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The Nocturnists

The Nocturnists
Uncertainty In Medicine
Mental Health
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Healthcare
Emergency Medicine
Nursing
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Patient Care
Chronic Illness
Transitions Clinic Network
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Death
Uncertainty
Caregiving
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Chronic Lyme Disease
Diagnostic Uncertainty
Medical Education

The Nocturnists is an award-winning medical storytelling podcast, hosted by physician Emily Silverman. We feature personal stories from frontline clinicians, conversations with healthcare-related authors and art-makers, and special podcast documentary series such as "Post-Roe America," "Shame in Medicine," "Black Voices in Healthcare," and "Stories from a Pandemic. Our mission is to humanize healt... more

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Latest Episodes

Pediatric intensivist Dr. Chris Carroll tells the story of an unexpected consult: a young gorilla named Kevin, critically ill with Shigella sepsis during an outbreak at the Jacksonville Zoo. What begins as a strange crossover between human and veteri... more

Solange Madriz, a public health professional at UCSF, reflects on her work training birth attendants and clinicians in rural Guatemala to respond to maternal emergencies through low-cost simulation. For years, she helped others prepare for postpartum... more

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In this episode, infectious disease physician and global health leader Dr. mike Reid reflects on a moment early in his career working in Botswana, when a young patient died in front of him despite his efforts to help. The experience brought back a me... more

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While navigating a painful period in her personal life, ICU physician Nikki Mittal cares for a patient with severe brain injury whose family is preparing to withdraw life support. After a difficult earlier interaction that leaves her questioning hers... more

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Recent Guests

Solange Madriz
Public health professional focused on maternal health and global health
Public health (Guatemala project)
Episode: Practice and Reality with Solange Madriz, MA, MS
Dr. Mike Reid
Infectious disease physician and global health leader
PEPFAR; UCSF connection mentioned
Episode: Failure and Grace with mike Reid, MD
Nikki Mittal
Pulmonary and Critical Care Physician
USC Medical Center, Los Angeles
Episode: Held in Prayer with Nikki Mittal, DO
Tiffany Chan
Optometrist and storyteller.
Episode: Choosing Home with Tiffany Chan, OD
Frances Southwick
Physician, writer, and storyteller
Episode: A Soft Place to Land with Frances Southwick, DO
Sharon Fennix
Hotline coordinator for the Transitions Clinic Network and storyteller who spent 38 years incarcerated.
Transitions Clinic Network
Episode: Stories that Save Us with Sharon Fennix
Linda Wick
Nurse practitioner with more than 40 years of experience in nursing
Episode: The Nurse and the Nun with Linda Wick, DNP, APRN
Sarah Auna
A birth doula, educator, and poet
Episode: Birth and Poetry with Sarah Auna
Perri Klass
Pediatrician, professor, and author of The Best Medicine, How Science and Public Health Gave Children a Future
Episode: The 100-Year Turnaround in Child Survival with Perri Klass, MD

Host

Emily Silverman
Host of a storytelling podcast featuring personal narratives from healthcare providers and discussions on various medical themes.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 756 ratings
  • Brought me to tears

    The episode with Tiffany Chan was so heart wrenching, but beautiful. It was so interesting to hear how she managed her academic journey during such a difficult time in her life. I also enjoyed listening to her speak on helping the veteran population. I am a veteran and I am aware that we are a unique population that physicians in all fields can often find challenging to help. Thank you, Tiffany, for being one of those who stepped up for the challenge.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Dali21001
    United States4 months ago
  • Uncertainty

    I have savored the Uncertainty in Medicine set.

    As a family doc and an old philosophy major, this area of life is central to my mind.

    Thank you for making this.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    FMSS, DO
    United States8 months ago
  • Fantastic in all ways

    So great! The stories and the storytelling! I’m a ‘lay person’ but/and the stories are relatable, interesting and oh so authentic!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Gr2323
    United Statesa year ago
  • Loved it from the beginning

    As a PA, this podcast makes me feel less alone. The stories are so relatable and remind me why I got into medicine in the first place. Thank you for creating it.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    PA-JBS
    United Statesa year ago
  • Brilliant

    A cinematic, penetrating, relevant, unexpected, human show. World-class storytelling, interviews, and audio documentaries that will rivet listeners far beyond the healthcare profession.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Bzbm1875
    United Statesa year ago

Listeners Say

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Audience feedback often reflects gratitude for the relatable content, especially during challenging times in their own medical practices and personal lives.
Listeners deeply appreciate the intimate storytelling and emotional connections explored through personal narratives from healthcare professionals.
Many reviews highlight the show's unique ability to address complex issues such as mental health and systemic challenges in healthcare, resonating with a diverse professional audience.

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Talking Points

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Practice and Reality with Solange Madriz, MA, MS
Q: How did the PRONTO training approach differ from traditional simulation labs, and why was it effective in Guatemala?
It used real people as actors with low-cost props rather than expensive mannequins, emphasized facilitated discussion and context-sensitive learning, and connected traditional birth attendants with clinics to improve collaboration and patient outcomes.
Practice and Reality with Solange Madriz, MA, MS
Q: What inspired you to move from international studies to public health and global health work?
Solange describes a gradual, multidisciplinary path that combined her interests in health, policy, and social determinants, ultimately finding a focus on international and global health that transcends borders and brings different disciplines together.
Held in Prayer with Nikki Mittal, DO
Q: What was it like when the family said you weren't kind, and how did that moment influence your approach going forward, especially given your life upheavals at the time?
She describes feeling like she was failing, then receiving validation through the family's later words and prayer, which helped her reconnect with her purpose and reaffirm compassion in care.
Held in Prayer with Nikki Mittal, DO
Q: Tell us like how far out are you from fellowship? Where do you practice? What's your practice like? What kind of ICU medicine do you do?
Nikki explains completing fellowship at USC in Los Angeles, practicing adult medical ICU medicine with a full-spectrum, non-neuro/cardiac ICU focus, including heart attacks, strokes, and other critical conditions.
Choosing Home with Tiffany Chan, OD
Q: What advice do you have for others at decision points in their lives?
Take time to think really about your priorities and what you value.

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The content explores profound personal stories and insights from frontline healthcare professionals, shedding light on the emotional and relational complexities of practicing medicine. Episodes frequently address pressing issues such as mental health, identity in the medical field, and patient care, providing a platform for authentic storytelling that highlights both challenges and triumphs. Notably, the show includes special series that tackle contemporary social topics affecting healthcare, aiming to humanize the profession while fostering a sense of community among listeners. This unique blend of storytelling and critical commentary is likely to resonate with anyone interested in the human experiences behind medical practice.

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The Nocturnists launched 8 years ago and published 219 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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Recent guests on The Nocturnists include:

1. Solange Madriz
2. Dr. Mike Reid
3. Nikki Mittal
4. Tiffany Chan
5. Frances Southwick
6. Sharon Fennix
7. Linda Wick
8. Sarah Auna

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