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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.

2,305 episodes · Since May 2020 · About 15 minutes each

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Why sleep must become a central pillar in modern health care [PODCAST]

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September 4, 2025Sep 4, 2025

Physician executive Carlos Nunez discusses his article "Why sleep is the missing pillar in modern health care," emphasizing the urgent need to treat sleep as essential to overall wellness alongside diet and exercise. Carlos explains how poor sleep contributes to…

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Physician executive Carlos Nunez discusses his article “Why sleep is the missing pillar in modern health care,” emphasizing the urgent need to treat sleep as essential to overall wellness alongside diet and exercise. Carlos explains how poor sleep contributes to chronic conditions, highlights the scale of untreated sleep disorders like …

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How value-based care reshapes kidney disease management for better outcomes [PODCAST]

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September 3, 2025Sep 3, 2025

Nephrologist Timothy Pflederer discusses his article "How value-based care transforms chronic kidney disease management," highlighting how value-based care (VBC) is reshaping the treatment of chronic kidney disease and end-stage kidney disease. Timothy explains how VBC encourages continuity of care through…

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Nephrologist Timothy Pflederer discusses his article “How value-based care transforms chronic kidney disease management,” highlighting how value-based care (VBC) is reshaping the treatment of chronic kidney disease and end-stage kidney disease. Timothy explains how VBC encourages continuity of care through interdisciplinary teamwork, empowers long-term patient engagement, and addresses health inequities …

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Why doctors should rethink investing compared to the average U.S. investor [PODCAST]

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September 2, 2025Sep 2, 2025

Attorney and wealth manager David B. Mandell discusses his article "Why physicians are unlike the 'average' investor," highlighting why doctors face unique financial challenges compared to most U.S. investors. David explains the significant income and tax liability differences physicians must…

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Attorney and wealth manager David B. Mandell discusses his article “Why physicians are unlike the ‘average’ investor,” highlighting why doctors face unique financial challenges compared to most U.S. investors. David explains the significant income and tax liability differences physicians must navigate, the complexity of their net worth, and the critical …

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Exploring the science behind burnout [PODCAST]

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September 1, 2025Sep 1, 2025

Physician Jessie Mahoney discusses her article "Ending burnout through structure, not gimmicks," making the case that the most effective remedies for physician burnout are systemic changes—reasonable patient loads, thoughtful schedules, supportive leadership, and reduced clerical work—not token perks or quick…

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Physician Jessie Mahoney discusses her article “Ending burnout through structure, not gimmicks,” making the case that the most effective remedies for physician burnout are systemic changes—reasonable patient loads, thoughtful schedules, supportive leadership, and reduced clerical work—not token perks or quick fixes. Jessie highlights the essential role of lifestyle medicine, mindfulness, …

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Few people realize this common infection can cause serious complications [PODCAST]

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August 31, 2025Aug 31, 2025

Public health advocate Kathleen Muldoon discusses her article "Why congenital CMV should be on every parent and doctor's radar," revealing how congenital cytomegalovirus (cCMV) remains the most common viral cause of disability in the U.S., yet is often ignored in…

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Public health advocate Kathleen Muldoon discusses her article “Why congenital CMV should be on every parent and doctor’s radar,” revealing how congenital cytomegalovirus (cCMV) remains the most common viral cause of disability in the U.S., yet is often ignored in medical training, prenatal counseling, and public health policy. Kathleen explains …

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Federal shakeup of vaccine policy and the battle for public trust [PODCAST]

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August 30, 2025Aug 30, 2025

Physician leader Janet Jokela discusses her article "How federal actions threaten vaccine policy and trust," highlighting the unprecedented removal of expert members from the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices and its replacement with individuals lacking clinical experience, some holding anti-vaccine…

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Physician leader Janet Jokela discusses her article “How federal actions threaten vaccine policy and trust,” highlighting the unprecedented removal of expert members from the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices and its replacement with individuals lacking clinical experience, some holding anti-vaccine views. Janet explains the downstream risks to immunization standards, insurance …

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Doctors reclaiming their humanity in a broken system [PODCAST]

