The Other Human in the Room

209. Being Replaceable

Sun, 12 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400

In this episode, I explore the powerful idea of being replaceable in our work. Drawing from personal experiences, I discuss how accepting this truth can alleviate burnout and foster a healthier work-life balance. Join me as I share insights on how shifting our mindset from perfectionism to collaboration can enhance our professional lives. Let’s embrace the concept of being part of a greater whole.

Learn more about Hippocratic Collective: https://hippocraticcollective.org/

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208. Opening My Teenage Time Capsule

Sun, 05 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400

It’s my 40th birthday! (Or rather it WAS my birthday at the time of recording this episode) I take the day off clinic, let myself have a truly delicious day, and reflect on what it means to turn 40. I open a time capsule I made as a 13-year-old in the year 2000 and react—tenderly and hilariously—to what she thought success was.

And then I zoom out: lessons from my 30s, hopes for my 40s, and why looking back can be the clearest way to choose what matters next.

Learn more about Hippocratic Collective: https://hippocraticcollective.org/

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207. Timely, Not Urgent (A Healing Human Idea)

Sun, 29 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0400

This week’s episode is a little different.

Instead of my usual stream of consciousness conversation that expands on an idea in every direction, I wanted to experiment with something much more concise.

So I present to you the first of hopefully many Healing Human Idea pieces.

The full text can be found on my website & Instagram, to accompany this audio form.

Return back to this one as many times as you need to reset your pace in this over-urgent healthcare system.

Learn more about Hippocratic Collective: https://hippocraticcollective.org/

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206. Joan Explores IFS - Part 1

Sun, 22 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0400

In this episode, I invited Dr Risa Adams back for a recorded “mini session” using Internal Family Systems, because I wanted to share what it can look like to be safely vulnerable in real time. We explore what happens in me when a patient is openly unhappy with me—how I freeze, how my inner “clinical team,” my people-pleaser, and my inner critic all rush the wheel at once. Underneath it all, we meet a powerful younger part who’s been working overtime to keep me safe by tracking the rules of “being good.” This conversation is about learning to love and respect that younger warrior—without trying to fix her—and letting dignity and trust lead the way.

Connect with Risa: https://www.risaadamsmd.com/

Learn more about Hippocratic Collective: https://hippocraticcollective.org/

Connect on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joanchanmd

205. What's In Your Garden?

Sun, 15 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0400

In this solo episode, I’m sharing what my three-month podcast pause is teaching me about productivity—specifically, why “more” isn’t the goal. Using a simple gardening analogy, I explore how overcrowding our calendars (and our minds) creates competition for the resources we actually need to do good work: time, attention, creativity, and rest. If you’ve been feeling crunchy, cramped, or like you’re failing at something you care about, this is your reminder: it might not be you—it might be your spacing.

Learn more about Hippocratic Collective: https://hippocraticcollective.org/

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BONUS: FHO+ Thoughts - March 2026 edition!

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 07:50:00 -0400

A real-time recording from The Only Human in the Van, in which I react to the funding changes coming next month for myself and many other family physicians in Ontario. FHO docs: I'd love to hear what you're planning to change and not change in April - reach out on IG or through my website if you'd like to share!

Connect on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joanchanmd

Website: joanchanmd.com

204. Crazy Busy Doctor Wisdom with Dr John Crosby

Sun, 08 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0400

In this episode, I’m talking with local legend Dr. John Crosby—a 78-year-old family doctor in Cambridge who’s spent 50+ years learning (and teaching) how to make this work sustainable.

We get real about the trade-offs in family medicine: paperwork, complexity, people-pleasing, boundaries, and the myth that being “a good doctor” means saying yes to everything.

John shares practical systems (including how he learned to “love” paperwork) and a simple truth: you can’t have a humane life in medicine unless you choose trade-offs that protect you as a human first.

Connect with John at his website (including his ebooks): https://www.countryquack.com/

Learn more about Hippocratic Collective: https://hippocraticcollective.org/

Connect on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joanchanmd

203. On Feeling Lazy

Sun, 01 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0400

After a three-month pause, I’m back with a brand new episode—and it’s about a word I want to destroy: lazy. In the middle of a stomach bug, I noticed how quickly that old shame-label tried to sneak in: “I’m being lazy.” So I dug into the origins of the word lazy and found just how much ableism, morality, and productivity-culture are baked into that one tiny word. If you’ve ever called yourself lazy when you were exhausted, overwhelmed, sick, or simply done—this episode is your permission slip to get curious instead.

Learn more about Hippocratic Collective: https://hippocraticcollective.org/

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FROM THE VAULT: 119. The Messy Middle

Sun, 22 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0400

The Other Human in the Room is on hiatus!

