Capturing Essence for Care

Digital Storytelling in Healthcare with Dr. Mike Lang


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Dr. Mike Lang is a Digital Storytelling Specialist, Researcher, Film Director/Producer and Social Entrepreneur.  He shares with us what Digital Storytelling is and the impact it has as it relates to making positive change in healthcare policies.  

We also talk about:

  • Digital storytelling as a product
  • Digital storytelling as a process
  • A variety of ways a digital story can be used (for education, advocacy, research and therapeutic intent)
  • Making sense of our own stories
  • Gaining wisdom through stories
  • Dr. Lang's personal mission:  "openly and honestly sharing my story and encouraging others to do the same"
  • Alberta Health Services

**Note:  this episode was recorded in the summer of 2022.

Digital stories that Dr. Lang mentioned during this podcast:

  • My Duty to My Dad:  Ann’s Story
  • Mountains & Valleys - Annette’s Story
  • Alberta Health Services - Patient & Family Storytelling

To learn more about Dr. Mike Lang, please visit his website:  https://www.mikelangstories.com/

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Interested in learning more?

  • Check out my YouTube channel
  • AWE Struck! Aspirations website

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Capturing Essence for CareBy Lisa Joworski