Stand Up for Doctors!

In this episode of Stand Up (for) Doctors!, we explore how emotional intelligence is changing the landscape of healthcare leadership—and even transforming the surgical suite.🔹 Dr. Prasanna Sooriakumaran is a Professor of Urology, robotic surgeon, Oxford academic, and leading voice in men’s health and surgical innovation.🔹 Owen Nwanebu is a leadership coach and healthcare strategist helping individuals and organizations lead with empathy, resolve conflict early, and build emotionally intelligent teams.Together, we explore:•What emotional intelligence looks like in high-pressure environments like surgery•How self-awareness and relational leadership protect both clinicians and patients•Why soft skills are essential—not optional—for the future of medicine•The intersection of coaching, systems change, and personal transformation in healthcareThis episode bridges the technical with the emotional—reminding us that behind every procedure is a human being, on both sides of the scalpel.🔗 Connect with our guests:Dr. Prasanna Sooriakumaran (Prof PS)🌐 www.professorps.co.uk🔗 LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/prasanna-sooriakumaran-prof-ps-597a6b20/Owen Nwanebu🌐 owenicoconsult.com📧 owen@owenicoconsult.com🔗 LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/owennwanebu/🎧 Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/transforming-relationships-with-emotional-intelligence-podcast/id1610174861🧠 Skool Community – https://www.skool.com/emotional-intelligence-hub-4170/about🌿 Special thanks to our episode sponsor, Dr. Ralph LaGuardia, author of The Doomsday Book of Medicine and The Bible of Alternative Medicine.📧 rmulberryman@aol.com📰 medicalunderground.substack.com📚 Books by Dr. LaGuardia on Amazon:1. The Doomsday Book of Medicine2. The Bible of Alternative Medicine3. Infected: Secrets From the Medical Underground🌟 Join us for the Stand Up (for) Doctors! Physician RetreatA weekend to connect, empower, recharge, and celebrate everything it means to be human in medicine.📍 Windrose on Hudson🗓 October 9–12, 2026🔗 Register now - https://standupfordoctors.regfox.com/stand-up-for-doctors-physician-retreatWe’re building more than a movement. We’re building a community.#StandUpForDoctors #EmotionalIntelligence #HealthcareLeadership #SurgicalInnovation #PhysicianWellness #OwenNwanebu #ProfPS #DoctorSupport #HealthcarePodcast #SponsoredEpisode #Episode148 #RetreatForDoctors #HealingTogether

In this special episode of Stand Up (for) Doctors!, the conversation continues with a deeper exploration of the themes behind White Coats, Human Hearts: True Stories of Healing, Belonging, and the Courage to Stay Human in Medicine.The episode features returning guests Dr. Beatriz Olson and Dr. Ryan McCarthy, alongside Jodie Green, who authored the Afterword for this powerful collection.Dr. Olson and Dr. McCarthy are contributing authors in White Coats, Human Hearts, and Jodie Green’s closing reflections expand the dialogue around physician wellbeing, advocacy, and restoring humanity in healthcare.Together, they explore:▪ What it truly means to stay human in medicine▪ How physician voices drive meaningful cultural change▪ Why burnout, belonging, and moral injury must be addressed at a systems level▪ The role of advocacy, creativity, and courageous leadership in healing healthcare📘 White Coats, Human Hearts is available now on Amazon, Kindle, and paperback:🔗 https://standupfordoctors.org/books/🔗 Connect with the guests:Dr. Beatriz Olson🌐 https://beatrizolson.comDr. Ryan McCarthy🌐 https://synapsismartinsburg.comJodie Green🌐 https://www.clinicianburnoutfoundation.org🔗 https://www.linkedin.com/in/jodie-green/#StandUpForDoctors #WhiteCoatsHumanHearts #PhysicianAdvocacy #HealthcareHumanity #DoctorWellness #MedicalStorytelling #ClinicianBurnout #HealthcareLeadership #HealingHealthcare #BookLaunchSpecial

