The Human Doctor

We've made it to our final episode of the season. This week we're leaving you with another powerful story from Kimberly about a meaningful exchange she had with a young patient at Grady. As we move into this period of rest/restoration, we continue to extend our deepest gratitude to all our listeners - please know that both Kimberly and Ashley are %100 Team YOU. 

• Formally Incarcerated People's Performance Project (link)

On this episode, Ashley recounts an experience where she had to have a difficult conversation with someone she loves. It's a reminder that even the most cherished relationships can oft times be complicated. 

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Topics Discussed:

• "Beloved" by Toni Morrison (Audiobook)

Kimberly is back on the mic this episode with an insightful reflection on the importance of acknowledgement and its impact, especially towards learners.

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• The 50th anniversary of Hip-hop: NPR, It's Been a Minute

This week Ashley shares a narrative from her first year on faculty where a difficult patient interaction helped her realize a sense of agency in terms of how the experience unfolded. 

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Topics Discussed:

• "Diastolito" at Yeppa & Co, Buckhead, Atlanta

**Note: this episode contains some explicit language**

Each of us, at one point or another, have faced the choice of whether to stand up for someone or something, even when it comes at a personal cost. We hope that in those moments we'll always choose to do what's right, but because we're humans, we oftentimes fall short. This week, Kimberly shares a powerful reflection about a time when she faced this choice. 

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• "What you say impacts what you see" - Dr. Manning

Stepping into a more senior role often comes with greater responsibilities, as well as greater repercussions for adverse events. Ashley reflects on her first experience stepping into a new attending role and the challenges that came with it. 

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• Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson named an honorary member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. at its 56th National Convention

When was the last time you did something big, purely because you wanted to do it? This week Kimberly shares some wisdom she received from a Grady patient, and how that led to a pivotal moment in her life.

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• Breast or Bottle - The Illusion of Choice - Amy J. Kennedy, M.D. for NEJM 

This episode, Ashley shares about a recent experience where she had to push herself outside the boundaries of her comfort zone. 

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• Black Girl Sunscreen 

This week Dr. Manning shares an uplifting reflection on the critical role of representation and what it means to push the boundaries of what we think is possible for ourselves as well as others.

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• Supreme Court Decision Ending Affirmative Action 

• Before I Let Go - Beyoncé's Version

Have you ever had certain experiences or chance meetings with other people that just seemed meant to be? Whether we believe it is an act of divine will or simply pure luck, those moments can have a lasting impact. This week Ashley shares a story about an important connection that felt predestined. 

Check out the following references mentioned in this episode:

The Pain We Carry (newharbinger.com)

Downs Oakland