Stand Up for Doctors!

Many of us have come to think of art, music, and writing as optional, things we get to if there’s time.But what if brain science tells us the opposite? What if the arts are essential to our well-being?In this episode of Stand Up (for) Doctors!, we're joined by two physicians who will be sharing their insights at our inaugural Physician Retreat this October, where science, creativity, connection, and personal well-being will be woven together.🔹 Dr. Kristin O’Dell is an experienced hospitalist, lifestyle medicine advocate, and physician coach.🔹 Dr. Carolyn Roy-Bornstein is a pediatrician turned author, speaker, and Narrative Medicine facilitator.After reading Your Brain on Art: How the Arts Transform Us, recommended by Dr. A.J. Farrow, Kim became fascinated by the research showing how art, music, movement, writing, and nature can transform the brain and support well-being. Some physicians are even prescribing museum visits to patients.So what does this mean for doctors?At the upcoming Physician Retreat, meaningful discussions will be paired with experiences including abstract art, improv, writing, a drum circle, meditation, and line dancing. These aren't simply activities added between sessions. They're part of the experience by design.Medicine is deeply human. Perhaps our well-being requires us to make room for the things that remind us of that.🔗 Connect with our guests:Dr. Kristin O’Dell🔗 https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristin-o-dell-md-fhm-dipablm-cpe-acc-4097607aDr. Carolyn Roy-Bornstein🔗 https://www.linkedin.com/in/carolyn-roy-bornstein-8a329636/🌐 https://www.carolynroybornstein.com/These conversations don't end with the podcast.Join us at the Stand Up (for) Doctors! Inaugural Physician Retreat, where meaningful discussions are paired with science-based activities that give equal weight to personal well-being. From abstract art and improv to writing, meditation, a drum circle, and line dancing, the experience is intentionally designed to give physicians space to connect, explore, and recharge.Physicians representing 16 specialties, from 20 states, along with colleagues from Australia and the U.K., have already registered. We'd love to have you join us.📍 Windrose on Hudson, Ossining, NY🗓 October 9–12, 2026🔗 https://standupfordoctors.org/events/Only 5 spots available.If today's conversation resonated with you, you'll find more powerful stories like this in our White Coats book series, created to humanize medicine and amplify physician voices:https://standupfordoctors.org/books/We're also honored to have Medicine Forward as the Founding Sponsor of our inaugural Physician Retreat. Their support reflects a shared belief that caring for physicians means creating space for connection, creativity, and personal well-being alongside the important work of medicine.Learn more about Medicine Forward:https://medicineforward.org#StandUpForDoctors #PhysicianWellBeing #NarrativeMedicine #LifestyleMedicine #CreativityInMedicine #HumanConnection #Episode170

Many physicians believe they're exhausted because they're overworked. But what if it's the loss of autonomy, agency, and control?In this episode of Stand Up (for) Doctors!, we're joined by two physicians who will be sharing their insights at our inaugural Physician Retreat this October. Together, they explore what it means for physicians to reclaim ownership of their careers and lives, without waiting for the healthcare system to change first.🔹 Dr. Thiban Munnainathan is a Family Physician and Certified Physician Executive with experience in Clinical Informatics. He is also the founder of Primetime Telehealth & Physician UX, focused on improving the physician experience within increasingly complex healthcare systems.🔹 Dr. Jamie Gross is a practicing anesthesiologist in the U.K. and founder of Medics in Control, helping physicians reclaim control over their time, money, and direction.Physicians are being asked to navigate increasingly complex systems, solve problems they were never trained to solve, and adapt to demands that can leave little room for agency.So what can doctors actually control?You may not be able to control the entire system. But you can start asking a different question: What can I control, and what can I build from there?🔗 Connect with our guests:Dr. Thiban Munnainathan🔗 https://www.linkedin.com/in/parthiban-munnainathan-md-cpe-2b3333a3/Dr. Jamie Gross🔗 https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamiegross-medicsincontrol/These conversations don't end with the podcast.Join us at the Stand Up (for) Doctors! Inaugural Physician Retreat, where meaningful discussions are paired with science-based activities that give equal weight to personal well-being. It's a unique experience designed to help physicians reconnect with themselves, learn from one another, and return home with practical insights they can carry into their lives and practices.Physicians representing 15 specialties, from 18 states, along with colleagues from Australia and the U.K., have already registered. We'd love to have you join us.📍 Windrose on Hudson, Ossining, NY🗓 October 9–12, 2026🔗 https://standupfordoctors.org/events/Only 6 spots available.If today's conversation resonated with you, you'll find more powerful stories like this in our White Coats book series, created to humanize medicine and amplify physician voices:https://standupfordoctors.org/books/We're also honored to have Medicine Forward as the Founding Sponsor of our inaugural Physician Retreat. Their commitment to helping physicians build stronger communities and create meaningful change aligns closely with today's conversation about agency, connection, and taking an active role in shaping the future of medicine.Learn more about Medicine Forward:https://medicineforward.org#StandUpForDoctors #PhysicianWellBeing #PhysicianLeadership #AutonomyInMedicine #MedicalCulture #HumanConnection #Episode169

Where do empathy, compassion, and shame overlap in medicine?In this episode of Stand Up (for) Doctors!, we're joined by two physicians who will be sharing their insights at our inaugural Physician Retreat this October. Together, they explore how these deeply human experiences shape physicians, leadership, and the culture of medicine.🔹 Dr. Laura Jordhen is the founder of Noble Journey Primary Care, where she is reimagining family medicine through accessible, personalized, and compassionate care.🔹 Dr. Jess Bunin is an ICU physician, retired Army Colonel, and Co-Founder & Chief Architect of All Levels Leadership, helping leaders build trust and communication in high-stakes environments.Empathy helps us understand another person's suffering. Compassion moves us to respond. But when physicians feel they've fallen short of impossible expectations, shame can quietly take hold.How does medical training unintentionally cultivate shame while striving for excellence? And how can empathy, compassion, and thoughtful leadership create healthier cultures for physicians and patients alike?Excellence and humanity don't compete. They strengthen one another.Watch the full episode: https://youtu.be/_SoVRNcPJDM🔗 Connect with our guests:Dr. Laura Jordhen🌐 https://noblejourneyclinic.com🔗 https://linkedin.com/in/laura-jordhen-md-7989b919Dr. Jess Bunin🌐 www.jessbuninmd.com🔗 https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessica-bunin/These conversations don't end with the podcast.Join us at the Stand Up (for) Doctors! Inaugural Physician Retreat, where meaningful discussions are paired with science-based activities that give equal weight to personal well-being. It's a unique experience designed to help physicians reconnect with themselves, learn from one another, and return home with practical insights they can carry into their lives and practices.Physicians representing 15 specialties, from 18 states, along with colleagues from Australia and the U.K., have already registered. We'd love to have you join us.📍 Windrose on Hudson, Ossining, NY🗓 October 9–12, 2026🔗 https://standupfordoctors.org/events/⚠️Only 6 spots available.If today's conversation resonated with you, you'll find more powerful stories like this in our White Coats book series, created to humanize medicine and amplify physician voices: https://standupfordoctors.org/books/We're also honored to have Medicine Forward as the Founding Sponsor of our inaugural Physician Retreat. Their commitment to supporting physicians and advancing a healthier future for medicine helps make this unique gathering possible.Learn more about Medicine Forward:https://medicineforward.org#StandUpForDoctors #PhysicianWellBeing #Leadership #CompassionInMedicine #Empathy #HumanConnection #Episode168

If you could gather physicians in one room, what's the conversation you believe doctors most need to have with one another right now?That's exactly what we'll be exploring at the Stand Up (for) Doctors! Inaugural Physician Retreat this October, and it's the question at the heart of today's conversation.In this episode of Stand Up (for) Doctors!, we're joined by two physicians who will be attending the retreat and who share a deep commitment to strengthening the future of medicine through honest dialogue, collaboration, and community.🔹 Dr. Frank Cacace, MD FACP is a retired primary care internist with a mission to help ensure primary care physicians don't become an endangered profession.🔹 Dr. Eric Olson, M.D. is a retired orthopaedic surgeon and founder of Integrative Orthopedics, dedicated to advancing a more thoughtful and comprehensive approach to patient care.Medicine has never lacked intelligent people. What it has often lacked is the time and space for physicians to come together, listen to one another, and ask the difficult questions that lead to meaningful change.What conversations have we been avoiding? What wisdom can physicians across specialties and generations learn from one another? And how can those conversations shape a stronger future for the profession?The future of medicine will be shaped one conversation at a time.Watch the episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/WOhGU0MmXy8🔗 Connect with our guests:Dr. Frank Cacace🔗 https://www.linkedin.com/in/frank-cacace-md-facp-578540374/Dr. Eric Olson🔗 https://www.linkedin.com/in/eric-olson-m-d-15756650/If today's conversation resonated with you, you'll find more powerful stories like this in our White Coats book series, created to humanize medicine and amplify physician voices: https://standupfordoctors.org/books/These conversations don't end with the podcast.Join us at the Stand Up (for) Doctors! Inaugural Physician Retreat, proudly supported by our Founding Sponsor, Medicine Forward.This one-of-a-kind experience combines meaningful conversations with science-based activities that give equal weight to personal well-being, creating the space physicians need to reconnect with themselves, one another, and the future of medicine.Physicians representing 15 specialties, from 18 states, along with colleagues from Australia and the U.K., have already registered. We'd love to have you join us.📍 Windrose on Hudson, Ossining, NY🗓 October 9–12, 2026🔗 https://standupfordoctors.org/events/Only 9 spots available.#StandUpForDoctors #PhysicianWellBeing #PrimaryCare #Leadership #MedicalCommunity #FutureOfMedicine #Episode167

