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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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How sleep, nutrition, and exercise restore physician well-being [PODCAST]

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October 24, 2025Oct 24, 2025

Physical therapists Kim Downey, Ziya Altug, and Shirish Sachdeva discuss their article "How physicians can reclaim resilience through better sleep, nutrition, and exercise." In this episode, Kim, Ziya, and Shirish explain how the triad of sleep, balanced nutrition, and physical…

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Physical therapists Kim Downey, Ziya Altug, and Shirish Sachdeva discuss their article “How physicians can reclaim resilience through better sleep, nutrition, and exercise.” In this episode, Kim, Ziya, and Shirish explain how the triad of sleep, balanced nutrition, and physical activity forms the foundation of physician resilience. They outline practical …

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A neurosurgeon’s fight with the state medical board [PODCAST]

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October 23, 2025Oct 23, 2025

Neurosurgeon Jeffrey Hatef, Jr. discusses his article "Guilty until proven innocent? My experience with a state medical board." In this episode, Jeffrey shares the shocking story of how his medical license was summarily suspended without a hearing and how incomplete…

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Neurosurgeon Jeffrey Hatef, Jr. discusses his article “Guilty until proven innocent? My experience with a state medical board.” In this episode, Jeffrey shares the shocking story of how his medical license was summarily suspended without a hearing and how incomplete records, flawed expert testimony, and questionable legal tactics created a …

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Protecting physicians when private equity buys in [PODCAST]

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October 22, 2025Oct 22, 2025

Veteran attorney Dennis Hursh discusses his article "Private practice employment agreements: What happens if private equity swoops in?" In this episode, Dennis explains how private equity acquisitions of medical practices complicate the traditional path for employed physicians who expect eventual…

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Veteran attorney Dennis Hursh discusses his article “Private practice employment agreements: What happens if private equity swoops in?” In this episode, Dennis explains how private equity acquisitions of medical practices complicate the traditional path for employed physicians who expect eventual ownership. He highlights risks such as working years at below-median …

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ChatGPT in medicine: risks, benefits, and safer documentation strategies [PODCAST]

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October 21, 2025Oct 21, 2025

Family nurse practitioner Erica Dorn discusses her article "ChatGPT in health care: Risks, benefits, and safer options." In this episode, Erica explains how clinicians are experimenting with ChatGPT to help with HPI prompts, procedure documentation, and discharge instructions, while also…

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Family nurse practitioner Erica Dorn discusses her article “ChatGPT in health care: Risks, benefits, and safer options.” In this episode, Erica explains how clinicians are experimenting with ChatGPT to help with HPI prompts, procedure documentation, and discharge instructions, while also cautioning against its risks such as inaccuracy, lack of HIPAA …

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How early intervention and team-based care can change kidney disease outcomes [PODCAST]

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October 20, 2025Oct 20, 2025

Kidney transplant recipient Charlie Cloninger and nephrologist Nauman Shahid discuss their article "How early care saved my life from silent kidney disease." Charlie shares his personal story of being diagnosed with kidney disease while feeling healthy, making lifestyle changes with…

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Kidney transplant recipient Charlie Cloninger and nephrologist Nauman Shahid discuss their article “How early care saved my life from silent kidney disease.” Charlie shares his personal story of being diagnosed with kidney disease while feeling healthy, making lifestyle changes with the help of his care coordinator, and ultimately receiving a …

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Why physician wellness must be treated as a core business strategy [PODCAST]

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October 19, 2025Oct 19, 2025

Psychiatrist, internist, and addiction medicine specialist Muhamad Aly Rifai discusses his article "It's time to operationalize physician wellness." Muhamad explains why wellness cannot remain a slogan or a poster in the breakroom but must be embedded into the structure of…

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Psychiatrist, internist, and addiction medicine specialist Muhamad Aly Rifai discusses his article “It’s time to operationalize physician wellness.” Muhamad explains why wellness cannot remain a slogan or a poster in the breakroom but must be embedded into the structure of health care systems. He outlines practical steps …

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How retraining the physician mindset can boost resilience and joy in medicine [PODCAST]

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October 18, 2025Oct 18, 2025

Licensed counselor and coach Mary Remón discusses her article "A mindset shift for physicians: Retrain your brain to see what's going well." Mary explains how physicians are trained to scan constantly for risks, but that habit can carry over into…

