Episodes

Medical students Kaitlynn Esemaya, Anamaria Ancheta, and Annique McLune discuss their article, "." They highlight how social determinants of health drive pervasive inequities in vaccination rates among marginalized U.S. communities, exacerbated by the...

Surgeon Suhaib J. S. Ahmad discusses his article, "." Suhaib explores the phenomenon of highly competent and once-passionate health care professionals disengaging and leaving their roles, often without overt complaint. He argues that this "silent...

Medical students Vineeth Amba and Archita Goyal discuss their article, "" They share the widespread discouragement medical students encounter regarding primary care careers, despite initial aspirations to serve communities. Vineeth and Archita...

Family physician and certified executive leadership coach Lisa Herbert discusses her article, "." Lisa shares her personal journey with physician burnout, a crisis affecting 54 percent of physicians, and how discovering coaching revolutionized her...

Physician coach and marriage and family therapy graduate student Jillian Rigert discusses her article, "Fear of other people's opinions nearly killed me. Here's what freed me." Jillian shares her harrowing journey through medical discharge from the military and transitioning out of surgery residency, which plunged her into guilt, shame, and a near-fatal struggle with self-worth tied to her career and others' approval. She describes how isolating and starving herself, she reached a rock bottom wh...

Nephrologist Saad S. Alshohaib discusses his article, "." The conversation provides a profound reflection on his decade of experience serving as a medical expert witness, a role he describes as walking a "narrow bridge between medicine and the law."...

Historian and ethicist Nigel Cameron discusses his article, "." The conversation chronicles the dramatic history of the iconic dot-com era company, from its modest beginnings as a personal medical record system to its meteoric rise as the world's top...

Pediatrician and certified coach Jessie Mahoney discusses her article, "." The conversation focuses on why physicians must shift their advocacy for well-being from a reactive, moral argument to a strategic one that aligns with institutional...

Entrepreneur, AI enthusiast, and wellness advocate Vaishali Jha discusses her article, "" The conversation explores the vital need for new perspectives in health care, arguing that the system often overlooks the voices of young people. Vaishali...

Retired surgeon, psychotherapist, and author Patrick Hudson discusses his article, "." The conversation explores the profound difference between the biological act of dying and the existential fear of vanishing from the story of the world. Patrick...

Physician executive Sreeram Mullankandy discusses his article, "." The conversation highlights that while the future of health care delivery is moving into patients' homes, this shift risks leaving the most vulnerable populations behind. Sreeram...

Pediatrician Sarah Webber discusses her article, "." The conversation is a vulnerable look into her personal experience with burnout just nine months into what she thought was her dream job as a pediatric hospitalist. Sarah shares her journey of...

LGBTQ+ journalist BJ Ferguson discusses the article, "." The conversation serves as a call to action for medical professionals, arguing that their duty to protect patient health now extends beyond the clinic and into the legislative arena. BJ outlines...

Pediatrician and certified coach Jessie Mahoney discusses her article "." Jessie discusses the profound changes in the practice of medicine that no longer align with traditional training models. She identifies outdated beliefs prevalent in medicine,...

Anesthesiologist Maire Daugharty, who expanded her expertise by earning a master's degree in clinical mental health counseling, discusses her article "Why ADHD isn't just a childhood disorder and what that means for adults." Maire discusses the critical importance of timely diagnosis and treatment of ADHD, highlighting its negative impacts on self-esteem, mood disorders, substance use, and even criminality when left unaddressed. She clarifies that ADHD is not solely a childhood disorder, with ma...

Physician Scott Abramson discusses his article "." Scott shares two compelling scenarios illustrating the profound impact of a physician's communication. He recounts a family conference where a doctor's use of medical jargon like "lesion" completely...

Public policy analyst Julia Drydyk discusses her article "." Julia clarifies the crucial distinction between human smuggling and human trafficking, explaining that trafficking involves exploitation through coercion regardless of geographic movement,...

Endocrinologist Michael Morkos discusses his article "." Michael shares practical strategies for optimizing the patient encounter to enhance both efficiency and patient satisfaction. He delves into effective documentation techniques, emphasizing the...

Nurse practitioner Surani Hayre-Kwan discusses her article "." Surani discusses the critical need for nurse practitioners to secure their own professional liability insurance, highlighting how relying solely on employer-provided coverage can leave...

Internal medicine and pediatric physician Charles LeBaron discusses his article "." Charles discusses the 2016 CDC opioid guideline, initially framed as a solution to over-prescription and overdose deaths, and critically examines its actual impact. He...

Otolaryngologist Kevin C. McMains discusses his article "." Kevin discusses the ongoing crisis of burnout and mental health issues in medical training, critically examining traditional educational and environmental interventions. He identifies a gap...

Osteopathic medical student Scarlett Saitta discusses her article "." Scarlett discusses the profound connection between childhood nutrition and long-term health outcomes, drawing from her personal experiences and observations in her hometown. She...

Licensed clinical psychologist and health care ethicist Jenny Shields discusses her article, "." Jenny illuminates the pervasive issue of moral distress among clinicians, defining it as the psychological toll exacted when they know the ethically...

Psychiatrist, internist, and addiction medicine specialist Muhamad Aly Rifai discusses his article, "." Muhamad offers a counterintuitive perspective on the recent wave of layoffs and leadership changes sweeping through federal health agencies like...