Many physicians enter medicine because they care deeply. At what point does that strength become a vulnerability, and what can we do about it?In this episode of Stand Up (for) Doctors!, we're joined by two physicians who will be part of our inaugural Physician Retreat this October. Together, they explore how both personal patterns and healthcare culture shape the physician experience and what it will take to create a more sustainable future for medicine.🔹 Dr. Randie Schacter is an Adult, Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist and Health & Wellness Coach at Silver Spaces, helping physicians better understand the relationship between personal well-being and professional fulfillment.🔹 Dr. Gigi Abdel-Samed is an emergency physician with more than 30 years of experience who developed a framework to help health systems recognize the early drivers of physician disengagement and create healthier workplace cultures.Medicine attracts compassionate, dedicated people. Yet the very qualities that make physicians exceptional can also leave them carrying more than anyone should.How do identity, perfectionism, people-pleasing, and self-sacrifice intersect with workplace culture, leadership, and organizational expectations? And what changes, both personally and systemically, help physicians build sustainable careers?Caring for others should never require losing yourself.Watch the full episode: https://youtu.be/T_I-Tod5qBQ🔗 Connect with our guests:Dr. Randie Schacter🔗 https://www.linkedin.com/in/randie-schacter-do/🌐 http://www.silverspaces.org/Dr. Gigi Abdel-Samed🔗 https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-gigi-abdel-samed-md/🌐 https://www.drgigisamed.com/If today's conversation resonated with you, you'll find more powerful stories like this in our White Coats book series, created to humanize medicine and amplify physician voices:https://standupfordoctors.org/books/These conversations don't end with the podcast.Join us at the Stand Up (for) Doctors! Inaugural Physician Retreat, where meaningful discussions are paired with science-based activities that give equal weight to personal well-being. It's a unique experience designed to help physicians reconnect with themselves and one another.Physicians from 15 specialties, representing 18 states, along with colleagues from Australia and the U.K., have already registered. We'd love to have you join us.📍 Windrose on Hudson, Ossining, NY 🗓 October 9–12, 2026 🔗 https://standupfordoctors.org/events/ Only 10 spots available.📩 To learn more about sponsorship opportunities: [email protected] #StandUpForDoctors #PhysicianWellBeing #Leadership #CultureInMedicine #HumanConnection #FutureOfMedicine #Episode166

Many doctors tell me they still love caring for patients, but wouldn't recommend medicine to their own children.What has to change so physicians would enthusiastically encourage the next generation to enter medicine?In this episode of Stand Up (for) Doctors!, we're exploring the future of medicine through the eyes of two physicians who believe today's choices will shape tomorrow's profession.🔹 Dr. Tudor Francu is the Chief Anesthesiologist at Global Anesthesia Service, podcast host, and real estate investor with a passion for leadership and personal growth.🔹 Dr. Scott Miller is a board-certified plastic surgeon, founder of Miller Cosmetic Surgery, and the father of a son currently in medical school, giving him a unique perspective on the future of medicine.Medicine has always been a calling. But if we want the next generation to answer that call, we have to build a profession worth inheriting.What responsibility do today's physicians have to create the kind of culture they would want their own children to enter? And how much influence do individuals have, even when they can't control the entire system?The future of medicine won't be shaped by one generation alone. It will be built by those who discover ways to leave the profession better than they found it.🔗 Connect with our guests:Dr. Tudor Francu🎙️ https://www.stellarsuccesspodcast.com/🌐 https://stellarmultifamily.com/▶️ https://www.youtube.com/@StellarSuccessPodcastDr. Scott Miller🌐 www.millercosmeticsurgery.com🌐 https://www.millercosmeticfacelift.com/🔗 https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottrmillermdfacs/▶️ https://www.youtube.com/@ScottMillerMDThis episode is sponsored by a gracious member of the Stand Up for Doctors community.Their generous support helps sustain this work and keeps these important conversations going.To learn more about sponsorship opportunities, please reach out: 📩 [email protected] today’s conversation resonated with you, you’ll find more powerful stories like this in our White Coats book series — created to humanize medicine and amplify physician voices: https://standupfordoctors.org/books/And if you’re ready to go deeper…🌿 Join us at the Stand Up (for) Doctors! Inaugural Physician Retreat📍 Windrose on Hudson🗓 October 9–12, 2026🔗 https://standupfordoctors.org/events/🤝 Sign up with a friend by July 15th, and you’ll each receive $150 off registration using the coupon code: VIP150#StandUpForDoctors #PhysicianWellness #Leadership #FutureOfMedicine #DoctorSupport #HealingHealthcare #Episode165

One of the strongest predictors of physician well-being isn't talked about nearly enough. The quality of the relationships surrounding a doctor.In this episode of Stand Up (for) Doctors!, we're exploring how relationships at home, at work, and within healthcare teams shape physician well-being and long-term success.🔹 Lisa Muehlenbein, PhD is a Medical Marriage and Physician Burnout Strategist with a PhD in Health Psychology. She is a speaker, author, podcast host, and creator of the MedLife Matrix™, helping medical families thrive through the unique challenges of medicine.🔹 LynAnn Weaver, CHPC is a High Performance HealthCARE Coach, Executive and Physician Leadership Coach, speaker, and growth consultant dedicated to helping physicians and healthcare leaders perform at their highest level.Dissatisfaction isn't shaped by workload alone. The strength of our relationships, our support systems, and our workplace culture all play a critical role.Why are relationships so often overlooked when we talk about physician well-being? And what becomes possible when we intentionally strengthen them?The quality of care physicians provide is deeply connected to the quality of the relationships that sustain them.🔗 Connect with our guests:Lisa Muehlenbein🌐 themedlifematrix.com🎙️ The MedLife Support PodcastLynAnn Weaver🌐 healthcareelevation.com🔗 https://www.linkedin.com/in/lynannweaver/🌐 www.vitalneuro.com (Discount code: HEP for $100 off)If today’s conversation resonated with you, you’ll find more powerful stories like this in our White Coats book series — created to humanize medicine and amplify physician voices: https://standupfordoctors.org/books/And if you’re ready to go deeper…🌿 Join us at the Stand Up (for) Doctors! Inaugural Physician Retreat📍 Windrose on Hudson🗓 October 9–12, 2026🔗 https://standupfordoctors.org/events/🤝 Sign up with a friend by July 15th, and you’ll each receive $150 off registration using the coupon code: VIP150Interested in sponsoring an episode or supporting this movement?📩 [email protected] when doctors reclaim joy, everyone benefits.#StandUpForDoctors #PhysicianWellness #MedicalMarriage #Leadership #DoctorSupport #HealingHealthcare #Episode164

What have you stayed silent about in medicine because you worried what others might think?That's what we're talking about today.In this episode of Stand Up (for) Doctors!, we're exploring what it means to be fully human in a profession that has long rewarded stoicism over vulnerability.🔹 Dr. David Lawson is a hematology-oncology physician with decades of clinical experience and a deep commitment to supporting the people behind the profession.🔹 Dr. Kathryn Lawson is a licensed clinical psychologist whose work focuses on the mental health needs of healthcare professionals and creating healthier cultures in medicine.Medicine has become more willing to talk about physician well-being. But has it become safer for physicians to ask for help?What beliefs about strength, success, and vulnerability no longer serve the profession? And what would medicine look like if physicians felt as comfortable receiving support as they do providing it?Real strength isn't pretending you're unaffected. It's having the courage to be human.🔗 Connect with our guests:Dr. David Lawson📧 [email protected]. Kathryn Lawson🌐https://restoringhealthtohealthcare.com/🌐https://emotionalppe.org/mission-and-impact/This episode is sponsored by Brian Case, Certified Financial Planner® and Direct Wealth Care, providing conflict-free tools and resources that help physicians address the financial stress not talked about in medicine. https://lnkd.in/gwmSATDvIf today’s conversation resonated with you, you’ll find more powerful stories like this in our White Coats book series — created to humanize medicine and amplify physician voices: https://standupfordoctors.org/books/And if you’re ready to go deeper… 🌿 Join us at the Stand Up (for) Doctors! Inaugural Physician Retreat📍 Windrose on Hudson🗓 October 9–12, 2026🔗 https://standupfordoctors.org/events/🤝 Sign up with a friend by July 15th, and you’ll each receive $150 off registration using the coupon code: VIP150Interested in sponsoring an episode or supporting this movement? 📩 [email protected] when doctors reclaim joy, everyone benefits.#StandUpForDoctors #PhysicianWellness #MentalHealth #PsychologicalSafety #DoctorSupport #HealingHealthcare #Episode163

What becomes possible when a health system decides physician well-being is a strategic priority rather than a personal responsibility?That's what we're talking about today.In this episode of Stand Up (for) Doctors!, we're exploring what healthcare can look like when physician well-being is built into the system instead of squeezed into personal time.🔹 Dr. Jillian Bybee is a pediatric ICU physician who believes professional success shouldn't come at the cost of well-being. She collaborates with Graduate Medical Education and organizational wellness teams to design programs that support healthcare professionals.🔹 Dr. Kristin Jacob is an Internal Medicine-Pediatrics physician and healthcare leader focused on advancing physician and APP well-being at a systems level, helping organizations move beyond individual resilience toward meaningful change.For years, physicians have been offered resilience training, mindfulness programs, and self-care strategies. Yet burnout and moral injury continue to rise.Why?Because physician burnout isn't primarily a resilience problem. It's a systems problem.The future of healthcare depends not only on caring for patients, but on creating systems that care for the people providing that care.🔗 Connect with our guests:Dr. Jillian Bybee🌐 https://www.jillianbybeemd.com📰 https://humansleading.substack.com🎙️ https://humansleading.buzzsprout.com🔗 https://www.linkedin.com/in/jillian-bybee-md-065335166Dr. Kristin Jacob🔗 www.linkedin.com/in/kristin-jacob-md-facp-b54a84baThis episode is sponsored by Brian Case and Direct Wealth Care, providing conflict-free tools and resources that help physicians address the financial stress not talked about in medicine. https://directwealthcare.com/If today’s conversation resonated with you, you’ll find more powerful stories like this in our White Coats book series — created to humanize medicine and amplify physician voices: https://standupfordoctors.org/books/And if you’re ready to go deeper…🌿 Join us at the Stand Up (for) Doctors! Inaugural Physician Retreat📍 Windrose on Hudson🗓 October 9–12, 2026🔗 https://standupfordoctors.org/events/Interested in sponsoring an episode or supporting this movement?📩 [email protected] when doctors reclaim joy, everyone benefits.#StandUpForDoctors #PhysicianWellness #HealthcareLeadership #BurnoutPrevention #MoralInjury #HealingHealthcare #Episode162

