WoundCasters

In this episode of WoundCasters, Dr. Felix Boecker tackles a common misconception in wound care: if honey is beneficial, does it matter which kind you use? Exploring both historical use and modern research, he breaks down why honey has resurfaced as a potential therapeutic tool—and the science behind its antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, and wound-healing properties. The conversation then draws a...

In this episode of WoundCasters, Felix Boecker is joined by Becky Wolfe, a leadership consultant specializing in healthcare burnout, culture change, and organizational strategy. Together, they explore why so many clinicians feel exhausted, unheard, and disconnected from the work they once loved—and how those realities quietly undermine patient care. Drawing from Becky’s experience coaching healthc...

In this episode of WoundCasters , Dr. Felix Boecker continues the Myth Busters series by taking on one of the most deeply ingrained—and harmful—practices in home wound care: the use of hydrogen peroxide. Long regarded as a go-to antiseptic because of its dramatic bubbling reaction, peroxide has earned a reputation for “cleaning” wounds. But as Felix explains, that fizz is not a sign of healing—it’...

In this episode of WoundCasters , Dr. Felix Boecker is joined by Richard and Linda Benskin of the Benskin Research Group for a remarkable conversation that redefines what “evidence-based wound care” looks like outside the walls of well-resourced healthcare systems. Drawing from years spent living and working in rural West Africa, the Benskins share how repeated exposure to chronic, poorly healing...

In this episode of WoundCasters, Felix Boecker tackles one of the most persistent and damaging myths in wound care: the belief that wounds need to “breathe” or be aired out to heal. Passed down through generations and reinforced by intuition rather than evidence, this misconception continues to undermine healing—especially in chronic wounds. Felix traces the historical roots of the myth, from anci...

In this episode of WoundCasters , Dr. Felix Boecker sits down with Jeremy Bowden, President of Wound Care Today USA , for a candid conversation about the origins, vision, and rapid growth of a modern educational platform in wound care. Jeremy shares his unconventional entry into the field—from an aspiring teacher to a 22-year career in medical publishing—and how that journey ultimately led him to...

In this episode of WoundCasters , host Dr. Felix Boecker is joined by Sarah Check, a former wound care nurse turned marketing and copywriting specialist, to unpack a topic many clinicians quietly struggle with: how to communicate what they do in a way patients and referral partners actually understand. Drawing from her unique background on both the clinical and marketing sides, Sarah explains why...

In this episode of WoundCasters , Dr. Felix Boecker challenges one of the most entrenched habits in modern wound care: the reflexive reliance on prolonged conservative management when definitive surgical closure may be the faster, safer, and more humane option. Drawing from clinical experience and real patient stories, Felix explores why surgical solutions—such as delayed primary closure, skin gra...

In this episode of WoundCasters , Dr. Felix Boecker takes a thoughtful, grounded look at the rapidly evolving role of artificial intelligence in skin and wound care. Moving beyond hype and headlines, Felix examines what AI actually is—and what it is not—through the lens of current clinical realities. Drawing from a recent article published in Advances in Skin and Wound Care and his own response to...

In this episode of WoundCasters, Dr. Felix Boecker sits down with Daniel Andrews, Vice President of Sales and Marketing at Reapplix , to explore the story and science behind the 3C Patch—an autologous wound care technology designed to support healing using the patient’s own biology. The conversation walks through how the technology works in practice, from blood collection to processing and applica...

In this episode of WoundCasters, Felix Boecker explores the Navy SEAL principle “Run to the sound of the guns” and why it offers a powerful framework for leadership in chronic wound care. Borrowed from the battlefield, the phrase doesn’t imply chaos or aggression—it represents a mindset of moving toward the most difficult, complex, and high-risk situations rather than avoiding them. In the clinic,...

In this episode of WoundCasters, Dr. Felix Boecker sits down with Dr. Paul Kim of UT Southwestern to discuss the development of one of wound care’s most foundational therapies: negative pressure wound therapy. Centered around Dr. Kim’s newly published textbook, the conversation explores why—despite decades of widespread use—there has never been a truly comprehensive, multidisciplinary resource on...

In this episode of WoundCasters , Dr. Felix Boecker explores the Navy SEAL mantra “ The only easy day was yesterday ” and why it resonates so deeply with the realities of chronic wound care. Drawing inspiration from Admiral William McRaven’s The Wisdom of the Bullfrog , Felix reframes the phrase not as a complaint, but as a mindset—one rooted in readiness, perseverance, and an acceptance that toda...

