Episode 57 of the Hope4Med podcast features Dr. Olabunmi Agboola. She is a triple board-certified physician specializing in allergy/immunology, internal medicine, and pediatrics, owner and medical director of Ilera allergy and asthma center in Washington, DC, and founder of the organization The Physician Collective, an online physician advocacy and professional social platform. We discuss burnout and moral injury, and how knowing your "why" can help guide your recovery from burnout. Dr. Agboola ...
May 04, 2022•35 min•Season 1Ep. 58
Episode 56 of the Hope4Med podcast comes to you from our ribbon cutting ceremony for our membership site! I created this podcast to start the conversations that we will continue to have together on this platform. I created Hope4Med so we could build a community, a community of peers to tackle feelings of isolation, a community to fall back on when you have difficult days. All accessible to you at home. Find out more about Hope4Med membership here: https://hope4med.com/sign-up/
May 02, 2022•15 min•Season 1Ep. 57
Episode 55 of the Hope4Med podcast features Dr. George "Jeep" Naum and Vanessa Naum, who have been marriage coaches for over 25 years and specializing in physician marriage since 2018. Dr. George and Vanessa talk about the challenges in physician marriages and how they navigated them during their 30 years of marriage. They discuss the importance of communication in marriage and recognizing equality and respect for individual contributions to a marriage. Connect with our guests: Website: www.best...
Apr 27, 2022•50 min•Season 1Ep. 56
Physicians, on average, graduate with approximately $200,000 in student loan debt, and so many of us shoulder the weight of those loans for many years after becoming an attending. How do we get that weight off our shoulders and achieve financial success? Episode 54 of the Hope4Med podcast features Dr. Cory Fawcett, a retired general surgeon who now spends his time coaching, speaking, and writing books and blogs to improve the financial and personal lives of physicians. Dr. Fawcett shares the key...
Apr 23, 2022•50 min•Season 1Ep. 55
First responders, the men and women in the fire services, EMS, and law enforcement, often respond to people experiencing one of their worst days. How does shouldering all that grief affect our first responders? Episode 53 of the Hope4Med podcast features Chief Lorenzo Gigliotti, who has served 38 years in the fire service, 28 years as a fire chief, and has served in local and state-level roles. Chief Gigliotti possesses an associate's degree in paramedicine, an undergraduate degree in fire servi...
Apr 20, 2022•49 min•Season 1Ep. 54
Humans are multi-faceted beings, and our health is multidimensional. When we care for our patients, we get to know their story so we can take care of the whole person. What if we extended taking care of the whole person to ourselves as well? Episode 52 of the Hope4Med podcast features Dr. Crystal Maxwell, a board-certified family medicine physician and founder and CEO of Light Family Wellness, the first direct primary care practice in Indian Land, South Carolina. Dr. Maxwell explains the direct ...
Apr 16, 2022•48 min•Season 1Ep. 53
The fear of being sued is something that many healthcare professionals have. According to the AMA, approximately 50% of physicians age 55 and older report having been sued at some point in their careers.* Episode 51 of the Hope4Med podcast features Dr. Mark Lopatin, a retired rheumatologist who is active in healthcare advocacy. Dr. Lopatin shares his experiences with lawsuits in his career and the lessons he learned from them. Despite doing the right thing, despite excellent charting, the facts ...
Apr 13, 2022•42 min•Season 1Ep. 52
When it comes to mental health, the healthcare world is often riddled with stigma. Many still view mental health as a taboo topic, and those who suffer from mental illness are often left feeling alone or fearing repercussions. So, how can we tackle the stigma of mental health in the healthcare world? By breaking the silence and talking about it. Episode 50 of the Hope4Med podcast features Dr. Courtney Markham, a psychiatrist with an interest in advocacy for individuals with mental illness and ph...
Apr 09, 2022•40 min•Season 1Ep. 51
Episode 49 of the Hope4Med podcast features Dr. Arlene Chung. Dr. Chung is the program director for Maimonides Medical Center Emergency Residency program in Brooklyn, New York. She is also a former chair of the ACEP Wellbeing Committee and recognized as one of the original EMRA 45 under 45 young physician influencers in emergency medicine. Dr. Chung talks about the importance of focusing on wellness for the future of healthcare and providing residents with the right tools to prioritize their wel...
Apr 06, 2022•26 min•Season 1Ep. 50
In times of stress, and especially with the challenges faced during the COVID pandemic, it's more important than ever for healthcare providers to take care of themselves. This episode of the Hope4Med podcast features Dr. Amy Comander, director of breast oncology and survivorship at the Mass General Cancer Center in Waltham and Newton-Wellesley hospital. She is board-certified in hematology and medical oncology, as well as in lifestyle medicine. Dr. Comander discusses the pillars of lifestyle med...
