Welcome to Stand Up (for) Doctors! I’m your host, Kim Downey—and today’s episode is a powerful reminder that change in healthcare doesn’t trickle down from ivory towers. It rises from the hearts, hands, and voices of real people doing real work—like Keeli Gailes and Jennifer Beech.

🔹 Keeli Gailes is the Founder of Health for the People, Owner of Roots Physical Therapy and Wellness, and Staff Physical Therapist at Garner Pelvic Health. 🔹 Jennifer Beech, Ph.D., helps healthcare and nonprofit leaders scale with purpose—as a Chief of Staff, SOP specialist, and strategic communicator through B-Side Learning.

Together, they’re active leaders in the Healthcare Reimagined Collaborative (HRC)—a grassroots movement built on this belief:

“We’re not going to change healthcare ourselves… we’re going to connect the people who will.”

💡 In this episode, Keeli and Jennifer open up about:

• What pulled them into HRC
  

• The grassroots energy reshaping systems from the inside
  

• Real stories that spark hope and momentum
  

• Why collaboration—not competition—is the real disruptor
  

This conversation is a must-listen for every clinician, leader, or changemaker who knows healthcare can be better—and wants to be part of the “how.”

👉 Like, comment, and subscribe to support our mission: healthy doctors, sustainable systems, and a future where care actually cares.

🔗 Connect with our guests: Keeli Gailes 📧 [email protected] 🌐 Health for the People – Include. Assist.

Jennifer Beech, Ph.D. 📧 [email protected] 🔗 Jennifer G. Beech, Ph.D. | LinkedIn

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In this episode 𝑆𝑡𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑈𝑝 𝑓𝑜𝑟 𝐷𝑜𝑐𝑡𝑜𝑟𝑠!, I’m honored to welcome Dr. Ronen Elefant and Dr. Marco Fernandez!👉 𝗗𝗿. 𝗥𝗼𝗻𝗲𝗻 𝗘𝗹𝗲𝗳𝗮𝗻𝘁 is an Acute Care Surgeon, Aviation Surgeon, Entrepreneur, Expert Witness, and a leader in innovating healthcare economics and transparent pricing models.👉 𝗗𝗿. 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗼 𝗙𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗲𝘇 is an anesthesiologist, President of Midwest Anesthesia Partners and Association for Independent Medicine. He's a member of the Coalition for Patient Centered Care - just a few of the many hats he wears!Together, we dive into how these physician leaders are innovating to take medicine back for the greater good of both doctors AND patients!Marco shares a powerful story of witnessing the need for change when his mom was a patient, and Ronen emphasizes that we must take steps now to restore the physician-patient relationship, which needs to be at the heart of medicine! We talk about:How healthcare innovation can restore physician autonomy Why transparent pricing matters to both doctors and patients Building a healthcare system that prioritizes trust, independence, and patient-centered care 📢 If you believe in a better future for healthcare, this conversation is for you.💬 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share to help these messages reach a wider audience!Dr. Marco Fernandez: https://www.associationforindependent...Dr. Ronen Elefant: https://acessurgical.com/#StandUpForDoctors #HealthcareInnovation #PhysicianLeadership #ReclaimMedicine #TransparentPricing #PatientCenteredCare #DoctorsLeadingChange #HealthcareVoices #MedicalEconomics #PhysicianAdvocacy #HealthcareReform #HealthcareHeroes

In this episode of Stand Up for Doctors!, I’m joined by two incredible guests:👉𝗗𝗿. 𝗦𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗵 𝗛𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿 - Holistic Psychiatrist & Founder of Psychiatry of Life👉𝗗𝗿. 𝗞𝗲𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗛𝗼𝗹𝗱𝗲𝗿 - Clinical Health Psychologist, Speaker, Consultant & AuthorI met Kelly at the Dr. Lorna Breen Heroes Foundation Healthcare Worker Well-being Day in Washington, D.C., where she was a presenter. Her work focuses on helping healthcare professionals and leaders co-create a culture of well-being.This resonates deeply with Sarah’s belief that the culture of medicine must change, starting in medical school. Together, we explore powerful stories, their “why,” and tangible steps to begin transforming healthcare culture, in the context of joy!📢 This conversation is for anyone who believes that well-being in medicine matters, because healthy doctors mean better care for everyone.💬 If this message speaks to you, please don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share this episode.🎧 𝐴𝑣𝑎𝑖𝑙𝑎𝑏𝑙𝑒 𝑜𝑛 𝑌𝑜𝑢𝑇𝑢𝑏𝑒 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑐𝑜𝑚𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑠𝑜𝑜𝑛 𝑡𝑜 𝑆𝑝𝑜𝑡𝑖𝑓𝑦!Sarah Hollander, MD: Instagram "Psychiatry of Life"LinkedIn:   / sarah-hollander-md  Website: www.psychiatryoflife.com Kelly Holder, PhD: LinkedIn:   / kelly-d-holder-phd-78470639  Website: https://kellydholder.com/#StandUpForDoctors #HealthcareVoices #PhysicianWellbeing #CultureOfMedicine #HealingTheHealers #HealthcareLeadership #DoctorAdvocacy #MedicalCulture #WellbeingInMedicine #HealthcareHeroes #HealthcareInnovation

