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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...

Why physician voices matter in the fight against anti-LGBTQ+ legislation

18 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

LGBTQ+ journalist BJ Ferguson discusses the article, "Why physician voices matter in the fight against anti-LGBTQ+ laws." The conversation serves as a...

How to survive a broken health care system without losing yourself

17 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Pediatrician and certified coach Jessie Mahoney discusses her article "The broken health care system doesn't have to break you." Jessie discusses the ...

Why ADHD in adults is often missed—and why it matters

16 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Anesthesiologist Maire Daugharty, who expanded her expertise by earning a master's degree in clinical mental health counseling, discusses her article ...

Why what doctors say matters more than you think

15 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Physician Scott Abramson discusses his article "How doctors' words can make or break patient care." Scott shares two compelling scenarios illustrating...

Inside human trafficking: a guide to recognizing and preventing it

14 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Public policy analyst Julia Drydyk discusses her article "Human trafficking isn't what you think: Why education is key to stopping it." Julia clarifie...

Improving patient encounters: time-saving strategies for physicians

13 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Endocrinologist Michael Morkos discusses his article "Mastering the art of efficient patient encounters: tips for physicians." Michael shares practica...

Essential questions about nurse practitioner liability insurance

12 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Nurse practitioner Surani Hayre-Kwan discusses her article "Are you protecting your career? 5 essential questions about your NP liability insurance." ...

Reassessing the impact of CDC's opioid guidelines on chronic pain care

11 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Internal medicine and pediatric physician Charles LeBaron discusses his article "How the CDC's opioid rules created a crisis for chronic pain patients...

Professional identity: a new narrative for medical education

10 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Otolaryngologist Kevin C. McMains discusses his article "The hero's journey: Understanding professional identity formation in graduate medical educati...

How school meals can transform health

09 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Osteopathic medical student Scarlett Saitta discusses her article "The school cafeteria could save American medicine." Scarlett discusses the profound...

Understanding the ethical injury of moral distress in clinicians

08 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Licensed clinical psychologist and health care ethicist Jenny Shields discusses her article, "DSM-5 doesn't name it, but moral distress is everywhere ...

HHS at rock bottom: Could the current crisis be a blessing for U.S. health?

07 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Psychiatrist, internist, and addiction medicine specialist Muhamad Aly Rifai discusses his article, "When rock bottom is a turning point: Why the turm...

How functional precision oncology is revolutionizing cancer treatment

06 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Physician and clinical researcher Chris Apfel discusses his article, "Functional precision oncology: a game changer in cancer therapy." Chris explains...

Navigating fair market value as an independent or locum tenens physician

05 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Health care attorney Dennis Hursh discusses his article, "What independent and locum tenens doctors need to know about fair market value." Dennis expl...

Why fixing health care's data quality is crucial for AI success

04 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Physician executive Jay Anders discusses his article, "Health care's data problem: the real obstacle to AI success." Jay asserts that the transformati...

How collaboration across medical disciplines and patient advocacy cured a rare disease

03 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Patient advocate Tami Burdick discusses her article, "How collaboration saved my life from a rare disease doctors couldn't diagnose." Tami shares her ...

Avarie's story: Confronting the deadly gaps in food allergy education and emergency response

02 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Patient advocate Lianne Mandelbaum discusses her article, "What Avarie's death in Rome teaches us about the gaps in food allergy education." Lianne re...

Reimagining Type 2 diabetes care with nutrition for remission

01 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Endocrinologist William Hsu discusses his article, "Reimagining diabetes care with nutrition, not prescriptions." William argues for a paradigm shift ...

How conflicts of interest are eroding trust in U.S. health agencies

31 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Health reporter Martha Rosenberg discusses her article, "Conflicts of interest are eroding trust in U.S. health agencies." Martha outlines how faith i...

Physician job change: Navigating your 457 plan and avoiding tax traps

30 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Shane Tenny discusses his article, "Navigating your 457 plan: key steps for physicians changing jobs." He provides crucial advice for physicians, part...

Reclaiming trust in online health advice

29 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Urologist Diana Londoño discusses her article, "From healers to influencers: How fear took over health care advice." Diana addresses the concerning t...

Breaking the cycle of sacrifice: from medical martyrdom to purposeful healing

28 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Pediatrician and certified coach Jessie Mahoney discusses her article, "What if we stopped sacrificing ourselves to practice medicine?" She explores t...

Better dizziness diagnosis through skilled exams

27 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Physical therapist John Corsino discusses his article, "Lifelong learning: a game-changer in diagnosing dizziness." He highlights how often the answer...

More than a meeting: Finding education, inspiration, and community in internal medicine

26 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Former American College of Physicians treasurer and infectious disease physician Janet A. Jokela discusses her article, "Internal Medicine 2025: inspi...

