LIVE with The Famous Dr AL and Diana Page
- S3E61
- 32:18
- August 18th 2024
- Host: Dr. Allen Lycka
- Guest: Diana Page, founder of Self-Care Catalyst
- Profession: Nurse Practitioner
- Discussion: Inside healthcare, personal journey, burnout, and recovery
Diana Page's Background
- Initial Career Path: Started as a bio major aiming for lab work
- Career Shift: Transitioned to nursing to engage more with patients
- Nursing Journey: Became a Nurse Practitioner (NP) in 2009
- NP Role: Functions similar to a doctor, prescribing medication and working autonomously
Experiencing Burnout
- Early Signs: Began experiencing burnout in nursing school due to pressure and high standards
- First NP Job: Significant burnout due to lack of boundaries and toxic work environment
- Burnout Symptoms: Resentment, apathy, irritability, physical symptoms (GI upset, headaches)
Burnout in Healthcare
- General Issue: Burnout is common in many professions, not just nursing
- Healthcare Specifics: High emotional toll from patient care, moral injury, and lack of adequate support
- COVID-19 Impact: Exacerbated burnout, but the issue existed long before the pandemic
Addressing Burnout
- Emotional and Physical Impact: Chronic stress, pre-shift anxiety, and a lack of purpose
- Symptoms and Red Flags: Resentment, apathy, emotional and physical exhaustion, isolation, escape fantasies
Strategies for Coping and Recovery
- Setting Boundaries: Essential to prevent and manage burnout
- Evening Rituals: Importance of disconnecting from work, such as turning off cell phones
- Physical Activity: Engaging in regular exercise to alleviate stress
- Self-Care Practices: Tailoring self-care to individual needs, whether through reading, exercise, or other activities
Supporting Healthcare Workers
- Healthcare System Issues: Staffing, compensation, insurance hurdles, and respect for nurses
- Role of Employers: Need for tangible support beyond superficial gestures like pizza lunches
- Advocacy and Change: Emphasizing the need for systemic changes to support healthcare workers better
BIO:
Diana Page is the Founder of Selfcare Catalyst, A Nurse/Nurse Practitioner Burnout Coach, burnout recovery expert, writer, and speaker. Having navigated and overcome burnout, an experience that nearly led her to exit the healthcare profession, Diana now passionately dedicates herself to empowering fellow healthcare professionals to cultivate a fulfilling life beyond their roles, equipping them with essential tools for recovering from burnout. Diana’s signature coaching program, 'The Resilient Nurse Roadmap,' along with virtual workshops and content for leading nursing platforms like nurse.org, have guided thousands of nurses and NPs from burnout to balance without adding to their to-do list or leaving the profession. Diana passionately advocates that we are all human beings not human doings and we deserve care too.
Social Media:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/catalystforselfcare/
Free Burnout Recovery Resources: https://www.selfcarecatalyst.com/resources
Mentorship: https://www.selfcarecatalyst.com/mentorship
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nurseburnoutexpert/
Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/828483838464304/
LIVE with The Famous Unshakeable™️ Dr. AL
Broadcast on syndicated radio and available as a podcast, LIVE with The Famous Unshakeable™ Dr. AL is where resilience, mindset, and personal transformation take center stage. Hosted by Dr. Allen Lycka — internationally acclaimed cosmetic dermatologist, bestselling author, and global keynote speaker — the show inspires listeners to thrive in health, business, and life.
Dr. Lycka is celebrated as a pioneer in modern cosmetic surgery, but his life took a dramatic turn in 2003 when he was misdiagnosed with ALS and given just six months to live. Choosing courage over fear, he embraced an Unshakeable™ mindset and not only survived but built a powerful second act as an author, mentor, and media personality. His journey inspired the bestselling book The Secrets to Living a Fantastic Life with a foreword by Jack Canfield of Chicken Soup for the Soul.
Now, with over 500 episodes of his original show behind him, Dr. Lycka brings his signature energy to a new stage. Each episode delivers high-impact conversations with thought leaders, entrepreneurs, bestselling authors, innovators, and celebrities — offering strategies for resilience, success, and reinvention.
Listeners can expect:
- Proven mindset tools for overcoming adversity
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If you’re ready to unlock your potential, rise stronger, and build an Unshakeable™ future, this show delivers the wisdom and motivation you need.
Meet the Unshakeable™ Host
Meet the Host: Dr. Allen Steven Lycka, The Famous Unshakeable™ Dr. AL
Dr. Allen Steven Lycka, known as The Famous Unshakeable™ Dr. AL, is a bestselling author, international speaker, and one of the world’s leading voices on resilience, reinvention, and personal growth. For over 30 years, he was celebrated as a top cosmetic dermatologist, pioneering advances such as laser-assisted tumescent liposuction and Moh’s Micrographic Surgery. He won the Consumers Choice Award for Cosmetic Surgery for 16 consecutive years, authored 17 books and 30+ academic papers, and hosted the #1 internet radio show Inside Cosmetic Surgery Today.
In 2003, Dr. Lycka’s life took a dramatic turn when he was misdiagnosed with ALS and told he had only six months to live. Choosing courage and the Unshakeable™ mindset, he continued practicing medicine while seeking answers, later discovering he was living with Chronic Lyme disease. His journey of resilience and reinvention inspired the international bestseller The Secrets to Living a Fantastic Life (with Harriet Tinka), followed by The Pillars of Success (with Jack Canfield) and bLU Talks Presents: Business, Life and the Universe (with Corie Poirier).
Today, Dr. Lycka is recognized as a transformational coach, thought leader, and host of LIVE with The Famous Unshakeable™ Dr. AL, where he interviews bestselling authors, entrepreneurs, and innovators to share practical tools for success, health, and thriving through change.
Dr. Lycka is happily married to Dr. Lucie Bernier-Lycka for 44 years, and together they have four daughters and nine grandchildren. He proudly counts his family as his greatest accomplishment and the foundation of his Fantastic Life.