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NBM Talks: Podcast from the Narrative-Based Medicine Lab

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Narrative-Based Medicine
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University Of Toronto
Narrative Medicine
Health Humanities
Embodied Books
Medical Education
Covid-19
Indigenous Peoples
2SLGBTQIA Plus Health
Medicine
Interprofessional Collaboration
Sioux Lookout, Ontario
Darian Goldin Stahl
Simulation In Medical Education
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Métis
Education
Equity and Inclusivity
Indigenous Education

NBM Talks is a podcast from the Narrative-Based Medicine Lab at Continuing Professional Development, Temerty Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto. Listen to engaging conversations with writers, clinicians, scholars, and artists working at the intersection of literature, medicine, and health. Discover the rewarding possibilities that exist when we engage with narrative-based principles and pr... more

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Latest Episodes

Summer is here and we're kicking off the season by revisiting a few of our earlier episodes.

Today, we're rerunning this conversation with Sarah Kim (Temerty Medicine Medical Education Health Humanities Theme Lead).

Sarah brings her attentive eye t... more

We're celebrating 50 episodes of NBM Talks! To mark the occasion, this special episode was recorded live at the NBM Lab when members of our community gathered in Toronto for a celebration of how far we've come and the collaborative spirit that keeps ... more

Damian Tarnopolsky (Creative Lead, Narrative-Based Medicine Lab) introduces the conversations, inspiration, and content you can expect to find on NBM Talks.

Sayantani DasGupta shares a creative work in progress that reflects on the difficulty of writing during uncertain times. The piece explores the fear, vulnerability, and responsibility that can accompany creative expression in moments of political and... more

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Recent Guests

Karen Gold
Curriculum Lead of the Narrative-Based Medicine Lab; Co-Instructor of Foundational Certificate
Narrative-Based Medicine Lab, University of Toronto
Episode: 50th Episode Special: Roundtable Discussion with the NBM Lab
Sarah Kim
Physician, dance artist, and somatic educator; theme lead for Health Arts and Humanities
Temerty Medicine, University of Toronto
Episode: 50th Episode Special: Roundtable Discussion with the NBM Lab
Allan Peterkin
Professor of psychiatry and family medicine; founder of Health Arts and Humanities program
University of Toronto
Episode: 50th Episode Special: Roundtable Discussion with the NBM Lab
Patricia Houston
Professor in the Department of Anesthesiology & Pain Medicine; Vice Dean, Medical Education
University of Toronto, Temerty Faculty of Medicine
Episode: A Conversation with Patricia Houston
Anne Matlow
Professor Emerita in the Department of Medicine, Temerty Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto; leadership facilitator and executive coach
University of Toronto; LEADS Global; Canadian Patient Safety Institute
Episode: A Conversation with Anne Matlow
Rita Charon
Physician, literary scholar, founder of narrative medicine
Columbia University
Episode: A Conversation with Rita Charon
Jay Baruch
Writer, emergency room doctor, educator, and professor of emergency medicine at Brown University
Alpert Medical School of Brown University
Episode: A Conversation with Jay Baruch
John Launer
Physician and educator, International Advisory Board member
Narrative-Based Medicine Movement; Tavistock Clinic; University College London
Episode: A Conversation with John Launer
Petal Abdool
Geriatric Psychiatrist at CAMH and Unity Health Toronto; Medical Director of CAMH Simulation Centre; Associate Professor at University of Toronto
Centre for Addiction and Mental Health; Unity Health Toronto; University of Toronto
Episode: A Conversation with Petal Abdool

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Sarah Kim
Host of episodes; affiliated with Temerty Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto; oversees NBM Talks
Damian Tarnopolski
Host of episode; Creative Lead at Narrative-Based Medicine Lab; affiliate with NBM Lab

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A Conversation with Jeff Thompson
Q: What has been the reception to these narrative approaches in high-stress fields like policing and healthcare?
The guest notes widespread interest and generally positive responses, with most participants appreciating practical, meaning-focused interventions that improve resilience and reduce burnout.
A Conversation with Jeff Thompson
Q: Are written literary stories and media connected to the narrative work you do, or is it more about personal self-narration?
The discussion suggests a continuum where personal life stories are informed by broader literary and media narratives, shaping how individuals interpret experiences and communicate them in professional contexts.
A Conversation with Jeff Thompson
Q: How did you learn about narrative-based medicine and how has it helped in your work?
Thompson describes integrating narrative approaches with practical crisis response, using qualitative methods to show how stories shape health and well-being, and how this informs training for both police and healthcare professionals.
A Conversation with Rory O'Sullivan
Q: What advice would you give to early-career writers in medicine about developing their craft?
Be open to feedback, share work with others, and try to publish gradually while balancing clinical responsibilities; also allow for flexible writing schedules rather than waiting for perfect conditions.
A Conversation with Petal Abdool
Q: What inspired you to pursue simulation in medical education and bring theatre into clinical training?
I was inspired by mentors and supportive colleagues, and I saw an opportunity to merge education with immersive experiences like aging suits and theatre to deepen empathy and change how learners perceive patient care.

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NBM Talks curates thoughtful conversations at the crossroads of literature, medicine, and health, featuring writers, clinicians, scholars, and artists who apply narrative-based principles to healthcare education and practice. Episodes frequently explore medical education, leadership, empathy, and equity, often through interviews with physicians, educators, and humanities-focused guests. Standout elements include deep dives into narrative medicine origins, coaching and leadership in medical settings, and innovative uses of theatre, simulation, and storytelling to cultivate curiosity, humility, and patient-centered care. The show tends to attract listeners invested in medical education, humanities in medicine, and Indigenous and social health... more

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