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The PLA Podcast

Podcast by Physicians Leadership Academy (PLA)

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The Physicians Leadership Academy (PLA) Podcast is a space for physicians seeking meaningful connection, personal growth, and authentic leadership. Through insightful conversations with PLA faculty, alumni, and thought leaders, we explore the inner work of physician leadership—from mindfulness and emotional intelligence to navigating burnout, uncertainty, and change. Hosted by Dr. Stephanie Costa, this podcast offers practical tools, honest reflections, and real stories that inspire physicians to lead with intention—at work, at home, and in their communities. Whether you’re a graduate of the PLA or just beginning your leadership journey, this podcast is here to reconnect you with your values, your purpose, and your community.  🎙️ Produced by the Columbus Medical Association 🌐 Learn more at physiciansleadershipacademy.org 📲 Contact us at physiciansleadershipacademy.org/contact-us

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14 episodes

episode Ep 11 - Part 2: Tired and Wired: Safe Relational Touch for Nervous System Regulation artwork

Ep 11 - Part 2: Tired and Wired: Safe Relational Touch for Nervous System Regulation

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2380348/fan_mail/new] In part two of our conversation with aesthetician, artist, and craniosacral therapy practitioner Amy Linville, host and PLA Director of Alumni Programming Dr. Stephanie Costa continues their conversation focusing on biodynamic craniosacral therapy (CST) and its relevance for healthcare professionals managing chronic stress and trauma. Amy explains how stress can lead to “chronic bracing,” and describes how safe, negotiated relational touch can help the autonomic nervous system soften and regulate beyond simply telling oneself to relax.    Learn more about Amy on her website: https://www.amylinville.com/ Registration is open for the next class of the Physicians Leadership Academy at the Columbus Medical Association. Designed FOR physicians BY physicians and led by globally recognized faculty and coaches, PLA is a transformational, research-backed program to help you build the skills to thrive in today’s ever-evolving healthcare landscape. Learn more at physiciansleadershipacademy.org. Produced by the Columbus Medical Association [https://columbusmedicalassociation.org/] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PhysiciansLeadershipAcademyPLA/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/physicians.leadership.academy/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/physicians-leadership-academy/ Learn more: physiciansleadershipacademy.org

12 May 2026 - 33 min
episode Ep 11 - Part 1: Drawing as a Stillness Practice with Amy Linville artwork

Ep 11 - Part 1: Drawing as a Stillness Practice with Amy Linville

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2380348/fan_mail/new] Host and PLA Director of Alumni Programming Dr. Stephanie Costa speaks with Amy Linville, an aesthetician who also incorporates biodynamic craniosacral therapy, about building a creative life through drawing. In Part 1 of their conversation, they discuss approachable practices such as 10-minute drawing challenges focused on process over product, noticing nervous system regulation and body awareness, and using constraints like time to reduce perfectionism.    Learn more about Amy on her website: https://www.amylinville.com/  Try Amy's drawing game here: https://bit.ly/4cmu6ct Registration is open for the next class of the Physicians Leadership Academy at the Columbus Medical Association. Designed FOR physicians BY physicians and led by globally recognized faculty and coaches, PLA is a transformational, research-backed program to help you build the skills to thrive in today’s ever-evolving healthcare landscape. Learn more at physiciansleadershipacademy.org. Produced by the Columbus Medical Association [https://columbusmedicalassociation.org/] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PhysiciansLeadershipAcademyPLA/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/physicians.leadership.academy/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/physicians-leadership-academy/ Learn more: physiciansleadershipacademy.org

20 Apr 2026 - 28 min
episode Ep 10: Martial Arts, Mindfulness, and Medicine: A Conversation with Dr. Dean Agra artwork

Ep 10: Martial Arts, Mindfulness, and Medicine: A Conversation with Dr. Dean Agra

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2380348/fan_mail/new] In this episode of The PLA Podcast, host Stephanie Costa, Director of Alumni Programming at the Physicians Leadership Academy (PLA), talks with PLA graduate Dr. Dean Agra, formerly a nephrologist and now a full-time addiction medicine physician, about how martial arts support mindfulness, grounding, and leading as one’s truest self. Dean shares how he first explored martial arts as a child, returned to training in medical school as a physical and mental outlet, and now practices three to five times per week as a “moving meditation” that helps him stay focused and present. He discusses the complementary nature of PLA mindfulness teachings with martial arts, outlines disciplines he’s trained in (including kung fu, ninjitsu, Muay Thai, and tai chi), and offers suggestions for beginners seeking breath work, fitness, or practical self-defense. Produced by the Columbus Medical Association [https://columbusmedicalassociation.org/] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PhysiciansLeadershipAcademyPLA/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/physicians.leadership.academy/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/physicians-leadership-academy/ Learn more: physiciansleadershipacademy.org

4 Mar 2026 - 25 min
episode Ep 8: Healing the Healers: Trauma, Well-Being, and Leadership in Medicine artwork

Ep 8: Healing the Healers: Trauma, Well-Being, and Leadership in Medicine

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2380348/fan_mail/new] Psychiatrist and OhioHealth Medical Director of Provider Well-Being Dr. Carol Chung joins host Stephanie Costa to discuss physician well-being, trauma, and the importance of seeking support in medicine. They explore burnout versus depression, peer support, trauma-informed care, and how EMDR can help clinicians heal and return to work stronger. A thoughtful conversation about leadership, compassion, and changing the culture of medicine from within.  Produced by the Columbus Medical Association [https://columbusmedicalassociation.org/] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PhysiciansLeadershipAcademyPLA/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/physicians.leadership.academy/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/physicians-leadership-academy/ Learn more: physiciansleadershipacademy.org

11 Jan 2026 - 32 min
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