The Pathway

This week on The Pathway, Taylor, Sarang, and Joey Namou get real about one of the quietest struggles of young fatherhood: the guilt of being ambitious and present at the same time. Taylor opens up about phone habits and father's guilt, Sarang talks about his son crying at the door as they pulled away, and together they land on a simple but powerful idea: be intentional. Create the memories on purpose, because kids remember the experiences, not the routine. 

It's a casual, conversational episode with Taylor, Sarang, and guest Joey Namou (of Woodward Sports). No single clinical topic. Instead, it flows organically across several connected themes: Pure Psychiatry Group updates and expansion, stress vs. mental health conditions, social media's psychological impact (especially on kids and athletes), work-life balance and parenting, and the importance of your inner circle.

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This week on The Pathway, Taylor and Sarang invite back Dr. Paul Fu, Chief Clinical Officer at Bronson Medical Group, for an honest look at stress and self-care in healthcare. The conversation explores how providers manage high patient loads, demanding leadership roles, and constant decision-making while maintaining balance and compassion.

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This week on The Pathway, Taylor and Sarang welcome back Dr. Paul Fu, Chief Clinical Officer at Bronson Medical Group, to discuss the financial and systemic shifts shaping modern healthcare. Together they unpack how Medicaid changes, reimbursement challenges, and workforce costs affect patient access, especially in pediatrics, women’s health, and behavioral care. Dr. Fu explains how hospitals navigate the EMTALA mandate, the widening gap between costs and compensation, and the strain that puts on providers.

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On this episode of The Pathway, Taylor and Sarang sit down with Dr. Paul Fu, Chief Clinical Officer of Bronson Medical Group, to explore the intersections between neurology and psychiatry. Dr. Fu shares his path from Michigan to Yale and back again, blending neurology practice with leadership and system optimization. He highlights Bronson’s growth, recruitment strategies, and provider engagement efforts while underscoring the need for improved access to behavioral health and primary care.

The discussion dives into Dr. Fu’s re-launch of a headache clinic, the impact of migraines on quality of life, and how sleep, caffeine, and lifestyle patterns affect neurological health. The conversation emphasizes access, trust in leadership, and the parallels between neurology and psychiatry, showing how collaboration can expand care for underserved populations across Michigan and beyond.

00:00 Welcome Dr. Paul Fu

01:01 From Clinical Research to Healthcare Optimization

03:30 Improving Healthcare Delivery at Bronson

06:05 Challenges of Managing a Large Health System

09:54 Ensuring Uniformity and Culture in Healthcare

12:01 Headache Clinic and Neurology Specialization

14:47 Rising Headache Prevalence and Causes

17:44 Intersections of Neurology, Psychiatry, and Access

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-fu-md-mba-fache-b778b1158/

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Content Warning: This episode contains discussion of suicide, suicidal ideation, and related mental health topics. Please listen with care and take breaks if needed.

Taylor Henrick, Sarang Patel, and special guest Michael Hunter open a heartfelt conversation around suicide prevention in recognition of Suicide Awareness Month. With unflinching honesty and clinical insight, the team explores the depth of this topic from both personal and professional angles. They discuss how telehealth has improved access to care, the importance of asking direct questions, and the quiet power of small check-ins. 

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00:00 Introduction to Suicide Awareness Month

Taylor and Sarang welcome back Michael Hunter, President of Team Wellness Center, for a conversation that unpacks the complex realities of prescribing psychiatric medications, especially in under-resourced communities. The trio discusses how medication classes like antidepressants and antipsychotics carry both therapeutic benefits and significant metabolic risks, and why proactive lab monitoring and collaborative care are essential to good outcomes.

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This week on The Pathway, Taylor and Sarang welcome their very first guest: Michael Hunter, President of Team Wellness Center and a 20-year veteran in Community Mental Health. Together, they explore Michael’s extraordinary journey from HR Director to President, including how he wrote both the HR and EMR software that reshaped how community-based clinics operate.

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This episode, Taylor Hennrick and Sarang Patel dive into a lesser-known mental health struggle: Summer Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). While most people link SAD to winter, many feel low even when the sun is shining, and that disconnect can be frustrating. They unpack why this happens and how to manage it, from light exercise and social connection to keeping up with therapy before symptoms spiral. Sarang explains when it's time to tweak medications, while Taylor shares creative tools like mood journaling or building a “sad box” with things that lift your spirits. They stress that mental health is not just about checklists or scores, it's about how you feel. With the right support and planning, even summer lows can get a little brighter.

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