What becomes possible when physicians stop hiding their gifts and start sharing their voices?In this episode of Stand Up (for) Doctors!, we're talking about courage. Not the kind required in an emergency, but the kind it takes to create, write, speak up, and share your story with the world.🔹 Dr. Rebecca Thompson is a physician, community builder, and author committed to helping others find connection through authentic storytelling.🔹 Susan Hart Gaines is a life and leadership coach, workshop creator, facilitator, and author who helps people lead with courage and purpose.Both guests have recently put books out into the world. That takes vulnerability. It takes conviction. And it takes a willingness to be seen.Many physicians are taught to keep their heads down, work hard, and avoid drawing attention to themselves. But what happens when they discover their voice matters?The greatest risk may not be being judged. It may be never sharing what only you can offer.🔗 Connect with our guests:Dr. Rebecca Thompson🌐 www.rebeccanthompson.com🔗 https://www.linkedin.com/in/rebecca-thompson-md-msc-99458a65/Susan Hart Gaines🔗 https://www.linkedin.com/in/susanhartgaines/🌐 https://substack.com/@wildhartdispatch🌐 https://www.instagram.com/wildhartcoachingThis episode is sponsored by Brian Case and Direct Wealth Care, providing conflict-free tools and resources that help physicians address the financial stress not talked about in medicine. https://directwealthcare.com/If today’s conversation resonated with you, you’ll find more powerful stories like this in our White Coats book series — created to humanize medicine and amplify physician voices: https://standupfordoctors.org/books/And if you’re ready to go deeper…🌿Join us at the Stand Up (for) Doctors! Inaugural Physician Retreat📍 Windrose on Hudson🗓 October 9–12, 2026🔗https://standupfordoctors.org/events/CME Credits Available: • 11 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ • 11 AOA Category 2-A CME CreditsInterested in sponsoring an episode or supporting this movement?📩 [email protected] when doctors reclaim joy, everyone benefits.#StandUpForDoctors #PhysicianWellness #StorytellingInMedicine #Leadership #DoctorSupport #HealingHealthcare #Episode161

Last time, they shared how they survived. Today, a doctor and a lawyer share what it takes to truly live in recovery.In this episode of Stand Up (for) Doctors!, we continue an important conversation about substance use disorder, identity, and the lifelong journey of recovery.🔹 Dr. Sean Fogler is an anesthesiologist by training and CEO of Elevyst, working at the intersection of public health and public safety to build healthier communities.🔹 Kevin Hyer is a lawyer and CEO of The Hyer Calling Foundation, supporting recovery-friendly workplaces and career repair.Substance use disorder affects an estimated 10–15% of physicians, though many experts believe the true number is higher due to stigma and fear of professional consequences. Yet physicians who participate in specialized recovery programs often achieve recovery success rates of 75–90%.Nine months after their first conversation, Sean and Kevin return to discuss what comes after survival.What still felt unsaid? How has recovery changed their relationship with achievement, identity, and success? What did they have to let go of to move forward?Together, we explore:• What life looks like beyond the first steps of recovery• How recovery reshapes identity and purpose• The ongoing tensions that remain, even years later• Why vulnerability is essential to healing• What they want others struggling in silence to hear todayRecovery is not just about getting your life back. It's about discovering a life worth living.🔗 Connect with our guests:Dr. Sean Fogler🌐 www.elevyst.com🌐 www.seanfogler.com🔗 https://www.linkedin.com/in/sean-fogler-md-emba-2602aa12b/Kevin Hyer🌐 HyerCalling.org🔗 https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevinhyeresq/This episode is sponsored by Brian Case and Direct Wealth Care, providing conflict-free tools and resources that help physicians address the financial stress not talked about in medicine. https://directwealthcare.com/If today’s conversation resonated with you, you’ll find more powerful stories like this in our White Coats book series — created to humanize medicine and amplify physician voices: https://standupfordoctors.org/books/And if you’re ready to go deeper…🌿 Join us at the Stand Up (for) Doctors! Inaugural Physician Retreat📍 Windrose on Hudson🗓 October 9–12, 2026🔗 https://standupfordoctors.org/events/CME Credits Available:• 11 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™• 11 AOA Category 2-A CME CreditsInterested in sponsoring an episode or supporting this movement?📩 [email protected] when doctors reclaim joy, everyone benefits.#StandUpForDoctors #PhysicianWellness #Recovery #AddictionMedicine #DoctorSupport #HealingHealthcare #Episode160

Doctors can be surrounded by people all day, yet still feel lonely.In this episode of Stand Up (for) Doctors!, we're talking about something every physician needs but too few receive: community.🔹 Dr. Lulu is a Nigerian-born pediatrician, author, speaker, and advocate for LGBTQ+ youth and their families. Her work centers on helping people feel seen, valued, and connected.🔹 Dr. Nicole Perrotte is board-certified in Internal Medicine and as a Health & Wellness Coach, with more than 20 years of experience in Internal, Lifestyle, and Obesity Medicine.Medicine can be deeply rewarding, but it can also be isolating. Long hours, professional expectations, and the culture of self-sacrifice often leave physicians feeling disconnected from others and even from themselves.What happens when doctors find genuine community? What role does connection play in resilience, wellbeing, and professional fulfillment?Together, we explore why meaningful relationships are not a luxury in medicine. They're essential.The strongest doctors aren't the ones who carry everything themselves. They're the ones who know how to stay connected.🔗 Connect with our guests:Dr. Lulu🔗 https://www.linkedin.com/in/drlulu/Dr. Nicole Perrotte🔗 https://www.linkedin.com/in/nperrotte/This episode is sponsored by Brian Case and Direct Wealth Care, providing conflict-free tools and resources that help physicians address the financial stress not talked about in medicine. https://directwealthcare.com/If today’s conversation resonated with you, you’ll find more powerful stories like this in our White Coats book series — created to humanize medicine and amplify physician voices: https://standupfordoctors.org/books/And if you’re ready to go deeper…🌿 Join us at the Stand Up (for) Doctors! Inaugural Physician Retreat📍 Windrose on Hudson🗓 October 9–12, 2026🔗 https://standupfordoctors.org/events/Interested in sponsoring an episode or supporting this movement?📩 [email protected] when doctors reclaim joy, everyone benefits.#StandUpForDoctors #PhysicianWellness #CommunityInMedicine #DoctorSupport #ConnectionMatters #HealingHealthcare #Episode159

Taking care of patients shouldn’t come at the cost of your own body. But for many doctors, it does.In this episode of Stand Up (for) Doctors!, we’re exploring something simple, practical, and surprisingly powerful. What’s actually possible in just five minutes?If you had only a few minutes between patients, could you still do something meaningful for your health? Today, we’re going to show you how.🔹 Dr. Shirish Sachdeva has a doctorate in Physical Therapy and is Board Certified in Lifestyle Medicine. He’s also a speaker, researcher, entrepreneur, and author focused on helping people build healthier, more sustainable lives.In a previous conversation, Shirish shared a statistic about how few physicians consistently exercise. The number was lower than many would expect.So what happens when we stop thinking exercise has to be perfect, time-consuming, or all-or-nothing?Together, we explore the growing science behind “exercise snacks” and how short movement breaks may improve energy, focus, physical health, and longevity for both doctors and patients.Sometimes five minutes is not the limitation. It’s the starting point.🔗 Connect with our guest:Dr. Shirish Sachdeva🔗 https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-shirish-sachdeva/📚 Resources Mentioned:CDC — Physical Activity Breaks for the Workplace Resource Guidehttps://www.cdc.gov/workplace-health-promotion/media/pdfs/2024/06/Workplace-Physical-Activity-Break-Guide-508.pdfNIOSH (CDC) — Physical Activity in the Workplacehttps://www.cdc.gov/niosh/bulletin/2024/physical-activity.htmlNIH/PMC — The Importance of Workplace Exercise (Narrative Review)https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9162294/NIH/PMC — Exercise Snacks as a Strategy to Interrupt Sedentary Behavior (Systematic Review)https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC12732512/NIH/PMC — Application of Exercise Snacks across Populations (Scoping Review)https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11920532/NIH/PMC — Effectiveness of Workplace Exercise Interventions for Musculoskeletal Disordershttps://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7757473/NIH/PMC — MOV'D: Peer-Supported Exercise Snack Interventionhttps://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC12371288/This episode is sponsored by Brian Case and Direct Wealth Care, providing conflict-free tools and resources that help physicians address the financial stress not talked about in medicine. https://directwealthcare.com/If today’s conversation resonated with you, you’ll find more powerful stories like this in our White Coats book series — created to humanize medicine and amplify physician voices: https://standupfordoctors.org/books/And if you’re ready to go deeper…🌿 Join us at the Stand Up (for) Doctors! Inaugural Physician Retreat📍 Windrose on Hudson🗓 October 9–12, 2026🔗 https://standupfordoctors.org/events/Interested in sponsoring an episode or supporting this movement?📩 [email protected] when doctors reclaim joy, everyone benefits.#StandUpForDoctors #PhysicianWellness #LifestyleMedicine #ExerciseSnacks #DoctorSupport #HealingHealthcare #Episode158

In this episode of Stand Up (for) Doctors!, we’re joined by two remarkable neurosurgeons whose work reaches far beyond the operating room.Today’s conversation is about what it means to lead with both a courageous heart and a human heart in medicine today.🔹 Dr. Mark McLaughlin is a neurosurgeon, speaker, and author dedicated to connecting people with purpose and inspiring patients, athletes, leaders, and physicians through service.🔹 Dr. Tony Avellino is a pediatric neurosurgeon, physician executive, and author whose work focuses on health, wellness, safety, and sustainable leadership in medicine.Both guests are also contributing authors in the Stand Up (for) Doctors! White Coats book series, sharing deeply personal stories drawn from their own journeys in medicine and leadership.Behind the precision, pressure, and performance of medicine, there are stories most physicians never say out loud. Stories of burnout. Identity. Purpose. Fear. Resilience. And healing.Every time a doctor shares their story, another doctor feels less alone.Together, we explore why storytelling matters in medicine, and how vulnerability, reflection, and connection may be some of the most important leadership tools physicians have today.Medicine does not need more invincible doctors. It needs more human ones.🔗 Connect with our guests:Dr. Tony Avellino🌐 www.findingpurposeavellino.com🔗 https://www.linkedin.com/in/anthony-m-avellino-m-d-m-b-a-aa52a536/Dr. Mark McLaughlin🌐 markmclaughlinmd.com🌐 princetonbrainandspine.com🔗 linkedin.com/in/mmclaughlinmdThis episode is sponsored by Brian Case and Direct Wealth Care, providing conflict-free tools and resources that help physicians address the financial stress not talked about in medicine.https://directwealthcare.com/If today’s conversation resonated with you, you’ll find more powerful stories like this in our White Coats book series — created to humanize medicine and amplify physician voices: https://standupfordoctors.org/books/And if you’re ready to go deeper…🌿 Join us at the Stand Up (for) Doctors! Inaugural Physician RetreatA weekend to connect, empower, recharge, and celebrate.📍 Windrose on Hudson🗓 October 9–12, 2026🔗 Register here: https://standupfordoctors.org/events/We would be honored to have you join us.Interested in sponsoring an episode or supporting this movement?📩 Email us — [email protected] when doctors reclaim joy, everyone benefits.#StandUpForDoctors #PhysicianWellness #JoyInMedicine #LaughterIsMedicine #WhiteCoats #HealthcareLeadership #DoctorSupport #HealingHealthcare #Episode157

