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Episodes
How should kratom be regulated?
14 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Retired nurse practitioner Heidi Sykora discusses her article, "The case for regulating, not banning, kratom." She provides an evidence-based perspect...
How genetic testing redefines motherhood
13 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Family physician Rebecca Thompson discusses her article, "The weight of genetic testing in a family," an excerpt from her book. She shares a profoundl...
New data reveals the massive pay gap for women ER doctors
12 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Emergency physician Resa E. Lewiss and health care executive Jake Horowitz discuss their article, "Why women ER doctors earn $21,000 less than men." T...
Alzheimer's link with insulin resistance
11 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Nationally recognized psychiatrist, internist, and addiction medicine specialist Muhamad Aly Rifai discusses his article, "How insulin resistance may ...
How algorithmic bias created a mental health crisis
10 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Health care executive Ronke Lawal discusses her article, "Digital mental health's $20 billion blind spot." Ronke explains how the booming digital ment...
Daily chemical exposure timing and your fertility
09 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Fertility specialist Oluyemisi (Yemi) Famuyiwa discusses her article, "How timing affects chemical exposure risks." Yemi introduces her fascinating co...
Understanding the cracked pot theory of a medical legacy
08 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Psychiatrist and author Arthur Lazarus discusses his article, "Finding integrity at the end of a career." Arthur shares the poignant narrative of Dr. ...
A leader's journey through profound grief and loss
07 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Health care strategist Dana Y. Lujan discusses her article, "Grief and leadership in health care." Dana shares her devastating personal story of losin...
Cancer care's financial toxicity
06 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Oncologist and health care executive Yousuf Zafar discusses his article, "When cancer costs too much: Why financial toxicity deserves a place in clini...
A lawyer's essential checklist for physician side hustles
05 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Licensed attorney Anu Murthy discusses her article, "A lawyer's guide to physician side gigs." Anu details why the pandemic caused an explosion in phy...
How to prevent child sexual abuse
04 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Pediatric emergency medicine physician Bronwen Carroll discusses her article, "The childhood risk we never talk about." Bronwen explains the staggerin...
A psychiatrist explains the new frontier of prescribed software treatments
03 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Nationally recognized psychiatrist, internist, and addiction medicine specialist Muhamad Aly Rifai discusses his article, "The rise of digital therape...
Why the doctor-patient relationship is nearly dead
02 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Urologist William Lynes discusses his article, "The decline of the doctor-patient relationship." William explains why he believes this relationship, t...
Why your midlife choices will define your future health
01 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Gerontologist Michael Pessman discusses his article, "Why what you do in midlife matters most." Michael explains why the ages of 45-55 are a critical ...
Understanding the deadly gaps in pediatric dental safety
30 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Pediatric anesthesiologist Irim Salik discusses her article, "The hidden danger in pediatric dental offices." Irim reveals a terrifying oversight in a...
Why modern dentists must train like pilots
29 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dentist Lincoln Harris discusses his article, "How cloud-based simulation training is revolutionizing dentistry." Drawing on his background as a pilot...
How medical gaslighting almost cost a neurologist her life
28 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Neurologist Carolyn Larkin Taylor discusses her article, "How medical gaslighting almost cost me my life." Carolyn shares her terrifying personal stor...
A pediatrician explains the real danger of food perfectionism
27 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Pediatrician Wendy Schofer discusses her article, "Why food perfectionism harms parents." Wendy explains how the intense worry over family eating habi...
Why being your own financial planner is costing you millions
26 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Certified financial planner Michelle Neiswender discusses her article, "Why physicians should not be their own financial planner." Michelle explains w...
Rediscovering the sacred power of the patient story
25 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Professor and senior associate dean of engagement Janet A. Jokela discusses her article, "Celebrating internal medicine through our human connections ...
Transforming patient fear into understanding through clear communication
24 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Counselor and certified coach Mary Remón and oncologist Tiffany Troso-Sandoval discuss their article, "Clear communication is kind patient care." The...
Understanding the hidden weight bias that harms patient care
23 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Registered nurse June Pomeroy discusses her article, "How physician obesity affects patient care." June explores the complex realities of weight bias ...
Why bad math (not ideology) is killing DPC clinics
22 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Health care strategist Dana Y. Lujan discusses her article "Why direct primary care (DPC) models fail." Dana argues that the DPC community's obsession...
How to fight for your loved one during a medical crisis
21 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Physician and professional certified coach Chrissie Ott discusses her article "How an insider advocate can save a loved one." Chrissie shares a terrif...
Why mocking food allergies in movies is a life-threatening problem
20 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Food allergy advocate Lianne Mandelbaum discusses her article "Why Hollywood's allergy jokes are dangerous." As the mother of a child with a life-thre...
