Humans Leading

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Welcome to Humans Leading , the podcast for high-achieving women looking to live less stressed, more satisfying lives. Humans Leading is hosted by Dr. Jillian Bybee, a busy pediatric ICU physician, mom, coach, and creative who uses what she's learned from recovering from burnout twice to help women craft lives and careers they don't need a vacation from. 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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October 23, 2026Episode 1247 min

What If There's No One Right Way to Live, Work, or Succeed?

Send us Fan Mail As a high-achieving woman, you may one day find yourself having achieved every goal you’ve evet set for yourself and still feel like something is missing. You may find yourself asking the big questions: Is this all there is? Who am I? What do I really want to do with my life? That’s what happened to me 4 years ago, and I’m still asking myself these questions. Recently, they led me to Human Design and then to today’s guest on the podcast: Caroline Harris. Caroline Harris, founder of Direction Aligned, knows these questions firsthand. After 18 years delivering large-scale transformation programs in banking, she decided to pivot and create a career that was more aligned with her design. In our conversation, Caroline breaks human design down in a skeptic-friendly way: not a belief system, not a rulebook, but an experiment you can run on your own life. We cover the most useful starting points (type, strategy, authority), why emotional authority can mean taking time to reach a true yes, and how one-size-fits-all advice like rigid five-year plans can push you further from alignment. We also connect the dots to leadership, collaboration, and building work that won’t burn you out, especially as AI and modern work keep changing the rules. You can learn more about Caroline and connect with her here: Website: https://www.directionaligned.com/ Substack: https://carolineharris.substack.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/caroline-harris-7a791117/ You can also find me here: Blog: Humans Leading | Jillian Bybee Instagram: Jillian Bybee, MD (@lifeandpic u) LinkedIn: Jillian Bybee, MD | LinkedIn Threads: @LifeandPICU Website: 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 2, 2026Episode 1111 min

How To Stop Blocking the Rest You Need

Send us Fan Mail The most frustrating part about rest isn’t learning that you need it. It’s realizing you might be the one blocking it. Today, I’m bringing a quick, practical mini-episode inspired by a recent post I made on Instagram that hit a nerve: the person most often standing in the way of you taking a break is you. If that made you feel called out, good. Not because you should feel bad about it, but because you have the power to change it. On today’s episode, we dig into why guilt, perfectionism, and “I don’t have time” can sound like facts even when they’re just stories your brain creates and repeats. Then I teach a simple 3-step framework I call The Shift that can help you navigate these thoughts and get you on the road to taking the break that you need. If you’ve been waiting for permission to pause, consider this your sign. If you'd like to go deeper, this free stress management workshop that I ran in the Spring can help. Looking for more resources? 3 simple stress management tips to help you start feeling better today: Grab the download and access to my new business newsletter 1:1 stress management and life design coaching : to help you overcome burnout and start living a life you love. Stress management workshops : to help you learn to weave helpful practices throughout your day Over 150 posts to help you get started on transforming your life: Humans Leading Archive You can also find me here: Blog: Humans Leading | Jillian Bybee Instagram: Jillian Bybee, MD (@lifeandpic u) LinkedIn: Jillian Bybee, MD | LinkedIn Threads: @LifeandPICU Website: 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 .

September 10, 2026Episode 1038 min

Leadership Takes Work...ing on Yourself with Dr. Jess Bunin

Send us Fan Mail At any moment, whether we have a title or not, we are leading ourselves. And, as today’s guest Dr. Jess Bunin reminds us in this conversation, “at all times, we are leaders and followers.” However, leadership is not an innate trait. It’s not something that we have or don’t have. It’s something that we need to work on if we want to get better. In this episode of the Humans Leading podcast, Dr. Bunin shares her journey to leadership, the importance of having a feedback partner, the 4 categories she uses to handle feedback, developing self-awareness, the importance of trust, and her new book, “ Self-Awareness and Trust: Leading Healthcare Teams from the Inside Out .” This conversation was so energizing for me, and I know that you’ll love it too. You can find more about Dr. Bunin here Website: www.jessbuninmd.com Speaker page: https://speaker.innovationwomen.com/user/20706 All Levels Leadership: www.alllevelsleadership.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessica-bunin/ You can also find me here: Blog: Humans Leading | Jillian Bybee Instagram: Jillian Bybee, MD (@lifeandpic u) LinkedIn: Jillian Bybee, MD | LinkedIn Threads: @LifeandPICU Website: 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 21, 2026Episode 946 min