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August 29, 2025Aug 29, 2025

Physician advocates Alae Kawam, Kim Downey, and Nicole Solomos discuss their article "True stories of doctors reclaiming their humanity in a system that challenges it," sharing firsthand accounts of the cultural rift in modern medicine and the toll of corporate…

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Physician advocates Alae Kawam, Kim Downey, and Nicole Solomos discuss their article “True stories of doctors reclaiming their humanity in a system that challenges it,” sharing firsthand accounts of the cultural rift in modern medicine and the toll of corporate models on patient care and physician well-being. Alae, Kim, and …

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Reframing self-care as required maintenance for physicians [PODCAST]

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August 28, 2025Aug 28, 2025

Board-certified pediatrician and certified coach Jessie Mahoney discusses her article, "Why self-care must become medicine's new standard." She challenges the long-held belief in medical culture that self-sacrifice is noble and that self-care is an indulgence. Jessie argues that caring for…

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Board-certified pediatrician and certified coach Jessie Mahoney discusses her article, “Why self-care must become medicine’s new standard.” She challenges the long-held belief in medical culture that self-sacrifice is noble and that self-care is an indulgence. Jessie argues that caring for oneself is not a luxury but a responsible, non-negotiable standard …

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An ER nurse explains why the system is collapsing [PODCAST]

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August 27, 2025Aug 27, 2025

Professional development practitioner and veteran emergency nurse Kristen Cline discusses her article, "America's ER crisis: Why the system is collapsing from within." Using the TV drama "The Pitt" as a reference point, she argues that the reality of the emergency…

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Professional development practitioner and veteran emergency nurse Kristen Cline discusses her article, “America’s ER crisis: Why the system is collapsing from within.” Using the TV drama “The Pitt” as a reference point, she argues that the reality of the emergency department is exponentially more chaotic and dangerous …

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This isn’t burnout, it’s moral injury [PODCAST]

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August 26, 2025Aug 26, 2025

Family physician Jonathan Bushman discusses his article, "The hidden moral injury behind value-based health care." He shares the story of a young physician who was told to remove her most complex patients from her panel to protect the health system's…

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Family physician Jonathan Bushman discusses his article, “The hidden moral injury behind value-based health care.” He shares the story of a young physician who was told to remove her most complex patients from her panel to protect the health system’s performance metrics. Jonathan uses this powerful example to explain moral …

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How peer support can save physician lives [PODCAST]

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August 25, 2025Aug 25, 2025

Anesthesiologist and clinical mental health counselor Maire Daugharty discusses her article, "Why peer support can save lives in high-pressure medical careers." Drawing from her personal experience of losing three colleagues to suicide and overdose, Maire makes a powerful case for…

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Anesthesiologist and clinical mental health counselor Maire Daugharty discusses her article, “Why peer support can save lives in high-pressure medical careers.” Drawing from her personal experience of losing three colleagues to suicide and overdose, Maire makes a powerful case for peer support as a direct antidote to the isolation that …

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Beyond the surgery: the human side of transplant care [PODCAST]

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August 24, 2025Aug 24, 2025

Physician and public health advocate Judith Eguzoikpe discusses her article, "Hope is the lifeline: a deeper look into transplant care." She pulls back the curtain on the kidney transplant process, revealing that the true journey for patients with end-stage kidney…

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Physician and public health advocate Judith Eguzoikpe discusses her article, “Hope is the lifeline: a deeper look into transplant care.” She pulls back the curtain on the kidney transplant process, revealing that the true journey for patients with end-stage kidney disease is not just a single surgery but months or …

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Civil discourse as a survival skill in health care [PODCAST]

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August 23, 2025Aug 23, 2025

Critical care physician Jess Bunin, co-founder of All Levels Leadership, discusses the article, "Civil discourse as a leadership competency: the case for curiosity in medicine." They challenge a core tenet of medical culture: the pressure to project certainty and always…

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Critical care physician Jess Bunin, co-founder of All Levels Leadership, discusses the article, “Civil discourse as a leadership competency: the case for curiosity in medicine.” They challenge a core tenet of medical culture: the pressure to project certainty and always have the right answer. Jess argues that this …

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A new telehealth model for adolescent obesity [PODCAST]

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August 22, 2025Aug 22, 2025

Pediatrician and certified life and weight coach Karla Lester discusses her article, "An effective treatment using an effective care delivery model: Using telehealth to treat adolescents with obesity with GLP-1 medications." She shares her frustration with traditional in-person obesity programs…

