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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 t...

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.org Check out the Every Deep-Drawn Breath photo gal...

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...

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 f...

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 schoo...

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, an...

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. D...

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. Fol...

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,...

Internist Adam Rodman speaks about his journey hosting the acclaimed podcast, Bedside Rounds , which explores the historical, social, and cultural forces that have shaped modern medicine, and discovers how a historical perspective can illuminate current medical practices and inform how healthcare professionals understand and communicate uncertainty. Follow us on ⁠Instagram⁠ for notifications on fu...

In this episode, Tremayne and Le had the unique opportunity to chat with Andy Nguyen (also known as ND MD), a recent graduate of the Medical College of Georgia and an incoming anesthesiology resident doctor at Yale. Andy shared his personal experiences as a medical student, recounting the ups and downs of his journey through medical school. He also discussed the inspiration and incentives behind h...

In this episode, Le and Tremayne speak with poet, pediatrician, and educator Dr. Irène P. Mathieu about her poetry collection, milk tongue , the healing power of language, and how poetry can play a role in promoting narrative medicine and teaching health equity. Follow us on ⁠Instagram⁠ for notifications on future episodes and updates.

Primary care doctor, public health professor, and award-winning author Michael Stein about his book Me vs. Us: A Health Divided , which explores the asymmetry in how the U.S. allocates resources and funding between health care and public health, and the importance of having a reliable, effective public health system in society. Follow us on ⁠Instagram⁠ for notifications on future episodes and upda...

Primary care doctor and creative director Jon Hallberg talks about his public television series, Art + Medicine , which explores the humanistic aspects of medicine through art, and how storytelling can pave the way toward meaningful connections, even in distressing times. Follow us on ⁠Instagram⁠ for notifications on future episodes and updates.

In this episode of Medicalize This!, we delve into the intricate world of cardiovascular health and the pressing issue of health equity. Our special guest, Dr. Courtney Jordan Baechler , an esteemed cardiologist and program director at the Minneapolis Heart Institute, takes us on a journey to understand the critical intersection of biology, social contexts, and health outcomes. Dr. Jordan Baechler...

Art speaks to us in many languages. In the modern world, we look to art as an escape from our daily struggles and find comfort in getting lost in the beauty that art offers. We all had that moment in our lives when we caught ourselves deeply in mad love with art, whether it was during a brief visit to an art gallery, five minutes of listening to a good old piece of music after a rough day at work,...

In this episode, we delve deep into the intricate web of connections between climate change and human health. As our planet's climate continues to shift, so do the dynamics of our well-being. Join us as we speak with ENT surgeon and climate activist Dr. Neelima Tummala and explore the alarming health challenges posed by a changing climate. Follow us on ⁠Instagram⁠ for notifications on future e...