Episodes

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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May 28, 2025

Breaking the cycle of sacrifice: from medical martyrdom to purposeful…

Pediatrician and certified coach Jessie Mahoney discusses her article, "" She explores the pervasive culture of martyrdom and self-sacrifice within the medical field that often leads to physician burnout and a deep yearning for greater peace and...

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May 27, 2025

Better dizziness diagnosis through skilled exams

Physical therapist John Corsino discusses his article, "." He highlights how often the answers to complex cases, like acute dizziness, are present in the exam room but can be missed due to an over-reliance on diagnostic testing and systemic pressures...

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May 26, 2025

More than a meeting: Finding education, inspiration, and community in…

Former American College of Physicians treasurer and infectious disease physician Janet A. Jokela discusses her article, " Internal Medicine 2025: inspiration at the annual meeting ." She shares her personal reflections on the...

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May 25, 2025

Rethinking addiction treatment: contingency management and the future…

Health care executive Traci Sweet discusses her article, "." She makes a compelling case for the increased use of contingency management—an evidence-based approach utilizing positive reinforcement—to improve outcomes for individuals with substance...

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May 24, 2025

Registered dietitians on your care team

Registered dietitian Ava Safir and physician advocate Kim Downey discuss their article, "." They highlight the often-overlooked yet crucial role registered dietitians play in improving patient health outcomes and supporting physicians. Drawing from...

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May 23, 2025

Why true listening is crucial for future health care professionals

Certified coach Kathleen Muldoon discusses her article, "." She recounts a poignant experience observing a health care student disengaged during a powerful presentation by a mother sharing her life as a caregiver to children with disabilities....

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May 22, 2025

Surviving kidney disease and reforming patient care

Health care executive and patient advocate Aja Best discusses her article, "." She shares her harrowing personal experience with a delayed diagnosis of IgA nephropathy during pregnancy, which led to a challenging path through dialysis and ultimately...

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May 21, 2025

Antimicrobial resistance: a public health crisis that needs your voice

Health care public relations leader Melanie Doupé Gaiser discusses her article, "." She highlights antimicrobial resistance (AMR) as an urgent and deadly public health crisis that is not receiving the attention it warrants, particularly in the U.S....

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May 20, 2025

Rethinking medical education for a technology-driven era in health ca…

Medical student Rishma Jivan discusses her article, "." She argues for an urgent update to medical training, embedding technology and innovation as core components to prepare future physicians for a digitally transformed health care landscape. Rishma...

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May 19, 2025

Empowering IBD patients: tools for managing symptoms between doctor v…

Gastroenterologist Shamita B. Shah discusses her article, "." Addressing the rising prevalence of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) in the U.S., Shamita highlights the challenges patients face managing unpredictable symptoms like pain and diarrhea,...

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May 18, 2025

Addressing America's reliance on psychotropic medication

Practicing internist and psychiatrist Muhamad Aly Rifai discusses his article, "." He raises concerns about the high rate of psychotropic medication use in the U.S., citing CDC data suggesting nearly 1 in 4 adults may be taking these drugs, often...

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May 17, 2025

An introduction to occupational and environmental medicine

Occupational medicine physician Robert Nathan Clapp discusses his article, "." Addressing the pervasive issue of physician burnout, Robert introduces occupational and environmental medicine (OEM) — a specialty under preventive medicine — as a...

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May 16, 2025

Alzheimer's and the family: Opening the conversation with children

Journalist and patient advocate Carol Steinberg discusses her article, "." She argues that while Alzheimer's disease and related dementias (ADRD) are known to affect the whole family, children under 18 are often excluded from conversations about...

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May 15, 2025

Why great patient outcomes don't protect female doctors from burnout

Pediatrician and holistic wellness expert Noemi Adame discusses her article, "." She highlights research indicating patients often experience better outcomes—including lower mortality, readmission, and post-surgical complication rates—when treated...

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May 14, 2025

Precision and personalization: Charting the future of cancer care

Hematology-oncology physician Yousuf Zafar discusses his article, "." He traces the evolution of cancer treatment over the past two decades, moving through waves of cytotoxic chemotherapy, biologic therapies, immunotherapies including groundbreaking...

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May 13, 2025

Rethinking patient payments: Why billing is the new frontline of pati…

Health care executive Blake Walker discusses his article, "." He describes a perfect storm impacting provider groups: the significant rise in patient financial responsibility due to high-deductible health plans, the growth of health care consumerism...

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May 12, 2025

Why funding cuts to academic medical centers impact all of us

Orthopedic surgeon Adil S. Ahmed discusses his article, "." He outlines the essential, multifaceted roles of academic institutions in educating future doctors, conducting vital biomedical research, and providing complex care, often for underserved...

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May 11, 2025

Navigating physician non-competes: a strategy for staying put

Cardiologist Stanley Liu discusses his article, "." He shares his personal experience of being bound by an 18-month, 20-mile non-compete clause after leaving an academic cardiology position and outlines the strategic steps he took to navigate this...

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May 10, 2025

Mindful negotiation: practical strategies for physician self-advocacy

Pediatrician and certified coach Jessie Mahoney discusses her article, "." She explores why negotiation often feels stressful for physicians, linking it to medical training that emphasizes service, self-sacrifice, and conflict avoidance over...

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May 9, 2025

Understanding therapy beyond crisis management

Anesthesiologist and psychotherapist Maire Daugharty discusses her article, "." She challenges the common misconception that therapy is only necessary or effective during acute crises ("crisis-hopping"), explaining that this view can lead to premature...

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May 8, 2025

Misconceptions about food allergy safety in the skies

Physical therapist and food allergy advocate Lianne Mandelbaum discusses her article, "." Sharing harrowing personal experiences with dismissive airline staff that ignited her advocacy work with No Nut Traveler, she highlights the pervasive fear and...

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May 7, 2025

Navigating the path from physician burnout to career balance

Internal medicine physician Kara Pepper discusses her article, "." Drawing from her own journey away from burnout and her experience coaching hundreds of physicians, she outlines five predictable stages doctors often traverse when seeking more...

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May 6, 2025

Survival strategies for marginalized physicians

Family physician Atharva Joshi discusses his article, "." He argues that the health care system often targets minority physicians not through overt actions but via subtle, bureaucratic processes—a form of systemic discrimination based on culture or...

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