Episodes

May 11, 2023

Raising awareness and building trust for better patient care

Join Paul Pender, ophthalmologist and author of Standing Up & Speaking Out for Patients & Doctors, as he discusses the need for a change in mindset and a willingness to adopt new concepts in health care. Paul believes that building unique...

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May 10, 2023

Unlocking the science of memory: How to remember better and forget le…

Join us as we sit down with neurologist Andrew Budson, co-author of the book Why We Forget and How To Remember Better: The Science Behind Memory. Andrew shares his personal journey into the field of neurology and his passion for understanding the...

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May 9, 2023

Finding hope and purpose amidst profound loss

In this episode, we speak with Colin Campbell, author of Finding the Words: Working Through Profound Loss with Hope and Purpose. Colin shares his personal experience of losing his children in a car accident and the importance of facing the truth and...

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May 8, 2023

How a pediatrician fought back against a manipulative CEO

In this episode, we speak with Karla Lester, a pediatrician and certified life and weight coach, about her experience with gaslighting in the workplace. Karla shares her story of encountering a hospital CEO who lied about outcomes and used gaslighting...

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May 7, 2023

Rebuilding trust in the patient-physician relationship in the digital…

Join Arti Masturzo, an internal medicine physician and health care executive, as she shares her insights on the challenges of digital health tools and their impact on the patient-physician relationship. Discover how the digital health revolution is...

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May 6, 2023

How healthism and moralizing health are costing us too much

In this episode, we will be joined by Kristen L. Cole, an assistant professor of communication studies. Kristen shares her personal journey with Crohn's disease and how the pressure to control her health led her to accumulate significant credit card...

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May 5, 2023

Treadmill of achievement: How it can be addictive and dangerous

In this episode, we sit down with Dawn Baker, an anesthesiologist and author of Lean Out: A Professional Woman's Guide to Finding Authentic Work-Life Balance, to discuss the dangers of the treadmill of achievement. We explore the unwritten rules about...

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May 4, 2023

Love in medical education: Why it's vital to nurturing empathy and co…

In this episode, we sit down with Stevan Walkowski, an osteopathic physician, to discuss the impact of technology on medicine and medical education. With the recent news of artificial intelligence passing the USMLE, we delve into questions about the...

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May 3, 2023

Raising financially savvy kids: tips from a physician parent

In this episode, we explore the intersection of education and finance with guest Michele Cho-Dorado, a pediatric gastroenterologist. As physicians, we often prioritize academic excellence and lifelong learning, but one critical aspect of education...

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May 2, 2023

A doctor's journey through grief and writing

In this episode, we have Ryan McCarthy, an internal medicine physician, who discovered writing as a way to cope with grief. His journey started with the death of his friend Dan from pancreatic cancer, which led him to write an essay chronicling Dan's...

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May 1, 2023

Reversing the aging process with neuroplasticity

Join orthopedic surgeon Michael Day as he shares his insights on how to reverse the acceleration of aging through lifestyle, habits, and even thoughts. Michael explains the role of neuroplasticity in enhancing the performance of our bodies and how...

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April 30, 2023

Breaking into health innovation: tips and insights from a physician i…

In this episode, we welcome Jay Shah, a cardiologist and health care executive, to discuss the future of health care. Jay shares his personal journey and insights on how to get started in health innovation, including tips on how to build a network,...

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April 29, 2023

Lessons from a caregiver for a rare neurodegenerative disorder

In this episode, we have Bruce Rosky, who is a patient advocate. Bruce shares his personal journey as a caregiver for his wife Jennifer, who was diagnosed with adult polyglucosan body disease (APBD), a rare neurodegenerative disorder. He talks about...

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April 28, 2023

From patient to protagonist: the importance of narrative writing in m…

Join us in this episode as we sit down with Najat Fadlallah, a pediatric resident in Lebanon, to discuss the untapped potential of health care data and personal experiences in medical research. We'll explore how health care professionals can use their...

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April 27, 2023

From helplessness to hope: a psychiatrist's story of working with sui…

In this episode, we are joined by Shivana Naidoo, a child psychiatrist, who shares a poignant reflection on her experiences with some of her most worrisome teenage patients. As she prepares to leave her job, she finds herself running on empty, knowing...

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April 26, 2023

Ensuring fair compensation and benefits in physician contracts

In this episode, we discuss the important factors that physicians need to consider when reviewing their employment contracts with guest Dennis Hursh, a physician contract attorney. From compensation to benefits, we dive into the details of what should...

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April 25, 2023

From reincarnation to meridians: Exploring the world of spiritual sci…

Join us on this episode of the podcast, where we speak with Marc Nelson, a scientific researcher, about the growing field of spiritual science. Despite the historical divide between science and spirituality, Nelson shares how pioneering work by...

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April 24, 2023

Processing grief: a vital step for health care workers during COVID-19

In this episode, our guest Susan MacLellan-Tobert, a pediatric cardiologist and physician coach, delves into the challenges faced by healthcare workers during the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite being in the post-disaster recovery phase, burnout rates are...

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April 23, 2023

"Hospitalsplaining": the condescension problem in physician employmen…

In this episode, we have Dennis Hursh, a physician contract lawyer, sharing his experiences in dealing with hospitals and their tendency to condescend towards physicians and their lawyers, also known as "hospitalsplaining." He discusses a recent...

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April 23, 2023

Twenty-Six: a story from a pediatric surgeon

In this episode, Yael Dreznik, a pediatric surgeon and author of the book Twenty-Six, shares her personal story and insights into the life of a surgeon. From the early morning rituals to the fear of making mistakes, Yael provides an inside look into...

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April 22, 2023

Empowering anesthesia residents: lessons in trust from an anesthesiol…

In this episode, we speak with George Tewfik, an anesthesiologist, about the importance of recognizing and addressing knowledge gaps in anesthesia residents. George discusses how new residents may arrive with a sense of false confidence that can...

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April 21, 2023

Why pizza and thank you emails don't cut it: a pediatrician's take on…

In this episode, pediatrician Wendy Schofer discusses physician appreciation. She emphasizes that appreciation is an offering of love that fulfills the psychological need for belonging and love. Wendy relates the five love languages to how physicians...

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April 20, 2023

Why work shouldn't define your self-worth

In this episode, we are joined by Tracey O’Connell, a radiologist and physician coach, to discuss the pitfalls of “do what you love” as career advice, particularly for college graduates. We explore the role of love in our career choices, whether...

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April 19, 2023

How to make small changes for big weight loss wins

In this episode, we talk with family physician Heather Awad about how to be an example of what's possible for your patients on their weight loss journey. Heather shares her experience of embracing imperfection and how that has helped her patients shed...

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