In this episode of Stand Up (for) Doctors!, we’re taking on one of the most misunderstood and stigmatized areas in healthcare. Addiction medicine.We like to think medicine is guided by evidence, not bias.So why is addiction medicine still so misunderstood, even within the medical field itself?And what does that reveal about the systems meant to treat both patients and physicians?If you’re a doctor, healthcare leader, or patient, you belong here.🔹 Dr. Sarah Nasir, DO, FASAM is an Addiction Medicine and Osteopathic Family Medicine physician dedicated to reshaping conversations around substance use, recovery, and compassionate care.🔹 Dr. Olapeju Simoyan, MD, MPH is a board-certified specialist in Family Medicine and Addiction Medicine, writer, and advocate bringing clarity and humanity to some of healthcare’s most complex conversations.Both guests wear many hats. But at the core of their work is a shared mission: helping medicine confront the assumptions and stigma that continue to surround addiction.Too often, addiction is viewed through the lens of judgment instead of understanding. Even within healthcare, physicians working in this field can face misunderstanding, skepticism, and silence.Together, we explore what addiction medicine can teach the rest of healthcare about compassion, evidence, and the courage to treat people as human beings first.In this conversation, we explore:- Why addiction medicine remains misunderstood in healthcare- The role stigma and bias still play in patient care- How physicians can approach addiction with greater humanity and evidence-based understanding- The emotional realities of working in addiction medicine- What healthcare systems still get wrong about recovery and supportAddiction medicine doesn’t expose weakness in people. It exposes blind spots in systems.Watch the full episode: https://youtu.be/sP6RoXorAbQ🔗 Connect with our guests:Dr. Sarah Nasir🌐 sarahnasir.com🔗 https://lnkd.in/gwCWxeRHDr. Peju Simoyan🌐 https://lnkd.in/eKE9wNtz🔗 https://lnkd.in/gMNfR25gThis episode is sponsored by Brian Case and Direct Wealth Care, providing conflict-free tools and resources that help physicians address the financial stress not talked about in medicine.If today’s conversation resonated with you, and if you’re ready to go deeper…🌿 Join us at the Stand Up (for) Doctors! Inaugural Physician RetreatA weekend to connect, empower, recharge, and celebrate.📍 Windrose on Hudson🗓 October 9–12, 2026🔗 Register here: https://lnkd.in/gaeNWzQFWe would be honored to have you join us.Interested in sponsoring an episode or supporting this movement?📩 Email us — [email protected] when doctors reclaim joy, everyone benefits.#StandUpForDoctors #PhysicianWellness #JoyInMedicine #LaughterIsMedicine #WhiteCoats #HealthcareLeadership #DoctorSupport #HealingHealthcare #Episode156

In this episode of Stand Up (for) Doctors!, we step into the journey of becoming a physician through two very different, yet deeply connected perspectives. The beginning of the path, and the view from someone who has already walked it.We need doctors. But the question is no longer just how to become one. It’s how to sustain that calling in a system that continues to evolve.This episode is sponsored by Brian Case and Direct Wealth Care, providing conflict-free tools and resources that help physicians address the financial stress not talked about in medicine.🔹 Dr. Jonathan Block is a urologist by training and the President and Founder of Pierhead Lighthouse, bringing a seasoned perspective on leadership, purpose, and the long arc of a medical career.🔹 Blake Kendrick is a first-year medical student at the Kentucky College of Osteopathic Medicine, offering a real-time look into what it means to step into medicine today.What would a seasoned physician say to their younger self, knowing what they know now?And what is actually on the minds of medical students stepping into this path today?Medicine has always demanded sacrifice. But today’s generation is asking new questions about sustainability, meaning, and the kind of life this profession allows.Together, we explore the evolving reality of becoming a doctor, and what it will take to support the next generation.In this conversation, we explore:• What experienced physicians wish they knew at the start of their journey• The biggest concerns and pressures facing medical students today• How the expectations of medicine are shifting across generations• What sustainability in a medical career really looks like now• How we can better support those entering the professionThe future of medicine depends on more than recruitment. It depends on whether the path is still worth walking.🔗 Connect with our guests:Dr. Jonathan Block🔗 https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathan-block-md-mba-mls-mph-cpe-7327269/🌐 https://pierheadlighthouse.com/Blake Kendrick🔗 https://www.linkedin.com/in/blake-kendrick-765128384/If today’s conversation resonated with you, you’ll find more powerful stories like this in our White Coats book series, created to humanize medicine and amplify physician voices: https://standupfordoctors.org/books/And if you’re ready to go deeper…🌿 Join us at the Stand Up (for) Doctors! Inaugural Physician RetreatA weekend to connect, empower, recharge, and celebrate.📍 Windrose on Hudson🗓 October 9–12, 2026🔗 Register here: https://standupfordoctors.org/events/We would be honored to have you join us.Interested in sponsoring an episode or supporting this movement?📩 Email us — [email protected] when doctors reclaim joy, everyone benefits.#StandUpForDoctors #PhysicianWellness #JoyInMedicine #LaughterIsMedicine #WhiteCoats #HealthcareLeadership #DoctorSupport #HealingHealthcare #Episode155

What could building systems that actually care for ourcaregivers look like?In this next installment of the White Coats, Human HeartsBook Launch Special on Stand Up (for) Doctors!, the conversation turns towardthe future of medicine and the responsibility to shape it with intention.This episode features Dr. Mary Leung, Dr. Simon Craig, andDr. Manjit Obhrai, each bringing grounded insight into what it takes to move from awareness to real, structural change.This is where reflection meets responsibility, and wherebetter systems begin with braver conversations.Together, they explore:▪ What it truly means to design healthcare systems that support the peoplewithin them▪ Why caregiver wellbeing must be built into the foundation, not treated as anafterthought▪ How leadership, advocacy, and culture shape sustainable practice▪ The role of courage and accountability in transforming healthcare from theinside outWhite Coats, Human Hearts is available now on Amazon,Kindle, and paperback: https://standupfordoctors.org/books/Connect with the guests:Dr. Mary Leunghttps://www.shiningwithgratitudemd.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/mary-leung-md-9b52331b4/Dr. Simon Craighttps://posmed.com.au/https://www.linkedin.com/in/simon-craig-49635123a/Dr. Manjit Obhraihttps://www.linkedin.com/in/manjit-obhrai-99280555/#StandUpForDoctors #WhiteCoatsHumanHearts#HealthcareLeadership #PhysicianAdvocacy #DoctorWellbeing #FutureOfMedicine#HumanityInHealthcare #HealingHealthcare #BookLaunchSpecial

In this episode of Stand Up (for) Doctors!, we’re stepping into one of the most urgent and often unspoken realities in medicine. Medical stress and trauma are not rare, and they are not abstract. They are lived experiences for physicians and healthcare workers every single day.If you’re a doctor, healthcare leader, or even a patient trying to understand the system more deeply, you belong here.This episode is sponsored by Brian Case and Direct Wealth Care, providing conflict-free tools and resources that help physicians address the financial stress not talked about in medicine.🔹 Dr. Matthew Mullane is board-certified in family medicine, integrative medicine, and addiction medicine, and is the creator of Ritual Medical. 🔹 Dr. Christen Mullane is a psychologist, writer, and advocate for more human-centered care, and is the creator of Ginkgo Leaf Health Services.What are the real, practical tools available to support doctors and healthcare workers facing stress and trauma? And what does it look like to move from awareness to actual healing?Too often, conversations about burnout stay at the surface. Acknowledged, but not addressed. Named, but not treated. This episode moves deeper.Together, we explore what it takes to support the people behind the profession in a way that is honest, sustainable, and human.In this conversation, we explore:The real impact of medical stress and trauma on cliniciansWhy traditional approaches to burnout often fall shortPractical tools to support healing, resilience, and recoveryThe role of integrative and psychological care in physician wellbeingWhat it means to create systems that actually care for the people within themHealing in healthcare doesn’t happen by accident. It happens when we start treating caregivers like humans, not just roles.🔗 Connect with our guests:Dr. Matthew Mullane 🌐https://ritualmedical.com/ Dr. Christen Mullane 🌐https://www.ginkgoleafhealth.com/If today’s conversation resonated with you, you’ll find more powerful stories like this in our White Coats book series — created to humanize medicine and amplify physician voices: https://standupfordoctors.org/books/And if you’re ready to go deeper… 🌿 Join us at the Stand Up (for) Doctors! Inaugural Physician Retreat A weekend to connect, empower, recharge, and celebrate. 📍 Windrose on Hudson 🗓 October 9–12, 2026 🔗 Register here: https://standupfordoctors.org/events/ We would be honored to have you join us.Interested in sponsoring an episode or supporting this movement? 📩 Email us: [email protected] when doctors reclaim joy, everyone benefits.#StandUpForDoctors #PhysicianWellness #JoyInMedicine #LaughterIsMedicine #WhiteCoats #HealthcareLeadership #DoctorSupport #HealingHealthcare #Episode154

In this continued Book Launch Special of Stand Up (for) Doctors!, the conversation expands, bringing forward new voices from White Coats, Human Hearts: True Stories of Healing, Belonging, and the Courage to Stay Human in Medicine.This episode features Dr. Charity Hix, Olivia Morris, and Eva Minkoff, each offering a distinct lens into what it means to navigate medicine with humanity intact.Through their stories and insights, the dialogue moves beyond awareness into something deeper. Ownership, voice, and the courage to live differently within the system.Together, they explore: ▪ How identity and lived experience shape the way we practice medicine ▪ The quiet ways burnout and disconnection take hold, and how to interrupt them ▪ Why redefining success in medicine is essential for long term wellbeing ▪ The power of authenticity, storytelling, and self-trust in driving changeWhite Coats, Human Hearts is available now on Amazon, Kindle, and paperback: https://standupfordoctors.org/books/🔗Connect with our guests:🔹Dr. Charity Hix https://www.charityhix.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/charityhix🔹Olivia Morris https://www.veritybarrington.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/oliviamorrisofficial/🔹Eva Minkoff https://boldbeing.co/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/evalana/#StandUpForDoctors #WhiteCoatsHumanHearts #PhysicianVoices #DoctorWellbeing #HealthcareCulture #MedicalStorytelling #WomenInMedicine #HumanSideOfMedicine #HealingHealthcare #BookLaunchSpecial