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Licensed counselor and coach Mary Remón discusses her article “A mindset shift for physicians: Retrain your brain to see what’s going well.” Mary explains how physicians are trained to scan constantly for risks, but that habit can carry over into daily life and lead to stress and burnout. She shares …

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How Gen Z is reshaping health care through DIY approaches and digital tools [PODCAST]

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October 17, 2025Oct 17, 2025

Amanda Heidemann, family physician and senior clinical content consultant for clinical effectiveness at Wolters Kluwer Health, discusses her article, "Gen Z's DIY approach to health care." Amanda explains how digital natives are turning to TikTok, friends, and online research as…

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Amanda Heidemann, family physician and senior clinical content consultant for clinical effectiveness at Wolters Kluwer Health, discusses her article, “Gen Z’s DIY approach to health care.” Amanda explains how digital natives are turning to TikTok, friends, and online research as their primary sources of health information, often disregarding professional guidance …

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Meeting transgender patients with compassion and equity in health care [PODCAST]

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October 16, 2025Oct 16, 2025

Infectious disease physician Tyler B. Evans discusses his article "Meeting transgender patients where they are: a health care imperative." Tyler, an infectious disease specialist and author of Pandemics, Poverty, and Politics: Decoding the Social and Political Drivers of Pandemics from…

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Infectious disease physician Tyler B. Evans discusses his article “Meeting transgender patients where they are: a health care imperative.” Tyler, an infectious disease specialist and author of Pandemics, Poverty, and Politics: Decoding the Social and Political Drivers of Pandemics from Plague to COVID-19, shares striking data on violence, mental health, …

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A surgeon’s reflections on God, intelligence, and being a good cell in the universe [PODCAST]

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October 14, 2025Oct 14, 2025

Surgeon Fateh Entabi discusses his article "A surgeon's take on God, intelligence, and cosmic responsibility." Fateh reflects on how the complexity of the human body inspired him to think more broadly about intelligence, consciousness, and the idea of God—not as…

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Surgeon Fateh Entabi discusses his article “A surgeon’s take on God, intelligence, and cosmic responsibility.” Fateh reflects on how the complexity of the human body inspired him to think more broadly about intelligence, consciousness, and the idea of God—not as a distant creator, but as an evolving intelligence embedded in …

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Why bureaucracy is threatening the survival of private practice physicians [PODCAST]

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October 13, 2025Oct 13, 2025

Neurologist Scott Tzorfas discusses his article "The crushing bureaucracy that's driving independent physicians to extinction." Scott shares his firsthand experience as a neurologist in private practice for three decades, where endless pre-authorizations, insurance denials, and regulatory burdens have eroded the…

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Neurologist Scott Tzorfas discusses his article “The crushing bureaucracy that’s driving independent physicians to extinction.” Scott shares his firsthand experience as a neurologist in private practice for three decades, where endless pre-authorizations, insurance denials, and regulatory burdens have eroded the physician-patient relationship. He explains how excessive rules and third-party interference …

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How physicians can use faith, family, friendship, and fulfillment to combat burnout [PODCAST]

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October 12, 2025Oct 12, 2025

Rheumatologist Ananta Subedi discusses his article "The 4 foundations that sustain physicians through burnout and balance." Ananta reflects on his journey from medical education in Nepal to building a rheumatology practice in the U.S., sharing how faith, family, meaningful work,…

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Rheumatologist Ananta Subedi discusses his article “The 4 foundations that sustain physicians through burnout and balance.” Ananta reflects on his journey from medical education in Nepal to building a rheumatology practice in the U.S., sharing how faith, family, meaningful work, and friendships form the pillars of resilience for physicians. He …

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Innovations and barriers in colorectal cancer screening strategies [PODCAST]

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October 11, 2025Oct 11, 2025

Nurse practitioner Elisabeth Evans discusses her article "The critical role of nurse practitioners in colorectal cancer screening." Elisabeth shares why colorectal cancer is the second-deadliest cancer in the U.S. yet remains under-screened, and why early detection can mean the difference…

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Nurse practitioner Elisabeth Evans discusses her article “The critical role of nurse practitioners in colorectal cancer screening.” Elisabeth shares why colorectal cancer is the second-deadliest cancer in the U.S. yet remains under-screened, and why early detection can mean the difference between a 14 percent survival rate and over 90 percent. …

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How functional medicine helps where conventional care falls short [PODCAST]

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October 10, 2025Oct 10, 2025