Apr 02, 2022•42 min•Season 1Ep. 49
"I can't. I'm stuck. I'm miserable. What would they think?" When considering changes in our life, however big or small, we often have thoughts of doubt and fears. How do we overcome that and realize we have the power to change? Episode 47 of the Hope4Med podcast features Erin Fortner, a lawyer-turned-medical-student. Erin shares her inspiring story of transitioning from a law career to medicine and the life lessons she learned along the way. In realizing she did not have to be a victim of circum...
Mar 30, 2022•50 min•Season 1Ep. 48
Being a physician is what you do, not who you are. In episode 46, we feature Dr. Debra Blaine, a practicing family medicine physician, author with two published thrillers, certified professional coach, group leader, and master trainer. More importantly, she's a mother, nature lover, and animal rescuer. Dr. Blaine shares her story of finding a way out when she felt miserable and trapped in her career. She discusses how medicine has changed throughout her 30 years of practice. We discuss the impor...
Mar 26, 2022•43 min•Season 1Ep. 47
On episode 45 of the Hope4Med podcast, we feature Dr. Madeline Sutton, board-certified OB-GYN, author, speaker, and former CDC scientist with a passion for women's health and health equity. Dr. Sutton tells her story of experiencing burnout while juggling being a mother of three, working in clinical medicine, and being a CDC scientist. She shares how being intentional with her self-care and sharing experiences with sister-friends have helped her recover. We explore what self-care means and the n...
Mar 23, 2022•35 min•Season 1Ep. 46
Feeling burnt out while working in a stressful system, she felt she had lost her voice, lost control. Something needed to change. Episode 44 of the Hope4Med podcast features Dr. Estela Mota, a board-certified family medicine physician working in Texas. Dr. Mota takes us through her path to the medical field and shares her story of burnout while working in a busy, fee-for-service clinic. In learning more about herself and what drives her, she was able to take control over her mindset and her life...
Mar 19, 2022•35 min•Season 1Ep. 45
The WHO defines burnout as "a syndrome conceptualized as resulting from chronic workplace stress that has not been successfully managed." So how could you avoid burnout altogether? In episode 43 of the Hope4Med podcast, we have a conversation with Dr. Goodman, physical medicine and rehabilitation specialist and leader in the field of interventional spine. Dr. Goodman shares how doing what he loves in medicine and making time for a life outside of work has helped him avoid burnout throughout his ...
Mar 16, 2022•31 min•Season 1Ep. 44
As a child, we all dream of what we want to be when we grow up, but life has a way of guiding you to where you need to be. Episode 42 of the Hope4Med podcast features NP Yvette Ash, a board-certified nurse practitioner with over 15 years of experience in the medical field. NP Ash walks us through her journey into her nursing career, from following her dreams of travel nursing to transitioning into a nurse practitioner. She shares her experience with burnout while working in busy New York emergen...
Mar 12, 2022•42 min•Season 1Ep. 43
The nursing shortage and travel nursing have undoubtedly affected staffing in emergency departments. How is that affecting the staff emergency room nurses trying to fill in the gaps? This episode of the Hope4Med podcast features RN Kayla Mather, an ER nurse from Orlando, Florida. RN Mather tells her story of experiencing burnout while working in the emergency department during the COVID pandemic. She shares how she recovered from burnout through prioritizing herself and the self-care activities ...
Mar 09, 2022•35 min•Season 1Ep. 42
While well-meaning, the healthcare hero label can be damaging because it places unrealistic expectations on healthcare professionals. In taking care of others, we often forget to care for ourselves. So, what would it look like if you were a hero for yourself? This episode features Dr. Sogol, a board-certified pediatrician and mindfulness coach. She achieved all of her goals yet realized something was missing from life: herself. She shares her story of learning to prioritize herself and finding j...
Mar 05, 2022•46 min•Season 1Ep. 41
This episode of the Hope4Med podcast features Dr. Jade Norris, a board-certified family medicine physician and wellness coach. Dr. Norris shares the challenges she faced in undergrad and how a post-baccalaureate program helped prepare her to matriculate into medical school. She took a nontraditional path to achieve her dream of becoming a physician, and she's here to tell you, you can set your own path to achieving your dreams. We also discuss the importance of knowing your priorities, setting h...
Mar 02, 2022•33 min•Season 1Ep. 40
Women have made incredible strides in the surgical field but are still a minority in the operating room. This episode features board-certified cardiothoracic surgeon Dr. Susan Trocciola who shares her experiences with gender bias and discrimination as a woman in surgery. She always focused and worked hard for her career, but everything changed when she was given a life-threatening diagnosis. Coming to the reality that life is not guaranteed, she worked to achieve a better work-life balance by se...