RR: LIVE ATLANTA REGISTRATION In this special episode of WoundCasters, Felix sits down with Jeremy Bowden and Kathleen Schaum to introduce Reimbursement Readiness Live —a new, in-person event designed to fill a long-standing gap in wound care education. Together, they discuss why reimbursement remains one of the most challenging—and underserved—areas in wound care, and how this interactive, case-b...

In this episode of WoundCasters, Felix Boecker hosts his first two-guest conversation with Dr. Traci Kimball, wound care surgeon and founder of The WISH Clinic, and Dr. Cassandre Voltaire, primary care physician and wound care consultant. Together, they explore what truly drives successful wound healing: a well-functioning interdisciplinary team with the patient at its center. Drawing from surgica...

In this episode of WoundCasters, host Felix Boecker welcomes Isaiah Kaiser, founder and CEO of Auxilium Health, for a deep dive into how material science is reshaping the future of wound care. Trained as a scientist rather than a clinician, Isaiah brings a unique outsider’s perspective—one shaped by personal family experiences with chronic wounds and years of academic research in polymers, surface...

In this episode of WoundCasters, host Felix Boecker sits down with Kathleen Schaum, one of the most respected voices in wound care reimbursement, to unpack the realities of coding, coverage, and payment in an increasingly complex healthcare system. With more than five decades of experience in reimbursement education, consulting, and policy interpretation, Kathleen offers a rare longitudinal perspe...

In this episode of WoundCasters , host Felix Boecker is joined by Scott Nelson , Vice President of Sales and Marketing at Swift Medical, for a wide-ranging conversation that bridges technology, data, and the evolving wound care marketplace. From the early days of digital wound imaging to today’s AI-driven measurement, tissue analysis, and predictive tools, Scott shares how wound documentation has...

Use code " CEMAG25 " for 50% off at clarahealthcare.com In this episode of WoundCasters , host Felix Boecker is joined by Maurice Lubetzki and Clément from CemagCare to explore a rarely discussed but deeply impactful challenge in wound care: malodorous wounds. The conversation centers on Cinesteam , a novel cinnamon-based secondary dressing designed not to mask odor, but to chemically bi...

In this episode of WoundCasters , Felix Boecker explores a deceptively simple leadership lesson drawn from Admiral William McRaven’s The Wisdom of the Bullfrog : the story of the “frog float.” What began as a humiliating, menial assignment for a young Navy SEAL became a powerful test of humility, discipline, and character—qualities that prove just as essential in chronic wound care as they are in...

In this episode, Felix Boecker explores one of Admiral William McRaven’s key leadership principles— “You can’t surge trust” —and brings it directly into the world of chronic wound care. Trust, he argues, is not something clinicians can summon in moments of crisis; it’s something they build slowly, through consistency, honesty, relationships, and the everyday decisions that shape patient care. Draw...

In this powerful and wide-ranging conversation, Dr. Felix Boecker sits down with Dr. Arthur Evensen , a podiatric surgeon whose research at the Tucson VA has produced groundbreaking outcomes in limb salvage and complex wound healing. Dr. Evensen shares his journey from residency at one of the nation’s premier limb-salvage programs to his new role serving rural Missouri—where resource limitations h...

In this leadership-focused episode, host Felix Boecker unpacks Admiral William McRaven’s principle: “When in command, command.” What does decisive leadership look like in the high-stakes world of chronic wound care? Felix breaks it down with real-world examples and clear takeaways clinicians can apply immediately. From delivering difficult news to patients, to resolving staff disagreements, to con...

In this episode of Woundcasters , host Dr. Felix Boecker is joined by Anna Stewart, OT and lymphedema specialist at the University of Michigan , for a deep dive into one of the most under-recognized drivers of chronic wounds: lymphedema. Anna shares how her path from massage therapist to occupational therapist shaped her hands-on understanding of tissue, and why so many clinicians and therapists s...

In this episode, host Dr. Felix Boecker draws inspiration from Admiral William McRaven’s The Wisdom of the Bullfrog to explore what the Navy SEAL credo “Death Before Dishonor” can teach wound care professionals. Felix reframes the phrase as a mindset of relentless dedication, clinical excellence, and unwavering patient advocacy —a call to never concede defeat in the face of chronic wounds, systemi...