When the Soul Feels Heavy: Healing from Moral Injury with Dr. Byrne

In this episode, we'll take a deep dive into the unseen wounds we carry—those moments when something inside just doesn’t feel right. We’re talking about moral injury, a struggle that goes beyond physical or emotional pain. Whether it's from a difficult decision, a betrayal of values, or witnessing something that shook you to your core, moral injury can leave a lasting impact.​WHAT YOU WILL LEARN:This conversation is for anyone who has ever questioned, "Why doesn’t this sit right with me?" and is looking for a path forward. - Recognize the Signs – Understand what moral injury is and how it might be affecting your well-being, even if you’ve never put a name to it.- Find Healing – Explore real, practical ways to work through the emotional weight and start your journey toward recovery.- Hear Stories of Resilience – Learn from those who have faced and overcome moral injury, with insights from professionals who specialize in healing and self-repair.- Recognize You’re Not Alone – If you've ever felt that inner conflict, regret, or emotional exhaustion, this episode will help you make sense of it and take steps toward feeling whole again.***ABOUT OUR GUEST:Dr. Jennie Byrne is an advisor for healthcare innovators to help shape the future of healthcare. She is a Co-Founder of Belong Health, a made-for-purpose healthcare company that serves vulnerable populations through health plan partnerships and ACO-REACH. She has a dual background as an MD/PhD in neuroscience and a board-certified psychiatrist, an entrepreneur who previously founded, grew, and exited a clinical organization, and served in a C-suite executive at a national level. She is a speaker and the best-selling author of "Work Smart", a book on how to use brain and behavior science to work smarter. Her second book, "Moral Injury : Healing the Healers" focuses on the clinician crisis facing the American healthcare system today. Finally as a practicing psychiatrist she focuses on caring for other physicians with mental health needs, including depression, anxiety, ADHD, burnout, and moral injury.***IF YOU ENJOYED THIS EPISODE, CAN I ASK A FAVOR?We do not receive any funding or sponsorship for this podcast. If you learned something and feel others could also benefit, please leave a positive review. Every review helps amplify our work and visibility. This is especially helpful for small women-owned boot-strapped businesses. Simply go to the bottom of the Apple Podcast page to enter a review. Thank you!***LINKS MENTIONED IN EPISODE:www.gotowerscope.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/drjenniebyrne/https://drjenniebyrne.com/https://www.constellationpllc.com/Tune in for this empowering conversation at TalkRadio.nyc

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