Join us as we delve into the topic of gaslighting and its impact on our lives. Our guest, Robin Stern, is a psychoanalyst and the author of The Gaslight Effect Recovery Guide: Your Personal Journey Toward Healing from Emotional Abuse. In today's fast-paced world, we are constantly bombarded with news and information that can make it difficult to know what's real and what's not. This can make us more vulnerable to gaslighting than ever before. Robin will help us understand what gaslighting is and...
Mar 25, 2023•23 min
Join us as we delve into the world of medical traditions and their impact on patient care. Our guest is Brian Elliott, an internal medicine chief resident. From the white coat tradition to the multiple Hippocratic oaths and physical exams, we'll discuss the origins and importance of these practices in modern medicine. Have you ever stopped to think about why doctors wear white coats or why they take an oath? Brian will challenge us to evaluate these traditions and understand their impact on pati...
Mar 24, 2023•18 min
Today's episode features Brian Gelbman, a pulmonary and critical care physician. The COPD management space is facing a growing crisis, with a shortage of pulmonologists and respiratory therapists, and limited access to pulmonary rehabilitation facilities. This has resulted in a fragmented care landscape that leaves patients with limited options and a lack of continuity in their care journey. Brian will discuss the urgent need for digital innovation in the COPD care space. He'll talk about the be...
Mar 23, 2023•16 min
In this episode, we're joined by Kyle Claussen, a physician contract attorney. Are you a physician who's unsure of what your salary and benefits should be? You're not alone. In a society where compensation information is often kept private, it can be difficult to know what you're worth. But having access to accurate and up-to-date compensation data is crucial when negotiating your employment contract. We will discuss the importance of knowing your market value and the best sources to access phys...
Mar 22, 2023•17 min
Join us as we welcome Katrina Gipson, an emergency medicine physician, to discuss the intersection of student loan debt and health equity. As the Supreme Court reviews the Biden Administration’s Student Loan Forgiveness Program, Katrina sheds light on the disproportionate impact of student loan debt on underrepresented minorities in medicine. The episode explores how high levels of debt can limit career choices for medical students and worsen health care outcomes for minority communities. We del...
Mar 21, 2023•22 min
We welcome Sara Pastoor, a family physician, and delve into the pressing issue of the primary care crisis in the U.S. health care system. With projections showing growth in the market for health administrators, we discuss how these professionals can help rescue primary care and contribute to the greater good. By leveraging their unique business acumen and competencies, health administrators can bring fresh perspectives and insights into the complexities of the health care industry, resulting in ...
Mar 20, 2023•17 min
We are joined by Ketan Kulkarni, a physician entrepreneur. We dive into the often-used but loosely defined word "success." With the constant bombardment of images of success through the media, it's easy to feel lost and unclear about what true success means. We explore the different parameters of success and how they're constantly changing. Ketan shares his insights on how success is not just one single goal or achievement and how it's important to have a comprehensive definition and vision for ...
Mar 19, 2023•20 min
In this episode, we welcome Diana M. Girnita, a rheumatologist and founder and CEO of Rheumatologist OnCall. We discuss the challenges facing patients with arthritis and the shortage of rheumatologists. Despite the growing need for specialized care, geographical and licensure barriers limit access. Diana believes telemedicine is the solution, offering increased access, convenience, and avoiding unnecessary travel for patients in pain. With the number of arthritis patients projected to rise, Dian...
Mar 18, 2023•21 min
In this episode, we have Fayne Frey, a dermatologist and author of The Skincare Hoax: How You’re Being Tricked into Buying Lotions, Potions & Wrinkle Cream. We delve into the world of skincare and the billions of dollars spent on products that may not even work. Why do we spend so much money on skincare products that don’t deliver results? Why is there such a strong emphasis on looking a certain way? Fayne shares her insights as a dermatologist and sheds light on the misleading messages perp...
Mar 17, 2023•21 min
Our guest for today's episode is Samantha Benjamin-Allen, a physiatrist who will be sharing her personal struggles with setting boundaries as a physician, and the importance of self-care, as well as seeking help when necessary. Samantha discusses how saying yes to everything out of a sense of obligation or fear can lead to anxiety and depression, which is prevalent in the culture of self-sacrifice that is applauded in medicine. She shares a personal story of a colleague's sister, who was a radio...