How culturally compassionate care builds trust and saves lives
19 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Public health professional Nishat Uddin discusses her article "Why culturally compassionate care matters for South Asian communities." Nishat explains...
A financial vision to define your retirement
18 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Certified financial planners Michael Lynch and Alisa Olsen discuss their article "Create your own financial vision for independence," an excerpt from ...
Is owning a medical practice worth the ultimate financial risk?
17 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Certified financial planner Paul Morton discusses his article "Physician practice ownership: risks, rewards, and reality." Paul breaks down the massiv...
Medicine's silence on RFK Jr.
16 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Diagnostic radiologist Rakesh A. Shah discusses his article "A critique of medicine's response to RFK Jr." Rakesh argues that major physician organiza...
An attorney's guide to your first physician contract
15 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Health attorney Dennis Hursh discusses his article "First physician employment agreement mistakes." Dennis shares his amazement after 30 years in heal...
Why clinicians must lead the health care tech revolution
14 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Health care executive Kimberly Smith discusses her article "Why clinicians must lead health care tech innovation." Kimberly explains why clinicians, w...
A question about maternal health and the rise in autism
13 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Patient advocate and author Irene Tanzman discusses her article "A mother's question about PCOS and her son's autism." Irene shares her personal journ...
Why physicians must lead the vetting of medical AI
12 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Cardiologist Saurabh Gupta discusses his article "Physicians must lead the vetting of AI." In this episode, Saurabh explores how artificial intelligen...
Fixing the system that fails psychiatric patients
11 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Psychiatrist, internist, and addiction medicine specialist Muhamad Aly Rifai discusses his article "The crisis in inpatient psychiatric care." In this...
Redefining health care through agency and partnership
10 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Patient advocates Alan P. Feren and Joyce Griggs discuss the article "Why agency and partnership are vital in modern health care." In this episode, Al...
Rebuilding the backbone of health care
09 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Family physician Grace Yu discusses her article "The backbone of health care is breaking." In this episode, Grace reflects on the urgent decline of th...
Escaping the trap of false urgency
08 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Psychiatrist Yekaterina Angelova discusses her article "Are you addicted to false urgency?" In this episode, Yekaterina explores how modern profession...
Reimagining medical education for the 21st century
07 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Internal medicine physician Robert C. Smith discusses his article "Why medicine needs a second Flexner Report." In this episode, Robert explores how m...
Why physicians must not suffer in silence
06 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Neurologist Scott Abramson discusses his article "Why 'the best physicians' risk burnout and isolation." In this YouTube-optimized episode, Scott refl...
Understanding post-vaccination syndrome in real-world medicine
05 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Internal medicine physician Harry Oken discusses his article "mRNA post vaccination syndrome: Is it real?" In this episode, Harry explores the science...
Helping children overcome anxiety
04 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Physician executive Mona Potter discusses her article "When anxiety runs the show: How medication can help kids thrive." In this episode, Mona explore...
How misinformation endangers our progress against preventable diseases
03 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Emergency physician Drew Remignanti discusses his article "A world without vaccines: What history teaches us about public health." In this conversatio...
Why women in medicine need to lift each other up
02 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Board-certified pediatrician and certified coach Jessie Mahoney discusses her article, "Why don't women in medicine support each other?" She explores ...
Why humanity matters in medicine
01 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Certified coach and professor Kathleen Muldoon discusses her article, "The humanity we bring: a call to hold space in medicine." She shares how her ex...
How to prepare for your death
31 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Physician executive Joseph Pepe discusses his article, "A doctor's guide to preparing for your death." He shares practical and compassionate advice on...
How a dying patient taught a doctor the meaning of care
30 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Internal medicine physician Augusta Uwah discusses her article, "The dying man who gave me flowers changed how I see care." She shares the emotional s...
Why universities must invest their wealth to protect science
29 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hematology-oncology physician Adeel Khan discusses his article, "Universities must tap endowments to sustain biomedical research." He explains how dec...
Passing the medical boards at age 63
28 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Internal medicine physician Rajeev Khanna discusses his article, "I passed my medical boards at 63. And no, I was not having a midlife crisis." He sha...
Expanding Parkinson's care: a new universe for patients, caregivers, and clinicians
27 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Neurologist Ray Dorsey discusses the article "Expanding the Parkinson's universe of care for patients, caregivers, clinicians, and communities." In th...
Stepping down in medicine: Why letting go can be an act of leadership
26 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Physician and coach Jessie Mahoney discusses her article "Stepping down in medicine is an evolution." In this episode, Jessie challenges the cultural ...
Choosing the right doctor: How patients can take control of their care
25 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Professor and patient advocate Edward G. Rogoff discusses his article "How to choose the right doctor for you." In this episode, Edward explains why s...
How sleep, nutrition, and exercise restore physician well-being
24 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Physical therapists Kim Downey, Ziya Altug, and Shirish Sachdeva discuss their article "How physicians can reclaim resilience through better sleep, nu...
