Episode #414 Finding Strength Through Service
- Laura Hollabaugh
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- Jul 21
- 2 min read
On This Episode Of The Public Health Epidemiology Conversations (PHEC) Podcast
In this heartfelt episode, Dr. Huntley shares her journey through personal and professional challenges. Drawing from her work facilitating leadership and resilience workshops for public health professionals, especially with the Tribal Epidemiology Centers, Dr. Huntley explores the vital principle that "you can't pour from an empty cup." She opens up about her own struggles with grief, professional uncertainty, and the realities of working in a strained public health environment. Through a story of service and renewal, Dr. Huntley emphasizes the power of community, self-care, and adapting our resilience strategies during difficult times.
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Conversation Highlights
Self-Care Must Be Re-Evaluated: Traditional self-care strategies may not always be sufficient during especially challenging times. Be open to changing what helps you recharge.
You Can't Pour from an Empty Cup: Taking care of yourself is foundational—without it, sustained service to others is impossible.
Professional Support is Reciprocal: Serving clients and colleagues can often replenish your own well-being, forming a cycle of mutual support.
Long-Term Partnerships Matter: Deep, genuine connections with clients—like the Tribal Epidemiology Centers—create impactful opportunities and a sense of family within public health.
Lean on Community in Crisis: When personal resilience is low, community and professional networks provide crucial support and renewal.
"So much of what is draining us right now is beyond our control. The takeaway... is to figure out and take action on whatever refills your cup so that you can continue to pour into the communities and causes you care most about." — Dr. Huntley
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DrCHHuntley LLC is a public health consulting firm that specializes in epidemiology consulting, supporting large nonprofit organizations in South Carolina, North Carolina, Georgia, Mississippi, and Florida that serve Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC). We also provide nationwide public health consulting and epidemiology consulting support to BIPOC organizations across the United States.
This podcast was exactly what I needed. Hearing your experiences was really comforting and reminded me that we all face challenges in public health. After a long time, I felt like I got a wake-up call.
As someone who works to improve community health, I was reminded that I need to take care of myself first in order to keep helping others. Sometimes we forget that—especially in a field full of stress and pressure.
I’ve personally been struggling with this lately, and your message really spoke to me. Thank you, Dr. Huntley, for sharing your insights and experiences. It truly helped.❤️