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The voices behind health care: stories from the many who intersect with our health care system but are rarely heard from.

2,314 episodes · Since May 2020 · About 15 minutes each

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A psychiatrist explains the new frontier of prescribed software treatments [PODCAST]

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December 3, 2025Dec 3, 2025

Nationally recognized psychiatrist, internist, and addiction medicine specialist Muhamad Aly Rifai discusses his article, "The rise of digital therapeutics in medicine." Muhamad explains what prescription digital therapeutics (PDTs) are, emphasizing they are not wellness apps but Food and Drug Administration…

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Nationally recognized psychiatrist, internist, and addiction medicine specialist Muhamad Aly Rifai discusses his article, “The rise of digital therapeutics in medicine.” Muhamad explains what prescription digital therapeutics (PDTs) are, emphasizing they are not wellness apps but Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-cleared, evidence-based software prescribed by clinicians to treat specific diagnoses. …

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Why the doctor-patient relationship is nearly dead [PODCAST]

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December 2, 2025Dec 2, 2025

Urologist William Lynes discusses his article, "The decline of the doctor-patient relationship." William explains why he believes this relationship, the critical center of medical care, is broken after 40 years of insidious deterioration. He argues that physicians (including himself) gradually…

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Urologist William Lynes discusses his article, “The decline of the doctor-patient relationship.” William explains why he believes this relationship, the critical center of medical care, is broken after 40 years of insidious deterioration. He argues that physicians (including himself) gradually relinquished control of clinical decisions, allowing non-clinicians, committees, and government …

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Why your midlife choices will define your future health [PODCAST]

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December 1, 2025Dec 1, 2025

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 window and final opportunity to build healthy habits that profoundly impact future aging. He highlights new…

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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 window and final opportunity to build healthy habits that profoundly impact future aging. He highlights new research on “super-agers” and the power of strength training (reducing …

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Understanding the deadly gaps in pediatric dental safety [PODCAST]

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November 30, 2025Nov 30, 2025

Pediatric anesthesiologist Irim Salik discusses her article, "The hidden danger in pediatric dental offices." Irim reveals a terrifying oversight in ambulatory pediatric dental care: children are suffering neurologic injuries or dying during routine sedation, and there is no national database…

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Pediatric anesthesiologist Irim Salik discusses her article, “The hidden danger in pediatric dental offices.” Irim reveals a terrifying oversight in ambulatory pediatric dental care: children are suffering neurologic injuries or dying during routine sedation, and there is no national database to track these adverse events. She explains how the convenience …

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Why modern dentists must train like pilots [PODCAST]

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November 29, 2025Nov 29, 2025

Dentist Lincoln Harris discusses his article, "How cloud-based simulation training is revolutionizing dentistry." Drawing on his background as a pilot, Lincoln exposes the critical training gap in modern dentistry, arguing that dentists (unlike pilots) are not prepared for real-world, high-stress…

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Dentist Lincoln Harris discusses his article, “How cloud-based simulation training is revolutionizing dentistry.” Drawing on his background as a pilot, Lincoln exposes the critical training gap in modern dentistry, arguing that dentists (unlike pilots) are not prepared for real-world, high-stress scenarios. He explains why traditional dental school and “weekend courses” …

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How medical gaslighting almost cost a neurologist her life [PODCAST]

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November 28, 2025Nov 28, 2025

Neurologist Carolyn Larkin Taylor discusses her article, "How medical gaslighting almost cost me my life." Carolyn shares her terrifying personal story of being dismissed by her long-time gynecologist, who labeled her cancer symptoms as "just stress." She details the frustrating…

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Neurologist Carolyn Larkin Taylor discusses her article, “How medical gaslighting almost cost me my life.” Carolyn shares her terrifying personal story of being dismissed by her long-time gynecologist, who labeled her cancer symptoms as “just stress.” She details the frustrating journey of seeking a second opinion, the shocking discovery of …

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A pediatrician explains the real danger of food perfectionism [PODCAST]

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November 27, 2025Nov 27, 2025

Pediatrician Wendy Schofer discusses her article, "Why food perfectionism harms parents." Wendy explains how the intense worry over family eating habits and ultraprocessed foods is often a symptom of a deeper issue: perfectionism. She highlights the crushing stress parents, particularly…