A neurosurgeon's fight with the state medical board
23 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Neurosurgeon Jeffrey Hatef, Jr. discusses his article "Guilty until proven innocent? My experience with a state medical board." In this episode, Jeffr...
Protecting physicians when private equity buys in
22 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Veteran attorney Dennis Hursh discusses his article "Private practice employment agreements: What happens if private equity swoops in?" In this episod...
ChatGPT in medicine: risks, benefits, and safer documentation strategies
21 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Family nurse practitioner Erica Dorn discusses her article "ChatGPT in health care: Risks, benefits, and safer options." In this episode, Erica explai...
How early intervention and team-based care can change kidney disease outcomes
20 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kidney transplant recipient Charlie Cloninger and nephrologist Nauman Shahid discuss their article "How early care saved my life from silent kidney di...
Why physician wellness must be treated as a core business strategy
19 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Psychiatrist, internist, and addiction medicine specialist Muhamad Aly Rifai discusses his article "It's time to operationalize physician wellness."...
How retraining the physician mindset can boost resilience and joy in medicine
18 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Licensed counselor and coach Mary Remón discusses her article "A mindset shift for physicians: Retrain your brain to see what's going well." Mary exp...
How Gen Z is reshaping health care through DIY approaches and digital tools
17 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Amanda Heidemann, family physician and senior clinical content consultant for clinical effectiveness at Wolters Kluwer Health, discusses her article, ...
Meeting transgender patients with compassion and equity in health care
16 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Infectious disease physician Tyler B. Evans discusses his article "Meeting transgender patients where they are: a health care imperative." Tyler, an i...
Ending monopolies is the first step toward true health care reform
15 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Health care data strategist Lee Ann McWhorter discusses her article "Why health care reform must start with ending monopolies." Lee Ann explains how m...
A surgeon's reflections on God, intelligence, and being a good cell in the universe
14 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Surgeon Fateh Entabi discusses his article "A surgeon's take on God, intelligence, and cosmic responsibility." Fateh reflects on how the complexity of...
Why bureaucracy is threatening the survival of private practice physicians
13 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Neurologist Scott Tzorfas discusses his article "The crushing bureaucracy that's driving independent physicians to extinction." Scott shares his first...
How physicians can use faith, family, friendship, and fulfillment to combat burnout
12 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Rheumatologist Ananta Subedi discusses his article "The 4 foundations that sustain physicians through burnout and balance." Ananta reflects on his jou...
Innovations and barriers in colorectal cancer screening strategies
11 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Nurse practitioner Elisabeth Evans discusses her article "The critical role of nurse practitioners in colorectal cancer screening." Elisabeth shares w...
How functional medicine helps where conventional care falls short
10 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Internal medicine physician Sally Daganzo discusses her article "How functional medicine fills the gaps left by conventional care." Sally explains how...
How therapy helps uncover hidden patterns that shape our lives
09 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Anesthesiologist and clinical mental health counselor Maire Daugharty discusses her article "How therapy helps uncover hidden patterns." Maire explain...
Why more doctors are seeking therapy to sustain their careers and lives
08 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Clinical psychologist Annia Raja discusses her article "Why more physicians are quietly starting therapy." Annia explains how growing numbers of physi...
Why shifting from wellness to well-being matters for physicians and patients
07 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Physical therapist and physician advocate Kim Downey, mental health counselor Nikolai Blinow, and family physician and physician coach Tonya Caylor di...
Why physicians should embrace the role of performance coaches in health care
06 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Orthopedic surgeon Michael Day discusses his article "Why it's time for doctors to become performance coaches." Michael explains why public trust in U...
Why physicians with ADHD are struggling with burnout despite success
05 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Certified coach Michael Carlini discusses his article "Why physicians with ADHD are burning out." Michael explains how high-IQ physicians often mask t...
How AI is transforming health care with real-world data insights
04 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Health care executive Sujay Jadhav discusses his article "How AI is revolutionizing health care through real-world data." Sujay explains how artificia...
Living with the uncertainty of surviving stage 4 cancer
03 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Pediatrician Kelly Curtin-Hallinan discusses her article "My improbable survival of stage 4 cancer." Kelly shares her year-long journey of facing a di...
Why the "Cap'n Crunch" approach to medicine puts patients at risk
02 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Patient advocate Timothy Thomas discusses his article "The Cap'n Crunch philosophy of medicine." Timothy shares his personal experiences with gaps in ...
Why imposter syndrome is a systemic issue, not a personal flaw
01 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Physician Jessie Mahoney discusses her article "Imposter syndrome is not a personal failing." Jessie explains how self-doubt among physicians is less ...
