Proactive v. Reactive

Live from New York! Your favorite human doctors had the privilege of recording this episode in front of a live audience at the 2026 NEXUS Conference. Hear from both Kimberly and Ashley as they share stories from the stage. Also, stay tuned for the video recording to posted to our YouTube channel soon!

We're back with another HDP original. This week Ashley talks about an important experience that started in medical school and reflects on how it's impacted her throughout her career.

Some compliments are more than just praise; they're an invitation into a deeper human connection. This week Kimberly shares a story where a patient's brief compliment became an opening for an unforgettable exchange.   

Join us for a special throwback episode this week where Ashley and Kimberly revisit the very FIRST episode of the Human Doctor Podcast which premiered in June of 2021. As we share new reflections on this timeless story, we look forward to hearing more from you, our listeners, on YOUR favorite episodes. Share your words, audio, or video to our email: [email protected] and you might just hear it replayed on a future HDP episode!

This week the Human Doctor Pod is back with a new story from Dr. McMullen as she recalls a time when an unfortunate event ultimately worked out for her good. As we wrap up our final season of the podcast, we want to continue inviting our listeners to share your reflections and favorite episodes with us! Drop a message, voice-note, or video recording to [email protected].

Welcome back to Season 11! This episode, Kimberly and Ashley share some big news about the podcast, and Kimberly takes us way back to a high school experience that became a lifelong lesson.   Also, we want to hear from YOU this season. If The Human Doctor has resonated with you in anyway, please let us know - send your favorite episodes, tell us your own stories, or share any thoughts/reflections with us [email protected] 

On this final episode of our 10th season, Ashley reflects on her sabbatical journey and the many lessons learned during this period of diastole. Thanks again to all our listeners - we love you!

We love when a plan comes together. This week Kimberly reflects on a critical decision she made in the past and the unforeseen benefits that came as a result. 

Today we're giving a quick preview of our upcoming live recording and our love for the Society of General Internal Medicine.