The Human Doctor

This episode Kimberly shares another compelling story along with some unforgettable advice she received while on the wards at Grady Hospital **************************** Topics discussed:  Wellness  - by Nathan Hill Chain-Gang All-Stars  - by Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah Bellevue Literary Review The James Webb Telescope Detects a Heartbeat  - by Terry Tierney 

We're back and excited to kick-off another season of storytelling on the Human Doctor Pod. This week, Ashley is on the mic to tell you about an experience in medical training that needed a time-out for serious reflection. 

We've made it to our final episode of the season. This week we're leaving you with another powerful story from Kimberly about a meaningful exchange she had with a young patient at Grady. As we move into this period of rest/restoration, we continue to extend our deepest gratitude to all our listeners - please know that both Kimberly and Ashley are %100 Team YOU.  ------------------- Topics Discusse...

On this episode, Ashley recounts an experience where she had to have a difficult conversation with someone she loves. It's a reminder that even the most cherished relationships can oft times be complicated.  ------------ Topics Discussed: "Beloved" by Toni Morrison ( Audiobook ) Sha'Carri Richardson  winning the 100-meter world title   Celebrating  National Latina Day  (August 20th) David Malebran...

Kimberly is back on the mic this episode with an insightful reflection on the importance of acknowledgement and its impact, especially towards learners. ------------- Topics Discussed: The 50th anniversary of Hip-hop:  NPR ,  It's Been a Minute Dr. Manning  at the Beyoncé Renaissance Experience  The Killing of Professional Dancer  O'Shae Sibley "What is the What"  by Dave Eggers  Knock Knock, Hi w...

This week Ashley shares a narrative from her first year on faculty where a difficult patient interaction helped her realize a sense of agency in terms of how the experience unfolded.  ------------- Topics Discussed: "Diastolito" at  Yeppa & Co , Buckhead, Atlanta The Nap Ministry -  Rest as Reparations  The Nocturnists  episode  with Eric Topol, MD, author of Deep Medicine Clinical Problem Sol...

**Note: this episode contains some explicit language** Each of us, at one point or another, have faced the choice of whether to stand up for someone or something, even when it comes at a personal cost. We hope that in those moments we'll always choose to do what's right, but because we're humans, we oftentimes fall short. This week, Kimberly shares a powerful reflection about a time when she faced...

Stepping into a more senior role often comes with greater responsibilities, as well as greater repercussions for adverse events. Ashley reflects on her first experience stepping into a new attending role and the challenges that came with it.  ------------- Topics Discussed: Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson  named an honorary member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. at its 56th National Convention D...

When was the last time you did something big, purely because you wanted to do it? This week Kimberly shares some wisdom she received from a Grady patient, and how that led to a pivotal moment in her life. ------------- Topics Discussed: Breast or Bottle - The Illusion of Choice  - Amy J. Kennedy, M.D. for NEJM  Dr. Edith Bracho-Sanchez  The Covenant of Water  by Abraham Verghese  Listen to the  au...

This episode, Ashley shares about a recent experience where she had to push herself outside the boundaries of her comfort zone.  ------------- Topics Discussed: Black Girl Sunscreen  Remembering  Dr. Alanna Stone The Esalen Institute  - Big Sur, CA BLK Hiking Club  - Atlanta, GA. Follow on IG @blkhikingclub 

This week Dr. Manning shares an uplifting reflection on the critical role of representation and what it means to push the boundaries of what we think is possible for ourselves as well as others. ----------------- Topics Discussed: Supreme Court  Decision  Ending Affirmative Action  Supreme Court  Ruling  on LGBT and business owners' rights  AAMC National Meeting:  Conversation with Dr. Cornel West...

Have you ever had certain experiences or chance meetings with other people that just seemed meant to be? Whether we believe it is an act of divine will or simply pure luck, those moments can have a lasting impact. This week Ashley shares a story about an important connection that felt predestined.    Check out the following references mentioned in this episode: The Pain We Carry (newharbinger.com)...

This week, Kimberly shares an incredible story about an exchange with a young patient who was anticipating a life-changing event.  

As healthcare providers, we are often in a zone of learning new information and new ways of doing things. Have you ever stopped to ask yourself how your care of a person may have changed had you known back then what you know now? In this episode, Ashley shares a story about a time where she would have done things differently. 

Who are the people in your life that will speak up for you, even when you're not there? Are you that person for someone else? This week Kimberly reflects on key moments that epitomized what it means for someone to truly have your back. 

This week, Ashley is back in the storytelling hot seat, sharing about a very memorable experience and how it has shaped her perspective going forward. 

Welcome back! We're excited to kickstart this next season with a phenomenal story from Kimberly as she reflects on a time when a stranger's unexpected kindness left a lasting impression.

In this final episode of Season 4, Ashley looks back on a few key moments in her professional life and personal journey towards greater love and self-acceptance. 

Has someone else's persistence ever moved you to do things you were absolutely convinced you wouldn't do? On this episode, Kimberly examines a series of moves that landed her in a pivotal moment. 

Have you ever had an experience that felt out of completely out of control? Even in the midst of turmoil, sometimes we must throw down a flag and find a moment to reflect. This week, Ashley shares a story and the lessons learned from it. 

Oftentimes the best thing we can do for those we care for, as well as for ourselves, is to be still and know exactly who we are. On today's episode, Kimberly drops some serious wisdom as she recalls an experience when she first learned this lesson well. 

This week Ashley reflects on a patient encounter that started off on rocky terms. 

How many of us struggle to say no to the many tasks and asks that place a heavy toll on our well-being? This week, Kimberly reflects on a time where she had to reconcile what was being asked of her and how much she could give. 

At many points in life, we may find ourselves tasked with letting go of our attachments, but not our hope. This week Ashley reflects on an experience where this lesson be very real.

Are there moments you can recall when someone or something changed the course of your professional or personal life? Today, Kimberly reflects on a few key moments that set her on the path to becoming the phenomenal writer and clinician educator we know and love today.