In this episode of Stand Up (for) Doctors!, we’re stepping into a question that sits quietly beneath the surface of healthcare leadership. If doctors are expected to care for everyone else, who is teaching leaders how to care for them?Today’s conversation looks at leadership and mental health not as corporate buzzwords, but as human imperatives. Because when leaders forget their bedside manner with their own people, culture erodes. And when mental health stays silent, performance suffers.🔹 Seung Paik is the author of LEADERNOMICS®, an award-winning educator, storyteller, and veteran known for blending economics, life, and leadership in ways that challenge conventional thinking. 🔹 Adam Nemer is the author of Simple Mental Health, keynote speaker, and global leadership consultant who pushes organizations to normalize mental health so performance is unleashed and lives are transformed.What does it actually mean to lead in a way that protects people, not just productivity? And what happens when leaders start showing up as human first?Together, we explore what it takes to build cultures where both care and performance can coexist.In this conversation, we explore:Why leadership in healthcare must include emotional responsibilityThe real cost of ignoring mental health in high-performance environmentsHow leaders can normalize conversations that have long been avoidedWhat it means to care for caregivers in a sustainable wayPractical shifts that create stronger, healthier workplace culturesLeadership is not just about outcomes. It’s about the condition of the people creating them.🔗 Connect with our guests:Seung Paik 🌐 leadernomics.org🔗 www.linkedin.com/in/seung-paik-leadernomicsAdam Nemer🔗 https://www.linkedin.com/in/adam-nemerIf today’s conversation resonated with you, you’ll find more powerful stories like this in our White Coats book series — created to humanize medicine and amplify physician voices:https://standupfordoctors.org/books/And if you’re ready to go deeper…🌿 Join us at the Stand Up (for) Doctors! Inaugural Physician RetreatA weekend to connect, empower, recharge, and celebrate.📍 Windrose on Hudson🗓 October 9–12, 2026🔗 Register here: https://standupfordoctors.org/events/We would be honored to have you join us.Interested in sponsoring an episode or supporting this movement?📩 Email us — [email protected] when doctors reclaim joy, everyone benefits.#StandUpForDoctors #PhysicianWellness #JoyInMedicine #LaughterIsMedicine #WhiteCoats #HealthcareLeadership #DoctorSupport #HealingHealthcare #Episode153

In this episode of Stand Up (for) Doctors!, we’re joined by two physicians who challenge a question many in medicine quietly avoid. Can people who fundamentally disagree still come together to build something meaningful?🔹 Dr. Zhen Chan is a pediatrician, physician entrepreneur, and community builder focused on advancing healthcare through innovation and connection. 🔹 Dr. Gregory Adaka is an emergency physician, Medical Director at Miami-Dade Corrections Health Services, keynote speaker, and author with a strong voice in leadership and systems-level change.Can physicians who see medicine differently do more than just coexist?Not just tolerate each other.Not just stay in their own lanes. But actually build something that lasts?Medicine today is fractured in many ways. Differing beliefs, approaches, and lived experiences often pull physicians apart rather than bring them together. And yet, the future of healthcare may depend on our ability to do exactly that.Together, we explore what it really takes to build trust, alignment, and progress across differences.In this conversation, we explore:Whether disagreement in medicine is a barrier or a hidden strengthWhat it takes to build trust across different perspectivesThe role of leadership in uniting divided voicesHow innovation and shared purpose can bridge deep dividesWhat meaningful collaboration actually looks like in today’s healthcare landscapeProgress in medicine doesn’t come from uniformity. It comes from the courage to build, even when we don’t fully agree.🔗 Connect with our guests:Dr. Zhen Chan 🌐 https://grapevyne.health/ 🔗 https://www.linkedin.com/in/zhenmdDr. Gregory Adaka 🔗 https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregory-adaka-md-mha-mrcem-67992b76If today’s conversation resonated with you, you’ll find more powerful stories like this in our White Coats book series — created to humanize medicine and amplify physician voices: https://standupfordoctors.org/books/And if you’re ready to go deeper… 🌿 Join us at the Stand Up (for) Doctors! Inaugural Physician Retreat A weekend to connect, empower, recharge, and celebrate. 📍 Windrose on Hudson🗓 October 9–12, 2026🔗 Register here: https://standupfordoctors.org/events/ We would be honored to have you join us.Interested in sponsoring an episode or supporting this movement? 📩 Email us — [email protected] when doctors reclaim joy, everyone benefits.#StandUpForDoctors #PhysicianWellness #JoyInMedicine #LaughterIsMedicine #WhiteCoats #HealthcareLeadership #DoctorSupport #HealingHealthcare #Episode152

In this episode of Stand Up (for) Doctors!, we’re joined by two powerful voices who are challenging one of medicine’s most deeply held assumptions. That joy comes after success, not before it.🔹 Dr. Fey Mendes is a GP, lifestyle medicine physician, writer, creative, and actress based in the U.K., bringing a bold and human perspective to the realities of modern medicine.🔹 Dr. Seema Desai is a dentist turned keynote speaker, creator of The Joy First Method™, author, and certified coach helping professionals reconnect with purpose and possibility.What if joy isn’t the reward for sustainable success in medicine, but the strategy that makes it possible?And what if the absence of joy is the warning sign we’ve been ignoring?Many physicians today are carrying a quiet exhaustion. The weight of systems, expectations, productivity metrics, and moral injury can slowly crowd out the very thing that called them into medicine in the first place.But what if joy isn’t indulgent? What if it’s actually protective?Together, we explore how joy can move from afterthought to strategy.In this conversation:- Why the amount of joy we feel may be the truest measure of success- How joy shifts from reward to strategy in building a meaningful career- The role of joy in protecting against burnout and disconnection- What it takes to reconnect with authenticity, ambition, and wellbeing- Practical mindset shifts to bring joy back into daily practiceJoy isn’t a luxury. It’s an innate state of being and a powerful edge hiding in plain sight.🔗 Connect with our guests:Dr. Fey Mendes🌐 www.beyondthebleep.co.uk🔗 www.linkedin.com/company/beyond-the-bleepDr. Seema Desai🌐 www.drseemadesai.com🔗 @seema-desai-ddsIf today’s conversation resonated with you, you’ll find more powerful stories like this in our White Coats book series — created to humanize medicine and amplify physician voices:And if you’re ready to go deeper…🌿 Join us at the Stand Up (for) Doctors! Inaugural Physician RetreatA weekend to connect, empower, recharge, and celebrate.📍 Windrose on Hudson🗓 October 9–12, 2026🔗 Register here: https://standupfordoctors.org/events/We would be honored to have you join us.Interested in sponsoring an episode or supporting this movement?📩 Email us — [email protected] when doctors reclaim joy, everyone benefits.#StandUpForDoctors #PhysicianWellness #JoyInMedicine #LaughterIsMedicine #WhiteCoats #HealthcareLeadership #DoctorSupport #HealingHealthcare #Episode151

In this milestone Episode 150 of Stand Up (for) Doctors!, we welcome two physicians who radiate strength, clarity, and genuine joy — even in challenging times.🔹 Dr. Lee Sharma is an OB/GYN physician, speaker, and advocate for purpose-driven leadership in medicine.🔹 Dr. Tomi Mitchell is a board-certified family physician, podcast host, and wellness advocate whose guiding belief is simple and powerful: “Laughter Is Medicine.”Medicine is heavy right now. The world feels heavy. So how do we stay positive without falling into toxic positivity? How do we protect our energy without ignoring the truth?In this conversation, we explore:What laughter in medicine really meansHow to cultivate authentic positivityWhat reclaiming joy in practice actually requiresPowerful personal stories that shaped their resilienceTheir take-home action message for every listenerThis episode is a reminder that joy is not naïve — it’s strategic. And it’s necessary.Dr. Lee Sharma🌐 https://rleesharma.com/🔗 https://www.linkedin.com/in/rajamalliga-sharma-md-ma-6a1b6731/Dr. Tomi Mitchell🔗https://www.linkedin.com/in/drtomimitchell/🌐 https://holisticwellnessstrategies.com🔗https://linktr.ee/HolisticWellnessStrategiesIf today’s conversation resonated with you, you’ll find more powerful stories like this in our White Coats book series — created to humanize medicine and amplify physician voices: https://standupfordoctors.org/books/And if you’re ready to go deeper…🌿 Join us at the Stand Up (for) Doctors! Inaugural Physician RetreatA weekend to connect, empower, recharge, and celebrate.📍 Windrose on Hudson🗓 October 9–12, 2026🔗 Register here: https://standupfordoctors.org/events/We would be honored to have you join us.Interested in sponsoring an episode or supporting this movement?📩 Email us — [email protected] when doctors reclaim joy, everyone benefits.#StandUpForDoctors #PhysicianWellness #JoyInMedicine #LaughterIsMedicine #WhiteCoats #HealthcareLeadership #DoctorSupport #Episode150 #HealingHealthcare

In this episode of Stand Up (for) Doctors!, we explore the quiet question many healthcare professionals ask—but rarely say out loud:“Is this it?”Dr. Nkem Ezeamama is an ER physician turned investor who chose to expand beyond traditional clinical pathways to build financial freedom and long-term impact.Kasey Pacheco is a nurse and CEO of Preservers of Life, a digital marketing agency helping mission-driven professionals amplify their work and their voice.There’s a clear roadmap to becoming a doctor or nurse. But what happens when you feel called to something more? Something different? Something bigger?In this conversation, we explore:• What it takes to pivot courageously • How to navigate fear, identity shifts, and uncertainty • Why expanding your path doesn’t mean abandoning your purpose • The power of redefining success on your own terms This episode is for anyone in healthcare who has ever wondered what else might be possible.Connect with our guests:Dr. Nkem Ezeamama LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/nkemezeamamamd Website: https://phcinvest.com/Kasey Pacheco LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kaseypacheco/ Website: https://www.preserversoflife.com/If today’s conversation resonated with you, you’ll find more powerful stories like this in our White Coats book series — created to humanize medicine and amplify physician voices.https://www.amazon.com/White-Coats-Human-Hearts-Belonging-ebook/dp/B0GJ7CF7QCJoin us at the Stand Up (for) Doctors! Inaugural Physician RetreatA weekend to connect, empower, recharge, and celebrate.📍 Windrose on Hudson🗓 October 9–12, 2026Register here: https://standupfordoctors.regfox.com/stand-up-for-doctors-physician-retreat-Interested in sponsoring an episode or supporting this movement?Email: [email protected] when doctors reclaim joy, everyone benefits.#StandUpForDoctors #HealthcarePodcast #MedicalPodcast #PhysicianLife #DoctorLife #NurseLeadership #HealthcareLeadership #WomenInMedicine #PhysicianWellbeing #HealthcareEntrepreneur #CareerPivot #MedicalCommunity #HealthcareInnovation #RedefiningSuccess #PhysicianVoices