For the next 3 months, you’ll still be getting weekly episodes on your podcast feeds - but they’ll all be re-releases of past favourites.

I’m using this time to dream and explore new ideas and directions for the podcast.

See you in March!

This episode is for anyone feeling stuck on their journey to change their life. Growth and change can feel messy ... what if that's a good thing?

Learn more about Hippocratic Collective: https://hippocraticcollective.org/

Connect on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joanchanmd

FROM THE VAULT: 111. In Praise of Mediocrity

Sun, 15 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0400

The Other Human in the Room is on hiatus!

For the next 3 months, you’ll still be getting weekly episodes on your podcast feeds - but they’ll all be re-releases of past favourites.

I’m using this time to dream and explore new ideas and directions for the podcast.

See you in March!

Everything about this podcast episode is mediocre. YOU'RE WELCOME.

Learn more about Hippocratic Collective: https://hippocraticcollective.org/

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FROM THE VAULT: 73. Patient Manuals

Sun, 08 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0400

The Other Human in the Room is on hiatus!

For the next 3 months, you’ll still be getting weekly episodes on your podcast feeds - but they’ll all be re-releases of past favourites.

I’m using this time to dream and explore new ideas and directions for the podcast.

See you in March!

How do you need your patients to change in order for you to be happy? It may seem like a strange question - but answering this question honestly can help unearth the stories about our patients that are really keeping us stuck in resentment and burnout.

Learn more about Hippocratic Collective: https://hippocraticcollective.org/

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FROM THE VAULT: 114. Hosipicing Modernity with Vanessa Andreotti

Sun, 01 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0400

The Other Human in the Room is on hiatus!

For the next 3 months, you’ll still be getting weekly episodes on your podcast feeds - but they’ll all be re-releases of past favourites.

I’m using this time to dream and explore new ideas and directions for the podcast.

See you in March!

Learn more about Hippocratic Collective: https://hippocraticcollective.org/

Connect on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joanchanmd

FROM THE VAULT: 61. The Pain of People Pleasing

Sun, 25 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0400

The Other Human in the Room is on hiatus!

For the next 3 months, you’ll still be getting weekly episodes on your podcast feeds - but they’ll all be re-releases of past favourites.

I’m using this time to dream and explore new ideas and directions for the podcast.

See you in March!

Learn more about Hippocratic Collective: https://hippocraticcollective.org/

Connect on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joanchanmd

FROM THE VAULT: 48. Guidelines Legalism

Sun, 18 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0400

The Other Human in the Room is on hiatus!

For the next 3 months, you’ll still be getting weekly episodes on your podcast feeds - but they’ll all be re-releases of past favourites.

I’m using this time to dream and explore new ideas and directions for the podcast.

See you in March!

Do you get stressed about following the guidelines? Or notice other colleagues seem stressed if anyone strays off the guidelines? Commute to work with Joan as she explores the idea of guidelines legalism and how we can trust our clinical brains in the midst of guideline confusion.

Learn more about Hippocratic Collective: https://hippocraticcollective.org/

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FROM THE VAULT: 46. Managing Conflict Well

Sun, 11 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0400

The Other Human in the Room is on hiatus!

For the next 3 months, you’ll still be getting weekly episodes on your podcast feeds - but they’ll all be re-releases of past favourites.

I’m using this time to dream and explore new ideas and directions for the podcast.

See you in March!

Joan explains the powerful concept that shifted the way she viewed conflict forever - and made her much more calm and capable of having difficult conversations as a result.

Learn more about Hippocratic Collective: https://hippocraticcollective.org/

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FROM THE VAULT: 50. HHC - How Embodiment Can Change Our Experience and Practice of Medicine - Dr Hillary McBride

Sun, 04 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0400

The Other Human in the Room is on hiatus!

For the next 3 months, you’ll still be getting weekly episodes on your podcast feeds - but they’ll all be re-releases of past favourites.

I’m using this time to dream and explore new ideas and directions for the podcast.

See you in March!

Please join Joan as she interviews Dr Hillary McBride, as they explore how the ideas and practice of embodiment can change our experience and practice of medicine.

Where to learn more from Hillary: Website: https://hillarylmcbride.com/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/hillarylmcbride

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hillaryliannamcbride/

Learn more about Hippocratic Collective: https://hippocraticcollective.org/

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FROM THE VAULT: 39. Illness Anxiety

Sun, 28 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0400

The Other Human in the Room is on hiatus!

For the next 3 months, you’ll still be getting weekly episodes on your podcast feeds - but they’ll all be re-releases of past favourites.

