The Moral Injury Epidemic: Wendy Dean on How to Change Healthcare

In today's episode I speak with Wendy Dean, MD, is a psychiatrist and co-founder of the non-profit organization Fix Moral Injury. We discuss her book If I Betray These Words and the work being done to address moral injury in healthcare.  "Moral injury describes the plight of tough, resourceful, and resilient clinicians who feel trapped between the patient-first values of their Hippocratic oath and the business imperatives of a broken healthcare system." "Moral injury is distinct from other forms of distress or pain, including burnout. The two conditions may occur separately, or simultaneously, and may influence each other, but addressing one does not guarantee resolution of the other." Her recent article in The New England Journal of Medicine, titled Moral Injury and the Global Health Workforce Crisis, underscores the urgent need for compassionate care within healthcare systems. She is the host of the podcast Moral Matters with Dr. Simon Talbot, which explores moral injury faced by healthcare professionals with a focus on solutions and the need for change. More recently, she hosts 43cc with Dr. Matt Ramsey and they take an in-depth look at medicine’s machinery tearing the patient-physician relationship apart and to stitch them back together.  Dr. Dean is a leading voice on moral injury in medicine, highlighting the impact of systemic issues on clinician well-being.  A passionate advocate for healthcare reform, Wendy fosters a culture of well-being and support for healthcare providers. Subscribe on Apple or YouTube or via the Website

In this episode, we speak with Pooja Kumar MD, Senior Partner at McKinsey & Company and Global Leader of the McKinsey Health Institute. Pooja has led transformative change across health systems worldwide.  Pooja’s grew up around the world, attended high school in New Jersey before attending Duke University, Harvard Medical School, and the University of Oxford. She has worked with international organizations such as the UN High Commissioner for Refugees, Save the Children, UNICEF, and Doctors Without Borders. She has deep experience contributing to humanitarian efforts in refugee health, aging care, and public health improvement. Pooja's work at the McKinsey Health Institute seeks to impact the historically underinvested areas of health, such as mental health and women's health. Subscribe on Apple or YouTube or via the Website

In this episode of The Visible Voices Podcast, Dr. Sharon Horesh Bergquist, a renowned physician, author (Plantology cookbook), podcaster (The Whole Health Cure podcast)  and expert in lifestyle medicine, walks us through the profound impact of food as medicine and chronobiology. She explains how the timing of meals and the right nutritional choices can influence health, longevity, and the prevention of chronic diseases.  Dr. Bergquist is an Associate Professor of Internal Medicine and a physician researcher at Emory University School of Medicine, and founder Emory Lifestyle Medicine & Wellness. She is an award-winning clinician, named a "Top Doctor" by Atlanta Magazine for multiple years, and a recipient of the Patients' Choice Award. Dr. Bergquist’s research and clinical work focus on healthy aging, wellness, and disease prevention.  Subscribe on Apple or YouTube or via the Website

In this episode of The Visible Voices Podcast, Dr. Michael Greger, physician, author, and internationally recognized expert in nutrition, discusses his latest book, How Not to Age, and the science behind using food as medicine to extend healthy lifespan. Dr. Greger explores the most cutting-edge research on how plant-based nutrition and lifestyle interventions can prevent, halt, and even reverse age-related diseases. He shares practical advice on incorporating evidence-based nutritional strategies to slow down the aging process and enhance overall health. Dr. Greger is the founder of NutritionFacts.org, a science-based nonprofit dedicated to providing free updates on the latest in nutrition research. He is the New York Times bestselling author of How Not to Die and How Not to Diet. Dr. Greger is also a sought-after public speaker, having lectured at institutions such as the National Institutes of Health and the Conference on World Affairs. He has been recognized with the ACLM Lifestyle Medicine Trailblazer Award and continues to be a leading voice in the plant-based nutrition movement. Subscribe on Apple or YouTube or via the Website

In this episode of The Visible Voices Podcast, we speak with Corey Feist, CEO and co-founder of the Dr. Lorna Breen Heroes' Foundation, and Dr. Kelly Holder, Chief Well-Being Officer at Brown University, for a conversation on Breaking the Silence, Stigma, and Shame: Corey Feist and Kelly Holder on Physician Suicide and Healthcare Worker Wellness. On National Physician Suicide Awareness Day, our guests shed light on the urgent need to address mental health in healthcare. We explore the legacy of Dr. Lorna Breen, who died by suicide in April 2020, and how her story has catalyzed a nationwide movement to protect healthcare professionals. Corey and Kelly share insights into the systemic challenges that contribute to burnout and mental health struggles among healthcare workers, and discuss actionable steps for fostering a culture of wellness and support. Subscribe on Apple or YouTube or via the Website

In this episode of The Visible Voices Podcast, we speak with special guest Robin Cogan, known as The Relentless School Nurse, to discuss critical issues surrounding school safety and gun violence prevention. As a national leader in school nursing and a vocal advocate for child safety, Robin sheds light on the daily realities faced by students, educators, and health professionals in the wake of escalating school violence. Subscribe on Apple or YouTube or via the Website

In this episode of the Visible Voices Podcast,  Speaker Joanna McClinton, a trailblazer in Pennsylvania politics and the first woman to serve as Speaker of the Pennsylvania House, discusses the importance of voter registration and safety at schools. She shares her insights on encouraging civic engagement and reflects on her journey as a pioneer attorney and politician. Subscribe on Apple or YouTube or via the Website

Today we share the second half of a conversatoin recorded on the The EP Talk podcast.  Hosts Mark Plaster and Jondavid Landon speak with  us- Resa Lewiss and Adaira Landry about MicroSkills: Small Actions, Big Impact published by HarperCollins in April 2024.  "EP Talk is where emergency physicians aka ER docs hear the latest and most up to date information on relevant research, professional issues and all kinds of practice related topics. On most shows, I’ll be interviewing national specialty and key opinion leaders in casual conversations." Pick up a copy: MicroSkills: Small Actions, Big Impact   Subscribe on Apple: The Visible Voices Podcast

Today we share an episode recorded on the The EP Talk podcast.  Hosts Mark Plaster and Jondavid Landon speak with  us- Resa Lewiss and Adaira Landry about MicroSkills: Small Actions, Big Impact published by HarperCollins in April 2024.  "EP Talk is where emergency physicians aka ER docs hear the latest and most up to date information on relevant research, professional issues and all kinds of practice related topics. On most shows, I’ll be interviewing national specialty and key opinion leaders in casual conversations." Pick up a copy: MicroSkills: Small Actions, Big Impact   Subscribe on Apple: The Visible Voices Podcast

Today we share an episode recorded on the The Burnout Recovery podcast.  Host Jo Braid speaks with  us- Resa Lewiss and Adaira Landry about their book, MicroSkills: Small Actions, Big Impact published by HarperCollins in April 2024.  Dr. Jo Braid delves into the root causes of exhaustion in healthcare professionals, focusing on perfectionism, people-pleasing, and procrastination. She offers actionable strategies to tackle these issues, emphasizing the importance of setting boundaries and practicing self-compassion. Pick up a copy: MicroSkills: Small Actions, Big Impact   Subscribe: The Visible Voices Podcast Subscribe: The Burnout Recovery Podcast