Every single person is impacted by trauma at some point in their life, including those working in the healthcare system. Being trauma-informed means understanding that people's behaviors, expressions, and communications are often informed by past traumatic experiences. Mislabeling trauma can hinder progress and prevent individuals from receiving proper care. Through…
In this episode, we sit down with Maiysha Clairborne, an integrative family physician and co-author of Conscious Anti-Racism: Tools for Self-Discovery, Accountability and Meaningful Change. Maiysha shares her insights on the journey towards ending oppression, and the distinctions between solidarity, allyship, co-conspirator, and co-liberation. We discuss the importance of becoming…
The importance of time in building spiritual connections in medicine The precious thing that enables spirituality is time. During a 50-minute conversation with a physician, I felt a spiritual connection because he was willing to be vulnerable and talk about his career and personal life. It was clear that he…
In this episode, we sit down with John T. James, a patient safety advocate, to discuss the intersection of spirituality and health care. We delve into John's personal experiences with loss and how they shaped his understanding of Christianity's role in coping with medical setbacks. We also explore the importance…
As a chief medical officer in the startup and business world for the past 18 months, I've noticed a clear lack of physician and provider voices in these spaces. While attending large healthcare innovation conferences and meeting with venture capitalists, I realized that less than 5% of the audience consisted…
Join Paul Pender, ophthalmologist and author of Standing Up & Speaking Out for Patients & Doctors, as he discusses the need for a change in mindset and a willingness to adopt new concepts in health care. Paul believes that building unique relationships within a cooperative framework is necessary for success,…
It turns out that highlighting and rereading are not the best methods for committing information to memory because they are not active. In fact, these methods can create an illusion of knowledge that is not entirely accurate. As we reread a section, it becomes easier and easier to read, which…
Join us as we sit down with neurologist Andrew Budson, co-author of the book Why We Forget and How To Remember Better: The Science Behind Memory. Andrew shares his personal journey into the field of neurology and his passion for understanding the inner workings of the brain. We delve into…
Initially, my instinct was to refuse people coming to my house when I was grieving. I felt incapable of having people in my space while dealing with my pain. However, when my friends and family arrived, I realized the value of grieving in community. I was able to share my…
In this episode, we speak with Colin Campbell, author of Finding the Words: Working Through Profound Loss with Hope and Purpose. Colin shares his personal experience of losing his children in a car accident and the importance of facing the truth and finding the right words to cope with grief.…
Gaslighting is a form of emotional manipulation that can happen to anyone, including physicians. It can have devastating effects on their personal and professional lives, leading to self-doubt, anxiety, and burnout. Therefore, it's crucial for physicians to be aware of the warning signs and red flags associated with gaslighting. One…
In this episode, we speak with Karla Lester, a pediatrician and certified life and weight coach, about her experience with gaslighting in the workplace. Karla shares her story of encountering a hospital CEO who lied about outcomes and used gaslighting tactics to control the narrative and silence dissent. She discusses…
When it comes to success in business, it's not just about intelligence or intellect. In fact, what some people call "softer skills" can be just as important. As a doctor, I know firsthand that being a strategic thinker, a problem solver, and an execution-minded person are all essential traits for…
Join Arti Masturzo, an internal medicine physician and health care executive, as she shares her insights on the challenges of digital health tools and their impact on the patient-physician relationship. Discover how the digital health revolution is affecting health care professionals and patients, and learn about new solutions to help…
During a medical encounter, a doctor once told me that medical research is flawed, but it's the best tool we have to work with. This transparent conversation about the benefits and limitations of available treatment options was empowering for me. It helped me to let go of the need for…
In this episode, we will be joined by Kristen L. Cole, an assistant professor of communication studies. Kristen shares her personal journey with Crohn's disease and how the pressure to control her health led her to accumulate significant credit card debt. We will dive into the topic of healthism, the…
It's important to realize that there's more to medicine than just following the status quo. You don't have to conform to the norm and strive for perfection in your medical practice or any other field. It's okay to be different and it's okay to struggle. I know from personal experience,…
In this episode, we sit down with Dawn Baker, an anesthesiologist and author of Lean Out: A Professional Woman's Guide to Finding Authentic Work-Life Balance, to discuss the dangers of the treadmill of achievement. We explore the unwritten rules about success and praise, how achievement can be addictive and dangerous,…
When it comes to medicine, we often think of it as a purely scientific and technical field. However, there's a lot more to medicine than just knowledge and expertise. To truly make a difference in people's lives, we need to approach medicine from a humanistic perspective, one that values empathy,…
In this episode, we sit down with Stevan Walkowski, an osteopathic physician, to discuss the impact of technology on medicine and medical education. With the recent news of artificial intelligence passing the USMLE, we delve into questions about the future of medicine, the role of human interaction in health care,…
Doctors are often afraid to try new things because failure is not seen as a positive in the field of medicine. However, changing your mindset and your relationship with failure can be a game-changer. As the saying goes, "I've not failed. I've just found 10,000 ways that won't work." To…
In this episode, we explore the intersection of education and finance with guest Michele Cho-Dorado, a pediatric gastroenterologist. As physicians, we often prioritize academic excellence and lifelong learning, but one critical aspect of education that is often overlooked is financial literacy. In this episode, Michele shares her personal journey of…
When the day is done, it's not uncommon for me to feel mentally and emotionally exhausted. In today's fast-paced and high-pressure world, it can be difficult to navigate all the expectations, obligations, and distractions. Despite the challenges, I remain committed to my purpose, which is to help people. At times,…
In this episode, we have Ryan McCarthy, an internal medicine physician, who discovered writing as a way to cope with grief. His journey started with the death of his friend Dan from pancreatic cancer, which led him to write an essay chronicling Dan's life and his own grief process. During…