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Dr Richard Duggins

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Consultant Psychiatrist and Psychoanalytic Psychotherapist. IPT Course Director. Expert in burnout. Author. My views are my own.

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Just finished my first two books of 2026 and thoroughly looking forward to discussing Burnout Free Working with @rduggins.bsky.social on the podcast very soon.

07.01.2026 22:33 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Loved recording this with Lee. An honest chat about burnout, recovery, and finding meaning again.

10.10.2025 20:40 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Such a joy to record this first episode with Dr Lee David. An authentic, thoughtful conversation about burnout, recovery, and rediscovering meaning in work.

Too many in health and care are running on empty, but there is hope.

#BurnoutAndBeyond #WorldMentalHealthDay #NHSPractitionerHealth

10.10.2025 20:39 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Why β€œKeep Calm and Carry On” Fuels Burnout - You Are Not a Frog The solution to burnout is not to β€œkeep calm and carry on”. It’s not to minimise our feelings or succumb to the idea we’re built to cope with anything life throws at us. And it is absolutely not to ke...

Honoured to join Dr Rachel Morris on You Are Not a Frog πŸŽ™οΈ (Apple Top 100 UK Business podcast) to talk burnout, stress & moral injury.

πŸ‘‰ Why β€œkeep calm & carry on” fuels burnout β€” and what to do instead: youarenotafrog.com/episodes/287/

09.09.2025 20:28 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Had a real sense of appreciation for our operational managers today. Good people doing such tough, often thankless, jobs. I trust my ops colleagues & appreciate their honesty.

How often do we check in with managers, ask how theyre doing? How often do we recognise & value the crucial role they play?

07.08.2025 19:24 πŸ‘ 7 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸŽ™οΈ Just wrapped recording the audiobook for Burnout-Free Working! Amazing Fun!

Huge thanks to @cecrawshaw.bsky.social (producer) & Carrie Hutchison (editor) at @hachetteaudio.bsky.social πŸ™Œ

πŸ“˜ Paperback/Kindle out now: amzn.eu/d/2umLuZX
🎧 Audiobook arrives in June. Preorder now!

#authorlife #burnout

03.05.2025 10:46 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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WOW! Burnout-Free Working sold out its first print run in a day!

Thanks to Alan Currie for calling it "a hopeful book crammed with tips and techniques for us all."

Still available next-day delivery on Amazon amzn.eu/d/j8c2R3e

@stevejkpbooks.bsky.social #burnout #mentalhealth #BurnoutRecovery

26.04.2025 09:53 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Discount code!

21.04.2025 09:35 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Burnout-Free-Working-Thriving-Stressful-Workplace/dp/1805012460/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2JSCIQGLUWP6N&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.3H-j6L1NyecKBsV4tYhG-YurIIhzaXCiqhA2x6Icbj_GjHj071QN20LucGBJIEps...

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21.04.2025 09:34 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

A huge thank you to Jessical Kingsley Books, and especially my editor @janejkp.bsky.social . You and your incredible team have been there from day one, and I couldn’t have done it without your support and wisdom.

21.04.2025 09:33 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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It’s Publication Day!

Are you ready to banish burnout for good?

Celebrating the release of my book, Burnout-Free Working, as it makes its way into the world.

Deeply grateful to BethLown, MD, for her generous review.

Discount in comments!

#burnout #MentalHealth #Leadership

21.04.2025 09:30 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 3 πŸ“Œ 0

Big thanks to Jessica Kingsley Publishers for believing in this work and helping bring it to life. @stevejkpbooks.bsky.social

20.04.2025 18:57 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Burnout-Free Working: Your Expert Guide to Thriving in a Stressful Workplace : Duggins, Richard: Amazon.co.uk: Books Burnout-Free Working: Your Expert Guide to Thriving in a Stressful Workplace : Duggins, Richard: Amazon.co.uk: Books

www.amazon.co.uk/Burnout-Free...

20.04.2025 18:54 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Discount code πŸ‘

20.04.2025 18:54 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Burnout-Free Working is officially published tomorrow!

It brings together proven tools and practical insights.

I'm incredibly grateful to @claregerada.bsky.social , Past Chair and President of the Royal College of General Practitioners, for her thoughtful review.

Discount in comments.

20.04.2025 18:53 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 3 πŸ“Œ 0
Burnout-Free Working: Your Expert Guide to Thriving in a Stressful Workplace : Duggins, Richard: Amazon.co.uk: Books Burnout-Free Working: Your Expert Guide to Thriving in a Stressful Workplace : Duggins, Richard: Amazon.co.uk: Books

www.amazon.co.uk/Burnout-Free...

18.04.2025 17:45 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Discount code for publisher :)

18.04.2025 17:45 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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3 days to the publication of my book Burnout-Free Working.

So grateful to Dr Kathryn Hutt, Medical Director of Doctors'​ Health NSW in Australia for this review.

Discount Code and Amazon link in comments.

@stevejkpbooks.bsky.social

#burnout #mentalhealth #leadership

18.04.2025 17:42 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0

@stevejkpbooks.bsky.social Absolutely privilege to work with Jessica Kingsley Publishers on this book. Fantastic teamwork!

17.04.2025 18:00 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Amazon page here :) www.amazon.co.uk/Burnout-Free...

17.04.2025 17:57 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Discount code here!

17.04.2025 17:55 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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🚨 Feeling like you're crawling toward the Easter break?

You're not alone. Burnout is real. And it’s rising.

That’s why I wrote Burnout-Free Working!

Published this Easter Monday

Thank you for your generous review @drhelengarr.bsky.social

#MentalHealth #burnout #burnoutfreeworking

17.04.2025 17:55 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 3 πŸ“Œ 0
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My new book!

Burnout-Free Working: Your Expert Guide to Thriving in a Stressful Workplace is now available to pre-order.

Let’s live and work in ways that keep burnout at bay.

Just ask if you’d like me to speak at an event.

#Burnout #MentalHealth #WorkplaceWellness @JKPBooks

21.03.2025 09:13 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

"Shut up, listen, care, and know something." The ideal medical consultation model by Sir David Haslam.

31.12.2024 19:43 πŸ‘ 16 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0