Rethinking addiction treatment: contingency management and the future of recovery

25 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Health care executive Traci Sweet discusses her article, "The role of contingency management in addiction treatment." She makes a compelling case for ...

Registered dietitians on your care team

24 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Registered dietitian Ava Safir and physician advocate Kim Downey discuss their article, "Why patients need a registered dietitian on their health care...

Why true listening is crucial for future health care professionals

23 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Certified coach Kathleen Muldoon discusses her article, "The cost of presence: a lesson in listening." She recounts a poignant experience observing a ...

Surviving kidney disease and reforming patient care

22 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Health care executive and patient advocate Aja Best discusses her article, "How early CKD diagnosis can save lives: a transplant survivor's journey." ...

Antimicrobial resistance: a public health crisis that needs your voice

21 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Health care public relations leader Melanie Doupé Gaiser discusses her article, "Antimicrobial resistance needs a publicist." She highlights antimicr...

Rethinking medical education for a technology-driven era in health care

20 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Medical student Rishma Jivan discusses her article, "Medical curriculum 2.0: Integrating technology and innovation in medical education." She argues f...

Empowering IBD patients: tools for managing symptoms between doctor visits

19 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Gastroenterologist Shamita B. Shah discusses her article, "How doctors can help IBD patients manage symptoms between visits." Addressing the rising pr...

Addressing America's reliance on psychotropic medication

18 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Practicing internist and psychiatrist Muhamad Aly Rifai discusses his article, "How America became overmedicated—and what we can do about it." He ra...

An introduction to occupational and environmental medicine

17 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Occupational medicine physician Robert Nathan Clapp discusses his article, "Why you should take a closer look at occupational and environmental medici...

Alzheimer's and the family: Opening the conversation with children

16 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Journalist and patient advocate Carol Steinberg discusses her article, "Alzheimer's impact on the young should be an open book." She argues that whi...

Why great patient outcomes don't protect female doctors from burnout

15 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Pediatrician and holistic wellness expert Noemi Adame discusses her article, "Having a female doctor is better for your health, but not for hers." She...

Precision and personalization: Charting the future of cancer care

14 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Hematology-oncology physician Yousuf Zafar discusses his article, "The personalization of cancer care in 2025." He traces the evolution of cancer trea...

Rethinking patient payments: Why billing is the new frontline of patient care

13 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Health care executive Blake Walker discusses his article, "From caregivers to collectors: Navigating the new landscape of patient payments." He descri...

Why funding cuts to academic medical centers impact all of us

12 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Orthopedic surgeon Adil S. Ahmed discusses his article, "Academic medical centers under threat: the impact of funding cuts." He outlines the essential...

Navigating physician non-competes: a strategy for staying put

11 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Cardiologist Stanley Liu discusses his article, "5 steps to ride out a non-compete without uprooting your family." He shares his personal experience o...

Mindful negotiation: practical strategies for physician self-advocacy

10 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Pediatrician and certified coach Jessie Mahoney discusses her article, "Why physicians find negotiating challenging—and what they can do to negotiat...

Understanding therapy beyond crisis management

09 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Anesthesiologist and psychotherapist Maire Daugharty discusses her article, "Why real therapy isn't just about crisis." She challenges the common misc...

Misconceptions about food allergy safety in the skies

08 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Physical therapist and food allergy advocate Lianne Mandelbaum discusses her article, "Flying with food allergies: Combating misconceptions and advoca...

Navigating the path from physician burnout to career balance

07 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Internal medicine physician Kara Pepper discusses her article, "From burnout to balance: 5 stages of career transformation." Drawing from her own jour...

Survival strategies for marginalized physicians

06 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Family physician Atharva Joshi discusses his article, "How the system hunts physicians who refuse to kneel." He argues that the health care system oft...

Avoiding leadership pitfalls: strategies for success in health care

05 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Management consultant and author Roger A. Gerard discusses his article, "10 ways health care leaders sabotage their own success—and how to stop." He...

Understanding the ADHD brain: support, empowerment, and managing challenges

04 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Pediatric neurologist Paige Kalika discusses her article, "Why ADHD kids struggle and how we can truly help," sharing insights from her perspective as...

Acknowledging the silent grief of vanishing twin syndrome

03 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Research scientist Nichole Cubbage discusses her article, "The silent grief of vanishing twin syndrome: Why words matter in health care." She explains...

C. Everett Koop's defining stand against the tobacco industry

02 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Historian and ethicist Nigel Cameron discusses his article, "C. Everett Koop's fearless fight against the tobacco industry," drawn from his biography ...

Focusing on medicine's core, not administrative chores

01 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Physician executive Grace E. Terrell discusses her article, "Physicians must innovate and focus on medicine's core, not chores." She introduces the co...

