Illness & Recovery

We hear from those who’ve been at the sharp edge of sickness and recovery. Their stories help us get better at navigating these unique challenges.

Coach-Val
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  • May 06, 2019
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Valorie Kondos-Field On Developing Superheroes

Valorie Kondos-Field

“Being courageous is taking that step confidently without any guarantee of a result” Valorie Kondos-Field is one of the greatest coaches in history at any level, ever. She won 7 NCAA champ...

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Megan-Ranney
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  • May 03, 2019
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Megan Ranney On Ending Gun Violence

Megan Ranney

Megan Ranney is an Emergency physician & a national leader in the gun violence prevention movement. She joins us after working overnight in the ED to discuss this growing movement, the gag rule on...

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Bret-Scher
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  • Apr 17, 2019
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Bret Scher On FOOD!

Bret Scher

Bret Scher is a Cardiologist, author, and host of Diet Doctor podcast who has found a vital path in helping people understand the complex world of food through conversation and science. He joins us to...

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Alin-Gragossian
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  • Apr 04, 2019
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Alin Gragossian On Shock & A New Heart

Alin Gragossian

Alin Gragossian was in the middle of her 3rd year as an Emergency Medicine resident when she became critically ill & required a heart transplant.  She joins us 10 weeks after surgery to discuss h...

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Vivek Wadhwa
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  • Mar 22, 2019
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Vivek Wadhwa On The Coming Healthcare Revolution

Vivek Wadhwa

Vivek Wadhwa is a Silicon Valley futurist, renaissance man, & raconteur. He joins us for an provocative & rollicking discussion of artificial intelligence in healthcare, the current and future...

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Garth Mullins
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  • Mar 18, 2019
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Garth Mullins On Heroin, Dopesick, & Crackdown Podcast

Garth Mullins

This episode contains adult language Garth Mullins is the host and executive producer of Crackdown Podcast. He also has opioid use disorder and a long struggle with heroin. He joins us for a unvarnish...

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Adam-Rodman
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  • Mar 12, 2019
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Adam Rodman On Filth Parties, History, & Medicine

Adam Rodman

Adam Rodman is a Hospitalist, a podcaster, and host of Bedside Rounds. His podcast is the most wonderful journey into the history of medicine, connecting all of us in and out of medicine with our shar...

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Des-Shapiro
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  • Mar 07, 2019
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Episode 100! Des Shapiro On Finding Joy

Des Shapiro

Des Shapiro is a physician with a 40-plus year career in medicine and an incredible legacy under his belt. He’s also my Dad and I’m delighted to have him join me for the 100th episode. We ...

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Nick-Watts
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  • Feb 28, 2019
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Nick Watts On Climate Change & Human Health

Nick Watts

Nick Watts is a physician & Executive Director of Lancet Countdown. He joins us to discuss a defining issue for humanity: climate change. We discuss how climate change is a threat multiplier to hu...

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