Internal medicine physician Sally Daganzo discusses her article "How functional medicine fills the gaps left by conventional care." Sally explains how a systems-based, evidence-informed approach can uncover root causes of complex conditions like fatigue, brain fog, anxiety, digestive issues, and…

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Internal medicine physician Sally Daganzo discusses her article “How functional medicine fills the gaps left by conventional care.” Sally explains how a systems-based, evidence-informed approach can uncover root causes of complex conditions like fatigue, brain fog, anxiety, digestive issues, and eating disorders, especially when standard lab tests and specialist visits …

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How therapy helps uncover hidden patterns that shape our lives [PODCAST]

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October 9, 2025Oct 9, 2025

Anesthesiologist and clinical mental health counselor Maire Daugharty discusses her article "How therapy helps uncover hidden patterns." Maire explains how psychotherapy leverages the brain's pattern-seeking nature to reveal implicit beliefs formed in early life, often outside conscious awareness. She describes…

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Anesthesiologist and clinical mental health counselor Maire Daugharty discusses her article “How therapy helps uncover hidden patterns.” Maire explains how psychotherapy leverages the brain’s pattern-seeking nature to reveal implicit beliefs formed in early life, often outside conscious awareness. She describes how therapy provides a unique relational space for exploring assumptions, …

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Why more doctors are seeking therapy to sustain their careers and lives [PODCAST]

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October 8, 2025Oct 8, 2025

Clinical psychologist Annia Raja discusses her article "Why more physicians are quietly starting therapy." Annia explains how growing numbers of physicians are turning to therapy—not because they are failing, but because they are recognizing they cannot carry the weight of…

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Clinical psychologist Annia Raja discusses her article “Why more physicians are quietly starting therapy.” Annia explains how growing numbers of physicians are turning to therapy—not because they are failing, but because they are recognizing they cannot carry the weight of medicine alone. She outlines cultural shifts that are breaking down …

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Why shifting from wellness to well-being matters for physicians and patients [PODCAST]

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October 7, 2025Oct 7, 2025

Physical therapist and physician advocate Kim Downey, mental health counselor Nikolai Blinow, and family physician and physician coach Tonya Caylor discuss their article "Focusing on well-being versus wellness: What it means for physicians (and their patients)." Together, Kim, Nikolai, and…

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Physical therapist and physician advocate Kim Downey, mental health counselor Nikolai Blinow, and family physician and physician coach Tonya Caylor discuss their article “Focusing on well-being versus wellness: What it means for physicians (and their patients).” Together, Kim, Nikolai, and Tonya examine why the language of “wellness” often feels performative …

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Why physicians should embrace the role of performance coaches in health care [PODCAST]

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October 6, 2025Oct 6, 2025

Orthopedic surgeon Michael Day discusses his article "Why it's time for doctors to become performance coaches." Michael explains why public trust in U.S. health care is declining and how patients are increasingly turning to high performers and influencers outside medicine…

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Orthopedic surgeon Michael Day discusses his article “Why it’s time for doctors to become performance coaches.” Michael explains why public trust in U.S. health care is declining and how patients are increasingly turning to high performers and influencers outside medicine for health inspiration. He argues that physicians must expand their …

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Why physicians with ADHD are struggling with burnout despite success [PODCAST]

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October 5, 2025Oct 5, 2025

Certified coach Michael Carlini discusses his article "Why physicians with ADHD are burning out." Michael explains how high-IQ physicians often mask their ADHD symptoms through hyper-organization, perfectionism, and hyperfocus, which allows them to succeed professionally but takes an immense internal…

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Certified coach Michael Carlini discusses his article “Why physicians with ADHD are burning out.” Michael explains how high-IQ physicians often mask their ADHD symptoms through hyper-organization, perfectionism, and hyperfocus, which allows them to succeed professionally but takes an immense internal toll. He outlines how misdiagnosis, overcompensation, and lack of accommodations …

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How AI is transforming health care with real-world data insights [PODCAST]

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October 4, 2025Oct 4, 2025

Health care executive Sujay Jadhav discusses his article "How AI is revolutionizing health care through real-world data." Sujay explains how artificial intelligence tools like machine learning and natural language processing are turning unstructured electronic health record data into actionable insights…

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Health care executive Sujay Jadhav discusses his article “How AI is revolutionizing health care through real-world data.” Sujay explains how artificial intelligence tools like machine learning and natural language processing are turning unstructured electronic health record data into actionable insights that accelerate clinical research, drug development, and patient care. He …