Episodes

June 21, 2025

Why the fear of being forgotten is stronger than the fear of death

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...

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June 20, 2025

How home-based AI can reduce health inequities in underserved communi…

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...

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June 19, 2025

When your dream job becomes a nightmare

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...

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June 18, 2025

Why physician voices matter in the fight against anti-LGBTQ+ legislat…

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...

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June 17, 2025

How to survive a broken health care system without losing yourself

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 She identifies outdated beliefs prevalent in medicine,...

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June 16, 2025

Why ADHD in adults is often missed—and why it matters

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 ....

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June 15, 2025

Why what doctors say matters more than you think

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...

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June 14, 2025

Inside human trafficking: a guide to recognizing and preventing it

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,...

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June 13, 2025

Improving patient encounters: time-saving strategies for physicians

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...

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June 12, 2025

Essential questions about nurse practitioner liability insurance

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...

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June 11, 2025

Reassessing the impact of CDC's opioid guidelines on chronic pain care

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...

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June 10, 2025

Professional identity: a new narrative for medical education

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...

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June 9, 2025

How school meals can transform health

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...

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June 8, 2025

Understanding the ethical injury of moral distress in clinicians

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...

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June 7, 2025

HHS at rock bottom: Could the current crisis be a blessing for U.S. h…

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...

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June 6, 2025

How functional precision oncology is revolutionizing cancer treatment

Physician and clinical researcher Chris Apfel discusses his article, "." Chris explains that functional precision oncology takes a highly personalized approach by testing a patient's live tumor cells outside the body (ex-vivo) against a panel of...

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June 5, 2025

Navigating fair market value as an independent or locum tenens physic…

Health care attorney Dennis Hursh discusses his article, "." Dennis explains why understanding fair market value (FMV) is crucial for independent and locum tenens physicians, not only for securing appropriate payment but also for ensuring compliance...

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June 4, 2025

Why fixing health care's data quality is crucial for AI success

Physician executive Jay Anders discusses his article, "." Jay asserts that the transformative potential of artificial intelligence in health care is fundamentally dependent on the quality of the underlying clinical data. He explains that while tools...

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June 3, 2025

How collaboration across medical disciplines and patient advocacy cur…

Patient advocate Tami Burdick discusses her article, "." Tami shares her personal and arduous journey with granulomatous mastitis (GM), a rare and poorly understood condition, and how embracing collaborative health care in three key ways led to her...

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June 2, 2025

Avarie's story: Confronting the deadly gaps in food allergy education…

Patient advocate Lianne Mandelbaum discusses her article, "." Lianne reflects on the tragic death of Avarie, a young American student with a known tree nut allergy who died in Rome due to anaphylaxis, contrasting this loss with the promising...

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June 1, 2025

Reimagining Type 2 diabetes care with nutrition for remission

Endocrinologist William Hsu discusses his article, "." William argues for a paradigm shift in treating Type 2 diabetes, moving away from a primary reliance on medications for symptom management towards a focus on achieving disease remission and...

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May 31, 2025

How conflicts of interest are eroding trust in U.S. health agencies

Health reporter Martha Rosenberg discusses her article, "." Martha outlines how faith in government health bodies like the FDA and CDC has plummeted due to escalating conflicts of interest, tracing some concerns back to the 1992 Prescription Drug User...

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May 30, 2025

Physician job change: Navigating your 457 plan and avoiding tax traps

Shane Tenny discusses his article, "." He provides crucial advice for physicians, particularly those with non-governmental 457(b) plans, on how to manage these retirement savings vehicles during a career transition. Shane clarifies that a 457(b) is a...

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May 29, 2025

Reclaiming trust in online health advice

Urologist Diana Londoño discusses her article, "." Diana addresses the concerning trend of physicians using fear-inducing tactics on social media, which she argues prioritizes engagement over genuine patient well-being. Instead of guiding and...

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