Episodes

Internal medicine physician Augusta Uwah discusses her article, "The dying man who gave me flowers changed how I see care." She shares the emotional story of a terminally ill patient whose simple act of gratitude transformed her understanding of compassion, presence, and what it means to truly care. Augusta reflects on the challenges of patient care, the importance of listening, and the quiet moments that redefine medicine beyond treatment. Viewers will learn how empathy and presence can leave l...

Hematology-oncology physician Adeel Khan discusses his article, "Universities must tap endowments to sustain biomedical research." He explains how declining federal support for the National Institutes of Health threatens America's position as a global leader in medical science and why universities must use a fraction of their massive endowments to sustain research innovation. Adeel highlights the moral and economic case for investing in science, the urgency of supporting early-career investigato...

Internal medicine physician Rajeev Khanna discusses his article, "." He shares his journey of studying for the ABIM exams decades after medical school, balancing family skepticism, humor, and determination. Rajeev reflects on aging in medicine, the...

Neurologist Ray Dorsey discusses the article "." In this episode, Ray reimagines Parkinson's care through a cosmic analogy, with patients as the sun at the center and caregivers, specialists, technologies, and advocacy networks orbiting around them....

Physician and coach Jessie Mahoney discusses her article "." In this episode, Jessie challenges the cultural belief that stepping down from medical roles is a sign of weakness, reframing it instead as "graduating." She explains how physicians often...

Professor and patient advocate Edward G. Rogoff discusses his article "." In this episode, Edward explains why selecting the right physician is one of the most important health decisions a patient can make. He shares practical guidelines such as...

Physical therapists Kim Downey, Ziya Altug, and Shirish Sachdeva discuss their article "" In this episode, Kim, Ziya, and Shirish explain how the triad of sleep, balanced nutrition, and physical activity forms the foundation of physician resilience....

Neurosurgeon Jeffrey Hatef, Jr. discusses his article "." In this episode, Jeffrey shares the shocking story of how his medical license was summarily suspended without a hearing and how incomplete records, flawed expert testimony, and questionable...

Veteran attorney Dennis Hursh discusses his article "" In this episode, Dennis explains how private equity acquisitions of medical practices complicate the traditional path for employed physicians who expect eventual ownership. He highlights risks...

Family nurse practitioner Erica Dorn discusses her article "" In this episode, Erica explains how clinicians are experimenting with ChatGPT to help with HPI prompts, procedure documentation, and discharge instructions, while also cautioning against...

Kidney transplant recipient Charlie Cloninger and nephrologist Nauman Shahid discuss their article "." Charlie shares his personal story of being diagnosed with kidney disease while feeling healthy, making lifestyle changes with the help of his care...

Psychiatrist, internist, and addiction medicine specialist Muhamad Aly Rifai discusses his article ." Muhamad explains why wellness cannot remain a slogan or a poster in the breakroom but must be embedded into the structure of health care...

Licensed counselor and coach Mary Remón discusses her article "." Mary explains how physicians are trained to scan constantly for risks, but that habit can carry over into daily life and lead to stress and burnout. She shares how intentional...

Amanda Heidemann, family physician and senior clinical content consultant for clinical effectiveness at Wolters Kluwer Health, discusses her article, "Gen Z's DIY approach to health care." Amanda explains how digital natives are turning to TikTok, friends, and online research as their primary sources of health information, often disregarding professional guidance in favor of accessible advice. She highlights the rise of telehealth, retail clinics, and urgent care as central parts of Gen Z's heal...

Infectious disease physician Tyler B. Evans discusses his article "." Tyler, an infectious disease specialist and author of Pandemics, Poverty, and Politics: Decoding the Social and Political Drivers of Pandemics from Plague to COVID-19, shares...

Health care data strategist Lee Ann McWhorter discusses her article "." Lee Ann explains how monopolistic control by entities like GPOs, PBMs, EHR vendors, and MMIS platforms drives up costs, suppresses innovation, and undermines patient safety. She...

Surgeon Fateh Entabi discusses his article "." Fateh reflects on how the complexity of the human body inspired him to think more broadly about intelligence, consciousness, and the idea of God—not as a distant creator, but as an evolving intelligence...

Neurologist Scott Tzorfas discusses his article "." Scott shares his firsthand experience as a neurologist in private practice for three decades, where endless pre-authorizations, insurance denials, and regulatory burdens have eroded the...

Rheumatologist Ananta Subedi discusses his article "." Ananta reflects on his journey from medical education in Nepal to building a rheumatology practice in the U.S., sharing how faith, family, meaningful work, and friendships form the pillars of...

Nurse practitioner Elisabeth Evans discusses her article "." Elisabeth shares why colorectal cancer is the second-deadliest cancer in the U.S. yet remains under-screened, and why early detection can mean the difference between a 14 percent survival...

Internal medicine physician Sally Daganzo discusses her article "." Sally explains how a systems-based, evidence-informed approach can uncover root causes of complex conditions like fatigue, brain fog, anxiety, digestive issues, and eating disorders,...

Anesthesiologist and clinical mental health counselor Maire Daugharty discusses her article "." Maire explains how psychotherapy leverages the brain's pattern-seeking nature to reveal implicit beliefs formed in early life, often outside conscious...

Clinical psychologist Annia Raja discusses her article "." Annia explains how growing numbers of physicians are turning to therapy—not because they are failing, but because they are recognizing they cannot carry the weight of medicine alone. She...

Physical therapist and physician advocate Kim Downey, mental health counselor Nikolai Blinow, and family physician and physician coach Tonya Caylor discuss their article "Focusing on well-being versus wellness: What it means for physicians (and their patients)." Together, Kim, Nikolai, and Tonya examine why the language of "wellness" often feels performative and unattainable, while "well-being" reflects a dynamic, values-based, and relational practice that supports both physicians and patients. ...