Most doctors want to help, no matter what. But what happens when "helping" quietly becomes unpaid labor? And when you're told to just keep going anyway? This moment draws a hard line between caring and burnout. Internal medicine physician Corinne Sundar Rao discusses her article "Physician on-call compensation: the unpaid…
Pediatrician and certified coach Jessie Mahoney discusses her article "Why physician wellness programs must evolve beyond institutions." Jessie reflects on her seventeen years leading in-house wellness initiatives and argues that while institutional programs provide legitimacy, they are ultimately insufficient for deep healing. She explains that true recovery requires stepping away…
It starts as "healthy," then the rules tighten. Soon every meal feels like a test. It is not even an official diagnosis, yet it can take over your life. The most surprising part is who often misses it. What if your "discipline" is actually anxiety in disguise? Internal medicine physician…
Occupational medicine physician and life coach Claudine Holt discusses her article "Nervous system dysregulation vs. stress: Why 'just relaxing' doesn’t work." Claudine challenges the common advice to treat burnout with self-care like massages or vacations. She explains that for many, stress is not a mindset issue but a physiological state…
Some doctors get labeled "poor communicators" when they are actually the ones carrying the system. The moment you question a broken norm, the label can appear fast. But what if that label says more about the system than you? And what if it is not a "you" problem at all?…
Hematologist-oncologist Khushali Jhaveri discusses her article "What the research really says about infrared saunas." Khushali shares her personal journey from skepticism to advocacy after experiencing the profound physiological shifts of infrared heat therapy. The conversation dives into the science of heat shock proteins, explaining how thermal stress helps the body…
They kept tracing their exhaustion back to one word. Not hours. Not patients. Not paperwork. A "calling." But then someone said the quiet part out loud. What if "call" is just a nicer word for free labor? Internal medicine physician Corinne Sundar Rao discusses her article "Physician on-call compensation: the…
Intensivist Cristin Mount and business operations lead Steve Lettrich from All Levels Leadership discuss their article "A 6-step framework for new health care leaders." The authors address the common challenge where clinicians step into leadership roles with little formal training. They outline a practical framework designed to help new leaders…
A routine health chat can quietly trigger fear. Before you talk diet, ask this. Have you ever been afraid of gaining weight? That answer can change everything you say next. Internal medicine physician Sally Daganzo discusses her article "The hidden epidemic of orthorexia nervosa." 🩺 Search "The Podcast by KevinMD"…
Double board-certified obstetrician-gynecologist and reproductive endocrinology and infertility specialist Erica Bove discusses her article "A clinician’s guide to embryo grading in IVF." Erica breaks down the complex metrics used to evaluate embryo quality, a subject often reserved for subspecialty fellowship training. The conversation guides listeners through the critical developmental milestones…
How long can someone keep helping patients with little or no compensation? At what point does dedication turn into burnout? This moment exposes the real pain point nobody wants to say out loud. And why the current system just is not doable. Internal medicine physician Corinne Sundar Rao discusses her…
Family physician and health care entrepreneur Tod Stillson discusses his article "AI in medicine: Why it won’t replace doctors but will redefine them." Tod argues that the binary debate between AI as a savior or a threat misses the point. The real issue is that modern medical complexity has outgrown…
Don't do it post-call. Timing changes everything. Lead with a suggestion, not blame. If they feel accused, they stop listening. But if they feel invited, they lean in. Trade urgency for a long game. That shift can move a whole system. Pediatrician and certified coach Jessie Mahoney discusses her article…
Physician and health care consultant Harvey Castro discusses his article "ChatGPT Health in hospitals: 5 essential safety protocols." Harvey outlines the immense potential of large language models to reduce administrative burdens while warning of the risks regarding misinformation and privacy breaches. The conversation details five non-negotiable protocols, including rigorous encryption,…
I asked Nathan what happens when a doctor gets tagged "disruptive." They thought it would lead to coaching and better communication. Then the real consequences showed up. Jobs lost. A "performance improvement plan" no one wants. Watch what triggers it, and what it costs. #Leadership #WorkplaceCulture #gabegodines Pediatrician and certified…
Psychiatrist, internist, and addiction medicine specialist Muhamad Aly Rifai discusses his article "Unregulated botanical products: the hidden risks of convenience store supplements." Muhamad explores the dangerous misconception that "natural" equals safe, revealing how consumers unknowingly ingest substances with opioid-like effects sold as wellness products. He highlights the conflict between Americans'…
One kid went to class. Came home with a new rule. Not from a diet guru. Not from social media. From something totally normal. And it sparked a perfectionism spiral no one saw coming. Where is the line between "healthy" and harmful? Internal medicine physician Sally Daganzo discusses her article…
Internal medicine physician Shiv K. Goel discusses his article "Claude for Healthcare vs. administrative burden: a physician’s review." Shiv contrasts the two hours he spent fighting a prior authorization with the promise of Anthropic's new "Claude for Healthcare," an AI system designed to handle claims and verify coverage in minutes.…
What if their push for balance is the clearest warning sign about what's breaking in medicine? And the fix isn't what older training taught. Palliative care physician and certified physician development coach Christie Mulholland discusses her article "5 things health care must stop doing to improve physician well-being." 🩺 Search…
Professor of clinical psychiatry Michael F. Myers discusses his book Physicians With Lived Experience: How Their Stories Offer Clinical Guidance and the article "Breaking the silence: mental health and racism in medical school." The conversation highlights the journey of Dr. Chris Veal, a Black gay physician who overcame a seven…
Obamacare subsidies can raise premiums, not lower them, and the math is right there in plain sight. This clip challenges the 2025 shutdown narrative that ending subsidies would make ACA plan premiums skyrocket. Instead, it asks a sharper question - what if the subsidies are the reason premiums escalated in…
Developmental behavioral pediatrician Roxanne Almas discusses her article "The making of a rested healer." Roxanne shares her deeply personal journey through the "quiet unraveling" of burnout and the profound grief of losing both parents. She describes how she moved away from the cold efficiency of modern medicine to rediscover her…
Work-life balance for doctors is not a character flaw - it is a systems problem nobody wants to name. This clip calls out the lazy narrative that younger physicians are "entitled" or "don't want to work." You will hear why that story keeps getting repeated in hospitals, faculty meetings, and…
Physician and health care reform advocate David K. Cundiff discusses his article "Ecovillages and organic agriculture: a scenario for global climate restoration." David challenges the IPCC's failure to model a fully organic global agricultural transition, presenting a scenario where converting 5 billion hectares to biointensive organic farming could sequester nearly…