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2 months ago | 
kevinmd.com | Angel Garcia Otano |Aaron Morgenstein |Amy Bissada |Jen Barna
Subscribe to The Podcast by KevinMD. Watch on YouTube. Catch up on old episodes!Susan Landers shares her heartfelt journey as a neonatologist navigating the challenges of burnout, the rewards of practicing medicine, and the complex emotions surrounding early retirement. From her intimate experiences in the NICU to rediscovering purpose through hobbies, writing, and grandparenting, Susan’s story offers valuable insights for health care professionals and working parents alike.
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Jan 16, 2025 | 
kevinmd.com | Mitchell Berger |Aaron Morgenstein |Amy Bissada |Jen Barna
At the beginning of 2024, the nation continued to experience the impact of three declared public health emergencies with significant behavioral health implications: COVID-19, Mpox, and the opioid crisis. At the same time, three major national associations continued to highlight what they first described in 2021 as a “youth mental health crisis.” As we enter 2025, emergency declarations for two of these — Mpox and COVID-19 — have expired.
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Jan 14, 2025 | 
kevinmd.com | Jeremy Howick |Aaron Morgenstein |Amy Bissada |Jen Barna
Subscribe to The Podcast by KevinMD. Watch on YouTube. Catch up on old episodes!Radiologist Robyn Tiger shares her journey from childhood tragedy to a career dedicated to healing and self-discovery. Robyn recounts how the loss of her father to suicide sparked her passion for understanding the human mind and led her to become a physician. She opens up about her struggles with chronic stress, burnout, and the profound insights that transformed her life and career.
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Dec 10, 2024 | 
kevinmd.com | Oluyemisi Famuyiwa |Aaron Morgenstein |Amy Bissada |Jen Barna
The growing concernIn the age of marijuana legalization, a troubling health concern is emerging—its impact on fertility. While cannabis enjoys increased social acceptance, its unintended consequences on reproductive health are often overlooked. Daily marijuana use now surpasses high-frequency alcohol consumption, marking a cultural shift that demands urgent attention. Yet, despite accumulating evidence, why does it feel like no one is listening?
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Nov 21, 2024 | 
kevinmd.com | Monique Potvin Kent |Aaron Morgenstein |Amy Bissada |Jen Barna
Subscribe to The Podcast by KevinMD. Watch on YouTube. Catch up on old episodes!Epigenetics is transforming our understanding of fertility. In this episode, fertility specialist Dr. Oluyemisi (Yemi) Famuyiwa joins us to explore how lifestyle factors like diet, stress, and environmental exposures influence gene expression through mechanisms like DNA methylation and histone modification.
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Nov 16, 2024 | 
kevinmd.com | M. Bennet Broner |Aaron Morgenstein |Amy Bissada |Jen Barna
According to the National Institutes of Health, the majority of individuals experience several traumatic events in their lifetimes, but do they all develop post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)? If you question the general populace or the media, they would indicate that PTSD is extremely common. Although it varies by sub-population, for the general populace, 13 and above, the rate of diagnosed PTSD is 4 percent to 8 percent.
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Nov 15, 2024 | 
kevinmd.com | Scott Janssen |Aaron Morgenstein |Amy Bissada |Jen Barna
In the weeks after her mother died, Stacy’s mind was filled with thoughts about things she believed she’d done wrong and ways she’d let her mother down. “I shouldn’t have gotten so impatient with her”; “I should have been kinder, should have spent more time with her.” She was even tormented by the inaccurate belief that she had caused her mother’s death by failing to “try harder to get her to eat.” Painful thoughts and emotions coupled with harsh self-judgments and fear about the future.
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Sep 24, 2024 | 
kevinmd.com | Aaron Morgenstein |Amy Bissada |Jen Barna |Elizabeth M. Barreras-Rivest
Subscribe to The Podcast by KevinMD. Watch on YouTube. Catch up on old episodes!We sit down with Dike Drummond, a family practice physician, to explore how AI-powered note-writing software is revolutionizing medical documentation. While these tools offer short-term relief to overworked physicians by drastically reducing charting time, could they ultimately lead to increased patient loads and a new form of burnout?
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Sep 13, 2024 | 
kevinmd.com | Aaron Morgenstein |Amy Bissada |Jen Barna |Steven Siegel
Subscribe to The Podcast by KevinMD. Watch on YouTube. Catch up on old episodes!We sit down with Kevin Ramotar, a clinical psychologist and health care executive, to explore the evolving landscape of mental health care. We dive into the challenges of measuring therapeutic outcomes, the role of technology in improving access and care, and the rise of measurement-informed care.
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Aug 8, 2024 | 
kevinmd.com | Aaron Morgenstein |Amy Bissada |Jen Barna |Steven Siegel
Subscribe to The Podcast by KevinMD. Watch on YouTube. Catch up on old episodes!Join us as we explore the world of clinician wellness and mental health with three remarkable guests. Kim Downey, a physician advocate, shares her insights on supporting health care professionals. Betsy Gall, author of The Illusion of The Perfect Profession, opens up about her personal journey and the challenges faced by physicians.