In this episode of Stand Up (for) Doctors!, we explore how emotional intelligence is changing the landscape of healthcare leadership—and even transforming the surgical suite.🔹 Dr. Prasanna Sooriakumaran is a Professor of Urology, robotic surgeon, Oxford academic, and leading voice in men’s health and surgical innovation.🔹 Owen Nwanebu is a leadership coach and healthcare strategist helping individuals and organizations lead with empathy, resolve conflict early, and build emotionally intelligent teams.Together, we explore:•What emotional intelligence looks like in high-pressure environments like surgery•How self-awareness and relational leadership protect both clinicians and patients•Why soft skills are essential—not optional—for the future of medicine•The intersection of coaching, systems change, and personal transformation in healthcareThis episode bridges the technical with the emotional—reminding us that behind every procedure is a human being, on both sides of the scalpel.🔗 Connect with our guests:Dr. Prasanna Sooriakumaran (Prof PS)🌐 www.professorps.co.uk🔗 LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/prasanna-sooriakumaran-prof-ps-597a6b20/Owen Nwanebu🌐 owenicoconsult.com📧 [email protected]🔗 LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/owennwanebu/🎧 Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/transforming-relationships-with-emotional-intelligence-podcast/id1610174861🧠 Skool Community – https://www.skool.com/emotional-intelligence-hub-4170/about🌿 Special thanks to our episode sponsor, Dr. Ralph LaGuardia, author of The Doomsday Book of Medicine and The Bible of Alternative Medicine.📧 [email protected]📰 medicalunderground.substack.com📚 Books by Dr. LaGuardia on Amazon:1. The Doomsday Book of Medicine2. The Bible of Alternative Medicine3. Infected: Secrets From the Medical Underground🌟 Join us for the Stand Up (for) Doctors! Physician RetreatA weekend to connect, empower, recharge, and celebrate everything it means to be human in medicine.📍 Windrose on Hudson🗓 October 9–12, 2026🔗 Register now - https://standupfordoctors.regfox.com/stand-up-for-doctors-physician-retreatWe’re building more than a movement. We’re building a community.#StandUpForDoctors #EmotionalIntelligence #HealthcareLeadership #SurgicalInnovation #PhysicianWellness #OwenNwanebu #ProfPS #DoctorSupport #HealthcarePodcast #SponsoredEpisode #Episode148 #RetreatForDoctors #HealingTogether

In this special episode of Stand Up (for) Doctors!, the conversation continues with a deeper exploration of the themes behind White Coats, Human Hearts: True Stories of Healing, Belonging, and the Courage to Stay Human in Medicine.The episode features returning guests Dr. Beatriz Olson and Dr. Ryan McCarthy, alongside Jodie Green, who authored the Afterword for this powerful collection.Dr. Olson and Dr. McCarthy are contributing authors in White Coats, Human Hearts, and Jodie Green’s closing reflections expand the dialogue around physician wellbeing, advocacy, and restoring humanity in healthcare.Together, they explore:▪ What it truly means to stay human in medicine▪ How physician voices drive meaningful cultural change▪ Why burnout, belonging, and moral injury must be addressed at a systems level▪ The role of advocacy, creativity, and courageous leadership in healing healthcare📘 White Coats, Human Hearts is available now on Amazon, Kindle, and paperback:🔗 https://standupfordoctors.org/books/🔗 Connect with the guests:Dr. Beatriz Olson🌐 https://beatrizolson.comDr. Ryan McCarthy🌐 https://synapsismartinsburg.comJodie Green🌐 https://www.clinicianburnoutfoundation.org🔗 https://www.linkedin.com/in/jodie-green/#StandUpForDoctors #WhiteCoatsHumanHearts #PhysicianAdvocacy #HealthcareHumanity #DoctorWellness #MedicalStorytelling #ClinicianBurnout #HealthcareLeadership #HealingHealthcare #BookLaunchSpecial

In this episode of Stand Up (for) Doctors!, we sit down with two veteran physicians who’ve each taken very different paths through medicine—but share a deep commitment to staying the course with purpose, resilience, and heart.🔹 Dr. Cormac O’Donovan is a neurologist, professor, keynote speaker, and wellbeing coach helping doctors rediscover what matters most in medicine.🔹 Dr. Ralph (Doc) LaGuardia is a solo-practice physician with decades of experience in internal, geriatric, bariatric, and integrative medicine—unapologetically grassroots and radically committed to patient care.Together, we discuss:- Why so many doctors are leaving clinical medicine—and what might help them stay- What sustainable, fulfilling practice actually looks like- The value of curiosity, connection, and creating space for honest conversations- Advice for new doctors, seasoned clinicians, and healthcare leaders trying to fix a broken systemThis episode is full of grounded wisdom, real talk, and a shared reminder: we need doctors—and doctors need spaces where they can thrive.Watch the full episode: https://youtu.be/B7rO4tWjnWQLike, comment, and subscribe.🔗 Connect with our guests:Dr. Cormac O’Donovan🌐 www.cormacodonovan.comDr. Ralph (Doc) LaGuardia📧 [email protected]📰 medicalunderground.substack.com📚 Books on Amazon:- The Doomsday Book of Medicine- The Bible of Alternative Medicine- Infected: Secrets From the Medical Underground🌿 Ready to reconnect with why you started this work?Join us at the Stand Up (for) Doctors! Physician Retreat — a weekend to connect, empower, recharge, and celebrate.📍 Windrose on Hudson🗓 October 9–12, 2026🔗 Register here: https://standupfordoctors.regfox.com/stand-up-for-doctors-physician-retreatBecause change doesn’t happen alone—it happens in community.#StandUpForDoctors #PhysicianWellness #MedicalCulture #HealthcareLeadership #DoctorSupport #SustainableMedicine #IntegrativeMedicine #DoctorVoices #RetreatForDoctors #Episode147 #HealthcarePodcast #ReconnectRechargeRebuild

This special episode of Stand Up (for) Doctors! was recorded following the official launch of our newest book in the series, Stand Up (for) Doctors! White Coats, Human Hearts—a powerful collection of true stories honoring the humanity behind the white coat.We come together to celebrate Book 2 with three contributing authors whose voices reflect courage, vulnerability, and the lived realities of modern medicine.🔹 Pamela Marie Hobby shares a deeply personal perspective about reconnecting with the doctors who saved her life.🔹 Dr. Drew Remignanti explores the critical importance of the physician-patient relationship and its profound influence on health outcomes.🔹 Dr. Jennifer Lycette brings incisive insight into vulnerability and self-compassion in medicine, and the need to breathe!Together, we explore:What inspired White Coats, Human Hearts and why these stories matter nowHow storytelling restores dignity, meaning, and connection in medicineThe courage it takes to stay human within a broken systemWhy physician advocacy is essential to the future of patient careHow shared narratives can spark healing, belonging, and changeThis episode is both a celebration and a call to action—honoring physicians who choose empathy, truth, and humanity, even when the system makes it hard.📘 About the BookWhite Coats, Human Hearts: True Stories of Healing, Belonging, and the Courage to Stay Human in Medicine is now available on Amazon, Kindle, and paperback.More info: standupfordoctors.org/books/🔗 Connect with our authors:Pamela Marie Hobby📘https://mydoctorsmeds.com/🔗https://www.linkedin.com/in/pamela-marie-hobby-14402633/Dr. Drew Remignanti🌐https://drewremignanti.pubsitepro.com/🔗https://www.linkedin.com/in/drew-remignanti-md-mph-ba890537/Dr. Jennifer Lycette🌐https://jenniferlycette.com🔗https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-lycette/⭐ Episode SponsorThis episode is proudly sponsored by Dr. Jonathan Block, MD, MBA, MLS, MPH, CPE🔗 LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathan-block-md-mba-mls-mph-cpe-7327269/#StandUpForDoctors #WhiteCoatsHumanHearts #PhysicianVoices #DoctorAdvocacy #HealthcareHumanity #MedicalStorytelling #BookLaunchEpisode #PhysicianWellness #HealingHealthcare #StandUpForDoctorsBook

In this episode of Stand Up (for) Doctors!, we’re joined by two women leading with empathy, truth, and bold action in healthcare transformation. 🔹 Kimberly Maurer is a nurse and founder of Unapologetically You Collective, where she mentors nurses, leaders, and changemakers to reclaim their voices and create lasting impact. 🔹 Sue Robins is a Canadian writer, speaker, and senior partner at Bird Comm, where she consults on best practices in patient engagement and helps leaders build safer, more connected care environments. Together, we explore:- What true patient engagement looks like—from the inside out- How cultural healing in healthcare depends on both healthcare worker and patient voices- Why supporting physicians creates better outcomes for everyone- The power of communication, community, and courage in shifting the systemThis conversation reminds us that healing healthcare is a team effort—and when we care for our caregivers, patients thrive. 🔗 Connect with our guests:Sue Robins🌐 https://www.suerobins.com/🔗 LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/sue-robins-6609147/📸 Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/suerobinswork/ Kimberly Maurer📧 [email protected]🔗LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimberly-maurer-bs-lpn-b35b87215/📘 Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/kimberly.maurer.90 #StandUpForDoctors #PatientEngagement #PhysicianAdvocacy #NurseLeadership #HealthcareTransformation #DoctorWellness #HealthcareCulture #HealingTogether #Episode146 #UnapologeticallyYou #BirdComm

In this episode of Stand Up (for) Doctors!, we welcome Dr. Lillian Emlet—a critical care physician, executive coach, and founder of Transforming Healthcare Coaching®—who is leading powerful change at the individual, team, and systems level.Dr. Emlet brings years of clinical expertise into her work coaching healthcare professionals toward clarity, sustainability, and leadership with heart. As an Ambassador for the Dr. Lorna Breen Heroes’ Foundation, she’s also a fierce advocate for physician well-being and systemic change.Together, we talk about:Why physicians need safe, skilled coaching now more than everHow leadership development is essential to culture repairThe power of showing up as fully human in a high-pressure systemThe ripple effect of one well-supported clinician on an entire teamThis conversation is a call for transformation—from the inside out.🔗 Connect with Dr. Lillian Emlet:📧 [email protected]🌐 Transforming Healthcare Coaching🔗 LinkedIn – Dr. Lillian Emlet#StandUpForDoctors #HealthcareLeadership #PhysicianCoaching #TransformingHealthcare #DLBHF #DoctorWellness #CultureChange #HumanizeMedicine #ExecutiveCoaching #PhysicianSupport #Episode145