I’m using this time to dream and explore new ideas and directions for the podcast.

See you in March!

Anyone who works in healthcare encounters illness anxiety on a daily (if not hourly) basis. Anxiety about getting sick is a driving factor behind so much healthcare utilization, and can be draining for healthcare clinicians as well. Joan explores the most important thing to do when encountering illness anxiety in your patients: addressing the illness anxiety that exists in YOUR brain.

Learn more about Hippocratic Collective: https://hippocraticcollective.org/

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FROM THE VAULT: 37. What to Do When You Make a Mistake

Sun, 21 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0400

The Other Human in the Room is on hiatus!

For the next 3 months, you’ll still be getting weekly episodes on your podcast feeds - but they’ll all be re-releases of past favourites.

I’m using this time to dream and explore new ideas and directions for the podcast.

See you in March!

The thing that your brain loves to worry about all day has happened - you made a mistake. In medicine!! Joan shares how to actually learn from these mistakes instead of drowning in shame spirals.

Learn more about Hippocratic Collective: https://hippocraticcollective.org/

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FROM THE VAULT: 26. Medical Expert Pressure

Sun, 14 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0400

The Other Human in the Room is on hiatus!

For the next 3 months, you’ll still be getting weekly episodes on your podcast feeds - but they’ll all be re-releases of past favourites.

I’m using this time to dream and explore new ideas and directions for the podcast.

See you in March!

Do you feel pressure to be the "medical expert" in your work? Do you constantly feel like you don't know enough, or shame yourself for not having the Right Answer? I hope this podcast helps undo this inhuman story for you.

Learn more about Hippocratic Collective: https://hippocraticcollective.org/

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202. How to Stop Hiding Your Magic with Dr Carlos Yu

Sun, 07 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0400

In this episode, I sit down with Dr Carlos Yu, a self-described “odd” family doctor who has spent 35+ years quietly rewriting what it means to practice medicine as his full, weird, magical self. We talk about cold plunges in Lake Ontario, drum circles, ear acupuncture groups, and the deep privilege of witnessing patients when they’re open and vulnerable. Carlos shares how he moved from judging by appearances to practicing radical curiosity, sensory awareness, and presence in every encounter. Together, we explore how coming home to your body and the present moment can be a path back to your own weird, beautiful humanity in medicine.

Connect with Carlos:

Website: https://presencetherapy.ca/

https://nadacanadainstitute.com/

IG: https://www.instagram.com/joywithdryu/

Learn more about Hippocratic Collective: https://hippocraticcollective.org/

Connect on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joanchanmd

201. Share the Load, Save the System with Dr. Joyce Cheung & Angelique Bernabe

Sun, 30 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -0400

I’m joined by Dr Joyce Cheung (family/palliative MD) and Ange Bernabe (PhD, economist) to talk about Locvm—an Ontario-born, physician-designed platform making it easier to find and be a locum.

We dig into why sharing the load is system-saving: clear contracts, payment flow, accountability, and a real pool that supports parental leave, illness, sabbaticals, and rural coverage.

We also talk about their life and business partnership as a married power couple, and what lessons they’ve learned about collaboration in that process.

If we want a more humane system, we need tools and norms that let doctors step away without compromising care - it was a joy to connect with these two healthcare humans who are bringing that vision to life!

Connect with Locvm:

https://www.locvm.ca/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/locvm/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/locvmcanada/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/LOCVM/61569373256521/

Learn more about Hippocratic Collective: https://hippocraticcollective.org/

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200. The Power of Pause

Sun, 23 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -0400

In this solo episode, I name the yellow flags that told me I’d crept past capacity—and why my body’s honest answer was to pause. I walk through the dopamine of rushing, the resentment that follows, and the relief I felt when I imagined three months without weekly production. I share what this means for the show, and how pausing creates space for deeper thinking and play. Consider this an invitation to practice open-palm commitments and feel the power of pause in your own life.

Taylor Swift Song sorter (start at your own risk!!!): https://jesseepinkman.tumblr.com/tswiftsong

Learn more about Hippocratic Collective: https://hippocraticcollective.org/

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199. Right to Accommodation with Dr Michael Quon

Sun, 16 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -0400

In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Michael Quon, a general internist and disability-inclusion advocate, to talk candidly about returning to work with disability and the real-world mechanics of getting accommodations as a physician.

Michael shares his origin story, a life-altering brain injury, and the long road back—plus what he’s learned about legal protections, policy gaps, and culture change in medicine.

We explore why flexible scheduling and shared duty to accommodate matter ethically, legally, and for patient care—and how physicians with disabilities strengthen teams.

