Humans Leading
Welcome to Humans Leading, the podcast for ambition, overwhelmed women looking to transform their lives. It is hosted by Dr. Jillian Bybee, a busy pediatric ICU physician, toddler mom, coach, and creative who uses what she's learned from recovering from burnout twice to help other people live less stressed, more satisfying lives.
Join Dr. Bybee and her inspiring guests as they tackle essential topics such as perfectionism, limiting beliefs, imposter phenomenon, stress management, and more. Each episode is packed with actionable advice to empower you to prioritize your own wellbeing and create the life you truly desire.
If you're ready to start putting yourself on your own priority list and lead a more fulfilling life, tune in to Humans Leading and take the first step toward transformation.
- Update frequency
- every 17 days
- Average duration
- 29 minutes
- Episodes
- 17
- Years Active
- 2024 - 2025
Build Your Resilience Toolkit: 7 Strategies to Navigate Hard Days
Ever felt like you're drowning in the overwhelm of modern life?
You're not alone. After navigating leadership transitions and the unexpected death of her father, Dr. Jillian Bybee retur…
You Don’t Have to Get Used to It: Starting My Journey to Wellness Leadership
After an extended break from the podcast, Dr. Bybee returns with a special episode to share a personal story that shaped her career path in physician well-being.
This story from her ear…
Creating a Fulfilling Career: Pediatric Palliative Care and the Power of Communication with Dr. Jared Rubenstein
In today's episode, Dr. Bybee talks to Dr. Jared Rubenstein, a pediatric palliative care physician, medical educator, and fellow creative.
In their conversation, they discuss:
- How Jared …
The Secret to Stress Relief for High Achievers- Mini Episode
Are you struggling under the weight of impossibly high standards and the constant pressure to over-deliver?
Discover the subtle art of easing up on perfectionism with Dr. Jillian Bybee,…
The Simple Complexity of Asking for Help with Chris Anselmo
On this episode, host Dr. Jillian and guest Chris Anselmo discuss the importance and difficulty of asking for and accepting help.
Chris Anselmo is a writer whose life was changed by a r…
Making the Most of Your Life with Jane Galloway
Today, Dr. Bybee chats with Jane Galloway, a firm believer in making the most of life and not saving things like our best stationary for the “perfect occasion.”
Jane is the Founder and D…
“No One Has it All Together” Navigating Your Early Career with Dr. Amna Shabbir
In this episode, Dr. Bybee talks to Dr. Amna Shabbir, a fellow Substack writer, physician, and coach.
**As a content warning, there is a brief mention of suicide and depression in this …
The Power of Becoming Self-Aware with Caroline Ferguson
On this episode, Jillian talks to mindset trainer and fellow Substacker Caroline Ferguson.
They cover a lot of ground in their chat including:
- Self-Awareness, which Caroline describes as …
Understanding Fertility is for Everyone... Especially if You're in Medicine - featuring Dr. Jenna Miller
In this episode, Dr. Bybee speaks with Dr. Jenna Miller, a fellow pediatric critical care medicine physician and advocate.
In their conversation, Dr. Miller shares a bit about her own e…
“I do better when I’m busy” – breaking out of the cycle of overwork and burnout with Coach Ellyn Schinke
In this episode, Dr. Bybee talks to the anti-burnout coach, Coach Ellyn Schinke, a fellow over-worker and high achiever whose own experience with burnout led to her pivoting her career …
There’s Nothing Wrong with You: Navigating Imposter Phenomenon and Self-Doubt
Do you feel like everyone else around you knows what they are doing but you have no idea? Do you worry that people give you positive feedback because they like you, not because you dese…
You Can Do Anything, Not Everything
On this episode, Dr. Bybee shares her current struggle with overwork, a cycle she's quite familiar with as a high achiever.
As a high achiever, it's understandable to find yourself feeli…
Lessons I've Learned the Hard Way: Active Stress Management as a Pathway to Less Overwhelm
On this episode, Dr. Bybee discusses her process for navigating the inevitable stresses of daily life, active stress management, which she has been refining since she first experienced …
Stress Mindset- Lessons I've Learned the Hard Way
Today's episode is the first in a series of episodes called "Lessons I've Learned the Hard Way." In this series, Dr. Bybee explores some of the topics that were essential for her recove…
Getting Unstuck- Coaching Your Way into the Future
On this episode, we’ll be tackling something that comes up for most people at one time or another in their lives: feeling lost or stuck in your work life, home life, or both.
What do yo…
Welcome to Humans Leading!
Welcome to the first episode of Humans Leading, a podcast by Dr. Jillian Bybee that aims to bring you more fulfillment and joy by way of lessons that she has learned the hard way (read:…
Who Will Care When They're Gone? Shining a Light on the Problem of Respiratory Therapist Burnout
On today’s episode, Dr. Bybee shares her Harvard University Medical School Media and Medicine project that highlights an under-addressed crisis in healthcare: Respiratory therapist burn…