Episodes

Join Kara Wada, an adult and pediatric allergy, immunology, and lifestyle medicine physician, as we discuss the epithelial barrier hypothesis. What is the epithelial barrier hypothesis? What are some of the diseases that have been linked to epithelial...

We talk with Jordana Cohen, an internal medicine physician, about the importance of accurate blood pressure measurement. With the rise of telehealth and at-home monitoring, ensuring reliable readings is crucial. Jordana discusses concerns regarding...

Join Scott Abramson, a neurologist, as we delve into the complex interplay between work and home life for physicians. Scott shares his personal experiences and reflections on how challenging periods in his family and personal life led him to seek...

Join Don Gaede, an internal medicine and vascular medicine physician, to discuss the "existential threat of greed in U.S. health care" highlighted in a JAMA editorial. Don shares his firsthand encounters with unethical practices within his specialty...

Join Amna Shabbir, an internal medicine physician, as she shares her personal journey and reflections on physician burnout and its impact on family dynamics. Amna opens up about her early exposure to burnout through her mother's experiences as a...

Join Earl Stewart, Jr., an internal medicine physician, as we discuss the critical need for electronic health record (EHR) systems to address the impact of climate change on patient health. Earl highlights the limitations of current EHRs and shares...

Join John R. Mehall, a cardiothoracic surgeon and physician executive. We explore the lasting impact of the global pandemic on hospitals in the United States, uncover the underlying financial crisis often overlooked by headlines, and discuss...

Join Susan Biali Haas, a physician and author of The Resilient Life: Manage Stress, Prevent Burnout, & Strengthen Your Mental and Physical Health. In this episode, we delve into the personality traits that contribute to physician burnout and...

Join Brett Mollard, a radiologist who delves into the exciting future of radiology and the role of artificial intelligence (AI). As we explore the impact of AI on radiology, Brett answers the recurring questions about the potential effects of AI and...

Join Kelley Butler, a family medicine resident and member of the Committee of Interns and Residents/SEIU, as we delve into the financial struggles faced by health care workers, focusing on the experiences of resident physicians. We discuss the impact...

Nicole Rochester is a pediatrician and advocate for improving the doctor-patient relationship. She shares her personal experiences and discusses the importance of intentional human connection in clinical encounters. We delve into the root causes of...

Join Monika Roots, a child and adolescent psychiatrist and health care executive, who explores the concerning rise in diagnoses of depression, anxiety, and behavioral problems, the shortcomings of the current mental health care model, and the...

In this episode, we delve into the serious consequences of fecal impaction and chronic constipation on patients' well-being and health care costs. Our guest, Mahesh Moolani, an internal medicine physician and author of Tough Decisions In Care Of...

Join us as we explore the intersection of medicine and art. Our guest, Farid Alsabeh, a clinical psychologist, delves into the rich tradition of medical poetry during the Islamic Golden Era. Discover how Arabic poets transformed scientific knowledge...

Join Paula Muto, a vascular surgeon, and Jeffrey Gold, a family physician, as they discuss the state of the health care system. Explore the evolution of primary care, the challenges of fragmented patient care, and the impact of administrative burdens...

Join Gail Gazelle, an internal medicine physician, physician coach, and author of , where we explore the transformative power of mindfulness in health care. In this episode, we meet Mira, a physician and single mother struggling with overwhelm. Gail...

Join Juan Carlos Gonzalez, Jr., health equity researcher and advocate, as we explore the transformative power of technology in health care. This podcast episode discusses the potential of health information technology, telehealth, and data-driven...

Join us as we speak with Donna Grande, CEO of the American College of Preventive Medicine. We discuss the urgent need to overhaul the broken health care system in the U.S., addressing issues such as the high cost of health care and disparities in care...

Join us for a conversation with Houda Bouhmam, a radiology resident, as we explore the crucial collaboration between radiologists and clinicians in achieving the best diagnostic outcomes. Houda shares her transformative journey, dispelling...

In this podcast episode, we have Christian John Lillis, executive director of the Peggy Lillis Foundation for C. diff Education & Advocacy. Christian shares his experiences as a patient advocate and discusses the challenges he faces at medical...

Join neurologist Juliet Morgan and internal medicine physician Meghan Jobson as they discuss their book, Long Illness: A Practical Guide to Surviving, Healing, and Thriving. From autoimmune diseases to chronic pain, they share their expertise on...

Join us on this episode as we welcome Chloe N. L. Lee, a psychiatry resident, to share her harrowing experience of intimate partner violence (IPV). Chloe opens up about the abuse and challenges she faced in breaking her silence. We delve into the...

Join us on this episode as we welcome Mohammed Umer Waris, a family medicine resident, to discuss the alarming rise of "deaths of despair" and its impact on life expectancy in the United States. Umer sheds light on the factors contributing to this...

Join us on this episode as we host Jennifer Shaer, a pediatrician and chief wellness officer at Allied Physicians Group. Jennifer explores the power of intuition in pediatrics and beyond. Discover the hidden neural connections in our bodies that...