Mar 16, 2023•18 min
In this episode, I'm on the other side of the microphone. I'm interviewed by Daniel Wrenne on the Finance for Physicians podcast. With reports of 50 to 60 percent of physicians experiencing symptoms of burnout, even before the pandemic, the issue has only become more pressing. We discuss the medical profession's challenges, including physician shortages, a lack of autonomy and empowerment, and external pressures leading to moral injury. We delve into the evolution of the medical degree and explo...
Mar 15, 2023•27 min
In this episode, hospitalist Miguel Villagra explores the key components of success, happiness, and wealth and how they are interconnected. He sheds light on the art of reacting to life's offerings, the relationship between happiness and money, and the conversion of effort and enterprise into currency and equity. Join us as we delve into the good life and the importance of a fully developed lifestyle that provides a constant sense of joy, deep value, and achievement. Miguel Villagra is a hospita...
Mar 14, 2023•15 min
In this episode, Alisa Sano, a public health research assistant, shares her personal story of loss and the impact of medical errors on families. We will explore the complexities of the health care system, including the "swiss cheese model" and authority gradient, and the importance of open communication between health care providers and patients. Alisa emphasizes the importance of health care providers taking responsibility for their mistakes and the impact of simple apologies on families. She a...
Mar 13, 2023•17 min
Join us for a touching and insightful episode with Natasha Khalid, a geriatrics fellow, as she shares her personal experience of dealing with ICU psychosis in a loved one. Natasha takes us on a journey through her grandmother's story of battling Parkinson's and intestinal obstruction, and her descent into hospital-acquired psychosis. Explore the emotional toll this experience has had on Natasha, as she reflects on the power of memories and the importance of cherishing moments with loved ones. Di...
Mar 12, 2023•17 min
Join us as we explore the history and evolution of the orphan drug revolution with James Geraghty, a health care executive. Discover how the pharmaceutical industry of the 1970s, driven by a pursuit of predictable profitability, led to the neglect of rare diseases and the rise of the orphan drug revolution. Get an inside look at how the intersection of science, medicine, and entrepreneurship has improved the lives of thousands of patients through innovative therapies. James Geraghty is a health ...
Mar 11, 2023•16 min
In this episode, we welcome Stephanie Straeter, a clinical psychologist. The holidays are often portrayed as a time of joy and thankfulness, but for many people, this is not the case. In fact, 3 percent of individuals struggle with seasonal affective disorder (SAD) during the holidays. This episode explores the unrealistic expectations placed on individuals during the holidays and how to successfully manage emotions during this time. Stephanie provides five simple steps for finding peace and tra...
Mar 10, 2023•17 min
In this episode, we are joined by Peter Angood, MD, CEO and president, American Association for Physician Leadership (AAPL). We explore the increasing value of physician leadership in health care and dive into the findings of a recent white paper produced by the AAPL. Discover why physician leadership has become essential for health care's continued improvement in quality, safety, efficiency, and the transition to value-based medicine. Learn about the growing demand for physician leadership in t...
Mar 09, 2023•20 min
In this episode, we welcome Alan Lindemann, an obstetrics-gynecology physician, to discuss the issue of autonomy and treatment for elderly patients. He shares his experiences in the long-term care setting, and the disturbing trend of interpreting do not resuscitate (DNR) orders as orders not to treat a patient. He recounts instances where elderly patients were denied treatment and left to die, despite their wishes to be treated like a younger patient. Alan emphasizes the importance of respecting...
Mar 08, 2023•16 min
In this episode, we welcome special guest Ronald A. Zent, a family physician, to discuss the ongoing opioid crisis. With a fourfold increase in opioid prescriptions and overdose deaths from 1999-2010, Ronald shares his insights on how the medical community has been duped and the role of big pharmaceutical companies in influencing the prescription of dangerous and addictive medications. Ronald also shares his views on pain management and encourages prescribers to think critically about their acti...
Mar 07, 2023•17 min
In this episode, we welcome Jennifer Shaer, a pediatrician, to discuss the issue of physician suicide rates and how the holidays can impact mental health. Despite being one of the happiest countries in the world, Scandinavian countries like Finland and Denmark have some of the highest suicide rates, higher than the rest of Europe and the U.S. Jennifer shares her insights on why it can be harder to be sad when everyone around you seems happy and why giving yourself a reality check is important. S...
