Episode 2: Curating Your Conversations: Oxytocin Isn’t Just for Labor

Guest: María Escobar-Bordyn

Co-Host: Dr. Renee Morales

Co-Host: Dr. Christopher Morosky

Overview

In Episode 2 of Season 2 for Modern MedEd, Chris and Renee explore the insights from their conversation with Maria Escobar-Bordyn, exploring the art and science of communication in medical education. They discuss the importance of understanding cortisol- and oxytocin-driven biochemical responses, and the significance of self-regulation and co-regulation in fostering trust for effective communication. They also discuss the impact of power dynamics, tips for making connections in a virtual environment, and the use of feedback to guide growth without triggering defensiveness in conversations.  María recommends pausing to reflect on your own intentions before difficult conversationsas a tool to help you regulate your own emotional responses.  María's insights on empathy, connection, and the importance of acknowledging mistakes are highlighted as essential skills for educators and healthcare professionals.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Medical Conversations

01:14  María's Background and Early Lessons

03:21 The Chemistry of Conversations

05:56 Self-Regulation in Communication

10:41 Recognizing Dysregulation

13:42 Co-Regulation and Power Dynamics

18:52 Building Trust Through Acknowledgment

20:52 Navigating Difficult Conversations

22:41 Feedback and Growth

25:40 Zoom Interviews and Connection

28:30 Myths of Empathy and Fear

30:43 Intentions and Emotional Baselines

34:04 Language and Trust in Conversations

Guests and Hosts

María Escobar-Bordyn

https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariaescobarbordyn/

https://creatingwe.com/https://www.we-iq.com/

https://www.linkedin.com/company/creating-we-institute/

Dr. Renee Morales

Macon & Joan Brock Virginia Health Sciences EVMS Medical Group at Old Dominion University

Dr. Christopher Morosky

https://facultydirectory.uchc.edu/profile?profileId=Morosky-Christopher

References

Glaser, J. E. (2016).Conversational Intelligence: How Great Leaders Build Trust and Get Extraordinary Results. Routledge.

Financial Support 

Season Two of Modern MedEd, an APGO podcast, was made possible in part by an unrestricted educational grant from CooperSurgical.