If Lost Start Here with Claire Fitzsimmons

Send us Fan Mail You’ve been taught that the solution to all your problems is outside of you: one more strategy, one more routine, one more expert. But what if I told you that the real solution is trusting that you already know more about your life than the “experts” you’ve been looking to for answers? Yes. It’s true. You’re already the expert in your own life, even if you don’t believe it yet. In today’s conversation, I’m joined by coach, writer, and well-being founder Claire Fitzsimmons for a warm, wide-ranging conversation about how to believe in your own inner wisdom, career pivots, learning to tolerate discomfort, addressing perfectionism, play, and the wonderful book that she co-wrote. We talk about why being “the expert in your own life” doesn’t mean you can solve everything. It means you learn to tolerate discomfort, stay in the questions, and make choices that fit your capacity, your body, and your actual day. If this resonates, subscribe for more conversations on stress management, burnout recovery, and sustainable well-being. I’d love it if you shared the episode with a friend who feels overwhelmed, and, for bonus points, please leave a rating and review so more people can find the show. Where to find Claire: Website: https://www.ifloststarthere.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ifloststarthere/ Substack: https://moregooddays.substack.com LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/claire-fitzsimmons-4130aa100 Book: https://amzn.eu/d/074nthZ5 You can also find me here: Blog: Humans Leading | Jillian Bybee Instagram: Jillian Bybee, MD (@lifeandpic u) LinkedIn: Jillian Bybee, MD | LinkedIn Threads: @LifeandPICU Website: 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 30, 2026Episode 846 min

Your Dreams Deserve More Attention with Janet Tanguay

Send us Fan Mail Vision boards can sound like arts and craft time for out-of-touch people, but they’re actually a practical tool for your brain, your boundaries, and your burnout recovery. In this episode of the podcast, I sit down with Janet Tanguay, SBA certified business advisor and CEO of Hammock Way of Life, to break down why vision boarding works for analytical, high-achieving people who want real change and a life they don't need a vacation from. Janet calls her method “when science meets woo,” and we dig into what that looks like when you’re trying to build a meaningful life while also juggling work, family, and constant mental load. Janet shares examples from corporate leaders, entrepreneurs, and everyday clients, plus the common mistakes that quietly sabotage goals. We also go deep on the habits that make the vision real: small actions, accountability, breaking routines, and protecting time for yourself with clear boundaries. If you’re burned out or stuck, this conversation offers a grounded way to start dreaming again without needing to overhaul your whole life. You can find out more about Janet's work and connect with her here: Website: Hammock Way of Life Amazon: janet tanguay IG: www.instagram.com/hammockwayoflife Facebook: www.facebook.com/hammockwayoflife LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/jazzyjan TikTok: www.tiktok.com/JazzyCEO You can also find me here: Blog: Humans Leading | Jillian Bybee Instagram: Jillian Bybee, MD (@lifeandpic u) LinkedIn: Jillian Bybee, MD | LinkedIn Threads: @LifeandPICU Website: 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 24, 2026Episode 77 min

If You're Not Choosing to Change, You're Choosing to Stay Stuck

Send us Fan Mail If you feel like you’re drowning in responsibilities and telling yourself “there’s no way I can change right now,” this short message is for you: if you’re not choosing to change, you’re choosing to stay stuck. Not because you’re lazy or broken, but because your brain is doing what it was built to do, keep you safe, even when “safe” means suffering. If you are looking to change and would like some support, I would love to chat about how my burnout recovery coaching might be a fit for you. You can get in touch through my website . You can also find me here: Blog: Humans Leading | Jillian Bybee Instagram: Jillian Bybee, MD (@lifeandpic u) LinkedIn: Jillian Bybee, MD | LinkedIn Threads: @LifeandPICU Website: 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 15, 2026Episode 643 min

Healing is a Process with Dr. Rana Awdish

Send us Fan Mail I 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 titles Her first book, In Shock The cost of self-suppression and self-sacrifice How medical training is "kind of" like a cult Learning to listen to your body and your inner knowing You 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: Instagram LinkedIn Website You can also find me here: Blog: Humans Leading | Jillian Bybee Instagram: Jillian Bybee, MD (@lifeandpic u) LinkedIn: Jillian Bybee, MD | LinkedIn Threads: @LifeandPICU Website: 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 Mail Do 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 stuck Whether 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 Me For 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. Jillian I'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. You can also find me here: Blog: Humans Leading | Jillian Bybee Instagram: Jillian Bybee, MD (@lifeandpic u) LinkedIn: Jillian Bybee, MD | LinkedIn Threads: @LifeandPICU Website: 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 Mail Does 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 More You can also find me here: Blog: Humans Leading | Jillian Bybee Instagram: Jillian Bybee, MD (@lifeandpic u) LinkedIn: Jillian Bybee, MD | LinkedIn Threads: @LifeandPICU Website: 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 Mail Many 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 . You can also find me here: Blog: Humans Leading | Jillian Bybee Instagram: Jillian Bybee, MD (@lifeandpic u) LinkedIn: Jillian Bybee, MD | LinkedIn Threads: @LifeandPICU Website: 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 .