Empathy Differentials

Anniversary Episode

It's been a year since I published Empathy Differentials! So we did something different to mark the occasion- a solo podcast, uncut, and purely personal. This reflection after my own hospitalization means a lot to me, and I hope you can relate to the lessons learned.

Growing Up an Expert

After a delayed diagnosis of a rare disease at 4 years old, patient Kelleigh sheds light on the ways that her medical journey has shaped who she is today and how advocacy comes from a number of sources. Filled with lessons for patients and healthcare providers alike, Kelleigh has become a true expert of her disease.

The Great Equalizer

In running a health policy and public health course with medical students and trainees this month, I was inspired to invite a policy change maker and experienced advocate to the podcast. In a message of hope, Rebecca shares with us the pivots of her career that keep guiding her to her ultimate prize, better patient care for all.

FAQs and FACTS: Decoding the Hospital Admission

I am joined by my west coast best friends as we traverse the challenging questions patients ask us as we take care of them IN the hospital. Hospital admissions are a tough and very vulnerable point in time, and we aim to take some of the mystery out of the processes that patients encounter.

Fix Me

As the year comes to a close, the holidays are often associated with joy, connection, and belonging—but for many, they can also deepen feelings of isolation, depression, and anxiety. In this episode, licensed professional counselor Molly draws on her own lived experiences to explore the complex and often unsettling realities of mental health in the current era, inviting listeners into an honest and compassionate conversation.