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Shahina has participated in interviews – as interviewee as well as interviewer. Explore these below.

Lessons from the ED

In this intimate and moving conversation Dr Dinesh Palipana interviews his boss, Dr Shahina Braganza. Both work in the high pressure environment of the emergency department of the Gold Coast Hospital. They discuss the pressure and the burn out that can be the result of working in the ED, and how they overcome it by teamwork and embracing vulnerability. This is a deeply personal conversation that not only sheds light on a high stakes profession, but delicately examines the emotional landscape of all our working lives.

Breaking the Stigma

In this 22-minute podcast for HealthTech Talks – Lumina Podcast Series (Episode 14), Shahina shares her early-career episode of burnout and what she learnt about the importance of looking after her own wellbeing and supporting her emergency colleagues to be mindful of their own wellness.

Why me?

At the inaugural SEQld Network of Women in Emergency Medicine (noWEM) event, Shahina relates her journey from imposterhood to stepping up into opportunity, while embracing her on imperfection and vulnerability.  Listen here.

A Collective Team Approach to Wellness in the ED

Shahina discusses with AK Kalantari a breadth of collective wellness issues including emotional contagion, leadership, and lessons learned from the oneED program.

https://soundcloud.com/academic-life-in-em/wtt-17-approaching-wellness-ed-shahina-braganza

Junior Doctor Health and Wellbeing

Shahina chats with Kate Jurd (Medical Education Officer, Toowoomba Base Hospital) about why we are still looking for a solution for health professional well being, the challenges facing the junior doctor generation, and some simple approaches to supporting each other.

Death and Dying Series – ABC Gold Coast FM Radio

ABC Radio – Death and Dying – When Humanity is All We Have to Offer – Part 3 – A Conversation

Mindfulness – Sharing ideas and experiences with Scott Weingart

This interview of Dr. Scott Weingart (@EMCrit) on the topic of mindfulness was conducted by Dr. Ashwini Amaratunga (@ashEMdoc) and Dr. Shahina Braganza. Listen to how Scott incorporates mindfulness into his critical care practice.

https://soundcloud.com/academic-life-in-em/wellness-practicing-mindfulness-scott-weingart