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Unleashing Patient Innovation with Susannah Fox

57:17

The Age of Supertechnology with Jamie Metzl

47:31

The Untold History of Nursing with Sarah DiGregorio

43:46

The Second Pass at Healing with Rana Awdish, MD

1:00:58

Smile Interrupted with Sarah Ruhl

42:53

Burnout and Beyond with Jessi Gold, MD

55:42

The Gilded Age of Medicine with Dhruv Khullar, MD

Physician and New Yorker writer Dhruv Khullar argues that modern medicine is in a Gilded Age-one where groundbreaking innovations mask deep systemic issues, including misaligned incentives, escalating costs, and growing dissatisfaction. From the influence of private equity on healthcare to the flaws of Medicare Advantage and the crucial role of data as the ‘oil’ of the healthcare system, this conversation explores the challenges of contemporary medicine while underscoring the importance of frontline clinicians actively engaging in health policy debates.
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Unleashing Patient Innovation with Susannah Fox

57:17

Unleashing Patient Innovation with Susannah Fox

Просмотров 11День назад

Susannah Fox discusses her book Rebel Health: A Field Guide to the Patient-Led Revolution in Medical Care. Drawing from decades of research, Susannah shares stories of patients and caregivers who, when faced with challenges mainstream medicine couldn't solve, stepped up as innovators. From parents hacking their own medical devices to build DIY artificial pancreases to communities collecting cri...

The Age of Supertechnology with Jamie Metzl

47:31

The Age of Supertechnology with Jamie Metzl

Просмотров 4314 дней назад

Jamie Metzl, author of Superconvergence, explores the convergence of technologies shaping humanity’s future. From the genetics revolution to artificial intelligence, he unpacks how these technologies intersect, the ethical dilemmas they pose, and their potential to reshape life, work, and health. With insight and optimism, Jamie challenges us to harness humanity’s newfound powers wisely to crea...

The Untold History of Nursing with Sarah DiGregorio

43:46

The Untold History of Nursing with Sarah DiGregorio

Просмотров 5Месяц назад

Journalist Sarah DiGregorio delves into the history and humanity of nursing in her book, Taking Care: The Story of Nursing and Its Power to Change Our World. Tracing the ancient roots of caregiving to the critical role of nurses in modern healthcare, she uncovers untold stories that illuminate the complexities and significance of this often undervalued profession. Through meticulous research an...

The Second Pass at Healing with Rana Awdish, MD

1:00:58

The Second Pass at Healing with Rana Awdish, MD

Просмотров 12Месяц назад

Dr. Rana Awdish, critical care physician and author of In Shock, reflects on her near-death experience and its transformative impact on her understanding of medicine and healing. Written seven years ago, In Shock marked her "first pass" at recovery. Now, as she prepares for her second book, she reframes healing as a recursive process rather than a linear journey, uncovering deeper layers of gro...

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Smile Interrupted with Sarah Ruhl

Просмотров 3Месяц назад

Playwright and memoirist Sarah Ruhl discusses her book Smile, which chronicles her journey with Bell’s Palsy and the emotional and spiritual challenges of chronic illness. She reflects on the idea of the “slow” or “partial” recovery, how her work as a playwright informs her perspective, the challenges of navigating the healthcare system, and the power of storytelling to heal both writer and rea...

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Burnout and Beyond with Jessi Gold, MD

Просмотров 162 месяца назад

In this episode of Conversations, Dr. Jessi Gold, psychiatrist and Chief Wellness Officer at the University of Tennessee, discusses the mental health challenges faced by healthcare workers. Jessi shares insights from her new book, How Do You Feel? One Doctor’s Search for Humanity in Medicine, and explores how burnout, moral injury, and wellness are shaping the future of medicine. The conversati...

From Pharmacy to Fiction with Ruth Madievsky

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From Pharmacy to Fiction with Ruth Madievsky

Просмотров 92 месяца назад

In this episode of Conversations, Ruth Madievsky, clinical pharmacist and author of the national bestseller "All-Night Pharmacy," shares the inspiration behind her darkly poetic novel about sisterhood, addiction, and intergenerational trauma. Ruth reflects on how her Moldovan roots, her healthcare career, and her love of poetry have shaped her writing. We also dive into the mysticism that perme...

Finding Strength in Medical Malpractice with Gita Pensa, MD

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Finding Strength in Medical Malpractice with Gita Pensa, MD

Просмотров 132 месяца назад

In this episode of Conversations, Dr. Gita Pensa opens up about her harrowing experience as a defendant in a 12-year-long malpractice lawsuit and how it spurred her to create Doctors and Litigation: The L Word, a podcast aimed at helping physicians cope with the emotional toll of litigation. Gita also discusses her involvement in the documentary "A World of Hurt: How Medical Malpractice Fails E...

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The American 31 Flavor Ice Cream

Просмотров 202 месяца назад

Family medicine physician Zed Zha persuades her reluctant parents, visiting from China, to indulge in the treat of ice cream. Zed performed this story live at the Leonard Nimoy Thalia Theatre at Symphony Space in New York in November 2023, for an event on the theme of "Taking Care" which The Nocturnists co-produced with the Bellevue Literary Review. Find show notes, transcript and more at theno...

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A Taste of Home

Просмотров 52 месяца назад

Shaida Dusenge Kamali, originally from Kigali, Rwanda, reflects on her journey from earning a prestigious scholarship to study in Oklahoma, to raising her younger brother after the sudden passing of their mother. Now a second-year medical student with a passion for geriatrics, Shaida shares the challenges and growth that came with balancing education, caregiving, and cultural transitions. Shaid...

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Healing Waters

Просмотров 62 месяца назад

Nurse Roshni Shah reflects on how water and ritual bathing brought serenity to a difficult life period, where she was balancing caring for her aging mom with working nights in the ICU. Roshni performed this story live at the Leonard Nimoy Thalia Theatre at Symphony Space in New York in November 2023, for an event on the theme of "Taking Care" which The Nocturnists co-produced with Bellevue Lite...

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Fly Away

Просмотров 102 месяца назад

Mother of four, writer, and attorney Ann Schrooten reflects on a pivotal moment from her fifteen year journey caring for her son Jack, who lived with congenital muscular dystrophy. Ann performed this story live at the Leonard Nimoy Thalia Theatre at Symphony Space in New York in November 2023, for an event on the theme of "Taking Care" which The Nocturnists co-produced with the Bellevue Literar...

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Growing Up

Просмотров 12 месяца назад

Psychiatrist Carson Brown was terrified to tell her mother that she was moving to Minnesota. But with inspiration from Carl Jung, and some of her own psychotherapy patients, she finds the courage to make the announcement, and feels her way into a new chapter of adulthood. Carson performed this story live at the Parkway Theater in Minneapolis in April 2023, for an event on the theme of "REBIRTH"...

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The Art of Being Seen

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The Art of Being Seen

Moving Toward Health Equity with Uché Blackstock, MD

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Moving Toward Health Equity with Uché Blackstock, MD

Просмотров 62 месяца назад

Dr. Uché Blackstock, an emergency medicine physician and health equity advocate, discusses her book "Legacy: A Black Physician Reckons with Racism in Medicine." She shares personal stories about her family's journey in medicine, systemic racism and her work to create a more equitable healthcare. Find show notes, transcript, and more at thenocturnists.com. The Nocturnists is made possible by the...