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"Compassion & Courage" is a healthcare podcast hosted by professional speaker, Marcus Engel, and his wife, Marvelyne aka The Hotness.
This podcast includes conversations on the leadership topics, we all need: resiliency, finding compassion for ourselves and others, and healthcare trends. There are lots of interviews with docs, nurses, experts, patients, and folks in the field up to their ears doing the work… and finding the balance.
Marcus is a speaker, consultant, professor, and the author of “The Other End of the Stethoscope” and “I’m Here: Compassionate Communication in Patient Care,” two texts that are often used by hospitals and nursing schools.
"Compassion & Courage: Conversations in Healthcare" is a Marcus Engel podcast and the views expressed are entirely his own.
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In today’s episode of Compassion & Courage, Marcus Engel speaks with Dr. Rachel Spalding, a nurse executive and consultant, about her journey in nursing, the importance of compassionate care, and the role of advocacy in healthcare. Rachel shares her experiences transitioning from bedside nursing to leadership, the impact of mentorship, and the significance of professional organizations in empowering nurses. We discuss the evolving role of virtual nursing and its impact on patient ca...
In today’s episode of Compassion & Courage, Marcus Engel speaks with Nikki Helms DNP, MBA, RN, CCRN-K, a dedicated nurse and patient experience leader. They discuss Nikki's journey into nursing, the importance of compassionate care, and the impact of personal experiences on her career. The conversation delves into leadership in healthcare, the significance of vulnerability and trust for leaders. Nikki emphasizes the need for kindness and human connection in healthcare, sharing her insight...
On this episode of Compassion & Courage, Marcus and The Hotness delve into the concept of self-sabotage, exploring its various forms and how it impacts mental health, relationships, and personal growth. They discuss behaviors such as perfectionism, avoidance, rebellion, imposter syndrome, overthinking, and martyrdom, providing insights and strategies for recognizing and overcoming these self-destructive patterns. Come tune in to this two-part episode if you want to get out of you own way!...
In today’s episode of Compassion & Courage, Marcus Engel and Laurie Smith talk about Laurie’s journey in healthcare, her inspirations, and the importance of leadership and belonging in teams. They discuss Laurie's experiences as a nurse, her transition into leadership roles, and the impact of coaching on team dynamics. The conversation also touches on the significance of the Magnet designation in healthcare and the value of emotional intelligence in fostering a culture of belonging. Lauri...
On this episode of Compassion & Courage, Marcus and The Hotness delve into the concept of self-sabotage, exploring its various forms and how it impacts mental health, relationships, and personal growth. They discuss behaviors such as perfectionism, avoidance, rebellion, imposter syndrome, overthinking, and martyrdom, providing insights and strategies for recognizing and overcoming these self-destructive patterns. Come tune in to this two-part episode if you want to get out of you own way!...
In today’s episode of Compassion & Courage, Marcus Engel speaks with Jenn Johnson, RN, about the importance of compassionate communication in nursing. Jenn highlights the significance of nursing intuition, and how it can positively impact patient care and outcomes. The conversation also touches on the challenges of burnout in nursing and the importance of peer support. Come listen in as today’s episode hits on many topics around both these expert’s work and life passion. Jenn's upco...
In today’s episode of Compassion & Courage, Dr. Tiffany Pankow, Chief of Caregiver Wellness and Patient Experience at Honor Health, discusses her role in promoting the well-being of clinicians and its impact on patient outcomes. Specifically, Dr. Pankow highlights the concept of Blue Zones, areas around the world where people live long and healthy lives, and how communities can adopt the principles of Blue Zones to improve well-being. She emphasizes the significance of relationships, purp...
In today’s episode of Compassion & Courage, Jim Schamadan, M.D., a 96-year-old doctor, shares his incredible life experiences and insights in this conversation. From enlisting in the military at 17 to becoming a doctor, surviving a kidnapping, and working in longevity research, Dr. Schamadan's journey is filled with bravery and compassion. He emphasizes the importance of family, second chances, and taking care of nurses. The conversation also touches on the Janet Schamadan nursing event, ...
On this episode of Compassion & Courage, Marcus and Marvelyne discuss burnout in healthcare, focusing on its causes, signs, and prevention. They highlight the importance of recognizing burnout early and taking steps to prevent it. The episode provides practical tips for preventing burnout, such as getting enough rest, exercising, eating well, asking for help, taking breaks, and seeking training. They emphasize the value of narrative medicine and narrative nursing in addressing burnout and...
