Dr. Helen Sairany discusses the prevalence of burnout and trauma among pharmacists and the importance of addressing the root cause of trauma to lead to a path of healing.

Summary

Discussing the intersections of trauma, resilience, and identity, Helen Sairany, a pharmacist and author, explores the impact of childhood trauma on workplace functioning. Dr. Sairany discusses the prevalence of burnout and trauma among pharmacists and the need to address the root causes to ensure the well-being of the profession.

In this beautiful and powerful conversation, Dr. Sairany emphasizes the importance of recognizing the depth of human experience beyond labels and embracing coexistence, tracing back beliefs to their origins to overcome financial conflicts, and addressing the root causes of trauma to build healthier relationships.

About Today's Guest

As a 7-year-old Kurdish child in Iraq, a country torn by war and conflict, Helen was spotted by a U.S. Marine deployed to her country with a grenade in her hand, who saved her life by exchanging the grenade for a bag of candy. He later escorted her family and her out of war to seek refuge in the U.S.

Because of her turbulent childhood, she was diagnosed with complex PTSD in 2013. Thus, she aspire to live in a world where the vast majority are trauma-informed, feel psychologically safe and valued for the work they put out, and return home fulfilled.

Since the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic began, Helen have been open about her dormant childhood trauma. She have been traveling worldwide to give talks on topics such as trauma-informed care, leadership, and the workforce.

After having traveled to more than 100 countries worldwide, she developed an appreciation for the diverse mix of cultures, people, and traditions.

Her interest in trauma stems from personal experiences of living through wars, navigating complex relationships, and continually learning what it means to be human.

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