Humans Leading

Dr. Jillian Bybee
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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.

  1. APR 16

    A Busy Woman's Guide to Stress Management

    Send us Fan Mail Many high-achieving women feel like they’re constantly running but never caught up. When you’re stretched thin and overwhelmed, advice like “take care of yourself” seems out of touch. Who has time for one more task on an already full plate? But not managing your stress comes at a price: your physical and mental wellbeing. The good news is that you can activate recovery quickly, sometimes in seconds if you know which practices will truly help. Today, I’m sharing 6 nervous system reset practices that will truly help you begin to recover inside your busy days without asking you to completely overhaul your life.  If you would like more support, I'll be leading a free virtual workshop on May 27th called Transform Your Day: Three Simple Strategies for Stress Management. This is a 60-minute workshop for women who want practical strategies to reduce stress and create calmer, more intentional days. You can get all of the details by subscribing to the Humans Leading newsletter.  Join me for more over on social media: Blog: Humans Leading | Jillian BybeeInstagram: Jillian Bybee, MD (@lifeandpicu)LinkedIn: Jillian Bybee, MD | LinkedIn Threads: @LifeandPICUWebsite: Contact — Jillian Bybee, MD (jillianbybeemd.com) If you’re ready to kickstart your journey (or your team's journey) to a less stressed life, I’m ready to help you! You can get in touch about 1:1 coaching or inviting me to facilitate a workshop for your group, get in touch via my website.

    19 min

  2. APR 1 ·  BONUS

    A 6-Minute Reset for Overwhelm

    Send us Fan Mail Do you find yourself rushing through your day feeling scattered, irritable, or stuck? That’s the exact moment I designed this short, guided reset for.  In this episode, I walk you through a simple practice you can use anytime you feel overwhelmed. We start by helping you get comfortable wherever you are and using your breath to help you settle yourself. It's not about doing this practice the "right" way.  It’s about creating a tiny pocket of space so your nervous system can settle, and you can think again. We finish with a practical question you can take into the rest of your day. If you’re looking for nervous system regulation and a realistic way to manage stress during burnout recovery or busy seasons, press play.  If you'd like more resources for stress, subscribe to my free newsletter, Humans Leading, and get a free download in the welcome email. Join me for more over on social media: Blog: Humans Leading | Jillian BybeeInstagram: Jillian Bybee, MD (@lifeandpicu)LinkedIn: Jillian Bybee, MD | LinkedIn Threads: @LifeandPICUWebsite: Contact — Jillian Bybee, MD (jillianbybeemd.com) If you’re ready to kickstart your journey (or your team's journey) to a less stressed life, I’m ready to help you! You can get in touch about 1:1 coaching or inviting me to facilitate a workshop for your group, get in touch via my website.

    7 min

  3. 08/08/2025

    Build Your Resilience Toolkit: 7 Strategies to Navigate Hard Days

    Send us Fan Mail 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 returns for Season 2 with a powerful toolkit for those days when everything feels like too much. These 7 strategies won't save you from hard times, but they will carry you through more easily. In this episode, Dr. Bybee discusses: 7 tools to help you through hard daysCommon misconceptions about resilienceHumans Leading SubstackBrene’ Brown’s The Gifts of ImperfectionDr. Beth Kurland's "You Don’t Have to Change to Change Everything" Worry Lines “Worry journaling”“Meh-mindfulness”Join me for more over on social media: Blog: Humans Leading | Jillian BybeeInstagram: Jillian Bybee, MD (@lifeandpicu)LinkedIn: Jillian Bybee, MD | LinkedIn Threads: @LifeandPICUWebsite: Contact — Jillian Bybee, MD (jillianbybeemd.com) If you’re ready to kickstart your journey (or your team's journey) to a less stressed life, I’m ready to help you! You can get in touch about 1:1 coaching or inviting me to facilitate a workshop for your group, get in touch via my website.

    17 min

  4. 07/15/2025

    You Don’t Have to Get Used to It: Starting My Journey to Wellness Leadership

    Send us Fan Mail 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 early career reveals how confronting toxic medical culture led her to create the support systems she desperately needed during her own training. It also highlights how she: • Developed from personal advocate to Wellness Director supporting 400+ trainees annually • Created the support system she wished existed during her own training • Emphasized that trauma exposure should never be normalized in medicine • Advocated for processing experiences rather than suppressing them If you're looking to get started on transforming your own work environment, this is your podcast. Small steps are the first steps to transformation. Subscribe via your favorite podcast app to be sure to get Season 2, coming soon! Join me for more over on social media: Blog: Humans Leading | Jillian BybeeInstagram: Jillian Bybee, MD (@lifeandpicu)LinkedIn: Jillian Bybee, MD | LinkedIn Threads: @LifeandPICUWebsite: Contact — Jillian Bybee, MD (jillianbybeemd.com) If you’re ready to kickstart your journey (or your team's journey) to a less stressed life, I’m ready to help you! You can get in touch about 1:1 coaching or inviting me to facilitate a workshop for your group, get in touch via my website.