In today’s episode of Compassion & Courage, Marcus invites Dr. Kathy Reeves to discuss the importance of humanism in healthcare and the work of the Gold Foundation in promoting compassionate care. She highlights the need for trust, dignity, and compassion in healthcare and shares her experiences and insights on addressing health disparities and creating meaningful connections with patients. Don’t miss this great deep dive into what it means to be a patient focuses provider! Key Momen...
On this episode of Compassion & Courage, Marcus and Marvelyne discuss the importance of showing appreciation in healthcare and beyond. They reflect on Marcus' snake bite incident and express gratitude for the support they received over the past year. They explore the benefits of showing appreciation, such as staff engagement, retention, and preventing burnout. They provide various ways to show appreciation, including giving gifts, writing notes of appreciation, offering verbal compliments...
In today’s episode of Compassion & Courage, Marcus invites Dr. Carolyn Ward to talk about the future of the healthcare information and patient centered care. Come listen to Dr. Ward highlight the importance of the human touch in healthcare and how people are irreplaceable in care giving and being present. Don’t forget to be present and just because you are in the room doesn’t mean you are present. Key Moments:00:00 – Introduction00:44 – Dr. Carolyn Ward talks a little about herself a...
In this episode of Compassion & Courage, Marcus and Marvelyne discuss Disability Pride Month and the importance of inclusivity and equal rights for individuals with disabilities. They share personal experiences and provide tips on how to interact respectfully with people with disabilities. The conversation emphasizes the need for compassion, active listening, and understanding. Marcus and Marvelyne also highlight the impact of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in improving accessi...
In today’s episode of Compassion & Courage, Lisa Terry and Marcus talk about the importance of ethical leadership and keeping up-to-date with regulatory compliance and leading practices. The two highlight that we are all responsible for the energy we bring and leadership begins person to person and the compassion can come in the form of reflection and action for the next person even if you fail in the moment. Key Moments:00:00 Introduction and Background03:02 Transitioning from Law E...
In this episode of Compassion & Courage, Marcus and Marvelyne explore the definition of patient-centered care as providing care that is respectful of an individual patient and their preferences, needs, and values. They emphasize the importance of seeing the patient as an individual and not just as a diagnosis or a room number. Come listen to the argument from a patient’s perspective and the lasting effect respect can have on a patient’s life.Key Moments00:00 - Introduction01:25 - Teaching...
In this episode, Marcus is joined by Bill Doherty, the founder of International Conference Development (IDC), which helps organize impactful conferences for healthcare professionals.Highlighting how being a caregiver to his mother made him realize the healthcare system needs to improve, Bill outlines his mission to transform the patient experience by delivering impactful conferences. He also discusses how he is making an impact with ICD by exploring topics such as patient experience, physicia...
Ever wondered how a blind guy can use a computer? Marcus shows us the technology behind the screen on this episode of Compassion & Courage! Technology and a whole lot of people-made it possible for him to narrate his own book for Audible and the entire accessibility community.Come tune-in as we dive into the challenges and heroes who worked together to help us launch I’m Here as an Audible book! Resources for you:More communication tips and resources for how to cultivate compassion: ...
In celebration of National Nurses Week, Marcus is joined by Heather Schimmers who shares the launch of Emplify Health, insights into her career as a nurse, and role as a leader. Todays topics include; what brought Heather into nursing, her leadership style, and a spotlight on those who have helped her along the way. Join us in celebrating nurse leaders and making an impact at all levels. Key Moments:00:00 – Introductions01:47 – Heather Schimmers announces their bigger merger and launch o...
Patient Experience Week provides an opportunity to celebrate those who have made a positive impact on patient experience, in this episode, we shine a spotlight on Nicole Cable.Fanatical about process improvement, Nicole delves into her own experiences as a patient and the importance of finding a trusted care provider, even if that requires driving three counties over! She also shares what she thinks is going to be revolutionary in the patient experience movement.Key Moments:00:00 – Intr...
Dealing with trauma and secondary trauma is a challenge most people face in their daily lives. But what do we do about it? How can we live healthy lives when we are exposed to trauma and stress consistently. In this episode of Compassion & Courage, Marcus and Marvelyne talk about understanding when your trauma burden is too much and it’s time to get help. Come listen as we share practical insights to help you recognize your level of trauma, how to then practice self-care, and then ho...
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