In this episode of Compassion & Courage: Conversations in Healthcare, Marcus Engel speaks with James Pinkston Jr., RN/NREMTP, about the importance of presence in caregiving, and the journey into healthcare leadership. They discuss the significance of community support and the need for resilience in the face of traumatic experiences for both the caregiver and patient.

Resources for you: 

• More communication tips and resources for how to cultivate compassion: https://marcusengel.com/freeresources/ 
• Connect with Marcus on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcusengel/ 
• Learn more about Marcus’ Books: https://marcusengel.com/store/ 
• Subscribe to our podcast through Apple: https://bit.ly/MarcusEngelPodcast 
• Subscribe to our podcast through YouTube: https://bit.ly/Youtube-MarcusEngelPodcast

Date: 6/2/2025 
Name of show: Compassion & Courage: Conversations in Healthcare 
Episode number and title: Episode 170 – Life is Too Short – With James Pinkston Jr., RN/NREMTP