A psychiatrist reflects on two decades of treating depression with ketamine
30 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Psychiatrist Muhamad Aly Rifai discusses his article "A psychiatrist's 20-year journey with ketamine." Aly recounts his first encounters with ketamine...
The evolving field of inflammatory bowel disease care — why staying educated matters more than ever
29 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this special sponsored episode from Takeda, Angelina Collins, a Nurse Practitioner at a large tertiary inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) center in C...
When a pediatrician becomes the parent navigating childhood obesity
28 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Internal medicine-pediatric physician Chrissie Ott discusses her article "When the pediatrician is the parent: a personal reckoning with childhood obe...
How humor helps build trust and connection in pediatric oncology
27 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Physician-scientist Diego R. Hijano discusses his article "How humor builds trust in pediatric oncology." Diego shares how personal loss and his own c...
How one physician redesigned her practice to find joy in primary care again
26 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Primary care physician Jerina Gani discusses her article "My journey to loving primary care again." Jerina shares her deeply personal story of nearly ...
Why nurse-initiated sepsis protocols are transforming patient care and hospital efficiency
25 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Chief nursing officer Rhonda Collins discusses her article "Nurse-initiated protocols for sepsis: a strategic imperative for patient care and hospital...
How collective action is shaping physician empowerment and patient care
24 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Physician leader Janet A. Jokela discusses its article "Collective action as a path to patient-centered care." The piece reflects on the evolution of ...
Why U.S. health care pricing confusion demands bold solutions
22 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Health care executive Ashish Mandavia discusses his article "Why U.S. health care pricing is so confusing—and how to fix it." Ashish explains how sy...
When recurrent UTIs mask the warning signs of bladder cancer
22 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Urologist Fara Bellows discusses her article "When recurrent UTIs might actually be bladder cancer." Fara shares the story of a 91-year-old patient wh...
Why physicians struggle to embrace pride and why it matters for leadership
21 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Pediatrician and certified coach Jessie Mahoney discusses her article "Why so many physicians struggle to feel proud—even when they should." Jessie ...
Why kratom addiction is emerging as a hidden public health crisis
20 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Psychiatrist, internist, and addiction medicine specialist Muhamad Aly Rifai discusses his article "Why kratom addiction is the next public health cri...
How physicians can turn criticism into collaboration for better teamwork
19 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Licensed counselor and certified coach Mary Remón discusses her article "How doctors can turn criticism into collaboration." Mary explains why physic...
How to transform your mindset by rewiring your brain with positive language
18 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Clinical psychologist Faust Ruggiero discusses his article "How to rewire your brain with positive language." Faust explains how the words we use inte...
Affordable postpartum hemorrhage solutions every OB/GYN can use worldwide
17 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Maternal-fetal medicine fellow Frank I. Jackson discusses his article "Affordable postpartum hemorrhage solutions every OB/GYN should know." Frank exp...
How trust and communication power successful dyad leadership in health care
16 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Family physician Amir Atabeygi discusses his article "Building trust in dyad leadership partnerships." Amir explains why trust is the foundation of su...
Healing from medical training by learning to trust your body again
15 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Physician Jessie Mahoney discusses her article "Learning to trust your body again: Healing the hidden wounds of medical training," exploring how the c...
Why U.S. universities should adopt a standard pre-med major
14 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Medical student Devin Behjatnia discusses his article "The case for a standard pre-med major in U.S. universities." Devin outlines why he believes a u...
How robotics are transforming the next generation of vascular care
13 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Health care executive David Fischel discusses his article "How robotics are reshaping the future of vascular procedures." David explains how robotic-a...
Why AI in health care needs stronger testing before clinical use
12 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Health care executive Max Rollwage discusses his article "The promise and perils of AI in health care: Why we need better testing standards." Max high...
How doctors can think like CEOs
11 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Cardiologist Stanley Liu discusses his article "The business lesson new doctors must unlearn." Stanley explains why the habits of being a "good soldie...
Why doctors struggle with family caregiving and how to find grace
10 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Physician Jessie Mahoney discusses her article "Why physicians struggle with caregiving and how to cope with grace," reflecting on the unique challeng...
From nurse practitioner to leader in quality improvement
09 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Board-certified nurse practitioner Shabeena Hirani discusses her article "From nurse practitioner to quality improvement leader in sleep medicine," sh...
Why retail pharmacies could transform diversity in clinical trials
08 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Health care executive Shelli Pavone discusses her article "Why retail pharmacies are the future of diverse clinical trials," highlighting the urgent n...
Why vitamins should be part of the mental health conversation
07 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Osteopathic medical student Scarlett Saitta discusses her article "Integrating vitamin education in mental health care," highlighting the growing evid...
How Ukrainian doctors sustained diabetes care during the war
06 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Physician Daryna Bahriy discusses her article "How Ukrainian doctors kept diabetes care alive during the war," sharing how medical teams in western Uk...