In this episode of Stand Up (for) Doctors!, we’re joined by two powerhouse physician-leaders who are actively reshaping how healthcare shows up for its people.🔹 Dr. Cheryl Martin is an emergency medicine physician from Australia with over two decades of experience spanning the UK and Australia. She is passionate about organizational wellbeing, safety culture, and sustainable leadership.🔹 Dr. Shannon Foster is an acute care surgeon, award-winning educator, and founder of SMF Facilitation, where she helps individuals and healthcare teams navigate conflict, prevent burnout, and rebuild trust from the inside out.Together, we explore:What it really takes to build a healthy cultureWhy burnout needs to be addressed before it beginsThe importance of safety, communication, and vulnerability in leadershipHow systems can evolve—by design, not accidentThis episode is a call to action for anyone who believes healthcare can do better—and knows that starts by taking care of the people at the center of it.🔗 Connect with our guests:Dr. Cheryl Martin🌐 The Mind Full Medic Podcast🔗 LinkedIn – Cheryl MartinDr. Shannon Foster, MD, FACS🌐 SMF Facilitation📧 [email protected]🔗 LinkedIn – Shannon Foster#StandUpForDoctors #PhysicianWellness #HealthcareLeadership #OrganizationalCulture #BurnoutPrevention #DoctorSupport #SystemChange #MedicalCulture #HumanizeHealthcare #SMFFacilitation #MindFullMedic #Episode144

In this episode, we’re amplifying a conversation that’s urgent, human, and often invisible.We’re joined by Dr. Santhosh Paulus—physician, educator, and founder of Cycling 4 Change—and CJ Quartlbaum, executive coach, writer, and host of Cycling 4 Change’s anti-human trafficking podcast.Together, they share:Why doctors must be trained to recognize signs of human traffickingHow Cycling 4 Change is using movement, conversation, and advocacy to disrupt cycles of exploitationThe power of storytelling, community engagement, and courageous curiosityWe also dive into practical tools, real-world resources, and how healthcare professionals can move from awareness to meaningful action.👉 This is a must-listen for anyone in healthcare who wants to stand up—not just for patients, but for justice.🔗 Featured Resources & Links:🗓️ Upcoming Physician Retreats:Events – StandUp(for)Doctors!🚴 Cycling 4 Change:https://cycling4change.org📘 GRIT & GRACE by Jenna McKaye:Amazon Link🎓 HEAL Trafficking – PEARR Tool, Protocol Toolkit & More:https://www.healtrafficking.org🎥 Human Trafficking Awareness Video (w/ PACT):Watch on Vimeo🌐 PACT – Resources for Parents & Educators:https://www.wearepact.org📲 Connect with CJ Quartlbaum:🔗 Substack – https://tellmemorewithcj.substack.com/podcast🔗 LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/cj-quartlbaum-51797754/📸 Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/cj_quartlbaum/#HumanTraffickingAwareness #StandUpForDoctors #Cycling4Change #PhysicianAdvocacy #HealthcareLeadership #DoctorVoices #MedicalEducation #TraumaInformedCare #CJQuartlbaum #DrSanthoshPaulus #HealthcarePodcast

Two seasoned healthcare leaders—Dr. Hans Van Lancker, orthopedic trauma surgeon and department chief, and Geoffrey Hall, longtime hospital CEO and advisor—share their vision for reshaping hospital culture with humanity and purpose at the core.In this episode, we explore:Why culture is the foundation for sustainability in healthcareThe critical need for physician autonomy and a seat at the tableWhat true leadership looks like: affable, available, and advancedHow to retain great providers by helping them feel ownership and connectionWhy today’s healthcare challenges are a real opportunity to do better—togetherThis is a powerful conversation for healthcare professionals, executives, and anyone who believes that systems work best when people come first.👉 Like, comment, and subscribe to join the movement for healthy doctors and thriving hospitals.#HealthcareLeadership #HospitalCulture #PhysicianVoice #DoctorWellness #CommunityHospitals #SystemChange #HealthcarePodcast #StandUpForDoctors #HumanCenteredCare

When tragedy strikes, some people fall silent. Others—like Betsy Gall and Pamela Marie Hobby—rise, speak out, and fight for change.In this powerful episode of Stand Up (for) Doctors!, we explore the deeply personal journeys that brought Betsy and Pamela to the front lines of the physician well-being movement. As ambassadors for the Dr. Lorna Breen Heroes’ Foundation, they are transforming loss into legacy.From books and business to theater and advocacy, these two women remind us that when we support doctors, we protect everyone.👉 Tune in for a raw and uplifting conversation about resilience, remembrance, and reimagining healthcare with compassion at its core.

What happens when a best-selling author, a former physician turned leadership coach, and a podcast host connect over a shared mission? Magic—and a whole lot of meaning.In this episode of Stand Up (for) Doctors!, we welcome Bob Burg, Hall of Fame keynote speaker and coauthor of The Go-Giver, and Dr. Adam Harrison, award-winning leadership coach and former physician.Together, we explore:The story behind The Go-Giver and how its principles apply to healthcareWhy influence is rooted in authenticity and serviceHow Adam’s journey created the bridge between Bob’s world and ours👉 Tune in to hear how giving—not grabbing—is the real path to impact, influence, and healing in medicine and beyond.

Welcome to Stand Up (for) Doctors! I’m your host, Kim Downey—and today’s episode is a powerful reminder that change in healthcare doesn’t trickle down from ivory towers. It rises from the hearts, hands, and voices of real people doing real work—like Keeli Gailes and Jennifer Beech.🔹 Keeli Gailes is the Founder of Health for the People, Owner of Roots Physical Therapy and Wellness, and Staff Physical Therapist at Garner Pelvic Health. 🔹 Jennifer Beech, Ph.D., helps healthcare and nonprofit leaders scale with purpose—as a Chief of Staff, SOP specialist, and strategic communicator through B-Side Learning.Together, they’re active leaders in the Healthcare Reimagined Collaborative (HRC)—a grassroots movement built on this belief:“We’re not going to change healthcare ourselves… we’re going to connect the people who will.”💡 In this episode, Keeli and Jennifer open up about:What pulled them into HRCThe grassroots energy reshaping systems from the insideReal stories that spark hope and momentumWhy collaboration—not competition—is the real disruptorThis conversation is a must-listen for every clinician, leader, or changemaker who knows healthcare can be better—and wants to be part of the “how.”👉 Like, comment, and subscribe to support our mission: healthy doctors, sustainable systems, and a future where care actually cares.🔗 Connect with our guests: Keeli Gailes 📧 [email protected] 🌐 Health for the People – Include. Assist.Jennifer Beech, Ph.D. 📧 [email protected] 🔗 Jennifer G. Beech, Ph.D. | LinkedIn#healthcaretransformation #healthcarepodcast #doctoradvocacy #healthcareheroes #patientcenteredcare #pelvichealth #systemchange #doctorsupport #healthcarereform

In this episode 𝑆𝑡𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑈𝑝 𝑓𝑜𝑟 𝐷𝑜𝑐𝑡𝑜𝑟𝑠!, I’m honored to welcome Dr. Ronen Elefant and Dr. Marco Fernandez!👉 𝗗𝗿. 𝗥𝗼𝗻𝗲𝗻 𝗘𝗹𝗲𝗳𝗮𝗻𝘁 is an Acute Care Surgeon, Aviation Surgeon, Entrepreneur, Expert Witness, and a leader in innovating healthcare economics and transparent pricing models.👉 𝗗𝗿. 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗼 𝗙𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗲𝘇 is an anesthesiologist, President of Midwest Anesthesia Partners and Association for Independent Medicine. He's a member of the Coalition for Patient Centered Care - just a few of the many hats he wears!Together, we dive into how these physician leaders are innovating to take medicine back for the greater good of both doctors AND patients!Marco shares a powerful story of witnessing the need for change when his mom was a patient, and Ronen emphasizes that we must take steps now to restore the physician-patient relationship, which needs to be at the heart of medicine! We talk about:How healthcare innovation can restore physician autonomy Why transparent pricing matters to both doctors and patients Building a healthcare system that prioritizes trust, independence, and patient-centered care 📢 If you believe in a better future for healthcare, this conversation is for you.💬 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share to help these messages reach a wider audience!Dr. Marco Fernandez: https://www.associationforindependent...Dr. Ronen Elefant: https://acessurgical.com/#StandUpForDoctors #HealthcareInnovation #PhysicianLeadership #ReclaimMedicine #TransparentPricing #PatientCenteredCare #DoctorsLeadingChange #HealthcareVoices #MedicalEconomics #PhysicianAdvocacy #HealthcareReform #HealthcareHeroes

In this episode of Stand Up for Doctors!, I’m joined by two incredible guests:👉𝗗𝗿. 𝗦𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗵 𝗛𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿 - Holistic Psychiatrist & Founder of Psychiatry of Life👉𝗗𝗿. 𝗞𝗲𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗛𝗼𝗹𝗱𝗲𝗿 - Clinical Health Psychologist, Speaker, Consultant & AuthorI met Kelly at the Dr. Lorna Breen Heroes Foundation Healthcare Worker Well-being Day in Washington, D.C., where she was a presenter. Her work focuses on helping healthcare professionals and leaders co-create a culture of well-being.This resonates deeply with Sarah’s belief that the culture of medicine must change, starting in medical school. Together, we explore powerful stories, their “why,” and tangible steps to begin transforming healthcare culture, in the context of joy!📢 This conversation is for anyone who believes that well-being in medicine matters, because healthy doctors mean better care for everyone.💬 If this message speaks to you, please don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share this episode.🎧 𝐴𝑣𝑎𝑖𝑙𝑎𝑏𝑙𝑒 𝑜𝑛 𝑌𝑜𝑢𝑇𝑢𝑏𝑒 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑐𝑜𝑚𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑠𝑜𝑜𝑛 𝑡𝑜 𝑆𝑝𝑜𝑡𝑖𝑓𝑦!Sarah Hollander, MD: Instagram "Psychiatry of Life"LinkedIn:   / sarah-hollander-md  Website: www.psychiatryoflife.com Kelly Holder, PhD: LinkedIn:   / kelly-d-holder-phd-78470639  Website: https://kellydholder.com/#StandUpForDoctors #HealthcareVoices #PhysicianWellbeing #CultureOfMedicine #HealingTheHealers #HealthcareLeadership #DoctorAdvocacy #MedicalCulture #WellbeingInMedicine #HealthcareHeroes #HealthcareInnovation

