Where does a parent turn when they have concerns about their child's mental health? Expert Bebe Smith sets the stage with a "101" on mental health language. Sarah, Zach's mother, shares her family's story about what it was like to navigate getting help for her son with Asperger's. Both women depict what parents need most during challenging and uncertain times, while seeking help for their child.

Learn from Oliver as he describes "coming into himself," while he discovers his identity as a transgender teen. Alongside Oliver is Jenny, Oliver's mom and fierce advocate, who blazes a path to ensure the best medical and emotional support for her son. Through these stories, discover where healthcare systems and professionals have the opportunity to fill knowledge gaps, improve communication, and create agile systems that may just mean the difference between life and death.

It takes a wide variety of professionals to ensure a positive patient experience. One vital role within healthcare, that often goes underappreciated, is law enforcement officers, who have chosen to work within the walls a healthcare setting. The individuals in this podcast have a lot to share about how they fit into the fabric of healthcare and how they can provide a model for engaging patients and families with compassion and integrity. We are excited to share the voices of Officer Graham and Officer Salinas, two extraordinary Humans in Healthcare.

The "You never know when it might be a day with baby chicks..." podcast was one of our most loved to date. Listen again (or for the first time if you missed it!) and explore the role of a patient advocate more deeply by reading these resources.

When thinking about innovation in healthcare, Dr. Shrestha has a powerful perspective grounded in the mission of positively impacting human experience. He depicts how vital it is for innovation and technology to be applied in an intentional, focused, and urgent manner. New concepts cannot be successful, without first understanding how they will drive forward the overall mission of the organization.

Dr. Ron Wyatt finishes this three-part podcast series with an eye-opening conversation concerning what really needs to take place if we commit to changing healthcare for everyone. Joining Dr. Wyatt is Cheslie Johnson, sickle cell patient, who helps illustrate Dr. Wyatt's points through her story. She was labeled a "drug seeker," despite narcotics being the standard of care for managing her disease.

Dr. Ron Wyatt began this podcast series with a discussion of inequity in health. In this part of the podcast series, he shares some helpful insights for those who desire to be an ally to people experiencing bias of any kind. Dr. Wyatt is joined by D'Anna Holmes, who shares her experiences with microagression at the bedside.

Dr. Ron Wyatt has long been unapologetic about exposing inequalities in healthcare for those of a certain race, zip code, or size. This three-part podcast series invites him to dig into the topics of bias and allyism, while framing solutions for a better future. In the first episode of the podcast series, Dr. Wyatt is joined by Cathy Arsenault, bariatric patient, who shares her experiences with sizeism.

In 2008, Dr. Rana Awdish went from doctor to patient in the blink of an eye, and barely survived to tell the story. Her book, "In Shock," is likely the most influential medical memoir of our time. Dr. Awdish's voice is powerful, calling for change in how we care for patients and how we train those who deliver care. This podcast explores how Rana is doing today; years after her story was released.

Healthcare is a unique industry because at one point or another, each of us will be a patient. This is a fact that Michael Dowling ensures that all employees at Northwell Health internalize. From his experienced background in fields such as academia, government, and large insurance corporations, Mr. Dowling shares how the key to effective leadership is embodying a sense of positivity and optimism for the future, while also maintaining a long term perspective. His insights on compassionate care depict why every person should be treated as an individual, not just a patient.