearning to listen to your body and your inner knowingYou can get yourself a copy of Rana's latest book here and find her previous book, In Shock, here.You can get in touch with Rana:InstagramLinkedInWebsiteJoin me for more over on social media:Blog: Humans Leading | Jillian BybeeInstagram: Jillian Bybee, MD (@lifeandpicu)LinkedIn: Jillian Bybee, MD | LinkedIn Threads: @LifeandPICUWebsite: Contact — Jillian Bybee, MD (jillianbybeemd.com)If you’re ready to kickstart your journey (or your team's journey) to a less stressed life, I’m ready to help you! You can get in touch about 1:1 coaching or inviting me to facilitate a workshop for your group, get in touch via my website.

June 3, 2026Episode 51 hr 4 min

Stop Running on Empty: How High-Achieving Women Can Reclaim Their Time, Energy and Sanity

Send us Fan MailDo you wait to finish your to-do list in order to rest only to find that you never finish your to-do list, so you never get to rest?Do you find yourself frazzled and reactive and then beat yourself up about it later?Do you dream about leaving your job and moving to the woods where no one can find you?Do you wish you had time for a break but just can’t seem to get one?If you can relate to any of these, this episode is for you.In this replay of my signature workshop, Transform Your Day: Stress Less with 3 Simple Strategies, I share practical tools to help busy professional women reduce stress, feel more present, and create more intentional days.It's not just about having more hours in the day.Sometimes what makes the biggest difference is changing how you move through the hours you already have.In this workshop you'll learn:✔ Why so many high-achieving women feel overwhelmed (including me!)✔ The hidden stress patterns that keep us stuck in survival mode✔ Simple nervous system resets you can use throughout the day✔ How to navigate the mindsets that are keeping you stuckWhether you're navigating a demanding career, caring for others, or simply feeling stretched thin, I hope this workshop offers both practical support and a fresh perspective.As you listen, ask yourself:What is one thing I could do differently today (or tomorrow) to create even a little more calm in my day?Connect With MeFor coaching, future workshops, and resources to help you stress less and live more intentionally:Website: https://jillianbybeemd.com/Newsletter: https://humansleading.substack.com/Podcast: https://humansleading.buzzsprout.com/About Dr. JillianI'm a physician, toddler mom, mindset coach, and founder of Humans Leading. I help high-achieving women reduce stress, challenge limiting beliefs, and create lives that feel as good on the inside as they look on the outside.Join me for more over on social media:Blog: Humans Leading | Jillian BybeeInstagram: Jillian Bybee, MD (@lifeandpicu)LinkedIn: Jillian Bybee, MD | LinkedIn Threads: @LifeandPICUWebsite: Contact — Jillian Bybee, MD (jillianbybeemd.com)If you’re ready to kickstart your journey (or your team's journey) to a less stressed life, I’m ready to help you! You can get in touch about 1:1 coaching or inviting me to facilitate a workshop for your group, get in touch via my website.

May 8, 2026Episode 442 min

Rewriting the Stories We Tell Ourselves

Send us Fan MailDoes your brain like to make up stories that are keeping you stuck?These stories (aka limiting beliefs or unhelpful beliefs) can be the source of significant stress in your life and often keep you from making the changes you wish to make.In this episode, Dr. Bybee shares a personal story about how this was showing up for her recently and how listening to a Humans Leading episode from Season 1 helped her. She's also bringing back that powerful conversation with mindset trainer and psychotherapist Caroline Ferguson to help you learn to hear the self-talk that quietly drives stress, burnout, and reactivity in your own life. You'll learn how to spot the hidden stories behind our emotions and use simple tools to respond with more calm, clarity, and choice. If you'd like some support to go deeper in this work, Dr. Bybee will be holding a free stress management workshop on May 27th from 7-8pm eastern time called “Transform Your Day: 3 Simple Strategies for Stress Management.” In the workshop, you'll learn to identify limiting beliefs you have around self-care and stress management and begin to transform them. These beliefs can cause us so much stress and keep us stuck, as Dr. Bybee has seen in her own life. By writing different, more helpful stories for ourselves, we can put ourselves on the path to a less-stressed, more satisfying life. If that sounds helpful for you, you can register by going to jillianbybeemd.com or here. Where to find Caroline:Substack: Something MoreJoin me for more over on social media:Blog: Humans Leading | Jillian BybeeInstagram: Jillian Bybee, MD (@lifeandpicu)LinkedIn: Jillian Bybee, MD | LinkedIn Threads: @LifeandPICUWebsite: Contact — Jillian Bybee, MD (jillianbybeemd.com)If you’re ready to kickstart your journey (or your team's journey) to a less stressed life, I’m ready to help you! You can get in touch about 1:1 coaching or inviting me to facilitate a workshop for your group, get in touch via my website.