In this episode of Stand Up (for) Doctors!, we sit down with two veteran physicians who’ve each taken very different paths through medicine—but share a deep commitment to staying the course with purpose, resilience, and heart.🔹 Dr. Cormac O’Donovan is a neurologist, professor, keynote speaker, and wellbeing coach helping doctors rediscover what matters most in medicine.🔹 Dr. Ralph (Doc) LaGuardia is a solo-practice physician with decades of experience in internal, geriatric, bariatric, and integrative medicine—unapologetically grassroots and radically committed to patient care.Together, we discuss:- Why so many doctors are leaving clinical medicine—and what might help them stay- What sustainable, fulfilling practice actually looks like- The value of curiosity, connection, and creating space for honest conversations- Advice for new doctors, seasoned clinicians, and healthcare leaders trying to fix a broken systemThis episode is full of grounded wisdom, real talk, and a shared reminder: we need doctors—and doctors need spaces where they can thrive.Watch the full episode: https://youtu.be/B7rO4tWjnWQLike, comment, and subscribe.🔗 Connect with our guests:Dr. Cormac O’Donovan🌐 www.cormacodonovan.comDr. Ralph (Doc) LaGuardia📧 rmulberryman@aol.com📰 medicalunderground.substack.com📚 Books on Amazon:- The Doomsday Book of Medicine- The Bible of Alternative Medicine- Infected: Secrets From the Medical Underground🌿 Ready to reconnect with why you started this work?Join us at the Stand Up (for) Doctors! Physician Retreat — a weekend to connect, empower, recharge, and celebrate.📍 Windrose on Hudson🗓 October 9–12, 2026🔗 Register here: https://standupfordoctors.regfox.com/stand-up-for-doctors-physician-retreatBecause change doesn’t happen alone—it happens in community.#StandUpForDoctors #PhysicianWellness #MedicalCulture #HealthcareLeadership #DoctorSupport #SustainableMedicine #IntegrativeMedicine #DoctorVoices #RetreatForDoctors #Episode147 #HealthcarePodcast #ReconnectRechargeRebuild

This special episode of Stand Up (for) Doctors! was recorded following the official launch of our newest book in the series, Stand Up (for) Doctors! White Coats, Human Hearts—a powerful collection of true stories honoring the humanity behind the white coat.We come together to celebrate Book 2 with three contributing authors whose voices reflect courage, vulnerability, and the lived realities of modern medicine.🔹 Pamela Marie Hobby shares a deeply personal perspective about reconnecting with the doctors who saved her life.🔹 Dr. Drew Remignanti explores the critical importance of the physician-patient relationship and its profound influence on health outcomes.🔹 Dr. Jennifer Lycette brings incisive insight into vulnerability and self-compassion in medicine, and the need to breathe!Together, we explore:What inspired White Coats, Human Hearts and why these stories matter nowHow storytelling restores dignity, meaning, and connection in medicineThe courage it takes to stay human within a broken systemWhy physician advocacy is essential to the future of patient careHow shared narratives can spark healing, belonging, and changeThis episode is both a celebration and a call to action—honoring physicians who choose empathy, truth, and humanity, even when the system makes it hard.📘 About the BookWhite Coats, Human Hearts: True Stories of Healing, Belonging, and the Courage to Stay Human in Medicine is now available on Amazon, Kindle, and paperback.More info: standupfordoctors.org/books/🔗 Connect with our authors:Pamela Marie Hobby📘https://mydoctorsmeds.com/🔗https://www.linkedin.com/in/pamela-marie-hobby-14402633/Dr. Drew Remignanti🌐https://drewremignanti.pubsitepro.com/🔗https://www.linkedin.com/in/drew-remignanti-md-mph-ba890537/Dr. Jennifer Lycette🌐https://jenniferlycette.com🔗https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-lycette/⭐ Episode SponsorThis episode is proudly sponsored by Dr. Jonathan Block, MD, MBA, MLS, MPH, CPE🔗 LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathan-block-md-mba-mls-mph-cpe-7327269/#StandUpForDoctors #WhiteCoatsHumanHearts #PhysicianVoices #DoctorAdvocacy #HealthcareHumanity #MedicalStorytelling #BookLaunchEpisode #PhysicianWellness #HealingHealthcare #StandUpForDoctorsBook

