What's it like to have families counting on you in their time of greatest need? How do you separate work life from home life when every workday is literally life and death? How can you bring more humanity into what it at its heart is totally scientific?

Meet Dr. Rachel Fleishman, a Neonatologist, Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, and Director of Narrative Medicine. 

Dr. Fleishman's shares what it's like to care  for sick and premature babies in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU), explaining how the practice of narrative medicine – analyzing patients' stories – helps her empathize with families and see their babies as more than just diagnoses. She shares insights into making space for open communication, overcoming self-blame, and cherishing the roles every member of the professional and family team provides.

We also dive into  Dr. Fleishman's journey from studying literature to becoming a physician, how traumatic births have informed her care, and coping strategies for healthcare workers bearing witness to suffering. 

You'll learn:

• How to see people as multifaceted individuals with stories, not just diagnoses or problems. 
• Why you need to care for yourself when caring for others.
• How to move forward with hope and help instead of  blaming yourself for situations outside of your control. 
• How to leave work at work, even in the most intense work situations.
• And so much more...

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