Modern Mortality

Welcome to Modern Mortality, my name is Matt Boulos. This is the podcast where we talk to experts across fields to examine how they relate to mortality.

Dana Kouchel: Is currently a nurse practitioner working in a virtual hospital model and recently completed training as a death doula. They trained at the University of North Carolina. They have dedicated time to the fields of geriatrics, end of life care, and healing touch. Today, Dana will let us know how their career in nursing and personal life has influenced their perception of mortality.

The contents of this podcast are for informational purposes only. A patient-physician relationship is never established through this medium and nothing on this podcast should be considered medical advice. If you are having medical or emotional issues, please seek evaluation and treatment from a trained and trusted professional.

The views reflected in this podcast do not reflect the views of any entity outside of the conversation.

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Welcome to Modern Mortality, my name is Matt Boulos. This is the podcast where we talk to experts across fields to examine how they relate to mortality.

Ethan Weiss: Is currently an entrepreneur in residence at Third Rock Ventures, while still maintaining a small clinical practice in preventive cardiology. He trained at Johns Hopkins and UCSF. He has dedicated time to the fields of preventive cardiology, metabolism, and nutrition, just to name a few of the things Ethan has helped move forward. Today, Dr. Weiss will let us know how his medical career and personal life has influenced his perception of

The contents of this podcast are for informational purposes only. A patient-physician relationship is never established through this medium and nothing on this podcast should be considered medical advice. If you are having medical or emotional issues, please seek evaluation and treatment from a trained and trusted professional.

The views reflected in this podcast do not reflect the views of any entity outside of the conversation.

Welcome to Modern Mortality, my name is Matt Boulos. This isthe podcast where we talk to experts across fields to examine how they relate to mortality.

Jeremy Brown: Is currently a chaplain at Doctors Medical Center of Modesto. He studied at the Masters University in Biblical Counseling and Clinical Pastoral Education. As a chaplain Jeremy meets people at the intersection of life’s challenges and their spiritual needs. He also recently started his own podcast called “The Moment Before Death”.

The contents of this podcast are for informational purposes only. A patient-physician relationship is never established through this medium and nothing on this podcast should be considered medical advice. If you are having medical or emotional issues, please seek evaluation and treatment from a trained and trusted professional.

The views reflected in this podcast do not reflect the views of any entity outside of the conversation.

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Welcome to Modern Mortality, my name is Matt Boulos. This is the podcast where we talk to experts across fields to examine how they relate to mortality.

Jesse Chen: Is currently an Interventional Radiologist. He trained at Georgetown, Staten Island University, and Cornell. As an interventional radiologist he specializes in what seems like endless procedures, usually resulting in safer and less invasive options than surgery. Jesse alsohas a beautiful young family and is a jack of all trades.

The contents of this podcast are for informational purposes only. A patient-physician relationship is never established through this medium and nothing on this podcast should be considered medical advice. If you are having medical or emotional issues, please seek evaluation and treatment from a trained and trusted professional.

The views reflected in this podcast do not reflect the views of any entity outside of the conversation.

Welcome to Modern Mortality, my name is Matt Boulos. This is the podcast where we talk to experts across fields to examine how they relate

Cody Stroupe: Is currently a hospitalist and associate program director of the internal medicine residency at Magnolia Regional Health Center. He trained at the University of Mississippi Medical Center, University of Tennessee Medical Center Knoxville, and completed a Master’s of Healthcare Administration at UCSF. He has dedicated time to the fields of medical education, hospital acquired infection reduction, and quality improvement. Today, Dr. Stroupe will shed some light on his journey through medicine, his life, and how he relates it all to mortality.

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The contents of this podcast are for informational purposesonly. A patient-physician relationship is never established through this medium and nothing on this podcast should be considered medical advice. If you arehaving medical or emotional issues, please seek evaluation and treatment from a trained and trusted professional.

The views reflected in this podcast do not reflect the views of any entity outside of the conversation.

Welcome to Modern Mortality, my name is Matt Boulos. This is the podcast where we talk to experts across fields to examine how they relate to mortality.

Jake Breeden: Is an entrepreneur who has built programs that transform businesses and their employees. He also spent time at Takeda, a large pharmaceutical company, guiding their learning strategy across the company’s 55,000 employees. Additionally, he wrote a book in 2013 called “Tipping Sacred Cows” which focuses on business innovation and collaboration. Jake has made a few interesting connections between modern day work, religion, and mortality. Thanks for listening. Please, enjoy. 

There were a few points where the audio dropped out during recording briefly, and we do apologize for that. 

The contents of this podcast are for informational purposes only. A patient-physician relationship is never established through this medium and nothing on this podcast should be considered medical advice. If you are having medical or emotional issues, please seek evaluation and treatment from a trained and trusted professional.

Welcome to Modern Mortality, my name is Matt Boulos. This is the podcast where we talk to experts across fields to examine how they relate to mortality.

Robert Boyce: Is a retired professor in Exercise Physiology. He completed his PhD at Florida State and taught at University of Dayton, UNC Charlotte, and UNC Wilmington. He also spent time as the physical fitness coordinator for the city police department in Charlotte and ran an ergonomics and exercise business. He now spends his days near the beach.

The contents of this podcast are for informational purposes only. A patient-physician relationship is never established through this medium and nothing on this podcast should be considered medical advice. If you are having medical or emotional issues, please seek evaluation and treatment from a trained and trusted professional.

The views reflected in this podcast do not reflect the views of any entity outside of the conversation.

Dr. Scruggs is currently a hospitalist in the UNC Health system under a virtual care model. She trained at the Medical University of South Carolina and UNC Chapel Hill. She has had numerous leadership roles in medicine and medical education and has also blossomed as an author and screenwriter. Today Dr Scruggs will let us see some of her insights and how they relate to medicine, creativity, and mortality.

The contents of this podcast are for informational purposes only. A patient-physician relationship is never established through this medium and nothing on this podcast should be considered medical advice. If you are having medical or emotional issues, please seek evaluation and treatment from a trained and trusted professional.

The views reflected in this podcast do not reflect the views of any entity outside of the conversation.

Welcome to Modern Mortality, my name is Matt Boulos. This is the podcast where we talk to experts across fields to examine how they relate to mortality.

Hayley Ware is a former professional dancer and current massage therapist. Through both of these practices she has experienced the emotions of mortality and shaped her current views. Hayley opens up about her first experience with death, explains how her current work keeps her grounded, and introduces ideas around a "good death". Thanks for listening, please enjoy. 

The contents of this podcast are for informational purposes only. A patient-physician relationship is never established through this medium and nothing on this podcast should be considered medical advice. If you are having medical or emotional issues, please seek evaluation and treatment from a trained and trusted professional.

The views reflected in this podcast do not reflect the views of any entity outside of the conversation.