63. Gaslighting in the Healthcare Workplace with Tracey O'Connell MD

63. Gaslighting in the Healthcare Workplace with Tracey O'Connell MD

Author: Dike Drummond MD June 7, 2023 Duration: 35:30

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Have you ever questioned your own sanity or judgment in a healthcare setting? Do you constantly feel self-doubt?


Today, we discuss gaslighting, a form of psychological manipulation that can leave you doubting your self-worth and reality, particularly in healthcare.


Our guest, Dr. Tracy O’Connell, is a radiologist, coach, educator, Certified Expressive Writing™ Facilitator, and Certified Daring Way™ Facilitator. Together with Dr. O'Connell, we examine the power dynamics and moral injury that can lead to gaslighting in healthcare relationships, and how it is often used as a form of covert domination. We also talk about the tactics used by psychopaths to gain the upper hand in conversations and share practical advice on how to address and overcome gaslighting in medical training. Learn to build social and emotional intelligence, trust, and psychological safety to establish boundaries and walk away when you feel gaslighted.


“Gaslighting is a dance that requires two people or two entities. It requires the gaslighter, who needs to be right at all costs. And it requires a gaslightee, somebody who absolutely needs the approval of the gaslighter in order to have the dance.” - Tracy O’Connell MD


 


What we talked about:


  • Definition and the three stages of gaslighting

  • Psychopaths and their domination techniques

  • Power dynamics and moral injury in medical culture

  • Overcoming the inner critic and building self-worth

 


Resources:


- The Gaslight Effect: How to Spot and Survive the Hidden Manipulation Others Use to Control Your Life by Robin Stern


https://www.amazon.com/Gaslight-Effect-Survive-Manipulation-Control-ebook/dp/B000QCQ8X0


- The Sociopath Next Door by Martha Stout PhD https://www.amazon.com/Statistics-Behavioral-Sciences-Martha-Stout/dp/B00ZT0KVQY


- The Psychopath Test: A Journey Through the Madness Industry by Jon Ronson https://www.amazon.com/Psychopath-Test-Journey-Through-Industry/dp/1594485755


 


Connect with Dr. O’Connell:


Website: https://www.traceyoconnellmd.com/


Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tracey-o’connell-md-and-educator-00693834/


Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/traceyoconnellmd/


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Dike Drummond MD hosts Stop Physician Burnout: Physician Leadership Skills To Help Us Lead The Charge To Physician Wellness, drawing directly from his work with over 40,000 physicians since founding TheHappyMD.com. This isn't a theoretical discussion; it's a resource built on frontline coaching experience, offering concrete tools for doctors who feel the strain of modern practice. The focus is on actionable leadership skills that serve a dual purpose: fostering personal resilience and creating systemic change. You'll hear strategies designed to build genuine influence with hospital administrators, cultivate trust among colleagues, and implement sustainable wellness frameworks. The conversation operates on three interconnected levels-individual well-being, team dynamics, and organizational culture. Each episode breaks down a specific, proven technique or shift in awareness that physicians can apply immediately, moving beyond simply identifying problems to actively leading solutions. The tone is pragmatic and empathetic, recognizing the unique pressures of medical careers while providing a clear path forward. Tune into this podcast for a grounded, experience-driven guide to reclaiming professional satisfaction and driving the movement toward a healthier medical community from the inside out.
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