The Rooted Health Practice Podcast

<p>IIn this episode, Dr. Alex explores how your relationship with yourself, your team, and your patients directly impacts your energy, leadership, and sustainability as a practice owner.</p><h3>What You’ll Learn:</h3><ul><li>Why over-responsibility leads to burnout</li><li>How boundaries shape sustainable leadership</li><li>The difference between caring and losing yourself in the process</li><li>How your internal patterns show up in external relationships</li></ul><h3>Key Takeaway:</h3><blockquote>Burnout often lives in your relationships—not just your workload.</blockquote><h3>Resources:</h3><ul><li>Leadership Energy Audit → rootedpractice.co/audit</li></ul><p></p>

<p>Dr. Alex Swenson-Ridley delves into the often unacknowledged struggles faced by healthcare professionals who venture into entrepreneurship. This episode sheds light on the contradiction of seeking to help others while feeling constrained by the business models inherited from previous mentors. The discussion revolves around the concept of 'reinventing the wheel' in healthcare, promoting creativity and autonomy over conforming to outdated norms. Dr. Alex shares her personal journey of overcoming a lack of self-worth and the necessity of establishing clear boundaries to prevent burnout, ultimately advocating for a redefined approach to healthcare business leadership.</p>

<p>In this episode of the Rooted Health Practice Podcast, Dr. Alex Swenson Ridley explores the concept of self-worth and the challenges it presents in business ownership. She delves into the idea of the 'upper limit problem' from Gaye Hendricks' book 'The Big Leap,' discussing four fundamental fears that often inhibit our growth and success. These fears include feeling fundamentally flawed, being a burden to others, leaving others behind, and outshining others. Dr. Alex shares personal experiences, including a battle with illness, which reflects how these fears manifest as self-sabotage, hampering both personal and professional development.</p><p><strong>Referenced in this Episode:</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Big-Leap-Conquer-Hidden-Level-ebook/dp/B0026772QU/ref=sr_1_1?crid=27DXZ6R2336JO&amp;dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.WPTK4393sTVJzfOVNlgw1o2N_gbiD3lX8AQsfBojqY0PRObZoHK0Q7yNeEGW-AzcCOM6G-6N7g8FIS-RiSgftjPO6kDRRy3ra3MFiFnvF8_5mZV5Wb7_JQxpc53HJXLVCyBZvYleH3v_aznHe4XHjIphJVR8lRH3CRm0p0i_DagvPrXLfjjeRrd0Zdj3IGWllkTOe-WgMVJZEN5O8TLN0nlpP7la8J_nczHTKKV5xnU.Yi9iIxHPRVRPjywSKsu8mcj6t8REL6mA2pDGM98XB4M&amp;dib_tag=se&amp;keywords=the+big+leap&amp;qid=1773269317&amp;sprefix=the+big+lea%2Caps%2C251&amp;sr=8-1" target="_blank">The Big Leap,</a> by Gaye Hendricks</p><p>Download the <a href="rootedpractice.co/audit" target="_blank">Leadership Energy Audit Here</a></p>

<p>In this episode of the Rooted Health Practice Podcast, Dr. Alex Swenson Ridley shares her compelling journey from an unexpected pregnancy and a tumultuous job in Alaska to opening her own chiropractic practice. Despite facing significant challenges, including a chaotic and traumatic work environment and a high-stress pregnancy, she persevered to build a successful business. This story underscores the importance of understanding the true driving force behind one's entrepreneurial pursuits, whether it's necessity or opportunity, and emphasizes the significance of aligning one's business with personal values to achieve sustained wellbeing and fulfillment.</p><h2><strong>Articles referenced in this episode:</strong></h2><p></p><p><span>Gilstrap, C. M., Weber, T., &amp; Gilstrap, C. A. (2024). Navigating the Unknown: How Healthcare Entrepreneurs Manage Uncertainty. Journal of Developmental Entrepreneurship, 29(2), 1–29. </span><a href="https://doi.org/10.1142/S1084946724500146" target="_blank">https://doi.org/10.1142/S1084946724500146</a></p><p><span>Kearney, C., Dunne, P., &amp; Wales, W. J. (2020). Entrepreneurial orientation and burnout among healthcare professionals. Journal of Health Organization and Management, 34(1), 16–22. </span><u><a href="https://doi.org/10.1108/jhom-09-2019-0259" target="_blank">https://doi.org/10.1108/jhom-09-2019-0259</a></u></p><p><span>Manchiraju, S., Akbari, M., &amp; Seydavi, M. (2023). Is entrepreneurial role stress a necessary condition for burnout? A necessary condition analysis. </span><em>Current Psychology</em><span>, </span><em>43</em><span>(5), 4766–4778. </span><a href="https://doi.org/10.1007/s12144-023-04704-z" target="_blank">https://doi.org/10.1007/s12144-023-04704-z</a></p><p><span>Ryff, C. D. (2018). Entrepreneurship and eudaimonic well-being: Five venues for new science. </span><em>Journal of Business Venturing</em><span>, </span><em>34</em><span>(4), 646–663. </span><a href="https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jbusvent.2018.09.003" target="_blank">https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jbusvent.2018.09.003</a></p><p>Take the <a href="https://portal.rootedpractice.co/audit" target="_blank">Leadership Energy Audit</a></p><p>As always, feel free to reach out to Dr. Alex with any questions, deep thoughts or support: [email protected]</p>

<p>In this enlightening podcast episode, Dr. Alex Swenson Ridley delves into the complexities of leadership for healthcare entrepreneurs. Exploring insights from the book 'The Six Types of Working Genius,' she highlights the importance of aligning work roles with personal strengths to prevent burnout. Dr. Alex shares her personal journey of discovering her creative strengths, emphasizing the significance of understanding one's unique leadership style. By embracing personal strengths, entrepreneurs can lead practices more authentically and effectively. This episode offers thought-provoking perspectives on developing positive leadership and reshaping practice roles for genuine entrepreneurial success.</p><p>Resources from this episode:</p><p><a href="www.workinggenius.com" target="_blank">Working Genius</a></p><p><a href="https://www.viacharacter.org/" target="_blank">VIA Character Strengths</a> </p><p><a href="https://portal.rootedpractice.co/audit" target="_blank">Leadership Energy Audit</a></p><p>Aligned Authority Workshop--Available 2/16</p><p><a href="https://meet.boomerangapp.com/dralex/connectcall" target="_blank">Connect Call with Dr. Alex</a></p>