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Palliatively Speaking

by Dr. Toby Campbell

In this podcast, host Toby Campbell dives into the inspiring journeys of clinicians from all corners of palliative care. You’ll hear from palliative care physicians, nurses, social workers, scientists, and chaplains who are making a profound impact through their groundbreaking research, advocacy work, innovative tools, and, of course, by being there for patients and families in their most vulnerable moments. We’ll explore what drives them, how they got started, the challenges they've faced, and those moments of clarity that changed everything. Stick around; you’re about to be inspired and transformed.

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Episodes

  1. Palliatively Speaking Ep 14 - Teaching the World Palliative Care

    In this episode of "Palliatively Speaking" host Toby Campbell interviews Dr. Judith Paice, the director of the Cancer Pain Program at Northwestern Memorial Hospital and co-chair of the 2023 American Society of Clinical Oncology guideline on opioid use for cancer pain. The conversation explores…

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  2. Palliatively Speaking Ep 13 - Saving Hospice

    In this special episode, Toby Campbell sits down with palliative care legend Dr. Ira Byock for a candid, far-reaching conversation about the field's origins, its current challenges, and the path forward. Joined by the CEO of the Center to Advance Palliative Care (CAPC), Brynn Bowman, Byock…

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  3. Palliatively Speaking Ep 12 - Empowering All The Caregivers

    In this thoughtful and engaging episode, geriatric and palliative care nurse scientist Dr. AB Brody shatters illusions about dementia care with hard-won wisdom. Having witnessed his own grandparents suffer through a system that prioritized medical protocols over human dignity, Brody now leads a...

  4. Palliatively Speaking Ep 11 - From Founder to Successor

    Title: From Founder to Successor Summary: Guest: Matt Gonzales Guest’s guest: Ira Byock This episode offers a masterclass in humanizing healthcare. Join host Dr. Campbell for a fascinating conversation with Dr. Matt Gonzalez, a software engineer, a palliative care physician, and a leader…

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  5. Palliatively Speaking Ep 10 - Transforming Death in America

    Guest: Steven Pantilat Guest’s guest: Gretchen Schwarze What does it take to build not just a career, but an entire field of medicine? In this new episode, we sit down with a true pioneer, Dr. Steven Pantilat, the founder of the Division of Palliative Medicine at UCSF. Dr. Pantilat takes us back…

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  6. Palliatively Speaking Ep 9 - Cardinale Smith

    Guest: Cardinale Smith Guest’s guest: Melissa Mazor In a compelling episode, Dr. Cardi Smith, Chief Medical Officer at Memorial Sloan Kettering and a leader in oncology and palliative care, shared her journey, from her mother’s unfulfilled dream of becoming a physician to her own rise in…

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  7. Palliatively Speaking Ep 8 - The Winding Road to Practice Change

    In this engaging podcast episode, Dr. Toby Campbell interviews Dr. Rachelle Bernacki, a palliative care physician and Associate Professor at Harvard Medical School, alongside guest Dr. Stephanie Harman. Dr. Bernacki shares her journey into palliative care and geriatrics, mentorship, and systemic...

  8. Palliatively Speaking Ep 7 - Quality Healthcare for LGBTQ+ People

    Guest: Carey Candrian Guest’s Guest: Linda Kotsaftis Dr. Carey Candrian, a communications scientist at the University of Colorado, discusses her mission to improve healthcare for LGBTQ+ individuals, particularly those facing serious illness and end-of-life care. She is a storyteller, in words and...

  9. Palliatively Speaking Ep 6 - Better Conversations, Better Care

    This conversation explores the challenges and strategies involved in helping clinicians, particularly surgeons, improve their communication and decision-making practices to provide better patient-centered care. Dr. Gretchen Schwarze, a vascular surgeon and medical ethicist, and Dr. Amy Zelenski…

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  10. Palliatively Speaking Ep 4 - Temel, Greer & Jackson

    *The book is Swearing is Good for You the amazing science of bad language by Emma Byrne

  11. Palliatively Speaking Ep 3 - Mentoring the Next Great Leaders

    Guest: Stephanie Harman Guest's guest: Shireen Heidari In this episode, Dr. Stephanie Harman, a palliative care physician and leader at Stanford, takes us through her remarkable leadership journey. From founding Stanford’s Palliative Care clinical program to establishing a leadership development...

  12. Palliatively Speaking Ep 2 - Compassion: The Key to High Quality Care

    Guest: Arif Kamal Guest’s Guest: Christopher Jones Dr. Arif Kamal, an oncologist, palliative care physician and Chief Patient Officer at the American Cancer Society (ACS). Kamal reflects on his work in oncology and palliative care, emphasizing compassion in cancer care, the role AI assistive...

  13. Palliatively Speaking Ep 1 - Navigating Uncertainty in Pediatric Palliative Care

    Dr. Debra Lotstein, a pediatric palliative care physician and leader at UCLA reflects on her journey into pediatric palliative care, sharing how an early experience as a resident shaped her understanding of end-of-life care. She shares a defining moment in her career when she realized that…

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  14. Palliatively Speaking Trailer

    Dr. Toby Campbell talks to the brightest minds in the field of palliative care. Together, they examine the expert’s knowledge about culture, medicine, comminication and what it means to truly live, and die, well. Each episode, our guest brings a guest to the show. A guest's guest. Dr. Campbell…

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

In this podcast, host Toby Campbell dives into the inspiring journeys of clinicians from all corners of palliative care. You’ll hear from palliative care physicians, nurses, social workers, scientists, and chaplains who are making a profound impact through their groundbreaking research, advocacy work, innovative tools, and, of course, by being there for patients and families in their most vulnerable moments.

We’ll explore what drives them, how they got started, the challenges they've faced, and those moments of clarity that changed everything. Stick around; you’re about to be inspired and transformed.

HOSTED BY

Dr. Toby Campbell

Produced by Matt Boatright-Simon

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How many episodes does Palliatively Speaking have?

Palliatively Speaking currently has 15 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.

What is Palliatively Speaking about?

In this podcast, host Toby Campbell dives into the inspiring journeys of clinicians from all corners of palliative care. You’ll hear from palliative care physicians, nurses, social workers, scientists, and chaplains who are making a profound impact through their groundbreaking research, advocacy...

How often does Palliatively Speaking release new episodes?

Palliatively Speaking has 15 episodes. Check the episode list to see recent publication dates and frequency.

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Palliatively Speaking is created and hosted by Dr. Toby Campbell.
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