Real Talk Podcast

Feb 14 2022 9
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Real Talk is a podcast based on an in-person program where doctors, APs, nurses, and other healthcare professionals share stories about their real, human experiences working in medicine. It's vulnerability and joy in medicine at its best.

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Welcome to Real Talk: An introduction

Sep 11 2019 7 mins  
Meet Dr. Alicia Mikolaycik Kurtz, an emergency physician and the host of Real Talk, as she explains the background and premise of our podcast.

Welcome to Real Talk: the TL;DR version

Sep 11 2019 3 mins  
For listeners working in healthcare and already well versed in burnout, compassion fatigue, and provider wellness, this shortened "too long, didn't read" intro to our podcast is just for you! Meet Dr. Alicia Mikolaycik Kurtz, an emergency physician and the host of Real Talk, as she *briefly* explains the background and premise of our podcast.

Yafa's Story: The internal struggle of Dr. Mom

Sep 11 2019 11 mins  
Dr. Yafa Minazad shares her struggle as a physician mother of two.

Steve's Story: Skydiving & patients that hit home

Sep 11 2019 13 mins  
Dr. Steve Zahn relates the rollercoaster of emotions while skydiving to a personal life experience and a patient he'll never forget.

Jayne’s Story: When all signs point to medicine

Oct 01 2019 12 mins  
Jayne Cook, PA recounts how the universe led her to an inspiration... by accident.

Ian's Story: A room with a view

Oct 15 2019 11 mins  
Dr. Ian Butler remembers a lesson he learned from a city skyline and a parking garage.

Ian's Story - Bonus Material: Guitar, a green tea latte, & other memories from the ICU

Oct 15 2019 5 mins  
Dr. Ian Butler shares some extra insights learned from life as a patient on the Oncology ward.

Steve's Story: Fighting for Kayce

Oct 22 2019 20 mins  
Bonus release to celebrate the annual ACEP Scientific Assembly, ACEP leader Dr. Steve Anderson shares the raw and moving story of his source of inspiration in working to fight the opioid epidemic.

Julie's Story: Mama Bear vs. Doctor Brain

Nov 05 2019 16 mins  
Dr. Julie Watkins-Torry pits the unwavering love of a mother against sobering scientific reality when the worst thing that can happen, does.

Hannah's Story: Making the change together

Nov 19 2019 17 mins  
Dr. Hannah Knox recalls the fear of entering physical transition, and the doctor that was there for her. (And some friends share things they’re thankful for this Thanksgiving!)