Wes Ely: Every Deep-Drawn Breath

In this episode, Dr. Jessi Gold, psychiatrist and Chief Wellness Officer at the University of Tennessee, discusses burnout and mental health stigma that continues to challenge healthcare workers as they seek help. She shares lessons from her book How Do You Feel? One Doctor's Search for Humanity in Medicine and explores the unspoken struggle of healers in maintaining humanity in a field that they chose because of its humanity in the first place. Host: Le Nguyen (Instagram: @le_nguyenzzz | LinkedIn: @lenguyen) Host: Tremayne Ansani (Instagram: @tremayne.y.a | LinkedIn: @tremayneansani) Guest: Jessi Gold (LinkedIn: @jessigold)Links: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessi-gold-md-ms-14844bb/https://drjessigold.com/how-do-you-feel-book-by-jessi-gold-md/https://drjessigold.com/about-jessica-jessi-gold-md-ms/https://drjessigold.com/academic-talks/https://uthsc.edu/faculty/profile/?netid=jgold11

In this episode, Tremayne and Le speak with Dr. Wesley Ely about the harms of deep sedation and immobilization in the ICU, and his life mission to restore humanism in critical care, one patient at a time. Order Every Deep-Drawn Breath here Find more information about the Critical Illness, Brain Dysfunction, and Survivorship Center at icudelirium.orgCheck out the Every Deep-Drawn Breath photo gallery Host: Le Nguyen (Instagram: @le_nguyenzzz | LinkedIn: @lenguyen) Host: Tremayne Ansani (Instagram: @tremayne.y.a | LinkedIn: @tremayneansani) Guest: Wes Ely (LinkedIn: @weselymd) Links: https://www.icudelirium.org/eddb/photoshttps://www.amazon.com/Every-Deep-Drawn-Breath-Wesley-Ely/dp/1913348679https://www.linkedin.com/in/weselymd/https://www.vumc.org/vmac/person/e-wesley-ely-md-mphhttps://www.icudelirium.org/team/e-wesley-ely-md-mphhttps://www.simonandschuster.com/authors/Wes-Ely/178934876

Lydia Reeder is the author of The Cure for Women: Dr. Mary Putnam Jacobi and the Challenge to Victorian Medicine That Changed Women's Lives Forever, a narrative history that uncovers Dr. Mary Putnam Jacobi’s groundbreaking fight against the Victorian medical myths that constrained (and harmed) women for generations. In this episode, she talks with Le about the spark behind the book, the archival detective work that brought Jacobi’s interior world to life, and the gender biases that shaped medical training in the 19th century. Together, they trace the parallels between Jacobi’s era and the challenges women still face today, exploring how scientific evidence, storytelling, and one woman’s courage helped redefine women’s health and expand the boundaries of who gets to be believed.Order The Cure for Women: Dr. Mary Putnam Jacobi and the Challenge to Victorian Medicine That Changed Women's Lives Forever hereHost: Le Nguyen (Instagram: @le_nguyenzzz | LinkedIn: @lenguyen)Host: Tremayne Ansani (Instagram: @@tremayne.y.a | LinkedIn: @tremayneansani) Guest: Lydia Reeder (Instagram: @lydiareeder | LinkedIn: @lydiareeder) Links: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lydia-reeder-20565613/https://lydiareeder.com/books/https://lydiareeder.com/about-lydia/https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-cure-for-women-lydia-reeder/1144473418?ean=9781250284457https://www.amazon.com/Cure-Women-Challenge-Victorian-Medicine/dp/1250284457/ref=sr_1_2?crid=23IDZKCTQFACS&keywords=Lydia+Reeder&qid=1707943920&sprefix=lydia+reeder%2Caps%2C134&sr=8-2

