Episodes

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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Jan. 1, 2025

Why professionalism in health care shouldn't depend on appearance

In this episode, we sit down with neurologist Lealani Mae Acosta to explore the intersection of beauty standards, professionalism, and gender disparities in medicine. From the impact of COVID-19 on personal appearance routines to the pressures women...

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Dec. 31, 2024

Telehealth under threat: Why Congress must act to save Medicare cover…

Join us for a conversation with patient advocate Stephanie Marcovici as we explore the potential rollback of Medicare telehealth coverage in 2025. Stephanie shares her personal story and highlights the devastating impact this change could have on...

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Dec. 30, 2024

How gratitude can reshape health care during uncertain times

How can gratitude guide health care professionals in navigating political uncertainty, misinformation, and the challenges of post-election transitions? Join us as Janet A. Jokela, an infectious disease physician and Treasurer of the American College...

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Dec. 29, 2024

Understanding alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency: What you need to know

In this special sponsored episode, Dr. Thomas Ardiles, a pulmonary and critical care physician and medical director with Grifols, breaks down everything you need to know about alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency. Discover why this genetic disorder often...

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Dec. 28, 2024

How to rebuild trust in health care and improve patient outcomes

In this episode, we explore the decline in trust within the U.S. health care system and discuss actionable strategies to rebuild it. Matthew Sherrer, associate professor and director of care team collaboration at the University of Alabama at...

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Dec. 27, 2024

Why ADHD diagnosis in adults is often overlooked

Explore the complexities of adult ADHD with Muhamad Aly Rifai, a practicing internist and psychiatrist. This episode dives into the evolving understanding of ADHD as a lifelong disorder, the stigma surrounding diagnosis and treatment, regulatory...

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Dec. 26, 2024

How workplace civility can transform health care and save lives

Explore the critical role of civility in health care with insights from Matthew Sherrer, associate professor and director of care team collaboration at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, and Chris Turner, an emergency physician. Together, they...

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Dec. 25, 2024

How payment models shape your doctor’s decisions

In this episode, family physician Jonathan Staloff and internal medicine physician Joseph H. Joo join us to discuss the challenges and opportunities in reshaping health care systems. Drawing from their book, Reshaping Health Systems: What Drives...

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Dec. 24, 2024

Extracorporeal CPR: the next evolution of cardiac arrest care

Join critical care physician Jon Marinaro as we explore the transformative potential of extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation (ECPR) in revolutionizing cardiac arrest outcomes. Discover why traditional CPR's limitations demand a paradigm shift...

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Dec. 23, 2024

A framework to deliver higher-value care

Join us as we dive into the Healthcare Incentives Framework with internal medicine physician and health policy researcher Taylor J. Christensen. Discover how this innovative approach identifies barriers to high-value care and explores practical...

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Dec. 22, 2024

Can AI medical scribes solve clinician burnout?

Join us as we delve into the transformative potential of AI medical scribes in health care with family nurse practitioner Erica Dorn. Discover how this technology is reshaping clinical workflows, improving work-life balance, and addressing burnout...

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