When Fiction Heals | Ronald Dwinnells

Send us Fan MailIn this episode of Authors Who Lead, I have an engaging conversation with Dr. Ronald Dwinnells, founder and CEO of Ohio Northeast Medical System, and author extraordinaire. His journey from medical school to novelist reveals the unique interplay between medicine, writing, and the enriching lessons derived from human encounters. Timestamp:00:00 MD and CEO from Ohio, also an author.06:08 Medical student recalls a true incident from 20 years ago.09:19 Many medical students are arrogant and need guidance.10:57 Nursing, illness, and time shifts in writing.16:35 Book focuses on a cerebral palsy child's emotions.17:50 Book explores the impact of disabled children's love.23:15 Fiction can heal and transform through storytelling.24:36 Writer turned author, achieved great success.29:36 Passionate leadership and personal success story.32:43 Medical students faced bias and overcame obstacles.37:05 Creating characters from real-life experiences, and emotions.38:28 Editor brain influences, creative writing needs freedom.43:27 Reaction to situations can define character.44:57 Be yourself, and write creatively, no specific rules.Full show notesCOMMUNITY PROGRAMS📚 Write and Publish your bookCONNECT📷 Instagram🎬 TikTok👫🏻 Facebook💼 LinkedIn🐦‍⬛ Twitter🤝🏻 Apply to be a GuestLEAVE A REVIEW✍🏻 Review on Apple Podcasts✍️ Review on Spotify🖱️ Episode Webpage