    8 min

  5. 10/24/2024

    Creating a Fulfilling Career: Pediatric Palliative Care and the Power of Communication with Dr. Jared Rubenstein

    Send us Fan Mail 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 got into medicine (including his unconventional dinner table conversations!)Practices that can be helpful for navigating the challenges associated with working in high stress environmentsThe importance of communication, including active listeningBuilding a supportive work cultureCreative expression as self-care including Jared’s video series Advice for medical trainees This episode has something for everyone, even if you're not in healthcare! Things mentioned in the episode: Jared’s first video: Palliative Care PSA - We’re the fire department, not the fire. (youtube.com) Anti-Racism in Medicine Animation Series – Dr Princess Dennar | Dennar Medical EruditionPlotagon Connect with Jared: Jared Rubenstein (@drjrubenstein) • Instagram photos and videosJared Rubenstein | LinkedInJared Rubenstein, MD (jaredrubensteinmd.com) Upcoming workshop announcement: If you’re feeling overwhelmed or looking for practical strategies to stress less and find more balance in your day, join Dr. Bybee in her upcoming workshop (early 2025), Transform Your Day: Stress Less with 3 Simple Strategies.  It’s designed for busy professionals who want to take control of their well-being without adding more to their plates.  If you’d like to be the first to hear details about the workshop and how you can get registered, head to Dr. Bybee's newsletter, Humans Leading and sign up for updates.  Join me for more over on social media: Blog: Humans Leading | Jillian BybeeInstagram: Jillian Bybee, MD (@lifeandpicu)LinkedIn: Jillian Bybee, MD | LinkedIn Threads: @LifeandPICUWebsite: Contact — Jillian Bybee, MD (jillianbybeemd.com) If you’re ready to kickstart your journey (or your team's journey) to a less stressed life, I’m ready to help you! You can get in touch about 1:1 coaching or inviting me to facilitate a workshop for your group, get in touch via my website.

    46 min

  6. 10/17/2024

    The Secret to Stress Relief for High Achievers- Mini Episode

    Send us Fan Mail 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, a pediatric critical care medicine physician, medical educator, and coach, as she shares life-changing insights from her own experience with burnout recovery.  Tune in to learn how giving just 1% less effort in non-priority areas can help you break free from the cycle of overworking and reclaim much-needed time for rest and recovery. This short episode delivers 3 actionable strategies for getting started in your own life today.  Join me for more over on social media: Blog: Humans Leading | Jillian BybeeInstagram: Jillian Bybee, MD (@lifeandpicu)LinkedIn: Jillian Bybee, MD | LinkedIn Threads: @LifeandPICUWebsite: Contact — Jillian Bybee, MD (jillianbybeemd.com) If you’re ready to kickstart your journey (or your team's journey) to a less stressed life, I’m ready to help you! You can get in touch about 1:1 coaching or inviting me to facilitate a workshop for your group, get in touch via my website.

    8 min
  7. The Simple Complexity of Asking for Help with Chris Anselmo

    10/03/2024

    The Simple Complexity of Asking for Help with Chris Anselmo

    Send us Fan Mail 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 rare disease diagnosis in his 20’s. He writes the publication Hello Adversity which grew out of his own lived experience. In it, he shares personal stories and lessons learned that are applicable to all of us because we all experience adversity. In this conversation, you'll hear: How Chris uses writing to process his experience and connect with and help other peopleHow to ask for helpThe barriers that keep us from asking for help, including how we act as barriers to ourselvesHow asking for help builds trust and opens the door for others to share their own struggles with usWhere to find Chris: Hello, AdversityLinkedInOther things mentioned in this episode: Hype Yourself by Lucy WernerJoin me for more over on social media: Blog: Humans Leading | Jillian BybeeInstagram: Jillian Bybee, MD (@lifeandpicu)LinkedIn: Jillian Bybee, MD | LinkedIn Threads: @LifeandPICUWebsite: Contact — Jillian Bybee, MD (jillianbybeemd.com) If you’re ready to kickstart your journey (or your team's journey) to a less stressed life, I’m ready to help you! You can get in touch about 1:1 coaching or inviting me to facilitate a workshop for your group, get in touch via my website.

    44 min
  8. Making the Most of Your Life with Jane Galloway

    07/19/2024

    Making the Most of Your Life with Jane Galloway

    Send us Fan Mail 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 Director of Quiet the Hive, working to help women identify a life they love and arm them with the toolkit and confidence to go get it. Through her work as an award winning coach, speaker and facilitator, she helps women to play bigger, make brave choices and step into their potential so that they live a life they love with a sense of purpose and fulfillment. Jane is a lover of costume jewellery, a recovering runner, thinks that chocolate and peanut butter absolutely go together, a stationery addict and would always rather be by the sea (preferably bobbing). She is a Mum to two hilarious boys and lives near a wood in Surrey, England. In this episode they discuss: The difference between “what we do” and “who we are”The benefits of gratitude and gratitude journaling for you and other peopleJane’s own experience with her gratitude practice and how it helps in the hardest timesThe beauty of GlimmersThe Three Good Things practice How to start to recover when you have mental health strugglesImposter syndrome and quieting your inner critic- including why you should give yours a name The epiphany Jane had at 40The joy of finding your why Where to find Jane: InstagramFacebookLinkedinWebsiteListen to the Podcast Join a Your Life Less Ordinary Weekender  Things mentioned in this episode:  Hype Yourself | Lucy Werner | Substack Drs Rich and Lisa Orbe-Austin Three Good Things How to feel better when you feel exhausted or burned out Dr. Bybee on Jane’s Podcast Join me for more over on social media: Blog: Humans Leading | Jillian BybeeInstagram: Jillian Bybee, MD (@lifeandpicu)LinkedIn: Jillian Bybee, MD | LinkedIn Threads: @LifeandPICUWebsite: Contact — Jillian Bybee, MD (jillianbybeemd.com) If you’re ready to kickstart your journey (or your team's journey) to a less stressed life, I’m ready to help you! You can get in touch about 1:1 coaching or inviting me to facilitate a workshop for your group, get in touch via my website.

    53 min
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About

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.

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  • Creator
    Dr. Jillian Bybee
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    19
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Humans Leading
  • Show Website
    Humans Leading

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