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1 month ago | 
kevinmd.com | Pamela Wible |Mattie Renn |Thomas Pak |Corey Feist
Mid-step on the sky bridge, boarding my flight—the message lands. Raw. Desperate. A life breaking apart in real time:“I’ve been in health care my entire life. Surgical services. Because I spoke up against wrongdoing, stood up for myself, I’m out of a job and can’t get a job anywhere now. I’m 60 now. I don’t know what to do. I’ve had a hard life, and I buried all the pain in work. Now. Alone. Nothing but time on my hands—all of it surfacing.
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2 months ago | 
kevinmd.com | Michelle Zhu |Angela Liu |Ashley Wu |Thomas Pak
Returning home from medical school for the holidays, I had an all-too-familiar experience for medical trainees, but with a cultural twist. My Chinese American family bombarded me with medical questions. “I wake up at 4 a.m. every day, 不舒服 (bù shū fu; body feels uncomfortable), feels like 心跳 (xīn tiào; heart palpitations).” “I get woken up at 3 a.m. every day, 胃痛 (Wèitòng; stomach pains), but I had a CT, MRI, and colonoscopy last year, and they said nothing is wrong.
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Jan 8, 2025 | 
kevinmd.com | Pamela Buchanan |Brittany Ladson |Mattie Renn |Thomas Pak
As an emergency room physician with over 20 years of experience, I’ve faced countless moments of emotional intensity—saving lives, delivering difficult news, and navigating the chaos of a health care system stretched to its limits. Yet, it wasn’t a catastrophic patient case or a bad day at work that led me to my breaking point. It was the slow, relentless erosion of my emotional capacity. I call this state the emotional flatline.
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Nov 27, 2024 | 
kevinmd.com | Mattie Renn |Thomas Pak |Corey Feist |George Mathew
Subscribe to The Podcast by KevinMD. Watch on YouTube. Catch up on old episodes!We sit down with Perrette St. Preux, a nurse, to explore the realities of work-life balance in health care. We discuss the personal and professional challenges that come with maintaining well-being in a demanding field, the importance of setting boundaries, and strategies for avoiding burnout.
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Oct 14, 2024 | 
kevinmd.com | Steven Siegel |Mattie Renn |Thomas Pak |Corey Feist
Subscribe to The Podcast by KevinMD. Watch on YouTube. Catch up on old episodes!We sit down with Nicholas Rosenlicht, psychiatrist and author of My Brother’s Keeper: The Untold Stories Behind the Business of Mental Health―and How to Stop the Abandonment of the Mentally Ill.
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Aug 10, 2024 | 
kevinmd.com | Steven Siegel |Mattie Renn |Thomas Pak |Corey Feist
Subscribe to The Podcast by KevinMD. Watch on YouTube. Catch up on old episodes!We sit down with Claire Ellerbrock, a nurse practitioner with a background in psychiatric and behavioral health care. Claire shares her powerful and transformative experience with a patient named John, whose tragic passing highlighted the systemic failures in the treatment of individuals with severe mental illness (SMI).
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Jul 5, 2024 | 
kevinmd.com | Harvey Castro |Mattie Renn |Thomas Pak |Corey Feist
Success in the health care industry often demands technical expertise, a resilient mindset, and an unwavering commitment to personal growth. We will delve into key lessons, focusing on how health care professionals can leverage these insights to excel in their demanding careers. The importance of a strong “why”Motivation. In health care, the “why” often stems from a deep-seated desire to help others and make a difference.
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Mar 24, 2024 | 
kevinmd.com | Steven Siegel |Mattie Renn |Thomas Pak |Corey Feist
Subscribe to The Podcast by KevinMD. Watch on YouTube. Catch up on old episodes!Pediatric nephrologist Katherine Twombley opens up about her personal journey and her book, First Do No Harm: A Physician’s Burnout and Mental Health Guidebook from Medical School to Retirement. Join us as she sheds light on the important topic of physician mental health, drawing from her own experiences and the tragic loss of her father, Dr. James Michael Twombley.
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Jan 24, 2024 | 
kevinmd.com | Harvey Castro |Mattie Renn |Thomas Pak |Corey Feist
In the ever-evolving health care landscape, where technological advancements and digital presence are increasingly intertwined, health care professionals, including doctors and nurses, must understand the importance of a robust digital footprint. This isn’t just about staying relevant; it’s about showcasing your expertise, connecting with peers and potential employers, and embracing technological innovations like AI in health care.
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Nov 20, 2023 | 
kevinmd.com | Harvey Castro |Taylor Christensen |Mattie Renn |Thomas Pak
In the high-pressure health care environment, finding purpose and fulfillment is a significant challenge. The Japanese concept of ikigai offers a unique perspective, helping health care professionals discover deeper meaning in their work and personal lives. This article explores ikigai’s essence, its benefits and challenges in health care, and practical steps for embarking on this transformative journey.
