The Human Doctor

When is the last time you paused to really take in a meaningful moment - big or small? This week, Kimberly shares a reflection on this practice along with an invitation for us all to make time to appreciate the moments we may look back on one day and long for. 

Today, Ashley reflects on the most important gift she received in her medical training - it's one that continues to give, even to this day. 

Our words have power - and sometimes a positive word can be life-giving, especially in a world that often prioritizes negativity. This week, Kimberly shares a story about a patient who reminded her of this possibility. 

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This week, Ashley reflects on some pivotal experiences from medical training and the lessons she learned. 

In today's episode, Kimberly describes an encounter with a patient that pushed her to think differently about what it means to "do no harm"

This week Ashley will share a story from her personal statement for residency applications, which is one that highlights her motivation for becoming an internist and a human doctor. Also, on our 100th (!) episode, we'd like to send a heartfelt thank you to all our listeners and supporters - we could not have made it to this milestone without you! 

This week, Kimberly is back on the mic to share some wise reflections on her experiences of being in the spotlight, and what we actually mean when we talk about "imposter syndrome".

In this episode, Ashley pays homage to one of her most cherished human connections. 

Many times, the primary barrier to us achieving our goals is our own thoughts. However, being practical does not have to mean overthinking or succumbing to the idea that certain goals just don't make sense for us. This week, Kimberly shares an inspiring example of a time she set out to achieve something seemingly out of reach.  

Is there someone in your life you can trust to be there in moments of triumph, but also in times of potential failure? This week Ashley shares memories of times when she had the courage to let someone in, and what she took away from those experiences.