Dr. Janna Koretz: Is Your Career Killing You?

In this episode of the Healthy, Wealthy and Smart Podcast, host Dr. Karen Litzy welcomes Dr. Janna Koretz, a clinical psychologist and expert in leadership and mental health. The discussion focuses on managing stress and preventing burnout in high-pressure careers, particularly within the healthcare sector. Dr. Koretz shares her insights on the common challenges faced by professionals, including feelings of being stuck, relationship issues at work, and the impact of high-stress environments on mental health. With her experience running a practice in Boston, she emphasizes the importance of proactively addressing these issues. Tune in for valuable strategies and tips on navigating career-related stress and enhancing overall well-being.

 

Time Stamps: 

[00:01:07] High pressure career management.

[00:07:02] Defining burnout and enmeshment.

[00:09:31] Signs of burnout.

[00:12:20] Unplugging from technology for recovery.

[00:17:35] Rekindling lost interests and hobbies.

[00:21:03] Determining personal values.

[00:23:22] Navigating differing family values.

[00:28:36] The importance of empathy.

[00:30:40] Empathy through diverse experiences.

[00:35:44] Moderation and pacing in life.

[00:39:28] Values-based journaling app.

[00:42:15] Gaining perspective in life.

 

More About Dr. Janna Koretz:

 Dr. Janna Koretz is the founder of Azimuth Psychological, a group psychotherapy and testing practice with locations in Cambridge, Boston, and Nantucket MA. Dr. Koretz’s  specialty is in executive leadership mental health — especially around co-founder struggles, impostor syndrome, communication skills, burnout, career enmeshment, and over-achiever trauma. 

 Graduate of Cornell University, with years of clinical training as a psychologist filtered through the lens of her own entrepreneurial journey, Dr.Koretz is able to engage with leaders on a deeper level while providing the nuance, rigor, and evidence-based practice required to address big challenges. Dr. Koretz’s work has been featured regularly in HBR, BBC, WSJ,Business Insider, NPR, CNBC, MSN and Boston Globe.

 

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