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Pediatrician Wendy Schofer discusses her article, “Why food perfectionism harms parents.” Wendy explains how the intense worry over family eating habits and ultraprocessed foods is often a symptom of a deeper issue: perfectionism. She highlights the crushing stress parents, particularly physicians, face when trying to meet unrealistic, idyllic standards of …

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Why being your own financial planner is costing you millions [PODCAST]

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November 26, 2025Nov 26, 2025

Certified financial planner Michelle Neiswender discusses her article, "Why physicians should not be their own financial planner." Michelle explains why physicians, despite being brilliant, often make costly financial mistakes when managing their own money. She argues that financial planning is…

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Certified financial planner Michelle Neiswender discusses her article, “Why physicians should not be their own financial planner.” Michelle explains why physicians, despite being brilliant, often make costly financial mistakes when managing their own money. She argues that financial planning is a complex specialty (just like medicine) and that a doctor’s …

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Rediscovering the sacred power of the patient story [PODCAST]

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November 25, 2025Nov 25, 2025

Professor and senior associate dean of engagement Janet A. Jokela discusses her article, "Celebrating internal medicine through our human connections with patients." Janet shares moving stories from medical students who are discovering the profound importance of human connection, often for…

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Professor and senior associate dean of engagement Janet A. Jokela discusses her article, “Celebrating internal medicine through our human connections with patients.” Janet shares moving stories from medical students who are discovering the profound importance of human connection, often for the first time. She explores how these early, sacred connections …

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Transforming patient fear into understanding through clear communication [PODCAST]

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November 24, 2025Nov 24, 2025

Counselor and certified coach Mary Remón and oncologist Tiffany Troso-Sandoval discuss their article, "Clear communication is kind patient care." They explore the common scenario of patients leaving the office more confused and anxious than when they arrived, overwhelmed by medical…

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Counselor and certified coach Mary Remón and oncologist Tiffany Troso-Sandoval discuss their article, “Clear communication is kind patient care.” They explore the common scenario of patients leaving the office more confused and anxious than when they arrived, overwhelmed by medical jargon and frightening online research. Mary and Tiffany address the …

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Understanding the hidden weight bias that harms patient care [PODCAST]

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November 23, 2025Nov 23, 2025

Registered nurse June Pomeroy discusses her article, "How physician obesity affects patient care." June explores the complex realities of weight bias within the medical field, examining how a physician's own struggle with obesity can impact patient care. She highlights the…

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Registered nurse June Pomeroy discusses her article, “How physician obesity affects patient care.” June explores the complex realities of weight bias within the medical field, examining how a physician’s own struggle with obesity can impact patient care. She highlights the professional stigma physicians face and the documented bias from patients, …

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Why bad math (not ideology) is killing DPC clinics [PODCAST]

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November 22, 2025Nov 22, 2025

Health care strategist Dana Y. Lujan discusses her article "Why direct primary care (DPC) models fail." Dana argues that the DPC community's obsession with "purity" is missing the point, stating that these models don't fail over ideology, they fail because…

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Health care strategist Dana Y. Lujan discusses her article “Why direct primary care (DPC) models fail.” Dana argues that the DPC community’s obsession with “purity” is missing the point, stating that these models don’t fail over ideology, they fail because of bad math. She uses the University of Houston’s $1 …

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How to fight for your loved one during a medical crisis [PODCAST]

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November 21, 2025Nov 21, 2025

Physician and professional certified coach Chrissie Ott discusses her article "How an insider advocate can save a loved one." Chrissie shares a terrifying recent story of a friend's elderly, Spanish-speaking mother who was admitted to the hospital and declined rapidly…

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Physician and professional certified coach Chrissie Ott discusses her article “How an insider advocate can save a loved one.” Chrissie shares a terrifying recent story of a friend’s elderly, Spanish-speaking mother who was admitted to the hospital and declined rapidly due to medication and dehydration, highlighting how the patient’s daughter …

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Why mocking food allergies in movies is a life-threatening problem [PODCAST]

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November 20, 2025Nov 20, 2025

