Episodes

A revolution in patient empowerment: Working together to save our medical system

Join Ann M. Hester, board-certified internal medicine physician, in a thought-provoking podcast episode. Explore the challenges of the health care system, including the shortage of doctors and the nursing crisis. Ann shares valuable insights on the...

Unlocking resilience: a powerful journey from trauma to transformation

Join us for an inspiring podcast episode as we delve into the world of trauma, resilience, and personal transformation. Our guest, Rebecca Fogg, consultant and author of Beautiful Trauma: An Explosion, an Obsession, and a New Lease on Life, shares her...

Fixing the system and prioritizing patient care

Join us for a thought-provoking episode as we sit down with Cindy Rubin, a pediatrician and breastfeeding medicine specialist. Cindy opens up about the challenges faced by physicians in the current health care system, particularly the constraints of...

Empowering Black nurses for lasting change

Join us for an enlightening episode as we sit down with Kashica J. Webber-Ritchey, an assistant professor of nursing, to discuss the pressing issue of equity in health care, particularly for Black nurses. Kashica shares her first-hand experiences and...

Healing trauma and reconnecting: Unmasking the impact of dissociation

Join us as we dive into a conversation with Christine Gibson, a family physician and trauma specialist. Christine shares her expertise on dissociation, trauma, and the profound impact they have on health care. Discover the importance of reconnecting...

A pediatrician's journey into integrative medicine

Join us on this episode as we sit down with Kortney West, a pediatrician who shares her personal journey and perspective on the shortcomings of the allopathic medical system. As a physician, mother, and patient, Kortney discusses how her experiences...

Medical errors and the power of apologies

In this episode, we talk to Amber Gipson-Fine, a project manager, about her personal experience with a medical error and the importance of medical apologies. March was Endometriosis Awareness Month, and Amber shares her journey with the disease and...

A family physician's journey on the OIG list and the struggle to return to practice

Join us for a thought-provoking discussion with Jeffrey L. Fraser, a family physician who shares his experience of addiction and felony conviction, which led to his placement on the Office of the Inspector General exclusion list. We'll explore the...

From skydiving to saving lives: a surgeon's journey on adversity, passion, and perseverance

Join us on this episode as we speak with Alexandra Kharazi, a cardiothoracic surgeon and author of The Heart of Fear: A Surgeon's Collection of Stories on Adversity, Passion, and Perseverance. Alexandra shares her unique perspective on how her...

Why electronic health records are failing patients: the dark side of copy and paste

Join us for an insightful conversation with Erica E. Remer, a physician and clinical documentation specialist, as we explore the challenges and pitfalls of electronic medical records (EHRs). Erica delves into the impact of copy and paste (C&P)...

Why doctors aren't to blame for the U.S. opioid crisis

Join us for an eye-opening episode as we discuss the truth behind the U.S. opioid crisis with our guest, patient advocate Richard A. Lawhern. Contrary to popular belief, doctors did not cause this crisis by over-prescribing opioid pain relievers to...

Why HIPAA is failing and what you need to know to protect your data

Join us in this episode as we discuss the limitations of HIPAA and U.S. law in protecting health information privacy with our guest, Brian R. Jackson. As a pathologist, Brian provides a unique perspective on the challenges of modernizing health...

Overcoming stigma and finding hope in infertility, pregnancy loss, and childlessness

Join us for a thought-provoking episode as we sit down with life and wellness coach, Gail Miller, and maternal-fetal medicine physician. We dive into a topic that is often kept silent but affects so many - infertility, pregnancy loss, and involuntary...

Caring for a loved one with Huntington's disease: a powerful story of resilience and hope

Join us for an inspiring episode as we sit down with writer Erin Paterson, author of Huntington's Disease Heroes: Inspiring Stories of Resilience from the HD Community. Erin shares her personal story as a caregiver for her father with Huntington's...

Integrating mental health services into primary care for children and adolescents

Join us on this episode as we speak with Hilary M. Bowers, a pediatrician who shares with us the importance of integrating behavioral and mental health care within primary care practices. With one in five children and adolescents receiving a...

Secure your future today: the essential guide to disability and life insurance for physicians and professionals

In this special sponsored episode by , we have Jamie Fleischner, founder and president of Set for Life Insurance. With over 28 years of industry experience, Jamie is a leading expert in disability and life insurance, helping clients protect themselves...

Medical gaslighting: How dismissing patient concerns harms patients with chronic illnesses

Join us as we discuss with family physician Lisa Baron the pervasive issue of medical gaslighting, particularly in women seeking care for chronic illnesses. We'll delve into the consequences of dismissing symptoms and the importance of validating...

Uncovering the medical mystery behind Lazarus' resurrection

In this episode, we delve into the story of Lazarus, a man who died and was raised from the dead by Jesus Christ. Our guest is William Lynes, a urologist who takes a clinical approach to this biblical tale. We explore the details of Lazarus' illness,...

Mastering career transitions in the medical field: tips from a health care attorney

In this episode, our guest Amanda Hill, a health care attorney, shares insights on navigating career transitions in the medical profession. Whether you're burned out, seeking new challenges, or dealing with personal or health issues, leaving a job or...

From stroke survivor to mental health advocate: one cardiologist's journey to recovery

Join us in this episode as we talk to Mike Campsey, an interventional cardiologist who shares his inspiring journey of resilience and recovery after suffering from a massive stroke. Hear his advice on what stroke victims and their families can do to...

From cancer survivor to health care advocate: a touching tribute to an irreplaceable radiologist

Join us on this emotional episode as we hear the touching story of a patient's journey with cancer and the irreplaceable radiologist who played a crucial role in her care. Our guest Kim Downey, a physical therapist and three-time cancer survivor,...

Behind the erosion of patient-physician relationship and how organized medicine can save it

Join us on this episode as we discuss the changing landscape of medical practice with guest Edmond Cabbabe, a plastic surgeon with over 30 years of experience. We delve into the impact of corporate medicine on the patient-physician relationship, the...

Revolutionizing health care with AI: pros and cons of integrating ChatGPT

In this episode, we explore the pros and cons of integrating ChatGPT, an advanced AI technology, into our health care system. Our guest, Liudmila Schafer, a board-certified medical oncologist, guides us through the potential benefits, such as early...

Finding new purpose: a doctor's inspiring journey of resilience and reinvention

Join us as we chat with Stephanie Pearson, a board-certified obstetrician-gynecologist and the CEO of PearsonRavitz, an insurance advisory firm. Stephanie shares her personal journey of resilience and reinvention after a career-ending injury, and how...