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Empathy Differentials

by Sneha Daya, MD

Empathy Differentials is a podcast about rebuilding the empathy and trust between patients and providers. In an era of misinformation, mistrust, and barriers to authentic relationships between patients and their providers, we invite both to share their truths and re-explore humanism.Hosted by: Sneha Daya, MDProduced by: Anisha Kumar

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Episodes

  1. The Pain of Advocacy

    Welcome to season 3 of the show! Going into surgery is a very scary thing, and it can be made worse by unbearable pain. A simple accident led Kshama to her surgery, and she relays the experiences with her surgeries thereafter, along with the pain that ensued. This story is about both patient and...

  2. The Dental Divide

    This episode features the dreaded... dentist. As we learn about Dr. Kayee's complex profession, we discover the hidden roles, responsibilities, and rewards of dentistry from a true life Superwoman.

  3. Anniversary Episode

    It's been a year since I published Empathy Differentials! So we did something different to mark the occasion- a solo podcast, uncut, and purely personal. This reflection after my own hospitalization means a lot to me, and I hope you can relate to the lessons learned.

  4. Growing Up an Expert

    After a delayed diagnosis of a rare disease at 4 years old, patient Kelleigh sheds light on the ways that her medical journey has shaped who she is today and how advocacy comes from a number of sources. Filled with lessons for patients and healthcare providers alike, Kelleigh has become a true...

  5. The Great Equalizer

    In running a health policy and public health course with medical students and trainees this month, I was inspired to invite a policy change maker and experienced advocate to the podcast. In a message of hope, Rebecca shares with us the pivots of her career that keep guiding her to her ultimate...

  6. FAQs and FACTS: Decoding the Hospital Admission

    I am joined by my west coast best friends as we traverse the challenging questions patients ask us as we take care of them IN the hospital. Hospital admissions are a tough and very vulnerable point in time, and we aim to take some of the mystery out of the processes that patients encounter.

  7. Fix Me

    As the year comes to a close, the holidays are often associated with joy, connection, and belonging—but for many, they can also deepen feelings of isolation, depression, and anxiety. In this episode, licensed professional counselor Molly draws on her own lived experiences to explore the complex…

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  8. Fertile Ground

    Dealing with infertility at an early age, patient Susan shares the heartbreaking and rewarding pathway to motherhood she experienced, and lays down the lessons for all of us to understand about those struggling to get to parenthood. *Activation warning- for those of you who are on this journey or...

  9. A New Normal

    In this thought-provoking interview with three rehabilitation specialists from physical therapy (PT), occupational therapy (OT), and speech & language pathology (SLP), we learn the importance of human-centeredness in post-acute care.

  10. Finish Lines

    As a young patient diagnosed with a chronic illness, Dari gives us a lens to look at priorities, identities, and values while living life to the fullest with Lupus. An inspiring story for other young patients and youth living with chronic conditions.

  11. 4:30 AM

    In one of the most incredible journeys into medicine, medical student Carlos tells the story of how he found his calling in neurosurgery and delivers the details on what patients need to understand behind the scenes.

  12. Talking Ugly

    Maritza discusses the stories of her many medical experiences as a caregiver for her sister, as she and her mother continue to be fierce advocates in a system that wasn't quite built for their loved one.

  13. Something Left to Offer

    Talking about healing from a different perspective, Dr B clarifies the role of a palliative care doctor and hospice team while dispelling some of the myths surrounding death and end of life care.

  14. Victorious

    In an incredibly transparent interview, Victor takes us on a detailed tour of his experiences in various hospitals as a patient with Sickle Cell Disease. He has some important takeaways for patients, physicians, and for health systems as a whole. This episode was produced by Anisha Kumar, a...

  15. From Rihanna to Residency

    Dr. W shares with us his journey from Barbados (the home of the great Rihanna!) to the US, in this insightful interview about care across the world, lessons learned, and the future of medicine.

  16. Coach Jimmie

    Today we meet with Coach Jimmie, a man in his 40s who was hospitalized after a series of mysterious symptoms that scarily kept him in the hospital for several days.

  17. Prelude- My Why

    We all have a reason for starting podcasting journeys. This is my why for this show-- bridging the empathy differentials between patients and healthcare providers.

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Empathy Differentials is a podcast about rebuilding the empathy and trust between patients and providers. In an era of misinformation, mistrust, and barriers to authentic relationships between patients and their providers, we invite both to share their truths and re-explore humanism.Hosted by: Sneha Daya, MDProduced by: Anisha Kumar

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What is Empathy Differentials about?

Empathy Differentials is a podcast about rebuilding the empathy and trust between patients and providers. In an era of misinformation, mistrust, and barriers to authentic relationships between patients and their providers, we invite both to share their truths and re-explore humanism.Hosted by:...

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Empathy Differentials has 17 episodes. Check the episode list to see recent publication dates and frequency.

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Empathy Differentials is created and hosted by Sneha Daya, MD.
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