Episodes

Nov. 9, 2023

Life and death in the trauma unit

Join Stephen Cohn, a trauma surgeon, and the author of All Bleeding Stops: Life and Death in the Trauma Unit. In this conversation, Stephen shares his experiences and insights into the complex world of trauma surgery, where life and death decisions...

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Nov. 8, 2023

Innovative approaches to mental health with a cognitive neuroscientist

Join us on this episode as we delve into the fascinating world of cognitive neuroscience with our guest, Moshe Bar. Discover how simple word associations and cognitive activities can transform mental health and address mood disorders like anxiety and...

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Nov. 7, 2023

Prioritizing physician wellness and industry change

Join Dike Drummond, a family practice physician, burnout survivor, and executive coach. In this episode, we'll delve into the future of health care in the United States, discussing workforce demographics, the impact of burnout, the role of AI, and the...

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Nov. 6, 2023

Social media's impact on mental health

Join us as we explore the profound impact of social media on mental health, particularly among young people, with our guest, Mohammed Umer Waris. As a family medicine resident, Mohammed brings a unique perspective on the intersection of technology and...

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Nov. 5, 2023

Empowering health care professionals through mindfulness

We delve into the critical issue of physician burnout and the transformative power of mindfulness in health care. Our guest, Seema Desai, a dentist and life coach, shares her expertise on how mindfulness can benefit health care professionals. We...

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Nov. 4, 2023

Exploring psychedelic therapies

Join ThaĆ­s Salles Araujo, an internal medicine resident. Discover the potential benefits, challenges, and the need for greater awareness and education in integrating these therapies into modern medicine. Gain insights into the evolving landscape of...

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Nov. 3, 2023

Exploring changing definitions of addiction

Join L. Joseph Parker, a research physician, as we delve into the evolving definitions of addiction, particularly in the context of chronic pain management. Explore the historical shifts in diagnostic criteria, the challenges faced by chronic pain...

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Nov. 2, 2023

Communication in health care: lessons from a standardized patient

Join Esther Covington, a professional standardized patient. Esther shares her firsthand experiences, shedding light on the critical role communication, empathy, and assumptions play in medical education. We delve into the impact of assumptions on...

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Nov. 1, 2023

Maternal mortality disparities

We are joined by Bayo Curry-Winchell, a family physician, as we delve into the alarming maternal mortality crisis among Black women in the U.S. Join us as we discuss the complex factors contributing to this issue, the role of unconscious biases in...

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Oct. 31, 2023

Menopause and chronic disease

Join Susan J. Baumgaertel, an internal medicine physician. In this conversation, we dive into her book, The Menopause Menu, as Susan sheds light on navigating the complex intersection of menopause and chronic diseases. is an internal medicine...

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Oct. 30, 2023

An emergency physician's insights on health partnerships

Join Drew Remignanti, an emergency physician, as he delves into the fascinating world of medicine and discusses his book, The Healing Connection: A Partnership for Your Health. Get ready to explore the insights and experiences of a medical...

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Oct. 29, 2023

Exploring promising breakthroughs in Alzheimer's research

Join Ken Blaker, a health care and technology consultant, and Cuong Do, a health care executive, as they shed light on the latest developments in combating these challenging conditions. From the recent FDA approval of Leqembi to promising...

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Oct. 28, 2023

Balancing life and medicine

Join us for an engaging podcast conversation with Kim Downey, a physical therapist, and Stephen Lewellis, a dermatologist. They share their unique professional journeys, discussing the challenges and insights they've gained in their respective fields....

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Oct. 27, 2023

Empathy meets efficiency: a health care transformation

Join Matthew Troup, a physician assistant and health care executive, as we explore the critical issue of balancing empathy and efficiency in modern medicine. Matthew shares his personal journey and the challenges he faced during his clinical practice,...

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Oct. 26, 2023

Revolutionizing health care ops: data connectivity and AI insights

Join nurse executives Linda Knodel and Karlene Kerfoot as they share their 45 years of experience in health care administration. In this insightful podcast, they discuss the urgent challenges facing health care organizations, the power of data...

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Oct. 25, 2023

Opioid regulations: a patient advocate's insights

Join Richard A. Lawhern, a patient advocate. We delve into the critical issues surrounding U.S. policy for the regulation of prescription opioid pain relievers and the challenges faced by clinicians managing chronic pain patients. Explore the...

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Oct. 24, 2023

AI in health care: possibilities and ethical questions

We sit down with Farhan S. Imran, a hematology-oncology physician. Join us as we explore the evolving landscape of health care and technology, discussing the impact of computers on the doctor-patient relationship, the role of AI in medicine, and the...

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Oct. 23, 2023

Insights into the gastroenterology workforce

Join Brian Hudes, a gastroenterologist. We'll delve into the evolving landscape of gastroenterology in the United States, exploring historical decisions, changing demographics, and the impact on physician salaries. Discover the challenges and...

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Oct. 22, 2023

Unmasking medical gaslighting

Join Tami Burdick, a patient advocate and author of Diagnosis Detective: Curing Granulomatous Mastitis. Discover the ins and outs of medical gaslighting, learn to recognize the red flags, and explore how both patients and health care providers can...

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Oct. 21, 2023

What you need to know about ragweed allergies

Join Kara Wada, a board-certified academic adult and pediatric allergy, immunology, and lifestyle medicine physician. We'll delve into the world of ragweed allergies, exploring their prevalence, causes, and practical tips for managing symptoms....

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Oct. 20, 2023

Heroes of pandemic control

Join Nicholas A. Daniels, an internal medicine physician and the author of Outbreaks and Pandemics: The Life of a Disease Detective. In this episode, we delve deep into the crucial role disease detectives play in solving and controlling infectious...

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Oct. 19, 2023

Inside the life of a transplant physician

Join David Weill, a pulmonary and transplant physician and author of Exhale: Hope, Healing, and a Life in Transplant. In this episode, we explore the emotional and ethical challenges faced by David during his career, where every patient became family....

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Oct. 18, 2023

Mental health matters: lessons from a surgeon's journey

Join Mohini Dasari, a general surgeon. She shares her personal journey through the demanding world of surgical training, touching on her experiences with mental health challenges, the difficult decision to leave a prestigious transplant surgery...

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Oct. 17, 2023

Inner practices for navigating health care burnout

Join Wendy Lau, an emergency medicine physician, as we delve into the world of health care burnout and the moral challenges faced by medical professionals. Discover valuable insights, practical strategies, and the importance of inner practices to...

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