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The Other Human in the Room

Hippocratic Collective
Healthcare
Patient Care
Restorative Medical Education
Money
Work-Life Balance
Financial Literacy
Coaching
Healthcare Professionals
Emotional Management
Palliative Care
Debt Management
Personal Growth
Self-Care
Emotional Reactions
Entitlement
Clinical Medicine
Burnout
Collaboration In Healthcare
Post-Traumatic Growth
Grief

A podcast for physicans and other helping professions. Exploring how reconnecting to ourselves as human beings allows us to reclaim our love and satisfaction with medical practice and serve our patients in sustainable and enjoyable ways.

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In this conversation, I sit down with three physician–psychotherapists—Dr. Elizabeth Parsons, Dr. Risa Adams, and Dr. Robin Beardsley—co-authors of a book that asks us to consider: It Doesn’t Have To Be This Way.

We explore Internal Family Systems (... more

This week I sit down with Dr. Katherine Raffensperger, a psychiatry resident with an MD/MBA who sees medicine and business as parallel, interwoven paths.

We get into how policy has reshaped mental health care, why leadership and communication should... more

I sit down with Dr. Adam Stewart—rural Ontario family doc and self-described efficiency nerd—to swap real-world systems for making primary care saner. We dig into EMR hacks, delegation to people and tech, AI scribes, block fees, and the “reset the cl... more

“Good team player” is often code for “do more, say yes, don’t rock the boat.” In this solo episode, I reframe teamwork entirely: the best teammate is rested, resourced, grounded—and only plays games worth winning. I unpack collaboration vs compliance... more

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Recent Guests

Dr. Adam Stewart
Family doctor with over 16 years of experience, dedicated to efficiency in family medicine
stewartmedicine.com
Episode: 195. From Overwhelm to Efficiency with Dr. Adam Stewart
Dr. Duncan Rozario
General surgeon with interests in entrepreneurship and wellness in healthcare.
Episode: 193. The Case for Scheduling Nothing with Dr. Duncan Rozario
Dr. Ryan Montoya
Family medicine doctor, comic book artist, and luggage designer
Goyard
Episode: 192. Living Your Childhood Dreams with Dr. Ryan Montoya
Dr. Anne Aspler
An ER physician in Toronto who is also a small-time musician and writer.
University of Toronto
Episode: 190. Give Yourself Permission with Dr. Anne Aspler
Dr. Karenna'onwe Karen Hill
A family doctor and Mohawk Turtle Clan member who advocates for Indigenous health.
McMaster University
Episode: 189. Two Row Medicine with Dr. Karenna'onwe Karen Hill
Aditya Nellore
Resident in occupational medicine and singer
Harvard
Episode: 188. Rediscovering Your Authentic Voice with Dr. Aditya Nellore
Mitch Abrams
A radiologist who transitioned into exploring emotional health after his open-heart surgery experience.
NexGen Health Solutions
Episode: 186. From Burnout to Coherence with Dr. Mitch Abrams
Dr. Kim Bretz
A naturopath with over 20 years of practice experience and a teacher at the University of Waterloo.
University of Waterloo, Naturopath
Episode: 185. Medical Misinformation with Dr Kim Bretz ND
Andy Nguyen
First-year anesthesiology resident and content creator
Episode: 184. Medical Storytelling on Youtube with Dr Andy Nguyen

Host

Joan
A Canadian family physician who serves as a restorative medical educator, facilitator, and coach, emphasizing the significance of personal well-being in healthcare.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 49 ratings
  • Incredibly helpful to my NP practice

    I listen weekly and often find Joan’s words fleshing out some thoughts bouncing around in my brain. She has helped me set boundaries and centre my humanity at work.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    tilds6
    Canadaa year ago
  • Wonderful podcast

    This is such a great podcast for practical advice on how to become more compassionate toward yourself and learn self coaching in order to become the doctor you always hoped you could be. Love it- especially the only human in the van episodes.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ShirleyCTom
    United States2 years ago
  • Incredible helpful to reframe my perspective

    Also a family physician and these podcasts are so helpful helping me shift my perspective and outlook on practice, life, obligations, worry. Thank you so much for your time and sharing. I look forward to enjoying more insights. Thank you.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    erinwiley
    Canada3 years ago
  • Awesome podcast!

    I am also a Canadian family physician and can really relate to basically everything you have shared! I feel so relieved that I’m not alone! Thank you so much for opening up this space, and for talking about both the joys of being a family doctor and the difficulties, especially during a pandemic. Keep the podcasts coming!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    doctorsarahdove
    Canada3 years ago

Listeners Say

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Reviewers express gratitude for the practical tips on managing stress and the importance of self-care, indicating that the discussions have a positive impact on their professional and personal lives.
The content resonates well with physicians, highlighting shared experiences and providing reassurance during challenging times in their careers.
Listeners appreciate the focus on compassion in medicine and the insights shared, often praising the connection between personal well-being and professional satisfaction.
There is a strong sense of community and understanding among listeners, who often relate to the struggles and triumphs discussed in each episode.

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195. From Overwhelm to Efficiency with Dr. Adam Stewart
Q: What advice do you have for physicians feeling overwhelmed?
Take small steps to address frustrations, note workflow issues, and focus on prioritizing problems incrementally for better outcomes.
195. From Overwhelm to Efficiency with Dr. Adam Stewart
Q: What excites you about the future of your practice?
I am excited about the advancements in AI technology, particularly AI scribes and their potential to streamline patient interactions.
192. Living Your Childhood Dreams with Dr. Ryan Montoya
Q: How did you get into luggage design?
I have always loved vintage luggage and reached out to Goyard with my designs, and they were interested in collaborating.
192. Living Your Childhood Dreams with Dr. Ryan Montoya
Q: What drew you to family medicine?
I love figuring things out with people and interacting with them longitudinally.
189. Two Row Medicine with Dr. Karenna'onwe Karen Hill
Q: What would you want to offer to them in terms of wisdom or words of encouragement as they continue on this journey of reclaiming their humanity?
The first thing that comes to my mind is that you're not alone. There are a lot of us feeling like that. The more that we're able to talk about it and just be honest, it brings that out in others.

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1. Dr. Adam Stewart
2. Dr. Duncan Rozario
3. Dr. Ryan Montoya
4. Dr. Anne Aspler
5. Dr. Karenna'onwe Karen Hill
6. Aditya Nellore
7. Mitch Abrams
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