What if healthcare organizations led with love? 💙In this episode, Dr. Apurv Gupta, architect of A Loving Organization, joins Dr. Michael Mantell, renowned “Mental Health Architect,” to explore how compassion, culture, and systems come together to heal not only patients—but those who care for them.Together, they reveal how loving organizations outperform others, how shared responsibility for well-being transforms outcomes, and why “when two hearts touch, that’s healing!”You’ll hear about real hospitals already leading this movement, Dr. Mantell’s powerful BRAVE framework for emotional well-being, and how we can all open our thinking to see what truly connects us!This episode is a must-listen for healthcare leaders and teams!Michael Mantell, Ph.D.:  / drmichaelmantell  [email protected]. Apurv Gupta:  / apurvguptamd  [email protected]https://alovingorganization.org/Exemplars of A Loving Organization:Hospitals & Health Systems:Advent Health, FloridaAdventist Health Castle, HawaiiBaylor Scott & White, TexasEmplify Health, WisconsinHackensack Meridian Health, New JerseyMedical University of South Carolina, South CarolinaSaint Luke’s University Health Network, PennsylvaniaSutter Davis, CaliforniaTrinity Health, USAUniversity Hospitals, OhioProvider Groups:Carolina Blood and Cancer Care Associates, South CarolinaSouthcentral Foundation, AlaskaUniversity of Louisville Physicians, KentuckySenior Living Facilities:The Highlands at Brighton, New York

In this poignant and emotional Introductory Episode, I am joined by Dr. Nicole Solomos, who listens to me share my story as I speak to the impact the death of my irreplaceable radiologist, Dr. Steven Sferlazza, had on me, and how it propelled me to become a fierce advocate for physicians. I'm including the links to my KevinMD tribute article to Dr. Sferlazza, and the podcast we did to accompany the article:

https://kevinmd.com/2023/05/an-inspiring-tribute-to-an-exceptional-radiologist-who-made-a-lasting-impact.html

https://kevinmd.com/2023/05/from-cancer-survivor-to-health-care-advocate-a-touching-tribute-to-an-irreplaceable-radiologist-podcast.html

In this episode of Stand Up for Doctors!, I sit down with Dr. Sam Khozin, “the rural hospital guy,” and Dr. Simon Craig, medical director, author, and systems thinker from Australia. Together, we dive deep into what it means to build connection, lead with courage, and reimagine healthcare culture.

We talk about:

The human side of healthcare

Innovation, connection & leadership

Sam’s work with MKC Health

Simon’s Brave Talks Reflection Cards for Healthcare...we have a great discussion incorporating them!

Why honest conversations among healthcare professionals matter more than ever

This isn’t just a podcast, it’s a movement for compassionate, connected care.

In this episode of Stand Up for Doctors!, I’m joined by Dr. Derrick Alger, a husband, father, physician, hospitalist, and founder of Quick Connect Huddles, along with his wife, Kylie Alger, a mom, advocate for physician well-being and burnout prevention, and co-founder of both Quick Connect Huddles and HappyGram.org.

Together, they share their powerful mission to support physicians, prevent burnout, and foster a culture of connection in healthcare. We explore how Quick Connect Huddles came to life, why it matters for doctors and their families, and the inspiring stories behind their work!

👉 Tune in now to hear how Derrick and Kylie are building connection and changing the way we support doctors!

In this episode of Stand Up for Doctors!, I’m honored to welcome Dr. Gizelka David-West, a gynecologic oncologist, lead singer of the band N.E.D. (No Evidence of Disease), and my own surgeon, alongside Dr. Adrienne Towsen, an orthopedic surgeon and international ballroom dancer, who recently stepped away from clinical practice.

This conversation is especially meaningful as we record during Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month. Dr. David-West shares how her music is helping to break the silence surrounding gynecologic cancers and give women a voice in their healing journey.

Dr. Towsen reflects on how the discipline and artistry of ballroom dancing continue to shape her path in medicine and beyond.

👉 Tune in now to hear how two doctors are raising their voices and finding new rhythms both inside and outside of medicine!

In this episode of Stand Up for Doctors!, I’m joined by Dr. Michelle-Linh Nguyen, a primary care physician and founder of Canyon Oak, and Jenny Opalinski, a speech therapist and co-founder of The Wellness Shift.

They are reshaping healthcare by promoting sustainable, purposeful work models and supporting mental health for doctors and other healthcare workers.

We explore how Canyon Oak and The Wellness Shift are creating healthier ways to work and live in medicine, why this matters for the future of healthcare, and how wellness initiatives can empower physicians and other healthcare workers to thrive—not just survive!

👉 Tune in now to discover how purpose and wellness are transforming healthcare from the inside out!

In this episode of Stand Up for Doctors! I’m joined by Dr. Osmund Agbo, a pulmonary/critical care physician, author, and human rights advocate, and Dr. Robert Kornfeld, a functional medicine podiatrist, founder of the Institute for Functional Podiatric Medicine, and musician.

Together, we explore how physicians can embrace their passions outside of medicine, why it matters for personal and professional well-being, and how rediscovering creativity can strengthen connection and advocacy within healthcare.

👉 Tune in, be inspired, and join the movement for healthier doctors, stronger workplaces, and a better future for healthcare!