Episodes

Psychiatrist, internist, and addiction medicine specialist Muhamad Aly Rifai discusses his article "." Muhamad explains how kratom, a botanical imported from Southeast Asia, has rapidly spread across the U.S., marketed as a natural remedy for pain and...

Licensed counselor and certified coach Mary Remón discusses her article "." Mary explains why physicians often react defensively to suggestions from colleagues, citing hierarchy, malpractice fears, time pressures, and challenges to expertise. She...

Clinical psychologist Faust Ruggiero discusses his article "." Faust explains how the words we use internally shape our thoughts, emotions, and behaviors, and why negative self-talk can reinforce cycles of anger and dissatisfaction. He introduces a...

Maternal-fetal medicine fellow Frank I. Jackson discusses his article "." Frank explains how postpartum hemorrhage remains a leading cause of maternal mortality, especially in low-resource settings where advanced devices like the JADA® System are...

Family physician Amir Atabeygi discusses his article "." Amir explains why trust is the foundation of successful dyads, highlighting how implicit follow-through and consistent communication turn a partnership into a cohesive leadership unit. He shares...

Physician Jessie Mahoney discusses her article "," exploring how the culture of medicine conditions physicians to ignore their basic bodily needs in the pursuit of excellence. Jessie explains how this disconnection erodes trust in self, contributes to...

Medical student Devin Behjatnia discusses his article "." Devin outlines why he believes a unified pre-medical studies major would better prepare students for the rigor of medical school while also providing a valuable degree for those who choose...

Health care executive David Fischel discusses his article "" David explains how robotic-assisted systems are overcoming long-standing challenges in endovascular care by improving precision, reducing variability, and easing the physical strain on...

Health care executive Max Rollwage discusses his article "." Max highlights the risks of relying on AI systems that are evaluated through artificial scenarios or even other AI models, emphasizing the dangers of circular validation in high-stakes...

Cardiologist Stanley Liu discusses his article "." Stanley explains why the habits of being a "good soldier" during residency—such as accepting excessive workloads, never questioning compensation, and suppressing dissatisfaction—can harm...

Physician Jessie Mahoney discusses her article "," reflecting on the unique challenges doctors face when caring for aging parents and ill family members. Jessie explains how medical training, far from easing the role, can intensify stress through...

Board-certified nurse practitioner Shabeena Hirani discusses her article "," sharing her journey from clinical care to driving systemic change. Shabeena explains how her experiences in internal medicine, pulmonology, and sleep medicine revealed gaps...

Health care executive Shelli Pavone discusses her article "," highlighting the urgent need to improve representation in clinical research. Shelli explains how barriers like mistrust, cost, and lack of access have historically excluded women and...

Osteopathic medical student Scarlett Saitta discusses her article "," highlighting the growing evidence that nutritional deficiencies can profoundly impact psychiatric outcomes. Scarlett explains how deficiencies in vitamin D, B12, and folate are...

Physician Daryna Bahriy discusses her article "," sharing how medical teams in western Ukraine adapted to protect vulnerable patients amid the chaos of conflict. Daryna explains how disrupted supply chains threatened insulin access, how doctors...

Neurologist Vikram Madireddy discusses his article "," examining the parallels and contrasts between two of the world's most influential health systems. Vikram explains how Japan's universal Social Health Insurance model emphasizes preventive care,...

Physician executive Carlos Nunez discusses his article "," emphasizing the urgent need to treat sleep as essential to overall wellness alongside diet and exercise. Carlos explains how poor sleep contributes to chronic conditions, highlights the scale...

Nephrologist Timothy Pflederer discusses his article "," highlighting how value-based care (VBC) is reshaping the treatment of chronic kidney disease and end-stage kidney disease. Timothy explains how VBC encourages continuity of care through...

Attorney and wealth manager David B. Mandell discusses his article "," highlighting why doctors face unique financial challenges compared to most U.S. investors. David explains the significant income and tax liability differences physicians must...

Physician Jessie Mahoney discusses her article "," making the case that the most effective remedies for physician burnout are systemic changes—reasonable patient loads, thoughtful schedules, supportive leadership, and reduced clerical work—not...

Public health advocate Kathleen Muldoon discusses her article "," revealing how congenital cytomegalovirus (cCMV) remains the most common viral cause of disability in the U.S., yet is often ignored in medical training, prenatal counseling, and public...

Physician leader Janet Jokela discusses her article "," highlighting the unprecedented removal of expert members from the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices and its replacement with individuals lacking clinical experience, some holding...

Physician advocates Alae Kawam, Kim Downey, and Nicole Solomos discuss their article "," sharing firsthand accounts of the cultural rift in modern medicine and the toll of corporate models on patient care and physician well-being. Alae, Kim, and...

Board-certified pediatrician and certified coach Jessie Mahoney discusses her article, "." She challenges the long-held belief in medical culture that self-sacrifice is noble and that self-care is an indulgence. Jessie argues that caring for oneself...