Compassion Heals

Talking Compassion with Dr. Joyce Mikal-Flynn

In this episode Lee interviews Dr. Joyce Mikal-Flynn, a nurse practitioner, professor at Sacramento State, and a published author! Together they discuss Dr. Joyce Mikal-Flynn's near death event requiring over 20 minutes of CPR, Post Traumatic Growth, the importance of cardiac-rehab, the five domains of Post Traumatic Growth, the philosophy of meta-habilitation, the path of a meta-habilitated survivor, and her ongoing research into Post Traumatic Growth at Sacramento State in the Traumacology department.   For more information on Dr. Joyce Mikal-Flynn and her books, go to https://drjmf.com/ [https://drjmf.com/]   Since overcoming “burnout” and successfully beating advanced cancer, “Patient Lee” Tomlinson has been a man on a mission.  A mission to reveal and reverse the catastrophic crisis caused by the rapid disappearance of compassion in healthcare.  The absence of which has a hugely negative and sometimes fatal impact on patients and the far too often burned-out healthcare professionals who treat us.     Why?  To insure that every patient gets treatment by equally medically competent and compassionate professionals. Which science has proven beyond any doubt must, MUST be present for the best, quickest patient outcomes and long-term health.   Join “Patient Lee” on this journey and mission to make the world a more compassionate and caring place! Learn insights to help loved ones and yourself in times of crisis. Hear interviews from all sides of the compassion crisis, including doctors, nurses and patients. Together we can make a difference in the world today.

Talking Compassion with Dr. Tom Kusek

In this episode Lee interviews Dr. Tom Kusek (Dr. T), one of the few people in the world to have more experience as a patient than Lee! Together they discuss Dr. T's PhD in Leadership and Education, the most compassionate experience Dr. T has had in his life, the impact compassion can have on patient care, how compassionate care makes you feel as a patient, having the courage of finding care that puts compassion first, the definition of active listening, and suggestions on how to make it through healthcare challenges.   Since overcoming “burnout” and successfully beating advanced cancer, “Patient Lee” Tomlinson has been a man on a mission.  A mission to reveal and reverse the catastrophic crisis caused by the rapid disappearance of compassion in healthcare.  The absence of which has a hugely negative and sometimes fatal impact on patients and the far too often burned-out healthcare professionals who treat us.     Why?  To insure that every patient gets treatment by equally medically competent and compassionate professionals. Which science has proven beyond any doubt must, MUST be present for the best, quickest patient outcomes and long-term health.   Join “Patient Lee” on this journey and mission to make the world a more compassionate and caring place! Learn insights to help loved ones and yourself in times of crisis. Hear interviews from all sides of the compassion crisis, including doctors, nurses and patients. Together we can make a difference in the world today.

Talking Compassion with Aleks Kalinich

In this episode Lee interviews Aleks Kalinich, a fellow graduate of the Standford CCARE program where they worked together to bring compassion into the world. Lee and Aleks discuss the place compassion has at work, how suffering is on a continuum, what happens when you don't deal with your own suffering, the power of having compassion for yourself, and so much more.   Since overcoming “burnout” and successfully beating advanced cancer, “Patient Lee” Tomlinson has been a man on a mission.  A mission to reveal and reverse the catastrophic crisis caused by the rapid disappearance of compassion in healthcare.  The absence of which has a hugely negative and sometimes fatal impact on patients and the far too often burned-out healthcare professionals who treat us.     Why?  To insure that every patient gets treatment by equally medically competent and compassionate professionals. Which science has proven beyond any doubt must, MUST be present for the best, quickest patient outcomes and long-term health.   Join “Patient Lee” on this journey and mission to make the world a more compassionate and caring place! Learn insights to help loved ones and yourself in times of crisis. Hear interviews from all sides of the compassion crisis, including doctors, nurses and patients. Together we can make a difference in the world today.

Talking Compassion with Christine Colburn

In this episode Lee interviews Christine Colburn, a mental health therapist using compassion to transform the lives of her patients. Together they discuss the impact of compassion on Christine's life, living with regret and overcoming it, listening without the intent to answer, being your own cheerleader, facing burnout and how Christine overcame burnout.   If you're interesting in the breathing exercises Christine mentions in the episode, go to the link below. https://bhcsllc.com   Since overcoming “burnout” and successfully beating advanced cancer, “Patient Lee” Tomlinson has been a man on a mission.  A mission to reveal and reverse the catastrophic crisis caused by the rapid disappearance of compassion in healthcare.  The absence of which has a hugely negative and sometimes fatal impact on patients and the far too often burned-out healthcare professionals who treat us.     Why?  To insure that every patient gets treatment by equally medically competent and compassionate professionals. Which science has proven beyond any doubt must, MUST be present for the best, quickest patient outcomes and long-term health.   Join “Patient Lee” on this journey and mission to make the world a more compassionate and caring place! Learn insights to help loved ones and yourself in times of crisis. Hear interviews from all sides of the compassion crisis, including doctors, nurses and patients. Together we can make a difference in the world today.

Talking Compassion with Professor Frank Chindamo

In this episode Lee interviews friend and founder of LaughMD, Professor Frank Chindamo. Together they discuss the importance of comedy, the scientifically proven benefits of laughter, how watching comedy is a form of compassion for yourself, and how the LaughMD platform helps people across the entire healthcare pipeline laugh a little more.   If you're a healthcare provider that's interested in using laughter in your practice, check out Frank's company LaughMD at the link below. https://www.laughmd.com/   Since overcoming “burnout” and successfully beating advanced cancer, “Patient Lee” Tomlinson has been a man on a mission.  A mission to reveal and reverse the catastrophic crisis caused by the rapid disappearance of compassion in healthcare.  The absence of which has a hugely negative and sometimes fatal impact on patients and the far too often burned-out healthcare professionals who treat us.     Why?  To insure that every patient gets treatment by equally medically competent and compassionate professionals. Which science has proven beyond any doubt must, MUST be present for the best, quickest patient outcomes and long-term health.   Join “Patient Lee” on this journey and mission to make the world a more compassionate and caring place! Learn insights to help loved ones and yourself in times of crisis. Hear interviews from all sides of the compassion crisis, including doctors, nurses and patients. Together we can make a difference in the world today.