In this episode of Stand Up (for) Doctors!, we’re joined by two women leading with empathy, truth, and bold action in healthcare transformation. 🔹 Kimberly Maurer is a nurse and founder of Unapologetically You Collective, where she mentors nurses, leaders, and changemakers to reclaim their voices and create lasting impact. 🔹 Sue Robins is a Canadian writer, speaker, and senior partner at Bird Comm, where she consults on best practices in patient engagement and helps leaders build safer, more connected care environments. Together, we explore:- What true patient engagement looks like—from the inside out- How cultural healing in healthcare depends on both healthcare worker and patient voices- Why supporting physicians creates better outcomes for everyone- The power of communication, community, and courage in shifting the systemThis conversation reminds us that healing healthcare is a team effort—and when we care for our caregivers, patients thrive. 🔗 Connect with our guests:Sue Robins🌐 https://www.suerobins.com/🔗 LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/sue-robins-6609147/📸 Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/suerobinswork/ Kimberly Maurer📧 KimberlyMaurer731@gmail.com🔗LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimberly-maurer-bs-lpn-b35b87215/📘 Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/kimberly.maurer.90 #StandUpForDoctors #PatientEngagement #PhysicianAdvocacy #NurseLeadership #HealthcareTransformation #DoctorWellness #HealthcareCulture #HealingTogether #Episode146 #UnapologeticallyYou #BirdComm

In this episode of Stand Up (for) Doctors!, we welcome Dr. Lillian Emlet—a critical care physician, executive coach, and founder of Transforming Healthcare Coaching®—who is leading powerful change at the individual, team, and systems level.Dr. Emlet brings years of clinical expertise into her work coaching healthcare professionals toward clarity, sustainability, and leadership with heart. As an Ambassador for the Dr. Lorna Breen Heroes’ Foundation, she’s also a fierce advocate for physician well-being and systemic change.Together, we talk about:Why physicians need safe, skilled coaching now more than everHow leadership development is essential to culture repairThe power of showing up as fully human in a high-pressure systemThe ripple effect of one well-supported clinician on an entire teamThis conversation is a call for transformation—from the inside out.🔗 Connect with Dr. Lillian Emlet:📧 hello@transforminghealthcarecoaching.com🌐 Transforming Healthcare Coaching🔗 LinkedIn – Dr. Lillian Emlet#StandUpForDoctors #HealthcareLeadership #PhysicianCoaching #TransformingHealthcare #DLBHF #DoctorWellness #CultureChange #HumanizeMedicine #ExecutiveCoaching #PhysicianSupport #Episode145

In this episode of Stand Up (for) Doctors!, we’re joined by two powerhouse physician-leaders who are actively reshaping how healthcare shows up for its people.🔹 Dr. Cheryl Martin is an emergency medicine physician from Australia with over two decades of experience spanning the UK and Australia. She is passionate about organizational wellbeing, safety culture, and sustainable leadership.🔹 Dr. Shannon Foster is an acute care surgeon, award-winning educator, and founder of SMF Facilitation, where she helps individuals and healthcare teams navigate conflict, prevent burnout, and rebuild trust from the inside out.Together, we explore:What it really takes to build a healthy cultureWhy burnout needs to be addressed before it beginsThe importance of safety, communication, and vulnerability in leadershipHow systems can evolve—by design, not accidentThis episode is a call to action for anyone who believes healthcare can do better—and knows that starts by taking care of the people at the center of it.🔗 Connect with our guests:Dr. Cheryl Martin🌐 The Mind Full Medic Podcast🔗 LinkedIn – Cheryl MartinDr. Shannon Foster, MD, FACS🌐 SMF Facilitation📧 sfoster@smffacilitation.com🔗 LinkedIn – Shannon Foster#StandUpForDoctors #PhysicianWellness #HealthcareLeadership #OrganizationalCulture #BurnoutPrevention #DoctorSupport #SystemChange #MedicalCulture #HumanizeHealthcare #SMFFacilitation #MindFullMedic #Episode144

In this episode, we’re amplifying a conversation that’s urgent, human, and often invisible.We’re joined by Dr. Santhosh Paulus—physician, educator, and founder of Cycling 4 Change—and CJ Quartlbaum, executive coach, writer, and host of Cycling 4 Change’s anti-human trafficking podcast.Together, they share:Why doctors must be trained to recognize signs of human traffickingHow Cycling 4 Change is using movement, conversation, and advocacy to disrupt cycles of exploitationThe power of storytelling, community engagement, and courageous curiosityWe also dive into practical tools, real-world resources, and how healthcare professionals can move from awareness to meaningful action.👉 This is a must-listen for anyone in healthcare who wants to stand up—not just for patients, but for justice.🔗 Featured Resources & Links:🗓️ Upcoming Physician Retreats:Events – StandUp(for)Doctors!🚴 Cycling 4 Change:https://cycling4change.org📘 GRIT & GRACE by Jenna McKaye:Amazon Link🎓 HEAL Trafficking – PEARR Tool, Protocol Toolkit & More:https://www.healtrafficking.org🎥 Human Trafficking Awareness Video (w/ PACT):Watch on Vimeo🌐 PACT – Resources for Parents & Educators:https://www.wearepact.org📲 Connect with CJ Quartlbaum:🔗 Substack – https://tellmemorewithcj.substack.com/podcast🔗 LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/cj-quartlbaum-51797754/📸 Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/cj_quartlbaum/#HumanTraffickingAwareness #StandUpForDoctors #Cycling4Change #PhysicianAdvocacy #HealthcareLeadership #DoctorVoices #MedicalEducation #TraumaInformedCare #CJQuartlbaum #DrSanthoshPaulus #HealthcarePodcast

