Where Arts Meets Medicine

Dr. Bryant Lin, MD, MEng, is a Stanford primary care physician, educator, and researcher who places people—patients, families, providers, and trainees—at the heart of medicine. A trailblazer who blends technology with human connection, his work spans developing and testing novel medical technologies, advancing precision and population health for Asian communities, and weaving the humanities and arts into health care. He co-founded CARE (Center for Asian Health Research and Education), directs Stanford’s Medical Humanities and Arts program, and leads initiatives that connect storytelling, culture, and care. From the Consultative Medicine Clinic for medical mysteries to innovative shared-decision tools and Generative AI in medicine, Lin’s career bridges cutting-edge science with compassionate, human-centered care.In this episode, we explore the human core of medicine in an era of rapid tech advancement, and how storytelling, humanities, and the arts inform compassionate care. We discuss the role of AI and precision health in serving diverse communities, and what it means to live fully with illness through creativity and everyday sunshine. You’ll hear practical, humane approaches to making healthcare more collaborative and patient-centered, along with the inspiration behind his book, Sunshine: An Exploration of Living When You Are Dying.Join us for a thoughtful conversation about keeping care humane, collaborative, and hopeful in a fast-evolving tech landscape.Support the Creative & Healing Arts Program Your gift helps bring human-centered care and therapeutic tools—like VR, visual arts, and live music—directly to the bedside and visitors at the hospital.Donate today: Stanford Health Care Creative & Healing Arts at Stanford Health Care by emailing ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or calling 650.723.8285Connect with us!Want to learn more? Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠our webpage⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.Email us at: Creative&[email protected] us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! 

San Jose–based performer, singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and educator, Verlene Schermer brings a deeply expressive and wide-ranging approach to music that spans performance, songwriting, recording, and teaching. A lifelong musician, she performs throughout the United States and Europe, accompanying her vocals on harp, guitar, and piano while also playing a diverse collection of traditional stringed instruments from around the world. In addition to her work as a performer and educator, Verlene serves as a harpist with Stanford Health Care’s Creative & Healing Arts program, where she uses music to support healing, reflection, and connection for patients, families, and caregivers. A Certified Clinical Musician, her work is grounded in a lifelong belief in the transformative power of music and creative expression.Tune in to hear Verlene's share her story about her journey as a musician, teacher, and a Certified Clinical Musician. Support the Creative & Healing Arts Program Your gift helps bring human-centered care and therapeutic tools—like VR, visual arts, and live music—directly to the bedside and visitors at the hospital.Donate today: Stanford Health Care Creative & Healing Arts at Stanford Health Care by emailing ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or calling 650.723.8285Connect with us!Want to learn more? Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠our webpage⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.Email us at: Creative&[email protected] us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! 

Kimberley Reed, a Clinical Nurse II in the Cardiac ICU, finds grounding and restoration through creative, tactile practices that engage both her mind and body. She is deeply drawn to sound healing, embracing its calming and centering effects as a counterbalance to the demands of critical care. Kimberly also enjoys baking and crocheting. For her, the repetitive, sensory motions of her fingers are a form of therapeutic release, reflecting a belief in the healing power of creativity, touch, and mindful presence both inside and beyond the ICU. Her deep compassion and thoughtful decision-making shine through in every patient interaction.In this episode we discuss:How sound healing informs resilience in high-stakes environmentsThe role of tactile crafts in clinician well-beingCreativity and mindful presence as pillars of patient careCompassion in action and moving beyond the hospital when caring for othersTune in to hear Kimberley’s story about sustaining care, with creativity at its core. Support the Creative & Healing Arts Program Your gift helps bring innovative, therapeutic tools—like VR,visual arts, and live music—directly to the bedside and visitors at the hospital.Donate today: Stanford Health Care Creative & Healing Arts at Stanford Health Care by emailing ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or calling 650.723.8285Connect with us!Want to learn more? Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠our webpage⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.Email us at: Creative&[email protected] us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!   

Dr. Dan Bowling is an Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at Stanford School of Medicine and Director of the Music, Brain & Health Lab. His translational research is focused on understanding how music helps people feel and function better and turning that knowledge into tools that lower the bar to more reliable therapeutic listening. His approach integrates expertise in neuroscience, bioacoustics, music therapy, and technology to apply insights from music's underlying biology to medicine.Dan earned his PhD in Neurobiology from Duke University and holds graduate certificates in Cognitive Neuroscience and Translational Medicine. He has authored over 40 peer-reviewed publications in leading journals including Science, PNAS, and Molecular Psychiatry. In this conversation, we explore: How music actively shapes the brain and mental health, beyond just enjoymentWhat “personalized” music-based treatments mean in clinical practiceThe interdisciplinary blend of neuroscience, bioacoustics, music therapy, and technology driving this workThe challenges of translating lab findings into real-world care and the potential for scalable mental health toolsReflections on youth mental health and the evolving role of therapeutic musicSupport the Creative & Healing Arts ProgramYour gift helps bring innovative, therapeutic tools—like VR, visual arts, and live music—directly to the bedside and visitors at the hospital.Donate today: Stanford Health Care Creative & Healing Arts by emailing ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or calling 650.723.8285Connect with us!Want to learn more? Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠our webpage⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.Email us at: Creative&[email protected] us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! 

