Episodes

Jan. 25, 2025

What early retirement taught me about burnout and purpose

Susan Landers shares her heartfelt journey as a neonatologist navigating the challenges of burnout, the rewards of practicing medicine, and the complex emotions surrounding early retirement. From her intimate experiences in the NICU to rediscovering...

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Jan. 24, 2025

How the Medicare Prescription Payment Plan transforms health care

Brian Whorley, a health care executive, dives into the groundbreaking Medicare Prescription Payment Plan (MPPP), exploring its potential to revolutionize medication adherence and patient outcomes. With 54 million beneficiaries eligible, this...

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Jan. 23, 2025

How integrative medicine saved a family doctor

Jeffrey Gladd shares his transformative journey from burnout to a thriving career in integrative medicine. Discover how shifting from treating symptoms to addressing whole-person care changed his life and practice. From battling burnout and personal...

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Jan. 22, 2025

How to use biomarkers to boost your healthspan and longevity

In this episode, John Thomson Smith, a physician executive, explores the science of longevity and the critical role of healthspan in living a vibrant life. They discuss how tracking key biomarkers, such as VO2 max, heart rate variability, and telomere...

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Jan. 21, 2025

How sleep affects your fertility and boosts reproductive success

We dive into the powerful connection between sleep and fertility with guest Oluyemisi Famuyiwa, a fertility specialist. Discover how sleep impacts reproductive hormones, gamete quality, and the success of assisted reproductive technologies (ART)....

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Jan. 20, 2025

How postmortem brain research is changing autism science

We explore the groundbreaking efforts to advance autism research through postmortem brain tissue donation with David G. Amaral, professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences. Learn how brain donation provides unique insights into the biological...

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Jan. 19, 2025

How to find your purpose in a joyful way

Join us for an inspiring conversation with Jordan Grumet, internal medicine physician and host of the Earn & Invest Podcast, as we explore insights from his groundbreaking book, The Purpose Code: How to Unlock Meaning, Maximize Happiness, and...

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Jan. 18, 2025

How to set boundaries and rediscover purpose in health care

We dive into the critical issue of physician burnout and the challenges facing primary care providers with family physician Santina Wheat. Discover practical strategies for reclaiming joy in medicine, setting boundaries, and rediscovering purpose...

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Jan. 17, 2025

Redesigning shift work to improve patient care and well-being

Join emergency physician Maureen Gibbons as they explore the concept of rethinking shift work in health care. They discuss how distributing shifts among multiple physicians can reduce burnout, enhance job satisfaction, and improve patient outcomes....

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Jan. 16, 2025

How physicians can turn their income into long-term wealth

We dive into the critical yet often overlooked topic of wealth-building for physicians. Guest Amir Baluch, an anesthesiologist and financial expert, shares actionable strategies for diversifying investments, creating passive income streams, and...

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Jan. 15, 2025

Breaking the emotional flatline: Reclaiming empathy in medicine

Join us as we explore the emotional toll of high-stakes health care with physician, speaker, and thought leader Pamela Buchanan. Discover her insights on the "emotional flatline," a defense mechanism that shields health care professionals but can...

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Jan. 14, 2025

Rewriting the narrative on stress, burnout, and resilience

Radiologist Robyn Tiger shares her journey from childhood tragedy to a career dedicated to healing and self-discovery. Robyn recounts how the loss of her father to suicide sparked her passion for understanding the human mind and led her to become a...

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Jan. 13, 2025

Patient safety in focus: Helping to address risk factors associated w…

In this special sponsored episode, we explore the critical issue of non-ventilator hospital-acquired pneumonia (NV-HAP), the most common hospital-acquired infection. Dr. Barbara Quinn, a board-certified adult clinical nursing specialist with 30 years...

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Jan. 12, 2025

How a network of changemakers is revolutionizing health care

Join us for an inspiring conversation on transforming health care with Kim Downey, a physician advocate and physical therapist; Dawn Ellison, an emergency physician; and Denise Wiseman, a health care executive. Together, they discuss grassroots...

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Jan. 11, 2025

How health care boards can transform organizational culture and workf…

Explore the critical role of health care boards in shaping organizational culture, workforce development, and diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB). Physician advocate and physical therapist Kim Downey and health care consultant Geoffrey...

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Jan. 10, 2025

How to make life-and-death decisions with confidence

We explore the high-stakes world of life-and-death decisions in medicine with William O. Collins, an otolaryngologist and airway surgeon. Drawing from personal experiences, he shares the challenges of performing under pressure, the importance of...

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Jan. 9, 2025

Why older adults are skipping doctor visits and how we can change it

Join us as we explore the challenges of health care non-compliance among older adults with gerontologist Michael Pessman. We discuss the underlying factors driving resistance to medical advice, the importance of rebuilding trust in health care, and...

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Jan. 8, 2025

Strategies for patient-centered and employee-focused care

Strategies for patient-centered and employee-focused care In this special sponsored episode, we welcome Jennifer Baron, chief experience officer at NRC Health. The discussion focuses on generational differences in health care expectations, challenges...

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Jan. 7, 2025

How cognitive biases are sabotaging your wealth-building efforts

Join us as we explore the hidden pitfalls of behavioral finance with financial planner Shane Tenny. Discover how cognitive biases like overconfidence, confirmation bias, and loss aversion can derail even the most successful professionals’ financial...

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Jan. 6, 2025

Why stress and trauma are at the heart of autoimmune diseases

Join us as we dive into the complexities of autoimmune diseases with family physician Pamela Buchanan. Discover the profound connections between chronic stress, systemic inequities, and immune health, particularly for women and Black women. Learn...

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Jan. 5, 2025

How a unified agreement could help the preceptor shortage

We discuss the transformative potential of a standardized affiliation agreement (SAA) in nurse practitioner education with Lynn McComas, CEO and founder of PreceptorLink. As a recognized expert in precepting nurse practitioners and advanced practice...

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Jan. 4, 2025

Why we need to talk about poop more often

We explore the often-overlooked world of bowel health with colorectal surgeon Carmen Fong. Carmen shares her journey into this specialty, the stigma surrounding bowel habits, and the critical need to normalize conversations about poop. From patient...

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Jan. 3, 2025

Why data-driven telehealth is the key to solving the mental health cr…

The state of mental health care in the U.S. is at a crossroads, with telehealth prescription waivers set to expire and millions of Americans left without access to crucial treatments. Physician executive Mikkel Hansen shares insights on leveraging...

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Jan. 2, 2025

Sobriety is the ultimate superpower for overcoming life’s challenges

We dive into the transformative power of recovery with Courtney Barrows McKeown, a surgeon who shares her journey of sobriety and resilience. From navigating career setbacks to fostering personal growth, Courtney discusses how tools like pausing,...

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