During this episode, Donna Gabriel interviews Dr. Michael Krasner, physician and mindfulness expert, who offers his perspectives on clinician well-being, the role that empathy plays in burnout and professional efficacy, and the importance of giving healthcare providers opportunities to cultivate attention, awareness, and reflection to optimize the clinical experience.

During this episode, you will learn about:  

• The double-edged sword of practicing empathy  
• When empathy goes wrong and its potential effect on clinical efficacy
• The influence of mindfulness, including mindfulness-based stress reduction, on empathy and efficacy 
• Common misunderstandings about mindfulness and what it really means   

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Music and lyrics:  Nancy Burger and Scott Weber