If you’ve ever wondered whether you’re “allowed” to ask for what you need, this one’s for you.

Connect with Michael:

www.linkedin.com/in/MichaelJQuon

Links from Michael:

Physician Health Inclusion - Community or Practice for Physicians with Disabilities and Chronic Conditions

https://www.linkedin.com/groups/15696022/

OMA - workplace accommodations:

https://www.oma.org/practice-professional-support/running-your-practice/operations-and-practice-management/human-resources-management/workplace-accommodations-for-doctors-with-disability-and-chronic-illness/

The Ottawa Hospital Disability Position statement

https://cjpl.ca/fostincl.html

The Ottawa Hospital Accommodations Policy

https://journals.lww.com/academicmedicine/fulltext/2025/07000/implementation_of_a_policy_for_accommodations_for.10.aspx

Learn more about Hippocratic Collective: https://hippocraticcollective.org/

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198. The Hidden Costs of Altruism with Dr Dimitrios Tsatiris

Sun, 09 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -0400

In this episode, I sit down with psychiatrist and physician-wellness advocate Dr. Dimitrios Tsatiris to unpack why the traits medicine rewards—achievement, perfectionism, and altruism—can quietly fuel suffering. We talk about diminishing returns, moral injury, and the difference between excellence and perfection. We explore practical ways to honor limits, take real vacations, and build cultures of collaboration instead of martyrdom. If you’ve ever felt “too needed to rest,” this conversation is for you.

Connect with Dimitrios:

Website: https://dimitriostsatiris.com/

IG: https://www.instagram.com/drdimitrios

Learn more about Hippocratic Collective: https://hippocraticcollective.org/

Connect on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joanchanmd

197. It Doesn't Have to Be This Way with Drs. Risa Adams, Elizabeth Parsons, Robin Beardsley

Sun, 02 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -0400

In this conversation, I sit down with three physician–psychotherapists—Dr. Elizabeth Parsons, Dr. Risa Adams, and Dr. Robin Beardsley—co-authors of a book that asks us to consider: It Doesn’t Have To Be This Way.

We explore Internal Family Systems (IFS), self-energy, and the “U-turn” as practical tools for reclaiming agency, setting boundaries, and softening people-pleasing.

They share how collaboration at the speed of trust helped them write together, and why “all parts are welcome, not all behaviors.”

If you’ve ever felt swallowed by shoulds, this one offers micro-practices of compassion, choice, and connection.

Connect with Risa: https://www.risaadamsmd.com/

Connect with Elizabeth: https://www.eparsonsmd.ca/

Connect with Robin: https://yourcompassionateself.ca/

Buy their book: https://www.amazon.ca/Doesnt-Have-This-Way-Physicians/dp/B0FMQ4KZ9W

Learn more about Hippocratic Collective: https://hippocraticcollective.org/

Connect on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joanchanmd

196. Weaving All of Your Sparks into Your Medical Career with Dr Katherine Raffensperger

Sun, 26 Oct 2025 00:00:00 -0400

This week I sit down with Dr. Katherine Raffensperger, a psychiatry resident with an MD/MBA who sees medicine and business as parallel, interwoven paths.

We get into how policy has reshaped mental health care, why leadership and communication should be explicitly taught in training, and what price transparency might mean for real people.

Katherine shares how entrepreneurship and interdisciplinary learning made her a better clinician, plus the practices that keep her grounded through intern year.

If you’ve got a spark outside “the box,” this episode is your permission slip to weave it in.

Connect with Katherine:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/katherine-raffensperger/

TikTok: @raffmdmba

Instagram: @raffmdmba

Learn more about Hippocratic Collective: https://hippocraticcollective.org/

Connect on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joanchanmd

195. From Overwhelm to Efficiency with Dr. Adam Stewart

Sun, 19 Oct 2025 00:00:00 -0400

I sit down with Dr. Adam Stewart—rural Ontario family doc and self-described efficiency nerd—to swap real-world systems for making primary care saner. We dig into EMR hacks, delegation to people and tech, AI scribes, block fees, and the “reset the clock” approach to slashing prescription-renewal chaos. Adam walks through protected time, inbox-zero habits, and why tiny upstream tweaks compound into hours saved. We also peek at how Ontario’s FHO+ might change behavior—and how to optimize without losing our souls (or evenings).