Pandemic reflections: a nurse anesthetist on trauma, loss, and finding hope

30 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Nurse anesthetist Christine King discusses her article, "The heartbreaking pandemic story I will never forget." Reflecting on the COVID-19 pandemic fi...

Ditching insurance: How direct pay models enable personalized patient care

29 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Family physician Jay K. Joshi discusses his article, "Why patients and doctors are ditching insurance for personalized care." He explains that as trad...

Overcoming the curse of knowledge: Why doctors need to translate medicine

28 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Communications consultant and attorney Heather Hansen discusses her article, "Why every doctor needs a translator." Drawing on her background as a med...

Practical advice for physicians seeking joy and well-being

27 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Palliative care physician and author Alen Voskanian discusses his article, "Discover the secrets to regaining joy in medicine," based on an excerpt fr...

Addressing the crisis in rural health care access and outcomes

26 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Internal medicine physician Edward Hoffer discusses his article, "Can rural health care be saved?" He outlines the significant health care disparities...

Buying into a medical practice: key legal and financial checks for physicians

25 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Health care attorney Dennis Hursh discusses his article, "What every physician should know before buying into a medical practice." He emphasizes that ...

Customer relationship management tools to beat physician burnout and regain practice control

24 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Child psychiatrist and entrepreneur Marissa Caudill discusses her article, "How a customer relationship management tool (CRM) can help physicians rega...

Taking a break from medicine: a physician assistant's journey from burnout to world travel

23 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Physician assistant David Olson discusses his article, "Taking a break from medicine: a journey to rediscover joy and purpose." He describes feeling t...

Spreading hope one card at a time for doctors' well-being

22 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Physician advocate and physical therapist Kim Downey, physician coach Erin Hurley, and patient advocate Dawn Veselka discuss their article, "Spreading...

Fitness, mindset, and nutrition: Unlocking longevity after 60

21 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Interventional physiatrist Francisco M. Torres discusses his article "The key to longevity: fitness, mindset, and nutrition." He challenges societal a...

Healers or criminals: the alarming trend of physician prosecution

20 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Practicing internist and psychiatrist Muhamad Aly Rifai discusses his article "Criminalizing care: How the system turned on physicians." He argues tha...

A surgeon's startling ketamine experience

19 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

General surgeon Arthur Williams discusses his article "A surgeon's battle with ketamine-induced hallucinations." He shares an account from his novel o...

Leading with care: a new approach to health care leadership for well-being

18 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Internal medicine and infectious disease physician and author Joshua D. Hartzell discusses his article "Leading with care: How health care leadership ...

Why the FDA's outdated prescription rules hinder access to birth control and naloxone

17 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Surgeon and author Jeffrey A. Singer discusses his article "The FDA's outdated prescription rules are failing women and opioid users." He argues that ...

Reforming the 340B drug discount program through data, clarity, and collaboration

16 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Health care executive Gavin Magaha discusses his article "Advancing drug discount programs starts with collaboration and clarity." He outlines how the...

Funding physician wellness: a guide to getting programs approved

15 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Pediatrician and certified coach Jessie Mahoney discusses her article "How to get physician wellness programs funded: a proven path forward." Drawing ...

How to build a culture where physicians feel valued

14 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Health care executive Jeffry A. Peters discusses his article "Ending physicians' addiction to unhappiness," focusing on the systemic factors fueling w...

Managing social media for better teen mental health

13 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Child psychiatrist Ellen K. Feldman discusses her article "How social media is shaping teen mental health and what we can do about it," highlighting t...

Why more medical students are leaving medicine before residency

12 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Medical student Christopher Nmai discusses his article, "Leaving medicine is not a failure: It might be the change you always needed." Christopher sha...

Why health care workers deserve more than a thank you

11 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Anesthesiologist Colleen Naglee discusses her article, "We should tip health care workers too." Colleen reflects on the rise of tipping culture in eve...

Why health care is collapsing under corporate greed

10 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Family nurse practitioner Bettina Reed discusses her article, "The hidden crisis in health care: How corporate greed is destroying patient care." Draw...

How AI and genetics are revolutionizing psychiatric diagnosis and treatment

09 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Psychiatrist Muhamad Aly Rifai discusses his article, "The future of psychiatry: How AI and genetics are reshaping mental health care." Muhamad explor...

How AI can eliminate bias and inefficiency in health care billing

08 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Physician executive Tim Wetherill discusses his article, "Why AI is the perfect neutral arbiter for health care claims." Tim explores how deeply embed...

Disability insurance done right: the financial lifeline every physician needs

07 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We have a special sponsored episode from Set for Life Insurance. Joining us today is Jamie Fleischner. She is the founder and president of Set for Lif...

Why SIBO is often misdiagnosed as IBS

06 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Gastroenterologist Mark Pimentel discusses his article, "SIBO and IBS: the hidden link keeping millions in pain." Mark explains how small intestinal b...