April 16, 2026Episode 319 min

A Busy Woman's Guide to Stress Management

Send us Fan MailMany high-achieving women feel like they’re constantly running but never caught up.When you’re stretched thin and overwhelmed, advice like “take care of yourself” seems out of touch.Who has time for one more task on an already full plate?But not managing your stress comes at a price: your physical and mental wellbeing.The good news is that you can activate recovery quickly, sometimes in seconds if you know which practices will truly help.Today, I’m sharing 6 nervous system reset practices that will truly help you begin to recover inside your busy days without asking you to completely overhaul your life. If you would like more support, I'll be leading a free virtual workshop on May 27th called Transform Your Day: Three Simple Strategies for Stress Management. This is a 60-minute workshop for women who want practical strategies to reduce stress and create calmer, more intentional days.You can get all of the details by subscribing to the Humans Leading newsletter. Join me for more over on social media:Blog: Humans Leading | Jillian BybeeInstagram: Jillian Bybee, MD (@lifeandpicu)LinkedIn: Jillian Bybee, MD | LinkedIn Threads: @LifeandPICUWebsite: Contact — Jillian Bybee, MD (jillianbybeemd.com)If you’re ready to kickstart your journey (or your team's journey) to a less stressed life, I’m ready to help you! You can get in touch about 1:1 coaching or inviting me to facilitate a workshop for your group, get in touch via my website.

April 1, 2026Episode 26 min

A 6-Minute Reset for Overwhelm

Send us Fan MailDo you find yourself rushing through your day feeling scattered, irritable, or stuck?That’s the exact moment I designed this short, guided reset for. In this episode, I walk you through a simple practice you can use anytime you feel overwhelmed.We start by helping you get comfortable wherever you are and using your breath to help you settle yourself.It's not about doing this practice the "right" way. It’s about creating a tiny pocket of space so your nervous system can settle, and you can think again.We finish with a practical question you can take into the rest of your day.If you’re looking for nervous system regulation and a realistic way to manage stress during burnout recovery or busy seasons, press play. If you'd like more resources for stress, subscribe to my free newsletter, Humans Leading, and get a free download in the welcome email.Join me for more over on social media:Blog: Humans Leading | Jillian BybeeInstagram: Jillian Bybee, MD (@lifeandpicu)LinkedIn: Jillian Bybee, MD | LinkedIn Threads: @LifeandPICUWebsite: Contact — Jillian Bybee, MD (jillianbybeemd.com)If you’re ready to kickstart your journey (or your team's journey) to a less stressed life, I’m ready to help you! You can get in touch about 1:1 coaching or inviting me to facilitate a workshop for your group, get in touch via my website.

August 8, 2025Episode 117 min

Build Your Resilience Toolkit: 7 Strategies to Navigate Hard Days

Send us Fan MailEver felt like you're drowning in the overwhelm of modern life? You're not alone. After navigating leadership transitions and the unexpected death of her father, Dr. Jillian Bybee returns for Season 2 with a powerful toolkit for those days when everything feels like too much.These 7 strategies won't save you from hard times, but they will carry you through more easily.In this episode, Dr. Bybee discusses:7 tools to help you through hard daysCommon misconceptions about resilienceHumans Leading SubstackBrene’ Brown’s The Gifts of ImperfectionDr. Beth Kurland's "You Don’t Have to Change to Change Everything" Worry Lines “Worry journaling”“Meh-mindfulness”Join me for more over on social media:Blog: Humans Leading | Jillian BybeeInstagram: Jillian Bybee, MD (@lifeandpicu)LinkedIn: Jillian Bybee, MD | LinkedIn Threads: @LifeandPICUWebsite: Contact — Jillian Bybee, MD (jillianbybeemd.com)If you’re ready to kickstart your journey (or your team's journey) to a less stressed life, I’m ready to help you! You can get in touch about 1:1 coaching or inviting me to facilitate a workshop for your group, get in touch via my website.

July 15, 2025Episode 167 min

You Don’t Have to Get Used to It: Starting My Journey to Wellness Leadership

Send us Fan MailAfter an extended break from the podcast, Dr. Bybee returns with a special episode to share a personal story that shaped her career path in physician well-being. This story from her early career reveals how confronting toxic medical culture led her to create the support systems she desperately needed during her own training.It also highlights how she:• Developed from personal advocate to Wellness Director supporting 400+ trainees annually• Created the support system she wished existed during her own training• Emphasized that trauma exposure should never be normalized in medicine• Advocated for processing experiences rather than suppressing themIf you're looking to get started on transforming your own work environment, this is your podcast. Small steps are the first steps to transformation.Subscribe via your favorite podcast app to be sure to get Season 2, coming soon!Join me for more over on social media:Blog: Humans Leading | Jillian BybeeInstagram: Jillian Bybee, MD (@lifeandpicu)LinkedIn: Jillian Bybee, MD | LinkedIn Threads: @LifeandPICUWebsite: Contact — Jillian Bybee, MD (jillianbybeemd.com)If you’re ready to kickstart your journey (or your team's journey) to a less stressed life, I’m ready to help you! You can get in touch about 1:1 coaching or inviting me to facilitate a workshop for your group, get in touch via my website.

