The Human Doctor

Sometimes, the truth hurts. This week, Kimberly reflects on an experience where she had to face a hard truth early in her career and the important lesson she learned as a result.

Good mentors are important for helping us achieve our goals. However, great mentors are often those who help us see our potential before we recognize it for ourselves. In this episode, Ashley shares the story of an important mentor who came into her life at a critical time.

Have you ever had an experience where you felt like you were left on the outside, struggling to get in? This week Kimberly tells a story that challenges all of us to think deeper about what inclusion really looks like in medicine. 

Sometimes we find love in unexpected places - but we must be willing and open to receive it, and to give love in return. This week Ashley reflects on an unexpected bond with another individual and the important lessons she learned.

In this profession we routinely experience a roller coaster of human emotions. Yet, we're often limited in how or when we are able express those feelings. This week, Kimberly tells us about a pivotal moment in which she recognized the power of letting her emotions show.

We're human beings. Human beings make mistakes. Yet, we don't seem to talk about it enough in medicine. In this episode, Ashley reflects on a mistake that was made during her training and how it impacted her afterwards. 

We may not always agree on who or what has worth in our society, but oftentimes, the thing speaks for itself.  This week Kimberly shares an epic story of how she handled a murky situation during her first year of residency training. 

Have you ever found yourself in "competition" with someone who could have been a potential ally? There are times in life where we may feel like there aren't enough seats at the table, and we build rivalries instead of relationships. In this episode, Ashley shares a story of how one of her most valued relationships almost did not happen.

No matter how hard we try to plan ahead or maintain control of things in our lives, oftentimes the most meaningful changes are born out of the circumstances we least expect. This week Kimberly gifts us with a powerful story about an experience that would change her life in ways she did not see coming. 

Have you ever had someone tell you to limit your aspirations or aim low instead of shooting for the stars? This week Ashley reflects on some interesting advice she was given in her last year of medical school.