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Episodes
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...
How Japan and the U.S. can learn from each other to strengthen health care
05 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Neurologist Vikram Madireddy discusses his article "How Japan and the U.S. can collaborate for better health care," examining the parallels and contra...
Why sleep must become a central pillar in modern health care
04 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Physician executive Carlos Nunez discusses his article "Why sleep is the missing pillar in modern health care," emphasizing the urgent need to treat s...
How value-based care reshapes kidney disease management for better outcomes
03 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Nephrologist Timothy Pflederer discusses his article "How value-based care transforms chronic kidney disease management," highlighting how value-based...
Why doctors should rethink investing compared to the average U.S. investor
02 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Attorney and wealth manager David B. Mandell discusses his article "Why physicians are unlike the 'average' investor," highlighting why doctors face u...
Exploring the science behind burnout
01 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Physician Jessie Mahoney discusses her article "Ending burnout through structure, not gimmicks," making the case that the most effective remedies for ...
Few people realize this common infection can cause serious complications
31 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Public health advocate Kathleen Muldoon discusses her article "Why congenital CMV should be on every parent and doctor's radar," revealing how congeni...
Federal shakeup of vaccine policy and the battle for public trust
30 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Physician leader Janet Jokela discusses her article "How federal actions threaten vaccine policy and trust," highlighting the unprecedented removal of...
Doctors reclaiming their humanity in a broken system
29 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Physician advocates Alae Kawam, Kim Downey, and Nicole Solomos discuss their article "True stories of doctors reclaiming their humanity in a system th...
Reframing self-care as required maintenance for physicians
28 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Board-certified pediatrician and certified coach Jessie Mahoney discusses her article, "Why self-care must become medicine's new standard." She challe...
An ER nurse explains why the system is collapsing
27 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Professional development practitioner and veteran emergency nurse Kristen Cline discusses her article, "America's ER crisis: Why the system is colla...
This isn't burnout, it's moral injury
26 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Family physician Jonathan Bushman discusses his article, "The hidden moral injury behind value-based health care." He shares the story of a young phys...
How peer support can save physician lives
25 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Anesthesiologist and clinical mental health counselor Maire Daugharty discusses her article, "Why peer support can save lives in high-pressure medical...
Beyond the surgery: the human side of transplant care
24 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Physician and public health advocate Judith Eguzoikpe discusses her article, "Hope is the lifeline: a deeper look into transplant care." She pulls bac...
Civil discourse as a survival skill in health care
23 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Critical care physician Jess Bunin, co-founder of All Levels Leadership, discusses the article, "Civil discourse as a leadership competency: the case ...
A new telehealth model for adolescent obesity
22 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Pediatrician and certified life and weight coach Karla Lester discusses her article, "An effective treatment using an effective care delivery model: U...
A new approach to South Asian heart health
21 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Cardiologist Monzur Morshed discusses the article, "Why South Asians in the U.S. face a silent heart disease crisis." Drawing from his direct experien...
A systemic plan for health worker well-being
20 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Lorna Breen Heroes Foundation co-founder Corey Feist and physician advocate Kim Downey discuss their article, "Health workers deserve care too: Ho...
An addiction physician's warning about America's next public health crisis
19 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Addiction medicine physician Safina Adatia discusses her article, "Why gambling addiction is America's next health crisis." She warns that following t...
How IMGs can find purpose in clinical research
18 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Clinical research physician Khutaija Noor discusses her article, "Why clinical research is a powerful path for unmatched IMGs." She addresses the inte...
AI isn't hallucinating, it's fabricating—and that's a problem
17 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Psychiatrist, internist, and addiction medicine specialist Muhamad Aly Rifai discusses his article, "In medicine and law, professions that society rel...
Putting food allergy safety on the menu
16 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Leading food allergy advocate Lianne Mandelbaum discusses her article, "What one diagnosis can change: the movement to make dining safer." She explain...
Stop medicalizing burnout and start healing the culture
15 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Board-certified pediatrician and certified coach Jessie Mahoney discusses her article, "Medicalizing burnout misses the real problem." She argues that...
