Episodes

Licensed attorney Anu Murthy discusses her article, "." Anu details why the pandemic caused an explosion in physician side gigs (from telehealth to passion projects) and why many doctors are seeking new income streams, driven by everything from...

Pediatric emergency medicine physician Bronwen Carroll discusses her article, "." Bronwen explains the staggering data showing child sexual abuse is far more common than many other hazards (like choking or drowning) that parents routinely prioritize...

Nationally recognized psychiatrist, internist, and addiction medicine specialist Muhamad Aly Rifai discusses his article, "The rise of digital therapeutics in medicine." Muhamad explains what prescription digital therapeutics (PDTs) are, emphasizing they are not wellness apps but Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-cleared, evidence-based software prescribed by clinicians to treat specific diagnoses. He explores the groundbreaking examples already authorized by the FDA, including software for sub...

Urologist William Lynes discusses his article, "." William explains why he believes this relationship, the critical center of medical care, is broken after 40 years of insidious deterioration. He argues that physicians (including himself) gradually...

Gerontologist Michael Pessman discusses his article, "." Michael explains why the ages of 45-55 are a critical window and final opportunity to build healthy habits that profoundly impact future aging. He highlights new research on "super-agers" and...

Pediatric anesthesiologist Irim Salik discusses her article, "." Irim reveals a terrifying oversight in ambulatory pediatric dental care: children are suffering neurologic injuries or dying during routine sedation, and there is no national database to...

Dentist Lincoln Harris discusses his article, "." Drawing on his background as a pilot, Lincoln exposes the critical training gap in modern dentistry, arguing that dentists (unlike pilots) are not prepared for real-world, high-stress scenarios. He...

Neurologist Carolyn Larkin Taylor discusses her article, "." Carolyn shares her terrifying personal story of being dismissed by her long-time gynecologist, who labeled her cancer symptoms as "just stress." She details the frustrating journey of...

Pediatrician Wendy Schofer discusses her article, "." Wendy explains how the intense worry over family eating habits and ultraprocessed foods is often a symptom of a deeper issue: perfectionism. She highlights the crushing stress parents, particularly...

Certified financial planner Michelle Neiswender discusses her article, "." Michelle explains why physicians, despite being brilliant, often make costly financial mistakes when managing their own money. She argues that financial planning is a complex...

Professor and senior associate dean of engagement Janet A. Jokela discusses her article, "." Janet shares moving stories from medical students who are discovering the profound importance of human connection, often for the first time. She explores how...

Counselor and certified coach Mary Remón and oncologist Tiffany Troso-Sandoval discuss their article, "Clear communication is kind patient care." They explore the common scenario of patients leaving the office more confused and anxious than when they arrived, overwhelmed by medical jargon and frightening online research. Mary and Tiffany address the root causes of poor patient communication, including physician burnout and compassion fatigue, arguing that "unclear is unkind." They offer practica...

Registered nurse June Pomeroy discusses her article, "." June explores the complex realities of weight bias within the medical field, examining how a physician's own struggle with obesity can impact patient care. She highlights the professional stigma...

Health care strategist Dana Y. Lujan discusses her article "." Dana argues that the DPC community's obsession with "purity" is missing the point, stating that these models don't fail over ideology, they fail because of bad math. She uses the...

Physician and professional certified coach Chrissie Ott discusses her article "." Chrissie shares a terrifying recent story of a friend's elderly, Spanish-speaking mother who was admitted to the hospital and declined rapidly due to medication and...

Food allergy advocate Lianne Mandelbaum discusses her article "." As the mother of a child with a life-threatening food allergy, Lianne shares her personal trauma and outrage over media portrayals that turn anaphylaxis into a punchline, citing a new...

Public health professional Nishat Uddin discusses her article "." Nishat explains why South Asians, one of the fastest-growing U.S. populations, face disproportionate rates of diabetes, heart disease, and PCOS. She highlights the key cultural and...

Certified financial planners Michael Lynch and Alisa Olsen discuss their article "," an excerpt from their book Taking Care of Your Future: Your Simple System for a Big Retirement. Michael and Alisa explain why your financial plan must be driven by...

Certified financial planner Paul Morton discusses his article "." Paul breaks down the massive differences between an employed physician's financial journey and that of an equity owner physician, exploring the reasons doctors choose the high-risk,...

Diagnostic radiologist Rakesh A. Shah discusses his article "." Rakesh argues that major physician organizations have failed in their duty to protect public health by remaining silent and timid in the face of Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s anti-vaccine...

Health attorney Dennis Hursh discusses his article "." Dennis shares his amazement after 30 years in health law at the timidity of new attending physicians during contract negotiations. He explains why the "seller's market" created by a massive...

Health care executive Kimberly Smith discusses her article "." Kimberly explains why clinicians, who are on the front lines of patient care, are in the unique position to solve health care's most complex challenges. As a registered wound care nurse,...

Patient advocate and author Irene Tanzman discusses her article "." Irene shares her personal journey as a mother to a son with severe autism and intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), exploring the challenging but necessary questions...

Cardiologist Saurabh Gupta discusses his article "." In this episode, Saurabh explores how artificial intelligence is reshaping medicine and why its future depends on physician leadership, not passive adoption. Drawing from his experience in...