Feb 26, 2022•46 min•Season 1Ep. 39
This week, the Hope4Med podcast features a sports medicine/lifestyle medicine physician/coach in New York who has a story to tell about being a woman in the sports medicine world. She overcame negativity and doubt on her path to achieving her dream of becoming a sports medicine physician, emerging more resilient than before. She shares how she learned to balance being a mother, a wife, and a physician while still prioritizing self-care for her own physical and mental wellness. We also discuss st...
Feb 23, 2022•43 min•Season 1Ep. 38
This episode of the Hope4Med podcast features Dr. Will Harvey, who has been in healthcare in various clinical and executive roles over the past 20 years. In achieving his RN, MBA, and Ph.D. in social service, Dr. Will brings a unique perspective to the field of community health. He shares his experiences with burnout and how learning his limits helped him recuperate. We explore the factors contributing to the ongoing nursing shortage in healthcare and what needs to change to retain our current n...
Feb 19, 2022•42 min•Season 1Ep. 37
This week, the Hope4Med podcast features Dr. Vanessa Klugman. She is an endocrinologist who stopped practicing medicine in 2015 and currently is an ICF-certified life and recovery coach. Dr. Klugman shares her journey into the field of medicine and the events that led her to leave medicine. We discuss perfectionism in medicine and how setting these unattainable standards affect mental health. We further explore how mental health and substance use disorders affect healthcare professionals and the...
Feb 16, 2022•43 min•Season 1Ep. 36
This episode of the Hope4Med podcast features Dr. Jamie Hardy, a lifestyle pharmacist, board-certified pharmacist, speaker, best-selling author, and wellness influencer. When going through a challenging time in her life, Dr. Hardy knew she needed to be true to herself and work to overcome the challenge. She found lifestyle strategies that helped her go from frazzle to fab, and thus the lifestyle pharmacist was born. We discuss the importance of personal time and self-care to help combat and prev...
Feb 12, 2022•51 min•Season 1Ep. 35
This week, the Hope4Med podcast features pharmacist Soojin Jun, co-founder of Patients for Patient Safety US and patient advocate with a passion for patient safety, quality improvement, and health equity. Dr. Jun shares the life-changing experience that affected her family and led to her career in healthcare. We discuss the importance of effective communication in healthcare, not only between patients and providers but also between providers. Miscommunications can cost a life. We also explore ho...
Feb 09, 2022•46 min•Season 1Ep. 34
This episode of the Hope4Med podcast features Teresa Moerer, physical therapist, author, consultant, speaker, and artist. After experiencing burnout and feeling that something was missing in her career as a physical therapist, PT Moerer knew she needed to embrace her creativity. She discusses her multidisciplinary group therapy efforts in skilled rehabilitation, strengthening the body, brain, and spirit to achieve superior mobility and a sense of personal accomplishment. Based on her experiences...
Feb 05, 2022•40 min•Season 1Ep. 33
This week, the Hope4Med podcast features Mr. Michael Levitt, founder and chief burnout officer of the Breakfast Leadership Network, a San Diego and Toronto-based burnout consulting firm. Mr. Levitt shares his story of the challenging year that forced him to look deeper and make changes in his life. We talk about experiencing and overcoming burnout and how to set boundaries at work to help prevent burnout. Connect with our guest: Website: https://www.breakfastleadership.com/
Feb 02, 2022•41 min•Season 1Ep. 32
On this episode of the Hope4Med podcast, we have a conversation with RN Helen Bauer, a hospice and palliative care certified nurse with over 10 years of experience in end of life care. RN Bauer shares the moving experience that started her career in end of life care. She discusses how personal grief and compassion fatigue affects hospice professionals and self-care practices to prevent that grief from affecting their quality of care. We also discuss the challenges faced by end of life profession...
Jan 29, 2022•50 min•Season 1Ep. 31
In this episode of the Hope4Med podcast, we feature Dr. Jill Wener, a nationally renowned expert in physician wellness who has published several articles on Kevin MD, led physician wellness programs around the country, and lectured at the national level on stress and the benefits of meditation and tapping. Dr. Wener shares her experiences with stress and burnout in her medical career and how meditation helped her well-being. She explores the benefits of meditation, tapping, and EFT for growth an...
Jan 26, 2022•41 min•Season 1Ep. 30
On this week's episode, we feature Dr. Dan McCarter, family physician and National Director of Primary Care Advancement at ChenMed, a leader in full risk value-based care. Dr. McCarter shares how this full risk, value-based healthcare model works, how it benefits patients, and fosters a rewarding patient-physician relationship. We discuss value-based care vs. fee-for-service and other healthcare delivery models in the primary care field.
Jan 22, 2022•47 min•Season 1Ep. 29
