Date Developed: 05/18/2022. Source: Association of Maternal and Child Health Programs. Presenter(s): Marissa McKool and Maura Leahy. Type: Podcast. Level: Introductory. Length: 32 minutes.
In this episode, presenters tackle the topic of redefining rest and productivity with Marissa McKool, Career and Life Coach. Marissa shares her personal wake up call on the brink of burnout, explores why we are sometimes hesitant to take time off, discusses how supervisors and managers can be more supportive of staff, the intersection of oppressive systems and thoughts on rest, and shares ideas and tips for reshaping our mindset throughout the conversation.
• Inspire and guide actions that will improve the systems that impact maternal and child health populations.
• Lift up stories and people from the MCH field by centering the voices of the public health workforce, people and communities most impacted by inequities, and individuals and families with lived experiences.