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Pediatrician and certified life and weight coach Karla Lester discusses her article, “An effective treatment using an effective care delivery model: Using telehealth to treat adolescents with obesity with GLP-1 medications.” She shares her frustration with traditional in-person obesity programs that see high attrition and offer few effective treatments beyond …

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A new approach to South Asian heart health [PODCAST]

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August 21, 2025Aug 21, 2025

Cardiologist Monzur Morshed discusses the article, "Why South Asians in the U.S. face a silent heart disease crisis." Drawing from his direct experience treating the Bangladeshi-American community in New York City, Monzur explains why people from South Asia are disproportionately…

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Cardiologist Monzur Morshed discusses the article, “Why South Asians in the U.S. face a silent heart disease crisis.” Drawing from his direct experience treating the Bangladeshi-American community in New York City, Monzur explains why people from South Asia are disproportionately at risk for developing heart disease 5 to 10 years …

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A systemic plan for health worker well-being [PODCAST]

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August 20, 2025Aug 20, 2025

Dr. Lorna Breen Heroes Foundation co-founder Corey Feist and physician advocate Kim Downey discuss their article, "Health workers deserve care too: How to protect their mental health." They highlight the ongoing mental health crisis facing the health care workforce, where…

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Dr. Lorna Breen Heroes Foundation co-founder Corey Feist and physician advocate Kim Downey discuss their article, “Health workers deserve care too: How to protect their mental health.” They highlight the ongoing mental health crisis facing the health care workforce, where CDC data shows mental health is worse than in any …

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An addiction physician’s warning about America’s next public health crisis [PODCAST]

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August 19, 2025Aug 19, 2025

Addiction medicine physician Safina Adatia discusses her article, "Why gambling addiction is America's next health crisis." She warns that following the Supreme Court's 2018 ruling to overturn sports gambling bans, the U.S. is facing a potential epidemic with tens of…

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Addiction medicine physician Safina Adatia discusses her article, “Why gambling addiction is America’s next health crisis.” She warns that following the Supreme Court’s 2018 ruling to overturn sports gambling bans, the U.S. is facing a potential epidemic with tens of millions at risk. Safina explains that unlike substance use disorders, …

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How IMGs can find purpose in clinical research [PODCAST]

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August 18, 2025Aug 18, 2025

Clinical research physician Khutaija Noor discusses her article, "Why clinical research is a powerful path for unmatched IMGs." She addresses the intense pressure and profound disappointment international medical graduates (IMGs) face when they go unmatched for a residency spot in…

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Clinical research physician Khutaija Noor discusses her article, “Why clinical research is a powerful path for unmatched IMGs.” She addresses the intense pressure and profound disappointment international medical graduates (IMGs) face when they go unmatched for a residency spot in the U.S. Drawing from her own experience, Khutaija reframes this …

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AI isn’t hallucinating, it’s fabricating—and that’s a problem [PODCAST]

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August 17, 2025Aug 17, 2025

Psychiatrist, internist, and addiction medicine specialist Muhamad Aly Rifai discusses his article, "In medicine and law, professions that society relies upon for accuracy." He argues that labeling AI errors as "hallucinations" is a dangerous euphemism that trivializes real psychiatric conditions…

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Psychiatrist, internist, and addiction medicine specialist Muhamad Aly Rifai discusses his article, “In medicine and law, professions that society relies upon for accuracy.” He argues that labeling AI errors as “hallucinations” is a dangerous euphemism that trivializes real psychiatric conditions and downplays the serious threat these errors pose to professions …

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Putting food allergy safety on the menu [PODCAST]

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August 16, 2025Aug 16, 2025

Leading food allergy advocate Lianne Mandelbaum discusses her article, "What one diagnosis can change: the movement to make dining safer." She explains how for millions of people living with food allergies, dining out is often an exercise in survival rather…

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Leading food allergy advocate Lianne Mandelbaum discusses her article, “What one diagnosis can change: the movement to make dining safer.” She explains how for millions of people living with food allergies, dining out is often an exercise in survival rather than a joy, filled with anxiety about cross-contact and lack …