How motherhood made me a better scientist
14 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Physician coach and medical school professor Kathleen Muldoon discusses her article, "How motherhood reshaped my identity as a scientist and teacher."...
Why our fear of AI is really a fear of ourselves
13 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Physician executive Bhargav Raman discusses his article, "Why fearing AI is really about fearing ourselves." He argues that the common doomsday predic...
How to safely undergo IVF with von Willebrand disease
12 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Renowned fertility specialist Oluyemisi (Yemi) Famuyiwa discusses her article, "When bleeding disorders meet IVF: Navigating von Willebrand disease in...
How interoperability solves the biggest challenges in health care
11 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Physician executive Steven Lane discusses his article, "Why interoperability is key to achieving the quintuple aim in health care." He explains that t...
How to lead from the heart in a system that rewards the intellect
10 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Pediatrician and certified coach Jessie Mahoney discusses her article, "Why the future of medicine depends on leading from the heart." Drawing from he...
How AI is finally fixing the electronic health record
09 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Physician executive Laura Kohlhagen discusses her article, "Here's what providers really need in a modern EHR." She argues that since electronic hea...
Why America's medical training pipeline is failing our future
08 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Academic physician executive William Wertheim discusses his article, "America, our health care workforce training isn't evolving alongside our needs."...
Is "do no harm" the most misunderstood phrase in medicine?
07 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Psychiatrist Sabooh S. Mubbashar discusses his article, "Why 'do no harm' might be harming modern medicine." He reveals that the principle "First, do ...
Why your digital first impression matters more than ever
06 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Health care marketing strategist Sara Meyer discusses her article, "First impressions happen online—not in your exam room." She explains why a physi...
Why we need a transparent standard for presidential cognitive health
05 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Nationally recognized psychiatrist, internist, and addiction medicine specialist Muhamad Aly Rifai discusses his article, "How President Biden's cogni...
Fatty liver disease in young adults
04 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Gastroenterologist Anuj Vikrant Sharma discusses his article, "Fatty liver disease is no longer reserved for older adults." He warns of a quiet epidem...
How hospitals use salary caps to suppress physician wages
03 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Health law attorney Dennis Hursh discusses his article, "Why hospitals are quietly capping top doctors' pay." For nearly 40 years, he has reviewed phy...
How inspiration shapes the stories of our lives
02 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Adjunct professor of psychiatry Arthur Lazarus discusses his article, "How inspiration and family stories shape our most meaningful moments," which pr...
It's OK to want a different life in medicine
01 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Pediatrician and certified coach Jessie Mahoney discusses her article, "From burnout to balance: a neurosurgeon's bold career redesign." She shares th...
35 years in the ER and the search for an honest life
31 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Independent emergency physician Kenneth Ro discusses his article, "From survival to sovereignty: What 35 years in the ER taught me about identity, mor...
A dual citizen's choice between two imperfect systems
28 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Certified coach Kathleen Muldoon discusses her article, "Choosing between care and country: a dual citizen's Independence Day reflection." As a dual U...
Confronting the return of measles and vaccine misinformation
24 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Infectious disease physician Janet A. Jokela discusses her article, "Measles is back: Why vaccination is more vital than ever." Recounting her own exp...
How to break the cycle of judgment in medicine
21 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Pediatrician and certified coach Jessie Mahoney discusses her article, "Why judgment is hurting doctors—and how mindfulness can heal." She argues th...
Deep transcranial magnetic stimulation for depression
17 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Nationally recognized psychiatrist, internist, and addiction medicine specialist Muhamad Aly Rifai discusses his article, "How deep transcranial magne...
Eric Topol explores the science of super-agers and healthy aging
16 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Cardiologist and author Eric Topol discusses his article, "What super agers can teach us about longevity and health span," which is an excerpt from hi...
Why your most heroic act might be in a department meeting
15 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Cardiologist Lauren Weber and critical care physician Jess Bunin, co-founders of All Levels Leadership, discuss their article, "Not all heroes wear ca...