Two seasoned healthcare leaders—Dr. Hans Van Lancker, orthopedic trauma surgeon and department chief, and Geoffrey Hall, longtime hospital CEO and advisor—share their vision for reshaping hospital culture with humanity and purpose at the core.In this episode, we explore:Why culture is the foundation for sustainability in healthcareThe critical need for physician autonomy and a seat at the tableWhat true leadership looks like: affable, available, and advancedHow to retain great providers by helping them feel ownership and connectionWhy today’s healthcare challenges are a real opportunity to do better—togetherThis is a powerful conversation for healthcare professionals, executives, and anyone who believes that systems work best when people come first.👉 Like, comment, and subscribe to join the movement for healthy doctors and thriving hospitals.#HealthcareLeadership #HospitalCulture #PhysicianVoice #DoctorWellness #CommunityHospitals #SystemChange #HealthcarePodcast #StandUpForDoctors #HumanCenteredCare

When tragedy strikes, some people fall silent. Others—like Betsy Gall and Pamela Marie Hobby—rise, speak out, and fight for change.In this powerful episode of Stand Up (for) Doctors!, we explore the deeply personal journeys that brought Betsy and Pamela to the front lines of the physician well-being movement. As ambassadors for the Dr. Lorna Breen Heroes’ Foundation, they are transforming loss into legacy.From books and business to theater and advocacy, these two women remind us that when we support doctors, we protect everyone.👉 Tune in for a raw and uplifting conversation about resilience, remembrance, and reimagining healthcare with compassion at its core.

What happens when a best-selling author, a former physician turned leadership coach, and a podcast host connect over a shared mission? Magic—and a whole lot of meaning.In this episode of Stand Up (for) Doctors!, we welcome Bob Burg, Hall of Fame keynote speaker and coauthor of The Go-Giver, and Dr. Adam Harrison, award-winning leadership coach and former physician.Together, we explore:The story behind The Go-Giver and how its principles apply to healthcareWhy influence is rooted in authenticity and serviceHow Adam’s journey created the bridge between Bob’s world and ours👉 Tune in to hear how giving—not grabbing—is the real path to impact, influence, and healing in medicine and beyond.

Welcome to Stand Up (for) Doctors! I’m your host, Kim Downey—and today’s episode is a powerful reminder that change in healthcare doesn’t trickle down from ivory towers. It rises from the hearts, hands, and voices of real people doing real work—like Keeli Gailes and Jennifer Beech.🔹 Keeli Gailes is the Founder of Health for the People, Owner of Roots Physical Therapy and Wellness, and Staff Physical Therapist at Garner Pelvic Health. 🔹 Jennifer Beech, Ph.D., helps healthcare and nonprofit leaders scale with purpose—as a Chief of Staff, SOP specialist, and strategic communicator through B-Side Learning.Together, they’re active leaders in the Healthcare Reimagined Collaborative (HRC)—a grassroots movement built on this belief:“We’re not going to change healthcare ourselves… we’re going to connect the people who will.”💡 In this episode, Keeli and Jennifer open up about:What pulled them into HRCThe grassroots energy reshaping systems from the insideReal stories that spark hope and momentumWhy collaboration—not competition—is the real disruptorThis conversation is a must-listen for every clinician, leader, or changemaker who knows healthcare can be better—and wants to be part of the “how.”👉 Like, comment, and subscribe to support our mission: healthy doctors, sustainable systems, and a future where care actually cares.🔗 Connect with our guests: Keeli Gailes 📧 keeli@healthforthepeople.org 🌐 Health for the People – Include. Assist.Jennifer Beech, Ph.D. 📧 jennifer@b-sidelearning.com 🔗 Jennifer G. Beech, Ph.D. | LinkedIn#healthcaretransformation #healthcarepodcast #doctoradvocacy #healthcareheroes #patientcenteredcare #pelvichealth #systemchange #doctorsupport #healthcarereform

