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Published Nov 11, 2020

Ep 146: Emergency Services with Dr. Michele Harper

Dr. Michele Harper delves into the challenges of racial inequality in healthcare, sharing poignant patient stories and highlighting the role of resilience and compassion. She also discusses her journey in emergency medicine, emphasizing the essential balance of self-care practices like yoga and meditation to navigate professional and personal upheavals, especially during the pandemic.
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  • ER Insights

    Dr. Michele Harper, an experienced ER physician, shares her journey through the demanding world of emergency medicine. Her book, "The Beauty in Breaking," offers a profound look into her personal and professional life, capturing the challenges and triumphs of working in the ER 1. Michele emphasizes the importance of self-care and finding freedom in everyday routines, such as exercising with Peloton, which she describes as a liberating experience 2.

    Peloton is a fitness and entertainment mashup that'll have you singing at the top of your lungs, sweating and moving like you might never do with others around you.

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    Her insights reveal how personal passions can help balance the intense demands of her profession.

       

    Pandemic Adaptations

    The COVID-19 pandemic has forced healthcare professionals like Dr. Michele Harper to adapt their self-care routines and practices. She highlights the importance of maintaining mental health through activities like meme therapy and setting personal boundaries 3. Michele also discusses the challenges of finding self-care moments amidst the pandemic's restrictions, such as missing visits to art museums and social gatherings 4.

    It's hard. I mean, we're all having to be so flexible about how we adjust and take care of ourselves.

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    Despite these challenges, she remains grateful for her work and the ability to continue caring for others during these trying times.

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