How systemic racism impacts health outcomes across a lifetime

05 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Physician coach Seema Pattni discusses her article, "Why racism in health care is still an emergency." Seema reflects on a painful encounter with an e...

How to reduce diagnostic error in the emergency department

04 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Health care executives Susan L. Montminy and Marlene Icenhower discuss their article, "Solving a hidden challenge: 10 tips to reduce diagnostic error ...

Starting a pediatric critical care transport program from scratch

03 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Pediatric critical care physician Kyle Willsey discusses his article, "When every second counts: the evolving challenges of pediatric transport." He s...

How endometriosis affects fertility and what you can do

02 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Fertility specialist Oluyemisi Famuyiwa discusses her article, "Endometriosis and fertility: What every woman should know." She explores how endometri...

Data accuracy failures in health care

01 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Internist and psychiatrist Muhamad Aly Rifai discusses his article, "How data accuracy failures are costing lives and money in health care." He explor...

Why it's OK to feel conflicted about motherhood

31 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Psychotherapist and author Margo Lowy discusses her article, "Maternal ambivalence: the side of motherhood no one talks about." She explores the often...

Why hand washing isn't enough to stop infections in hospitals

30 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Emergency physician W. Frank Peacock discusses his article, "What if a doctor didn't wash their hands between patients?" He explores the critical role...

How diversity transforms health care and patient outcomes

29 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Family physician Pamela Buchanan discusses her article, "Why diversity in medicine saves lives." Pamela shares powerful stories from her career, like ...

Rebuilding after disaster: lessons in community resilience

28 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Pediatrician Derek W. Moss discusses his article, "How natural disasters reveal resilience and the power of community." Derek reflects on the aftermat...

Mastering the language of medicine

27 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Pediatric neurologist Paige Kalika discusses her article, "Learning the language of medicine: from student to fluent physician." Paige compares master...

Why doctors love AI scribes—and the risks they bring

26 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Urologist David Canes discusses his article, "Why AI scribes are changing medicine and the hidden risks you must know." He shares insights from using ...

Protecting immigrant families: a pediatrician's call to action

25 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Developmental pediatrician Fiorella Castillo discusses her article, "Advocating for immigrant children: a doctor's perspective." Fiorella shares her f...

Transforming patient care with motivational interviewing

24 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Gastroenterologist Steven Pearce, health care consultant Bruce A. Berger, and physician advocate Kim Downey discuss their article, "How motivational i...

Essential skills for physician leaders in health care

23 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Health care executive Susannah Eastwick discusses her article, "Advancing health care through physician leadership: 5 skills for changing health care....

Adventure as medicine: the wellness benefits of travel

22 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Physician Stacey Funt discusses her article, "The healing power of travel: How adventure transforms mind, body, and spirit." Stacey explores how trave...

Match Day 2025: Safeguarding the future of medical students amid crisis

21 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Janet A. Jokela, an infectious disease physician, discusses her article, "Match Day 2025: Protecting our students' futures." She explores the unpreced...

Pain as a messenger: What your skin is telling you

20 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Osteopathic physician Amelia L. Bueche discusses her article, "From skin to soul: What pain reveals about our health." In this episode, Amelia delves ...

Why abuse in health care is forcing doctors to leave the profession

19 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Psychiatrist Devina Maya Wadhwa discusses her article, "How abuse in health care is driving doctors out of medicine." In this episode, Devina shares h...

Why leaving medicine feels like escaping a cult

18 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Former OB/GYN resident and physician coach Chelsea Turgeon discusses her article, "Why does leaving medicine feel like escaping a cult?" In this episo...

Raising financially savvy kids: a doctor's guide to empowering future leaders

17 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Pediatric gastroenterologist Michele Cho-Dorado discusses her article, "Empowering our children with financial literacy: Raising bold thought leaders ...

Addressing systemic challenges behind rising ER wait times

16 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Physician executive Aiden Feng discusses the article, "Rising ER wait times signal larger health system challenges." In this episode, Aiden examines h...

How The Far Side reshaped my view of science and medicine

15 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Internal medicine physician Ryan McCarthy discusses the article, "What The Far Side taught me about belonging in science." In this episode, Ryan refle...

Embracing compassion in family medicine

14 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Family physician Dan Muntean discusses the article, "The heart of family medicine: a doctor's journey of compassion and care." In this episode, Dan sh...

Compassionate solutions for food allergies in air travel

13 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Lianne Mandelbaum, a leading advocate for airline safety measures to protect food-allergic passengers, discusses the article, "Navigating the uncertai...

Rising health insurance costs challenge small medical practices

12 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Family physician Tony Gerk discusses the article, "Even medical practices aren't immune from the high cost of employer-provided health insurance." In ...