What if healthcare organizations led with love? 💙In this episode, Dr. Apurv Gupta, architect of A Loving Organization, joins Dr. Michael Mantell, renowned “Mental Health Architect,” to explore how compassion, culture, and systems come together to heal not only patients—but those who care for them.Together, they reveal how loving organizations outperform others, how shared responsibility for well-being transforms outcomes, and why “when two hearts touch, that’s healing!”You’ll hear about real hospitals already leading this movement, Dr. Mantell’s powerful BRAVE framework for emotional well-being, and how we can all open our thinking to see what truly connects us!This episode is a must-listen for healthcare leaders and teams!Michael Mantell, Ph.D.:  / drmichaelmantell  [email protected]. Apurv Gupta:  / apurvguptamd  [email protected]://alovingorganization.org/Exemplars of A Loving Organization:Hospitals & Health Systems:Advent Health, FloridaAdventist Health Castle, HawaiiBaylor Scott & White, TexasEmplify Health, WisconsinHackensack Meridian Health, New JerseyMedical University of South Carolina, South CarolinaSaint Luke’s University Health Network, PennsylvaniaSutter Davis, CaliforniaTrinity Health, USAUniversity Hospitals, OhioProvider Groups:Carolina Blood and Cancer Care Associates, South CarolinaSouthcentral Foundation, AlaskaUniversity of Louisville Physicians, KentuckySenior Living Facilities:The Highlands at Brighton, New York

In this poignant and emotional Introductory Episode, I am joined by Dr. Nicole Solomos, who listens to me share my story as I speak to the impact the death of my irreplaceable radiologist, Dr. Steven Sferlazza, had on me, and how it propelled me to become a fierce advocate for physicians. I'm including the links to my KevinMD tribute article to Dr. Sferlazza, and the podcast we did to accompany the article:https://kevinmd.com/2023/05/an-inspiring-tribute-to-an-exceptional-radiologist-who-made-a-lasting-impact.htmlhttps://kevinmd.com/2023/05/from-cancer-survivor-to-health-care-advocate-a-touching-tribute-to-an-irreplaceable-radiologist-podcast.html

In this episode of Stand Up for Doctors!, I sit down with Dr. Sam Khozin, “the rural hospital guy,” and Dr. Simon Craig, medical director, author, and systems thinker from Australia. Together, we dive deep into what it means to build connection, lead with courage, and reimagine healthcare culture.We talk about:The human side of healthcare Innovation, connection & leadership Sam’s work with MKC HealthSimon’s Brave Talks Reflection Cards for Healthcare...we have a great discussion incorporating them!Why honest conversations among healthcare professionals matter more than everThis isn’t just a podcast, it’s a movement for compassionate, connected care.

In this episode of Stand Up for Doctors!, I’m joined by Dr. Derrick Alger, a husband, father, physician, hospitalist, and founder of Quick Connect Huddles, along with his wife, Kylie Alger, a mom, advocate for physician well-being and burnout prevention, and co-founder of both Quick Connect Huddles and HappyGram.org.Together, they share their powerful mission to support physicians, prevent burnout, and foster a culture of connection in healthcare. We explore how Quick Connect Huddles came to life, why it matters for doctors and their families, and the inspiring stories behind their work!👉 Tune in now to hear how Derrick and Kylie are building connection and changing the way we support doctors!

In this episode of Stand Up for Doctors!, I’m honored to welcome Dr. Gizelka David-West, a gynecologic oncologist, lead singer of the band N.E.D. (No Evidence of Disease), and my own surgeon, alongside Dr. Adrienne Towsen, an orthopedic surgeon and international ballroom dancer, who recently stepped away from clinical practice.This conversation is especially meaningful as we record during Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month. Dr. David-West shares how her music is helping to break the silence surrounding gynecologic cancers and give women a voice in their healing journey. Dr. Towsen reflects on how the discipline and artistry of ballroom dancing continue to shape her path in medicine and beyond.👉 Tune in now to hear how two doctors are raising their voices and finding new rhythms both inside and outside of medicine!

In this episode of Stand Up for Doctors!, I’m joined by Dr. Michelle-Linh Nguyen, a primary care physician and founder of Canyon Oak, and Jenny Opalinski, a speech therapist and co-founder of The Wellness Shift. They are reshaping healthcare by promoting sustainable, purposeful work models and supporting mental health for doctors and other healthcare workers.We explore how Canyon Oak and The Wellness Shift are creating healthier ways to work and live in medicine, why this matters for the future of healthcare, and how wellness initiatives can empower physicians and other healthcare workers to thrive—not just survive!👉 Tune in now to discover how purpose and wellness are transforming healthcare from the inside out!

In this episode of Stand Up for Doctors! I’m joined by Dr. Osmund Agbo, a pulmonary/critical care physician, author, and human rights advocate, and Dr. Robert Kornfeld, a functional medicine podiatrist, founder of the Institute for Functional Podiatric Medicine, and musician.Together, we explore how physicians can embrace their passions outside of medicine, why it matters for personal and professional well-being, and how rediscovering creativity can strengthen connection and advocacy within healthcare.👉 Tune in, be inspired, and join the movement for healthier doctors, stronger workplaces, and a better future for healthcare!

Imagine surviving a brain tumor—and then turning that journey into a mission to help others reignite their purpose. 🌟In this episode of 𝑆𝑡𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑈𝑝 (𝑓𝑜𝑟) 𝐷𝑜𝑐𝑡𝑜𝑟𝑠!, we welcome 𝗧𝗼𝗱𝗱 𝗔𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗹𝘂𝗰𝗰𝗶 —nurse, brain tumor survivor, podcast host of Pathway to Purpose, and founder of a men’s group dedicated to connection and growth.𝗧𝗼𝗱𝗱’𝘀 𝗺𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝗰𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿: 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗮𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗲. 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝗵𝗼𝗽𝗲. 𝗔𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝗮 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂. 💙👉 Tune in for an inspiring conversation on resilience, leadership, and rediscovering purpose in life and in healthcare.

In this episode of 𝑆𝑡𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑈𝑝 (𝑓𝑜𝑟) 𝐷𝑜𝑐𝑡𝑜𝑟𝑠!, we sit down with 𝗗𝗿. 𝗕𝗿𝗮𝗱 𝗕𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗸 —ENT surgeon, host of the Succeed in Medicine podcast, and CEO of the Doctor Podcast Network—and 𝗗𝗿. 𝗥𝘆𝗮𝗻 𝗠𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗶 —orthopedic surgeon, OrthoPreneur, and co-host of Red Carpet Healthcare Solutions.Brad and Ryan describe their very different physician led practices: Brad, as part of the largest ENT practice in the country, and Ryan, as the sole owner of his relatively small ortho practice. They discuss their mutual focus on patient experience, with its deep ties to patient outcomes, and also the well-being of both doctors and patients...take good care of your patients...and take good care of yourself! Brad and Ryan love their practices and how they are run. Find what offers you the most personal satisfaction; there are lots of options! 👉 Tune in, subscribe, and be part of the movement to strengthen the voice of physicians everywhere!

What happens when a doctor and a lawyer—both in long-term recovery—turn their struggles into strength? 🌟 In this episode of 𝑆𝑡𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑈𝑝 (𝑓𝑜𝑟) 𝐷𝑜𝑐𝑡𝑜𝑟𝑠!, I sit down with 𝗗𝗿. 𝗦𝗲𝗮𝗻 𝗙𝗼𝗴𝗹𝗲𝗿 (CEO of Elevyst) and 𝗞𝗲𝘃𝗶𝗻 𝗛𝘆𝗲𝗿 (CEO of The Hire Calling Foundation) to talk about resilience, recovery, and redefining what it means to move forward. 💪Their powerful stories prove that no matter the challenge, there is always hope, healing, and a path forward. 🚀👉 Tune in, be inspired, and join the movement for healthier doctors, stronger workplaces, and a better future for healthcare.

In this episode of 𝑆𝑡𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑈𝑝 𝑓𝑜𝑟 𝐷𝑜𝑐𝑡𝑜𝑟𝑠, I am honored to welcome Dr. Amy Vertrees and Dr. Brian Cohen.🔹 𝗗𝗿. 𝗔𝗺𝘆 𝗩𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗲𝘀 is a general surgeon, coach, keynote speaker, author of Become the Boss MD, and founder of the Boss Business of Surgery series. She helps physicians move beyond the employee mindset and embrace their true value as leaders and entrepreneurs.🔹 𝘿𝙧. 𝘽𝙧𝙞𝙖𝙣 𝘾𝙤𝙝𝙚𝙣 is an orthopedic surgeon with over 20 years of practice. He has built a reputation for excellence, trust, and patient-centered care, and is an active participant in physician communities such as the LinkedIn Ortho Docs group.Together, we discuss:*The challenges facing surgeons and physicians today.*Why physicians are not replaceable despite what systems may claim.*How Amy empowers colleagues through her Boss MD series.*How Brian fosters connection and trust with patients through accessibility and advocacy.*Strategies for overcoming workplace challenges, building supportive networks, and finding joy in medicine.At Stand Up for Doctors, we believe that 𝗽𝗵𝘆𝘀𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝗮𝗱𝘃𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗰𝘆 = 𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗮𝗱𝘃𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗰𝘆. When doctors are well-supported, patients benefit.👉 Don’t miss this powerful conversation about leadership, resilience, and the future of medicine. Subscribe to Stand Up (for) Doctors! for more conversations with physicians and healthcare leaders who are shaping the future of medicine.

🎙️ Welcome to 𝑆𝑡𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑈𝑝 𝑓𝑜𝑟 𝐷𝑜𝑐𝑡𝑜𝑟𝑠! 𝑤𝑖𝑡ℎ 𝐾𝑖𝑚 𝐷𝑜𝑤𝑛𝑒𝑦In this episode, we dive deep into 𝗟𝗶𝗻𝗸𝗲𝗱𝗜𝗻 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝘆 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗱𝗼𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀 —yes, you read that right! From visibility struggles to algorithm shifts, we cover it all with two powerhouse guests:✨ 𝗠𝗲𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗮 𝗖𝗼𝗵𝗲𝗻, Personal Branding & LinkedIn Strategist (aka the Good Witch of LinkedIn) 🩺 𝗗𝗿. 𝗠𝗶𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗲𝗹 𝗛e𝗿𝘀𝗵, Gastroenterologist and Trauma-Informed Professional Coach for physiciansThis episode is packed with real talk, laughter, and practical tips to help doctors show up powerfully—on LinkedIn and beyond. 👉 Watch now, leave a comment, and don't forget to like & subscribe to amplify the movement. Because doctors deserve to be seen, to be heard, and to be well!