From Paycheck to Purpose: Rethinking Work and Wellbeing - Occupational Wellness with Dr. Jeff Taekman (Dimension 6)

Dr. Jeff Taekman recounts crucial moments in his career where simulation in clinical trials and game-based medical education revealed gaps and improved processes. Drawing on these experiences, he explores the importance of occupational wellness, emphasizing the need to align work with personal purpose to enhance overall well-being.

Dr. Taekman continues this through line in his current work with HealthHippieMD, offering practical advice on making small changes to improve work life. Research insights on job strain and burnout highlight occupational wellness as a physiological and psychological necessity. He encourages listeners to find their own connections and alignments for a more meaningful career.

00:00 What is Occupational Wellness?

01:59 Why Occupational Wellness Matters

02:54 The Science of Work and Wellbeing

04:09 The Through Line in My Work

04:40 How Occupational Connects with Other Dimensions

05:21 Microdoses for Occupational Wellness

06:15 A Personal Reflection

07:04 Three Practices for the Week

07:29 Living the Occupational Dimension

08:06 Resources and Next Episode

09:04 Outro

Links

Comprehensive Nine-Dimension Wellness Assessment

Seven-Day Sleep Challenge

Microdose+ Sleep Waitlist

More HealthHippieMD

Clinical Trials Simulation

* The Hidden Hurdle - Video Overview - Notebook LM*

* Learning Curves in Clinical Trials - Studio - NotebookLM

*Notebook LM has limited editing capabilities, so while the core ideas are accurate, this video should be seen as an early exploration rather than a definitive account of our work. In places, it goes further in its claims and projected impact than is appropriate.

References

* Marmot MG, Smith GD, Stansfeld S, Patel C, North F, Head J, White I, Brunner E, Feeney A. Health inequalities among British civil servants: the Whitehall II study. Lancet. 1991;337(8754):1387-1393. doi:10.1016/0140-6736(91)93068-k

* World Health Organization. Burn-out an “occupational phenomenon”: International Classification of Diseases. World Health Organization. Published May 28, 2019. https://www.who.int/news/item/28-05-2019-burn-out-an-occupational-phenomenon-international-classification-of-diseases.

* Salvagioni DAJ, Melanda FN, Mesas AE, et al. Physical, psychological and occupational consequences of job burnout: A systematic review of prospective studies. PLoS One. 2017;12(10):e0185781. doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0185781

* Alimujiang A, Wiensch A, Boss J, et al. Association Between Life Purpose and Mortality Among US Adults Older Than 50 Years. JAMA Netw Open. 2019;2(5):e194270. doi:10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2019.4270 .

* Hill PL, Turiano NA. Purpose in life as a predictor of mortality across adulthood. Psychol Sci. 2014;25(7):1482–1486.

* Wright MC, Taekman JM, Barber L, Hobbs G, Newman MF, Stafford-Smith M. The use of high-fidelity human patient simulation as an evaluative tool in the development of clinical research protocols and procedures. Contemp Clin Trials. 2005;26(6):646–59.

* Taekman JM, Stafford-Smith M, Velazquez EJ, Wright MC, Phillips-Bute BG, Pfeffer MA, Sellers MA, Pieper KS, Newman MF, Van de Werf F, Diaz R, Leimberger J, Califf RM. Departures from the protocol during conduct of a clinical trial: a pattern from the data record consistent with a learning curve. Qual Saf Health Care. 2010;19(5):405–410.

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