In this episode 𝑆𝑡𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑈𝑝 𝑓𝑜𝑟 𝐷𝑜𝑐𝑡𝑜𝑟𝑠!, I’m honored to welcome Dr. Ronen Elefant and Dr. Marco Fernandez!👉 𝗗𝗿. 𝗥𝗼𝗻𝗲𝗻 𝗘𝗹𝗲𝗳𝗮𝗻𝘁 is an Acute Care Surgeon, Aviation Surgeon, Entrepreneur, Expert Witness, and a leader in innovating healthcare economics and transparent pricing models.👉 𝗗𝗿. 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗼 𝗙𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗲𝘇 is an anesthesiologist, President of Midwest Anesthesia Partners and Association for Independent Medicine. He's a member of the Coalition for Patient Centered Care - just a few of the many hats he wears!Together, we dive into how these physician leaders are innovating to take medicine back for the greater good of both doctors AND patients!Marco shares a powerful story of witnessing the need for change when his mom was a patient, and Ronen emphasizes that we must take steps now to restore the physician-patient relationship, which needs to be at the heart of medicine! We talk about:How healthcare innovation can restore physician autonomy Why transparent pricing matters to both doctors and patients Building a healthcare system that prioritizes trust, independence, and patient-centered care 📢 If you believe in a better future for healthcare, this conversation is for you.💬 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share to help these messages reach a wider audience!Dr. Marco Fernandez: https://www.associationforindependent...Dr. Ronen Elefant: https://acessurgical.com/#StandUpForDoctors #HealthcareInnovation #PhysicianLeadership #ReclaimMedicine #TransparentPricing #PatientCenteredCare #DoctorsLeadingChange #HealthcareVoices #MedicalEconomics #PhysicianAdvocacy #HealthcareReform #HealthcareHeroes

In this episode of Stand Up for Doctors!, I’m joined by two incredible guests:👉𝗗𝗿. 𝗦𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗵 𝗛𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿 - Holistic Psychiatrist & Founder of Psychiatry of Life👉𝗗𝗿. 𝗞𝗲𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗛𝗼𝗹𝗱𝗲𝗿 - Clinical Health Psychologist, Speaker, Consultant & AuthorI met Kelly at the Dr. Lorna Breen Heroes Foundation Healthcare Worker Well-being Day in Washington, D.C., where she was a presenter. Her work focuses on helping healthcare professionals and leaders co-create a culture of well-being.This resonates deeply with Sarah’s belief that the culture of medicine must change, starting in medical school. Together, we explore powerful stories, their “why,” and tangible steps to begin transforming healthcare culture, in the context of joy!📢 This conversation is for anyone who believes that well-being in medicine matters, because healthy doctors mean better care for everyone.💬 If this message speaks to you, please don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share this episode.🎧 𝐴𝑣𝑎𝑖𝑙𝑎𝑏𝑙𝑒 𝑜𝑛 𝑌𝑜𝑢𝑇𝑢𝑏𝑒 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑐𝑜𝑚𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑠𝑜𝑜𝑛 𝑡𝑜 𝑆𝑝𝑜𝑡𝑖𝑓𝑦!Sarah Hollander, MD: Instagram "Psychiatry of Life"LinkedIn:   / sarah-hollander-md  Website: www.psychiatryoflife.com Kelly Holder, PhD: LinkedIn:   / kelly-d-holder-phd-78470639  Website: https://kellydholder.com/#StandUpForDoctors #HealthcareVoices #PhysicianWellbeing #CultureOfMedicine #HealingTheHealers #HealthcareLeadership #DoctorAdvocacy #MedicalCulture #WellbeingInMedicine #HealthcareHeroes #HealthcareInnovation