Food allergy advocate Lianne Mandelbaum discusses her article "Why Hollywood’s allergy jokes are dangerous." As the mother of a child with a life-threatening food allergy, Lianne shares her personal trauma and outrage over media portrayals that turn anaphylaxis into a…

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Food allergy advocate Lianne Mandelbaum discusses her article “Why Hollywood’s allergy jokes are dangerous.” As the mother of a child with a life-threatening food allergy, Lianne shares her personal trauma and outrage over media portrayals that turn anaphylaxis into a punchline, citing a new film that misrepresents the condition and …

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How culturally compassionate care builds trust and saves lives [PODCAST]

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November 19, 2025Nov 19, 2025

Public health professional Nishat Uddin discusses her article "Why culturally compassionate care matters for South Asian communities." Nishat explains why South Asians, one of the fastest-growing U.S. populations, face disproportionate rates of diabetes, heart disease, and PCOS. She highlights the…

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Public health professional Nishat Uddin discusses her article “Why culturally compassionate care matters for South Asian communities.” Nishat explains why South Asians, one of the fastest-growing U.S. populations, face disproportionate rates of diabetes, heart disease, and PCOS. She highlights the key cultural and systemic barriers (like dietary disconnects, language barriers, …

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A financial vision to define your retirement [PODCAST]

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November 18, 2025Nov 18, 2025

Certified financial planners Michael Lynch and Alisa Olsen discuss their article "Create your own financial vision for independence," an excerpt from their book Taking Care of Your Future: Your Simple System for a Big Retirement. Michael and Alisa explain why…

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Certified financial planners Michael Lynch and Alisa Olsen discuss their article “Create your own financial vision for independence,” an excerpt from their book Taking Care of Your Future: Your Simple System for a Big Retirement. Michael and Alisa explain why your financial plan must be driven by your personal vision, …

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Is owning a medical practice worth the ultimate financial risk? [PODCAST]

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November 17, 2025Nov 17, 2025

Certified financial planner Paul Morton discusses his article "Physician practice ownership: risks, rewards, and reality." Paul breaks down the massive differences between an employed physician's financial journey and that of an equity owner physician, exploring the reasons doctors choose the…

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Certified financial planner Paul Morton discusses his article “Physician practice ownership: risks, rewards, and reality.” Paul breaks down the massive differences between an employed physician’s financial journey and that of an equity owner physician, exploring the reasons doctors choose the high-risk, high-reward path of private practice: the desire for control …

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Medicine’s silence on RFK Jr. [PODCAST]

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November 16, 2025Nov 16, 2025

Diagnostic radiologist Rakesh A. Shah discusses his article "A critique of medicine’s response to RFK Jr." Rakesh argues that major physician organizations have failed in their duty to protect public health by remaining silent and timid in the face of…

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Diagnostic radiologist Rakesh A. Shah discusses his article “A critique of medicine’s response to RFK Jr.” Rakesh argues that major physician organizations have failed in their duty to protect public health by remaining silent and timid in the face of Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s anti-vaccine misinformation. He contends that this …

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Medicine’s silence on RFK Jr. [PODCAST]

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An attorney’s guide to your first physician contract [PODCAST]

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November 15, 2025Nov 15, 2025

Health attorney Dennis Hursh discusses his article "First physician employment agreement mistakes." Dennis shares his amazement after 30 years in health law at the timidity of new attending physicians during contract negotiations. He explains why the "seller's market" created by…

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Health attorney Dennis Hursh discusses his article “First physician employment agreement mistakes.” Dennis shares his amazement after 30 years in health law at the timidity of new attending physicians during contract negotiations. He explains why the “seller’s market” created by a massive physician shortage means that young doctors have far …

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Why clinicians must lead the health care tech revolution [PODCAST]

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November 14, 2025Nov 14, 2025

Health care executive Kimberly Smith discusses her article "Why clinicians must lead health care tech innovation." Kimberly explains why clinicians, who are on the front lines of patient care, are in the unique position to solve health care's most complex…

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Health care executive Kimberly Smith discusses her article “Why clinicians must lead health care tech innovation.” Kimberly explains why clinicians, who are on the front lines of patient care, are in the unique position to solve health care’s most complex challenges. As a registered wound care nurse, Kimberly has seen …