Episodes

Feb. 9, 2024

From fee-for-service to value-based care

Join Michael Poku, a physician executive, as we delve into the challenges and solutions for transforming the U.S. health care system. Explore how the fee-for-service model perpetuates health inequities, the importance of value-based care, and the...

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Feb. 8, 2024

Navigating emotional storms in the ER

Join Victoria Goodheart, an emergency physician. In this episode, we explore the intricate world of health care professionals, their emotional journeys, and the profound impact they make on the lives of patients and families. Victoria shares personal...

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Feb. 7, 2024

Benzodiazepine discontinuation and patient outcomes

Join L. Joseph Parker, a research physician, as we explore a recent comparative effectiveness study that investigates the impact of discontinuing long-term benzodiazepine therapy on patients' mortality and adverse events, especially when considering...

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Feb. 6, 2024

A physician's path to mental wellness

Join guests Kim Downey, a physical therapist, and Bryce Bowers, a family physician, as they discuss the challenges and triumphs of the medical profession. Delve into the world of health care, burnout, mental health, and creative outlets for...

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Feb. 5, 2024

Hope, healing, and challenges in eating disorder recovery

Join Jillian Rigert, an oral medicine specialist and radiation oncology research fellow. In this episode, we delve into the world of eating disorders, drawing from Jillian's unique perspective as both a patient and a health care professional. We...

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Feb. 4, 2024

Solving health care's staffing crisis

Join Patrick Dotts, a health care executive. We'll delve into the pressing challenges faced by the health care workforce, including high turnover rates and low employee satisfaction. Patrick will share insights on how health care organizations can...

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Feb. 3, 2024

Navigating the art of delivering life-altering medical news

Join Emily Schehlein, a glaucoma and cataract surgeon. In this episode, we delve into the emotional and ethical complexities of delivering life-altering medical diagnoses. Emily shares her insights and experiences in the world of ophthalmology and how...

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Feb. 2, 2024

Create a new, empowering identity for yourself

Join Parastoo Jangouk, a gastroenterologist and internal medicine physician. We dive into the challenges faced by business owners and health care professionals in December. It's a month filled with long hours, patient appointments, and marketing...

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Feb. 1, 2024

A doctor's tale of dismissiveness and patient harm

Join Alan Lindemann, an obstetrics-gynecology physician, who shares his insights and real-life experiences, shedding light on the issues surrounding patient care, medical decision-making, and the role of institutions and personal connections in...

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Jan. 31, 2024

Travel's hidden health risks

Join Tami Burdick, a patient advocate and the author of Diagnosis Detective: Curing Granulomatous Mastitis. We delve into the world of travel, uncovering hidden health and safety risks often overlooked by travelers. From airport concerns to...

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Jan. 30, 2024

From surgery to AI

Join Maria Iliakova, a bariatric and general surgeon. We'll dive deep into the world of artificial intelligence (AI) and its remarkable applications across various industries, including health care. Maria will shed light on what AI is, how it's...

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Jan. 29, 2024

Unveiling the power of healing: a journey through stories

Join Dustin Grinnell, the author of The Healing Book. Dustin takes us on a journey through this thought-provoking collection of short stories, where characters embark on paths of self-discovery, healing, and personal growth. We delve into the...

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Jan. 28, 2024

Holistic success and happiness in medicine

Join Ketan Kulkarni, a physician entrepreneur. We'll delve into the pressing issues of burnout and discontent among health care professionals, particularly physicians, and explore strategies for achieving holistic success and happiness in both...

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Jan. 27, 2024

A physician's journey in Cuba reveals surprising faith and resilience

Join William Lynes, a urologist, as he shares his remarkable journey of a recent missionary trip to Cuba. Discover the challenges and triumphs faced by both the Cuban people and the mission team. Explore the profound faith and resilience of …

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Jan. 26, 2024

Health care's hidden struggles: a paradigm shift

Join Vickie Leff, a palliative social worker. We'll dive into a thought-provoking conversation about shifting the health care paradigm, where we explore the emotional toll on health care professionals, the need for sustainability, and how institutions...

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Jan. 25, 2024

How one family's hero ended a pandemic

Join Shan Liu, an emergency physician and co-author of Masked Hero: How Wu-Lien Teh Invented the Mask and Ended an Epidemic. Discover the journey of Wu Lien-teh, Shan's great-grandfather, who played a pivotal role in ending a devastating plague in...

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Jan. 24, 2024

Resilience beyond self-care

Join Beth Boynton, a nurse consultant, as we delve into the pressing issue of health care worker resilience. Discover the importance of empowering health care professionals, developing essential interpersonal skills, and the role of emotional...

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Jan. 23, 2024

Just culture and medical errors

Join Scott Ellner, a general surgeon. We delve into a compelling story from a decade ago, where a medical error had profound consequences for both a patient and the surgeon involved. Discover the emotional toll on health care professionals, the...

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Jan. 22, 2024

Unlocking better care: the power of caring for your doctor

Join Dawn Sears, a gastroenterologist, and Kim Downey, a physical therapist. We delve into the insights that reveal how taking care of your doctor can ultimately lead to better care for you. They share perspectives on improving patient-physician...

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Jan. 21, 2024

Breaking the silence: medical gaslighting exposed

We sit down with Tracey O'Connell, a radiologist and physician coach, to explore the pervasive issue of medical gaslighting within the health care industry. Tracey shares her own experiences and insights, shedding light on how this phenomenon impacts...

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Jan. 20, 2024

Navigating controversy: dialectics in conflict resolution

We're joined by Jill Wener, an internal medicine physician, as we delve into the transformative concept of dialectics. Join us for an exploration of how dialectical thinking can help you navigate complex emotions, foster better health care practices,...

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Jan. 19, 2024

Domestic violence awareness in medicine

Join medical student Leana Pande. We'll explore the vital role health care practitioners play in addressing intimate partner violence (IPV). Discover how education, training, patient-centered care, and risk assessment tools can empower health care...

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Jan. 18, 2024

AI's role in health care law enforcement

L. Joseph Parker, a research physician, sheds light on how AI has been employed to target physicians and reshape the landscape of health care, especially in the context of the opioid crisis. Discover the ethical and legal implications, the impact …

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Jan. 17, 2024

Data tokenization in health care

Join Adam Mariano, a health care executive. We'll delve into the world of Big Data and tokenization in health care, exploring how these technologies are revolutionizing patient insights, data security, and health care outcomes. Learn about the latest...

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