The Formation of a Physician Leader: Lessons from Dr. Jim Merlino, MD

The Departure: An Unedited Conversation with Dr. Amy Szysko, M.D.

In this unedited conversation from Session 2 of Mission in Practice: The Healer's Journey, Martin Schreiber, Ed.D., welcomes Dr. Amy Szysko, M.D. into a reflective dialogue on "The Departure" inspired by Joseph Campbell's The Hero's Journey. Every healer, leader, and caregiver encounters moments that call them beyond what is familiar and comfortable into growth, uncertainty, and transformation. Together, they explore the courage it takes to answer the call, cross new thresholds, and discover deeper meaning through the journey itself. Rooted in narrative medicine and whole person formation, this extended conversation invites listeners to reflect on where they themselves are being called forward in service of healing and leadership.

Session 4: The Arrival featuring Dr. Justin Frederick, M.D., Chief Medical Officer of Graduate Education

In this final session of Mission in Practice: The Healer's Journey, inspired by Joseph Campbell, Martin Schreiber, EdD, hosts Dr. Justin Frederick, , reflecting on integration, what has been learned, transformed, and reclaimed along the way. Grounded in the principles of narrative medicine and leadership formation, this episode invites us to consider how our stories shape the way we care, lead, and live. As the journey continues, what will you carry forward in service of others?

Session 3 with Suzi Talarico, RN, MSN, FNP - VP Chief Nursing Officer & Chief APP Officer, Providence Clinical Network: The Crucible and The Transformation of The Healer

In this third session of Mission in Practice: The Healer's Journey, inspired by Joseph Campbell, Martin Schreiber, EdD, hosts Suzi Talarico, RN - VP Chief Nursing Officer and Chief APP Officer, as we enter the crucible, the place where challenge, suffering, and transformation meet. Grounded in the principles of narrative medicine and leadership formation, this episode explores how difficult moments can deepen compassion, strengthen resilience, and shape leaders who accompany others with empathy, courage and purpose. How have the hard moments in your life shaped the healer and leader you are becoming?

Session 2: The Departure featuring Dr. Amy Szyszko, M.D., Chief Mission Officer, Providence Clinical Network - North

Providence Walk with Me presents a special four-part formation series, Mission in Practice: The Healer's Journey, hosted by Martin Schreiber, EdD. Inspired by Joseph Campbell's The Hero's Journey and grounded in whole person care, this series creates a reflective space for physicians and advanced practice providers to explore leadership, healing, and human connection. Through conversations with clinical and mission leaders, participants are invited to deepen purpose, strengthen relationships, and ground within the mission. Session Two features Dr. Amy. Szyszko, M.D., Chief Mission Officer for Providence Clinical Network, and explores what it means to leave the familiar and enter the uncertainty of growth. Through reflection and life story narrative formation this episode engages the full human experience acknowledging fear, ambiguity, and hope. As healers, we are invited to move beyond comfort toward deeper understanding and connection. What are you being asked to release as you continue your journey?

Session 1 : The Call with Dr. Arpan Waghray, M.D., Chief Executive Officer of Providence's Well Being Trust

Providence Walk with Me presents a special four part formation series for Physicians and Advanced Practice Providers, Mission in Practice: The Healer's Journey, hosted by Martin Schreiber EdD. Inspired by Joseph Campbell's The Hero's journey and grounded in whole person care, this series creates a reflective space to explore leadership, healing and human connection. Through conversations with clinical and mission leaders, participants are invited to explore the mission, deepen purpose, strengthen relationships, and lead with empathy. In this opening session of Mission in Practice : The Healer's Journey, inspired by Joseph Campbell, Dr. Arpan Waghray, M.D., Chief Executive Officer of Providence's Well Being Trust, invites us into the moment of calling, the quiet or urgent invitation to step into healing with purpose. Grounded in the principles of narrative medicine, this episode explores how listening to the stories of others, and our own, becomes the foundation for empathy and meaningful care. What is the story that is calling you forward?