Sean Pirkle is an orthopedic surgeon and the author of Somewhere in Between: A Memoir, a book he first began writing as a medical student to capture the hidden world of modern medical training. In this episode, Sean reflects on navigating Crohn’s disease while in medical school, grappling with impostor syndrome, and learning to balance empathy with the emotional compartmentalization that caring for patients often requires. Le and Tremayne also explore how writing across four years—from cadaver lab to Step 1, first codes, and the pandemic—helped Sean process his experiences and what advice he would give his younger self about facing uncertainty, setbacks, and self-discovery on the path to becoming a doctor.Order Somewhere in Between: A Memoir here Host: Le Nguyen (Instagram: @le_nguyenzzz | LinkedIn: @lenguyen) Host: Tremayne Ansani (Instagram: @tremayne.y.a | LinkedIn: @tremayneansani) Guest: Sean Pirkle (Instagram: @seanpirklemd | LinkedIn: @seanpirkle) Linkshttps://onchartpodcast.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/sean-pirkle-71362187/https://www.amazon.com/Somewhere-Between-Sean-C-Pirkle/dp/B0FCP5MWSYhttps://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/somewhere-in-between-sean-c-pirkle/1147577501https://www.researchgate.net/scientific-contributions/Sean-Pirkle-2131912220

Alex Hernandez is a first-year medical student whose path from Brown University to Columbia University VP&S has been shaped by curiosity, resilience, and faith. In this episode, Alex reflects on early influences, the realities of pre-med culture, and the lessons learned from sharing his journey on social media. Le and Tremayne also explore how Psalm 37:24 guides Alex’s mindset in medical school and what advice he would give his younger self about pursuing medicine with authenticity and purpose. FollowHost: Le Nguyen (Instagram: @le_nguyenzzz | LinkedIn: @lenguyen) Host: Tremayne Ansani (Instagram: @tremayne.y.a | LinkedIn: @tremayneansani) Guest: Alex Hernandez (Instagram: @ale.hernxndez | LinkedIn: @alexhernandez) Linkshttps://onchartpodcast.comhttps://www.researchgate.net/profile/Alex-Hernandez-Manriquezhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-hernandez-manriquez-7b6922310/

In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Tyler Beauchamp, a pediatric resident and author of Freeze Frame, a coming-of-age novel about trauma, memory, and healing. From his roots in a family of artists to the challenges of balancing medical training with creative writing, Tyler shares how storytelling became a form of survival and connection. We discuss the blurred lines between medicine and art, and how embracing both has deepened his empathy and redefined what it means to bear witness. This conversation invites you to pause and consider the power of stories to hold what medicine sometimes cannot.Find more information about Dr. Beauchamp's novel here

Retinal surgeon and medical historian Dr. Andrew Lam explores the surprising intersections between history and medicine. Dr. Lam reflects on his path from studying military history in college to performing delicate surgeries, and how his lifelong love of history led him to write The Masters of Medicine, a book that chronicles some of the greatest breakthroughs (and setbacks) in medical science. Dr. Lam is also the author of Saving Sight, Two Sons of China, and Repentance. His work spans both nonfiction and historical fiction, blending his deep knowledge of medicine and military history with a gift for storytelling. Learn more at https://andrewlammd.com.Follow us on ⁠Instagram⁠ for notifications on future episodes and updates.

Nurse Roshni Shah shares how her experiences caring for critically ill patients and her own mother shaped her understanding of compassion, grief, and the transformative power of caregiving both in and out of the ICU. Follow us on ⁠Instagram⁠ for notifications on future episodes and updates.

Pediatric ER physician and author Rachel Kowalsky discusses her short story, "The Delivery Boy," which follows a young Guatemalan boy and the team of clinicians who care for him in the NYC ER. Rachel shows us the power of storytelling in healthcare—how it bridges gaps, creates meaning, and gives voice to experiences often left unheard. "The Delivery Boy" is available to read online for free. Follow us on Instagram for notifications on future episodes and updates.

Board-certified adult psychiatrist Frank Clark reflects on his formative years of medical training, marked with turbulent moments and unique challenges that shook the foundation of his beliefs and values. Through the healing power of poetry, he discovered the answers that ultimately led him to a life filled with love and purpose. Dr. Clark is a prolific poet and the author of two children’s books, Positively Haiku Part 1 and Positively Haiku Part 2, both of which aim to inspire young minds and hearts through poetry and affirmations. His latest collaborative illustrated book, The Power to Act, encourages readers to act wisely, out of love and compassion for others. Follow us on Instagram for notifications on future episodes and updates.