A San Francisco Bay Area based illustrator and multidisciplinary artist, Liz brings a playful, expansive approach to creative work that spans poster design, book and editorial illustration, apparel, advertising, merchandising, and multimedia. Her work often intersects with art as a therapeutic tool, supporting both children and adults in creative exploration and emotional expression. Liz brings curiosity, humor, and a deep sense of play into everything she creates both on and off the page.Support the Creative & Healing Arts ProgramYour gift helps bring innovative, therapeutic tools—like VR, visual arts, and live music—directly to the bedside and visitors at the hospital.Donate today: Stanford Health Care Creative & Healing Arts by emailing ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or calling 650.723.8285Connect with us!Want to learn more? Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠our webpage⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.Email us at: Creative&[email protected] us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! 

Kenny is a chaplain fellow at Stanford Health Care who explores the intersection of spirituality, healing, and care. Through his work with The Sacred Pause, Kenny creates spaces of reflection, mindfulness, and restoration for healthcare providers, helping them reconnect with their own well-being while caring for others.Support the Creative & Healing Arts ProgramYour gift helps bring innovative, therapeutic tools—like VR and live music—directly to the bedside and visitors at the hospital.Donate today: Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Stanford Medicine Giving⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and type “Creative & Healing Arts” under “Other.”You can also make a direct donation by emailing ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or calling 650.723.8285Connect with us!Want to learn more? Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠our webpage⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.Email us at: Creative&[email protected] us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!

On this week’s episode, we’re joined by Sarah, who shares how crocheting helped her navigate personal trauma and became a source of healing and resilience. Now, she brings that same sense of comfort and connection to her work at Stanford Health Care. This inspiring conversation reminds us that creativity can be a powerful tool for healing, grounding, and finding hope in difficult times.Support the Creative & Healing Arts ProgramYour gift helps bring innovative, therapeutic tools—like VR and live music—directly to the bedside and visitors at the hospital.Donate today: Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Stanford Medicine Giving⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and type “Creative & Healing Arts” under “Other.”You can also make a direct donation by emailing ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or calling 650.723.8285Connect with us!Want to learn more? Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠our webpage⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.Email us at: Creative&[email protected] us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!

On today’s episode, we’re joined by Iris, a talented Stanford University intern whose curiosity and creativity brought a thoughtful perspective to our Creative & Healing Arts team. Iris reflects on her experiences working alongside patients and staff, what she’s learned about the human side of health care, and how art can create moments of connection, expression, and healing within clinical spaces.Support the Creative & Healing Arts ProgramYour gift helps bring innovative, therapeutic tools—like VR and live music—directly to the bedside and visitors at the hospital.Donate today: Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Stanford Medicine Giving⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and type “Creative & Healing Arts” under “Other.”You can also make a direct donation by emailing ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or calling 650.723.8285Connect with us!Want to learn more? Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠our webpage⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.Email us at: Creative&[email protected] us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!

What happens when sound becomes care? In our Season 3 premiere, Sheila shares how sound baths can create space for rest, reflection, and healing—offering comfort through vibration, presence, and intentional listening.Support the Creative & Healing Arts ProgramYour gift helps bring innovative, therapeutic tools—like VR and live music—directly to the bedside and visitors at the hospital.Donate today: Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Stanford Medicine Giving⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and type “Creative & Healing Arts” under “Other.”You can also make a direct donation by emailing ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or calling 650.723.8285Connect with us!Want to learn more? Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠our webpage⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.Email us at: Creative&[email protected] us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!

In this episode, we sit down with Grace Soontornviwath, a recent Stanford University graduate who was a bioengineering major at the time of this recording and an intern with our Creative & Healing Arts program. From engineering problem-solving to human-centered healing, this conversation explores what the next generation of healthcare leaders can bring to the intersection of creativity and care.Support the Creative & Healing Arts ProgramYour gift helps bring innovative, therapeutic tools—like VR and live music—directly to the bedside and visitors at the hospital.Donate today: Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Stanford Medicine Giving⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and type “Creative & Healing Arts” under “Other.”You can also make a direct donation by emailing ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or calling 650.723.8285Connect with us!Want to learn more? Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠our webpage⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.Email us at: Creative&[email protected] us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!