Mar 06, 2023•17 min
In this episode, I'm on the other side of the microphone. I'm interviewed by Adam Sewell at the Medical Entrepreneur podcast. I share insights on the non-linear paths physicians can take with their degrees and their options beyond clinical medicine. We also delve into the topic of physician burnout and the high suicide rate in the medical profession. I highlight the importance of financial independence and diversifying one's income to alleviate burnout. We emphasize the need to pay off debts and...
Mar 05, 2023•32 min
In this episode, we sit down with patient advocate Althea Halchuck to discuss the importance of advance directives in end-of-life care. We delve into the story of Dr. Gerald Greenberg, a New York dentist who was diagnosed with early-onset dementia and executed a living will stating his preferences for end-of-life care. Despite this, he was subjected to unwanted medical treatment that prolonged his life and caused him immense pain and suffering. Althea will discuss the growing trend of wrongful p...
Mar 04, 2023•18 min
In this episode, Ann M. Hester, a board-certified internal medicine physician, dives into the perfect storm brewing in the U.S. health care system and what we can do to prepare for it. The country is facing a projected shortage of doctors and the increasing number of elderly citizens with chronic diseases. Additionally, physician burnout and the COVID-19 pandemic have contributed to many doctors leaving the practice of medicine. But as patients, there are things we can do to empower ourselves an...
Mar 03, 2023•21 min
Join us on this episode, where we welcome Dennis Hursh, a physician contract lawyer, to discuss the ins and outs of academic physician employment agreements. Dennis will share his expertise on the common pitfalls and what to look out for when accepting an academic appointment. He will also delve into the key differences between academic and hospital physician employment agreements, the importance of having the appropriate academic title, and the flexibility of compensation packages. If you're co...
Mar 02, 2023•19 min
Join us on this episode, where we welcome Brian Boxer Wachler, an ophthalmologist and author of Influenced: The Impact of Social Media on Our Perception. During the COVID shutdowns, Brian had a lot of extra time on his hands, and his twin daughters urged him to join TikTok to dispel misinformation and have some fun. What started as a fun experiment turned into an addiction as Brian chased the dopamine rush of more followers, views, and likes. But as his obsession grew, he began neglecting his re...
Mar 01, 2023•22 min
In this special sponsored episode, we're discussing how ambient clinical intelligence can improve patient care and reduce clinician burnout. Our sponsor is the Dragon Ambient Experience, or DAX, an ambient clinical intelligence solution from Nuance Communications and Microsoft. I'm joined by Alfred Atanda Jr., MD, a pediatric orthopedic surgeon at Nemours Children's Health in Delaware. He is chief of the Center for Sports Medicine and the Chief of Clinician Experience, as well as an assistant pr...
Feb 28, 2023•30 min
Join us as we delve into the controversial topic of assisted suicide with our guest, Nicholas S. Tito, a medical student. This thought-provoking episode will explore the Western world's growing support for legally assisted euthanasia and the redefinition of "immense suffering." Our guest argues that considering mental health disorders eligible for assisted euthanasia is a pathology of reason and questions the idea of absolute patient autonomy. He also touches on the role of psychiatrists in defi...
Feb 27, 2023•15 min
Join us for an insightful conversation with Lyle Berkowitz, a physician executive, as he discusses the growing trend of telehealth and its impact on patient care. With the COVID-19 pandemic accelerating the use of virtual visits, consumers are realizing the value and convenience of telehealth for minor urgent issues, chronic disease management, and mental health services. Dr. Berkowitz will delve into the results of a recent consumer survey that found an overwhelming majority of consumers believ...
Feb 26, 2023•16 min
Join us on this episode as we explore the power of gratitude with Cindy Tsai, an internal medicine physician. We all hear about the benefits of gratitude and the importance of being thankful for what we have. But gratitude is not just about thinking positive thoughts. It's about embodying gratitude, feeling it in your body, and connecting with it on a deeper level. Dr. Tsai will discuss the importance of connecting our mind and body and how this can lead to true wellness. She will also share ins...
Feb 25, 2023•17 min
In this episode, we sit down with guest Wendy Schofer, a pediatrician, to discuss the current state of childhood obesity and the need for a change in approach. Over the past two decades, the prevalence of children being diagnosed as overweight and obese has increased. However, the reasons behind this are still unknown. The conventional approach to childhood weight focuses on controlling it, but labeling it creates shame and fear, which can negatively impact mental health. Wendy advocates for shi...
Feb 24, 2023•19 min