October 24, 2024Episode 1546 min

Creating a Fulfilling Career: Pediatric Palliative Care and the Power of Communication with Dr. Jared Rubenstein

Send us Fan MailIn today's episode, Dr. Bybee talks to Dr. Jared Rubenstein, a pediatric palliative care physician, medical educator, and fellow creative. In their conversation, they discuss:How Jared got into medicine (including his unconventional dinner table conversations!)Practices that can be helpful for navigating the challenges associated with working in high stress environmentsThe importance of communication, including active listeningBuilding a supportive work cultureCreative expression as self-care including Jared’s video series Advice for medical traineesThis episode has something for everyone, even if you're not in healthcare!Things mentioned in the episode:Jared’s first video: Palliative Care PSA - We’re the fire department, not the fire. (youtube.com) Anti-Racism in Medicine Animation Series – Dr Princess Dennar | Dennar Medical EruditionPlotagonConnect with Jared:Jared Rubenstein (@drjrubenstein) • Instagram photos and videosJared Rubenstein | LinkedInJared Rubenstein, MD (jaredrubensteinmd.com)Upcoming workshop announcement: If you’re feeling overwhelmed or looking for practical strategies to stress less and find more balance in your day, join Dr. Bybee in her upcoming workshop (early 2025), Transform Your Day: Stress Less with 3 Simple Strategies. It’s designed for busy professionals who want to take control of their well-being without adding more to their plates. If you’d like to be the first to hear details about the workshop and how you can get registered, head to Dr. Bybee's newsletter, Humans Leading and sign up for updates. Join me for more over on social media:Blog: Humans Leading | Jillian BybeeInstagram: Jillian Bybee, MD (@lifeandpicu)LinkedIn: Jillian Bybee, MD | LinkedIn Threads: @LifeandPICUWebsite: Contact — Jillian Bybee, MD (jillianbybeemd.com)If you’re ready to kickstart your journey (or your team's journey) to a less stressed life, I’m ready to help you! You can get in touch about 1:1 coaching or inviting me to facilitate a workshop for your group, get in touch via my website.

October 17, 2024Episode 147 min

The Secret to Stress Relief for High Achievers- Mini Episode

Send us Fan MailAre you struggling under the weight of impossibly high standards and the constant pressure to over-deliver? Discover the subtle art of easing up on perfectionism with Dr. Jillian Bybee, a pediatric critical care medicine physician, medical educator, and coach, as she shares life-changing insights from her own experience with burnout recovery. Tune in to learn how giving just 1% less effort in non-priority areas can help you break free from the cycle of overworking and reclaim much-needed time for rest and recovery.This short episode delivers 3 actionable strategies for getting started in your own life today. Join me for more over on social media:Blog: Humans Leading | Jillian BybeeInstagram: Jillian Bybee, MD (@lifeandpicu)LinkedIn: Jillian Bybee, MD | LinkedIn Threads: @LifeandPICUWebsite: Contact — Jillian Bybee, MD (jillianbybeemd.com)If you’re ready to kickstart your journey (or your team's journey) to a less stressed life, I’m ready to help you! You can get in touch about 1:1 coaching or inviting me to facilitate a workshop for your group, get in touch via my website.

October 3, 2024Episode 1343 min

The Simple Complexity of Asking for Help with Chris Anselmo

Send us Fan MailOn this episode, host Dr. Jillian and guest Chris Anselmo discuss the importance and difficulty of asking for and accepting help. Chris Anselmo is a writer whose life was changed by a rare disease diagnosis in his 20’s. He writes the publication Hello Adversity which grew out of his own lived experience. In it, he shares personal stories and lessons learned that are applicable to all of us because we all experience adversity. In this conversation, you'll hear:How Chris uses writing to process his experience and connect with and help other peopleHow to ask for helpThe barriers that keep us from asking for help, including how we act as barriers to ourselvesHow asking for help builds trust and opens the door for others to share their own struggles with usWhere to find Chris:Hello, AdversityLinkedInOther things mentioned in this episode:Hype Yourself by Lucy WernerJoin me for more over on social media:Blog: Humans Leading | Jillian BybeeInstagram: Jillian Bybee, MD (@lifeandpicu)LinkedIn: Jillian Bybee, MD | LinkedIn Threads: @LifeandPICUWebsite: Contact — Jillian Bybee, MD (jillianbybeemd.com)If you’re ready to kickstart your journey (or your team's journey) to a less stressed life, I’m ready to help you! You can get in touch about 1:1 coaching or inviting me to facilitate a workshop for your group, get in touch via my website.