Episodes

Feb. 20, 2026

Bureaucracy now consumes most of your health care spending

Vascular surgeon Paula Muto discusses her article "." Paula argues that the government shutdown over health care funding misses the real issue of administrative bloat consuming 75 percent of spending. She explains how corporate consolidation and...

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Feb. 19, 2026

Locum tenens offers physicians a path to freedom

Pediatrician Trevor Cabrera discusses his article "." Trevor explains how choosing the path of an independent contractor allowed him to pay off massive student debt while exploring the country on his own terms. He challenges the misconception that...

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Feb. 18, 2026

Early screening saves limbs from silent vascular disease

Postdoctoral researcher Wei Zhang discusses the article "." Wei explains how peripheral artery disease acts as a silent burden on the "life-highway" vessels of the body and why amputation rates are tragically rising by nearly 9 percent annually...

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Feb. 17, 2026

Ambiguous billing rules threaten every doctor in practice

Nationally recognized psychiatrist, internist, and addiction medicine specialist Muhamad Aly Rifai discusses his article " Why CPT coding ambiguity harms doctors ." Muhamad analyzes the landmark case of United States v. Ron E...

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Feb. 16, 2026

Waiting for the system to change causes burnout

Board-certified pediatrician and certified coach Jessie Mahoney discusses her article "." Jessie explains how medical training conditions doctors to view endurance as a virtue and delay their own basic needs for the sake of the profession. She argues...

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Feb. 15, 2026

Community ownership transforms the broken health care system

Physician, author, and health care reform advocate David K. Cundiff discusses his article "." David outlines a transformative plan to replace the fragmented U.S. insurance system with member-owned, nonprofit cooperatives that integrate medical...

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Feb. 14, 2026

Sabbaticals provide a critical lifeline for sustainable medical caree…

Palliative care physician and certified physician development coach Christie Mulholland discusses her article " Why every physician needs a sabbatical (and how to take one) ." Christie reveals the harsh reality that while sab...

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Feb. 13, 2026

Systemic strain creates the perfect environment for medical gaslighti…

Otolaryngologist Alan P. Feren discusses his article "." Alan explores why encounters that patients experience as dismissive or manipulative often stem from communication breakdowns driven by productivity pressures rather than clinician malice. He...

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Feb. 12, 2026

Tobacco cessation offers untapped revenue for medical practices

Board-certified internist with a long-standing focus on public health, tobacco control, and preventive care Edward Anselm discusses his article " The economic case for investing in tobacco cessation ." Edward reveals that whi...

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Feb. 11, 2026

Business literacy empowers physicians to lead sustainable health syst…

Family physician Kelly Bain discusses her article "." Kelly explains that while doctors are trained to diagnose and treat patients, they are rarely prepared to navigate the complex financial realities of the modern health care industry. She argues...

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Feb. 10, 2026

Teaching joy transforms the future of medical practice

Psychiatrist Sarah Hollander, clinical psychologist Kelly D. Holder, and physician advocate and physical therapist Kim Downey discuss their article " Joy in medicine: a new culture ." Sarah, Kelly, and Kim explore how the cul...

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Feb. 9, 2026

Doctors often struggle to separate professional advice from family lo…

Board-certified pediatrician, certified coach, and mindfulness and yoga teacher Jessie Mahoney discusses her article " Pediatrician vs. grandmother: Choosing love over medical advice ." Jessie explores the internal conflict s...

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Feb. 8, 2026

Simple choices prevent chronic disease

Internal medicine physician Shirisha Kamidi discusses her article "." Shirisha explains why prevention is often more powerful than treatment when addressing conditions like diabetes and hypertension. She shares a real-world example of a patient who...

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Feb. 7, 2026

Weaponizing food allergies in entertainment endangers lives

Leading advocate for airline safety measures to protect food-allergic passengers Lianne Mandelbaum discusses her article " When TV shows use food allergy as murder ." Lianne examines the dangerous trend in popular media where...

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Feb. 6, 2026

AI censorship threatens the lifeline of caregiver support

Certified coach and medical educator Kathleen Muldoon discusses her article "." Kathleen shares the harrowing personal story of having her social media account disabled when an algorithm mistook compassion for abuse. She explores how online support...

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Feb. 5, 2026

Primary care offers unexpected financial and emotional wealth

Primary care physician Jerina Gani discusses their article "." Jerina challenges the common narrative that general practice is merely a stepping stone filled with paperwork and low wages. She explains how physicians can unlock scalable income and...

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Feb. 4, 2026

Remote second opinions bridge the gap in rural cancer survival

Practicing oncologist, adjunct professor at Duke University, and chief medical officer at AccessHope Yousuf Zafar discusses his article " Remote second opinions for equitable cancer care ." Yousuf explains how a patient's zip...

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Feb. 3, 2026

Smart design choices improve patient care outcomes

Physical therapists Ziya Altug and Shirish Sachdeva discuss their article "." Ziya and Shirish explore how the ambiance of a medical office significantly impacts patient anxiety and emotional well-being before treatment even begins. They examine...

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Feb. 2, 2026

Medical expertise does not prevent caregiving grief

Triple board-certified physician in adult and geriatric psychiatry and addiction medicine, and the founder of The Aging Parent Coach Barbara Sparacino discusses her article " Why caring for a parent is hard for doctors ." Bar...

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Feb. 1, 2026

Stopping medication requires as much skill as starting it

Nationally recognized psychiatrist, internist, and addiction medicine specialist Muhamad Aly Rifai discusses his article " How deprescribing in psychiatry offers a path to safer care ." Muhamad explores the growing movement t...

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Jan. 31, 2026

Blaming younger doctors for setting boundaries ignores the broken sys…

Palliative care physician and certified physician development coach Christie Mulholland discusses her article " 5 things health care must stop doing to improve physician well-being ." Christie challenges the pervasive narrati...

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Jan. 30, 2026

Waking up at 4 a.m. is not required for success

Physician, former health care executive, certified coach, speaker, and organizational consultant Laura Suttin discusses her article " Why the 4 a.m. wake-up call isn’t for everyone ." Laura shares her personal struggle with t...

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Jan. 29, 2026

Invoking your rights is the only way to survive a federal investigati…

Nationally recognized psychiatrist, internist, and addiction medicine specialist Muhamad Aly Rifai discusses his article " Physician legal rights: What to do when agents knock ." Muhamad shares a terrifying but essential guid...

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Jan. 28, 2026

World Health Organization reframes fertility care as a fundamental ri…

Fertility specialist and founder of Montgomery Fertility Center Oluyemisi (Yemi) Famuyiwa discusses her article " Infertility public health: the WHO's new global guideline ." Oluyemisi examines the historic release of global ...

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