What if healthcare organizations led with love? 💙In this episode, Dr. Apurv Gupta, architect of A Loving Organization, joins Dr. Michael Mantell, renowned “Mental Health Architect,” to explore how compassion, culture, and systems come together to heal not only patients—but those who care for them.Together, they reveal how loving organizations outperform others, how shared responsibility for well-being transforms outcomes, and why “when two hearts touch, that’s healing!”You’ll hear about real hospitals already leading this movement, Dr. Mantell’s powerful BRAVE framework for emotional well-being, and how we can all open our thinking to see what truly connects us!This episode is a must-listen for healthcare leaders and teams!Michael Mantell, Ph.D.:  / drmichaelmantell  drmantell@me.comDr. Apurv Gupta:  / apurvguptamd  apurv@alovingorganization.comhttps://alovingorganization.org/Exemplars of A Loving Organization:Hospitals & Health Systems:Advent Health, FloridaAdventist Health Castle, HawaiiBaylor Scott & White, TexasEmplify Health, WisconsinHackensack Meridian Health, New JerseyMedical University of South Carolina, South CarolinaSaint Luke’s University Health Network, PennsylvaniaSutter Davis, CaliforniaTrinity Health, USAUniversity Hospitals, OhioProvider Groups:Carolina Blood and Cancer Care Associates, South CarolinaSouthcentral Foundation, AlaskaUniversity of Louisville Physicians, KentuckySenior Living Facilities:The Highlands at Brighton, New York

In this poignant and emotional Introductory Episode, I am joined by Dr. Nicole Solomos, who listens to me share my story as I speak to the impact the death of my irreplaceable radiologist, Dr. Steven Sferlazza, had on me, and how it propelled me to become a fierce advocate for physicians. I'm including the links to my KevinMD tribute article to Dr. Sferlazza, and the podcast we did to accompany the article:https://kevinmd.com/2023/05/an-inspiring-tribute-to-an-exceptional-radiologist-who-made-a-lasting-impact.htmlhttps://kevinmd.com/2023/05/from-cancer-survivor-to-health-care-advocate-a-touching-tribute-to-an-irreplaceable-radiologist-podcast.html

In this episode of Stand Up for Doctors!, I sit down with Dr. Sam Khozin, “the rural hospital guy,” and Dr. Simon Craig, medical director, author, and systems thinker from Australia. Together, we dive deep into what it means to build connection, lead with courage, and reimagine healthcare culture.We talk about:The human side of healthcare Innovation, connection & leadership Sam’s work with MKC HealthSimon’s Brave Talks Reflection Cards for Healthcare...we have a great discussion incorporating them!Why honest conversations among healthcare professionals matter more than everThis isn’t just a podcast, it’s a movement for compassionate, connected care.

In this episode of Stand Up for Doctors!, I’m joined by Dr. Derrick Alger, a husband, father, physician, hospitalist, and founder of Quick Connect Huddles, along with his wife, Kylie Alger, a mom, advocate for physician well-being and burnout prevention, and co-founder of both Quick Connect Huddles and HappyGram.org.Together, they share their powerful mission to support physicians, prevent burnout, and foster a culture of connection in healthcare. We explore how Quick Connect Huddles came to life, why it matters for doctors and their families, and the inspiring stories behind their work!👉 Tune in now to hear how Derrick and Kylie are building connection and changing the way we support doctors!

In this episode of Stand Up for Doctors!, I’m honored to welcome Dr. Gizelka David-West, a gynecologic oncologist, lead singer of the band N.E.D. (No Evidence of Disease), and my own surgeon, alongside Dr. Adrienne Towsen, an orthopedic surgeon and international ballroom dancer, who recently stepped away from clinical practice.This conversation is especially meaningful as we record during Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month. Dr. David-West shares how her music is helping to break the silence surrounding gynecologic cancers and give women a voice in their healing journey. Dr. Towsen reflects on how the discipline and artistry of ballroom dancing continue to shape her path in medicine and beyond.👉 Tune in now to hear how two doctors are raising their voices and finding new rhythms both inside and outside of medicine!

In this episode of Stand Up for Doctors!, I’m joined by Dr. Michelle-Linh Nguyen, a primary care physician and founder of Canyon Oak, and Jenny Opalinski, a speech therapist and co-founder of The Wellness Shift. They are reshaping healthcare by promoting sustainable, purposeful work models and supporting mental health for doctors and other healthcare workers.We explore how Canyon Oak and The Wellness Shift are creating healthier ways to work and live in medicine, why this matters for the future of healthcare, and how wellness initiatives can empower physicians and other healthcare workers to thrive—not just survive!👉 Tune in now to discover how purpose and wellness are transforming healthcare from the inside out!