How Project ECHO is fighting physician isolation and transforming medical education
14 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Pediatrician Daniel Johnson discusses his article, "From isolation to innovation: the power of learning communities in health care." He reflects on th...
Beyond burnout: Understanding the triangle of exhaustion
10 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Physician coach Nicole Perrotte and physician advocate and physical therapist Kim Downey discuss their article, "Love, empathy, and the triangle of ex...
Why ADHD in women requires a new approach
10 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Pediatrician Arti Lal discusses her article, "Why ADHD in women is finally getting the attention it deserves." She explores why new ADHD diagnoses nea...
Why point-of-care ultrasound belongs in every emergency department triage
09 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Emergency physicians Resa E. Lewiss and Courtney M. Smalley discuss their article, "Why point-of-care ultrasound belongs in emergency department triag...
Why financial planning is a critical tool for physician well-being
08 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Certified financial planner Brian Case discusses the article, "Personal financial planning shouldn't be a taboo subject." They explore the often-overl...
Why the U.S. mental health care system is failing and how to fix it
07 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Internal medicine physician and author Robert C. Smith discusses his article, "Medicine's mental health crisis: why the system is failing us." He rev...
From Founding Fathers to modern battles: physician activism in a politicized era
03 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Psychiatrist, internist, and addiction medicine specialist Muhamad Aly Rifai discusses his article, "Physician patriots: the forgotten founders who li...
Who will train the next generation of primary care clinicians without physician mentorship?
02 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Founding director of the Doctor of Medical Science program at The College of St. Scholastica, Kenneth Botelho, discusses his article, "In the absence ...
A physician's reflection on love, loss, and finding meaning in grief
01 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hospitalist Jasminka Vukanovic-Criley discusses her article, "When grief hits all at once: a morning of heartbreak and love." Jasminka shares a deeply...
Addressing U.S. vaccine inequities in vulnerable communities
30 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Medical students Kaitlynn Esemaya, Anamaria Ancheta, and Annique McLune discuss their article, "Why vaccine access still fails America's most vulnerab...
How organizational culture drives top talent away
29 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Surgeon Suhaib J. S. Ahmad discusses his article, "Why even the best employees are silently quitting health care." Suhaib explores the phenomenon of h...
Why are medical students turning away from primary care?
28 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Medical students Vineeth Amba and Archita Goyal discuss their article, "What's driving medical students away from primary care?" They share the widesp...
Combating physician burnout with a coaching leadership style
27 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Family physician and certified executive leadership coach Lisa Herbert discusses her article, "From burnout to breakthrough: How a coaching culture tr...
I was trapped by fear of what others thought. This is what set me free.
26 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Physician coach and marriage and family therapy graduate student Jillian Rigert discusses her article, "Fear of other people's opinions nearly killed ...
Your only client is the truth: Navigating the space between medicine and law
25 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Nephrologist Saad S. Alshohaib discusses his article, "Why truth still matters in the courtroom: lessons from a physician witness." The conversation p...
When credibility is your only asset: the cautionary tale of DrKoop.com
24 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Historian and ethicist Nigel Cameron discusses his article, "How DrKoop.com rose and fell: the untold story behind the Surgeon General's startup." The...
How to speak the language of leadership to improve doctor wellness
23 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Pediatrician and certified coach Jessie Mahoney discusses her article, "Physician wellness is a strategic imperative—not a moral crusade." The conve...
How Gen Z is transforming mental health care
22 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Entrepreneur, AI enthusiast, and wellness advocate Vaishali Jha discusses her article, "Gen Z is already transforming mental health care—are we list...
Why the fear of being forgotten is stronger than the fear of death
21 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Retired surgeon, psychotherapist, and author Patrick Hudson discusses his article, "Why we fear being forgotten more than death itself." The conversat...
How home-based AI can reduce health inequities in underserved communities
20 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Physician executive Sreeram Mullankandy discusses his article, "Bridging the digital divide: Addressing health inequities through home-based AI soluti...
When your dream job becomes a nightmare
19 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Pediatrician Sarah Webber discusses her article, "Why it's so hard to admit when we don't like our jobs." The conversation is a vulnerable look into h...