Connect with Dr Adam Stewart: https://stewartmedicine.com/

Learn more about Hippocratic Collective: https://hippocraticcollective.org/

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194. Being a Good Team Player

Sun, 12 Oct 2025 00:00:00 -0400

“Good team player” is often code for “do more, say yes, don’t rock the boat.” In this solo episode, I reframe teamwork entirely: the best teammate is rested, resourced, grounded—and only plays games worth winning. I unpack collaboration vs compliance, share a real-life specialist request I partly declined (kindly!), and offer language, mindsets, and boundaries you can use tomorrow.

Learn more about Hippocratic Collective: https://hippocraticcollective.org/

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193. The Case for Scheduling Nothing with Dr. Duncan Rozario

Sun, 05 Oct 2025 00:00:00 -0400

In this episode, I sit down with general surgeon, startup advisor, and all-around “human in many hats,” Dr. Duncan Rozario, to talk about purpose, product–market fit in medicine, and why scheduling nothing might be the most sustainable strategy of all. We dig into happiness “proxies” (status, money, likes) vs. the real drivers of meaning, and a humility practice summed up in four words: Could I be wrong? Duncan shares how expanding teams can shorten waitlists while protecting physician wellbeing, and how diversified creative work keeps us curious, generous, and human.

Connect with Duncan: https://www.duncanrozario.com/

Learn more about Hippocratic Collective: https://hippocraticcollective.org/

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192. Living Your Childhood Dreams with Dr. Ryan Montoya

Sun, 28 Sep 2025 00:00:00 -0400

In this episode of The Other Human in the Room, I meet Dr. Ryan Montoya—family physician, graphic novelist, and luggage design consultant—joining us from his current post in Russia. Ryan shares how life as a U.S. diplomat’s spouse has taken him around the world, and how embracing planned transitions has actually buffered him from burnout. Ryan also lets us into his creative world: including creating his own graphic novel and, yes, the story of how he cold-pitched a bespoke artist’s trunk to Goyard and ended up consulting on halo pieces in Paris. This episode is an invitation to dust off your Grade 3 dream and take one next step toward it, whether that’s inside or outside medicine.

Find Ryan:

Instagram https://www.instagram.com/ryan_montoya_art

https://bcphr.org/dr-ryan-montoya/

Learn more about Hippocratic Collective: https://hippocraticcollective.org/

Connect on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joanchanmd

191. Enjoy Your Difficulties—Lessons from Nashville

Sun, 21 Sep 2025 00:00:00 -0400

When a much-anticipated Nashville trip collided with a looming airline strike, zero sleep, and a nasty URTI, I leaned on a practice that’s changed my life: enjoying my difficulties. In this solo debrief, I walk through two core buckets—changing my relationship to hard things and building my capacity for joy. From buying a backup flight to taking porch-ukulele breaks mid-summit, this is a practical, honest guide to finding delight when plans go sideways.

Learn more about Hippocratic Collective: https://hippocraticcollective.org/

Connect on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joanchanmd

190. Give Yourself Permission with Dr. Anne Aspler

Sun, 14 Sep 2025 00:00:00 -0400

In this conversation, I sit down with Dr. Anne Aspler to explore what it really takes to give yourself permission to create, to heal, and to exist as more than just a doctor. We talk about growing up in fundamentalist religion, finding parallels between dogma in faith and medicine, and the courage it takes to step outside of rigid systems. Anne shares her journey of deconversion, her advocacy for survivors of “private violence,” and how creativity—whether singing, writing, or simply giving yourself space—can be a lifeline. This is an episode about reclaiming humanity, breaking free from productivity dogma, and allowing yourself to do what lights you up.

Connect with Anne:

Instagram https://www.instagram.com/dr.anneaspler

Website: https://www.anneaspler.com/

LAST CHANCE to book a call with me to register for Creating Space before we begin in October: http://joanchanmd.com/space

Learn more about Hippocratic Collective: https://hippocraticcollective.org/

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189. Two Row Medicine with Dr. Karenna'onwe Karen Hill

Sun, 07 Sep 2025 00:00:00 -0400

In this episode of The Other Human in the Room, I sit down with Dr Karenna'onwe Karen Hill, a Mohawk Turtle Clan family physician from Six Nations of the Grand River. She shares her remarkable journey into medicine, the concept of two-row medicine—rooted in the Haudenosaunee Two Row Wampum—and how Indigenous and Western healing can travel side by side, guided by peace, power, and a good mind. Together we explore what it means to practice true healing, how colonization has impacted us all, and why bringing our full selves into medicine is essential to reclaiming humanity in healthcare.

Book a call with me to register for Creating Space: http://joanchanmd.com/space

Learn more about Hippocratic Collective: https://hippocraticcollective.org/

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188. Rediscovering Your Authentic Voice with Dr. Aditya Nellore

Sun, 31 Aug 2025 00:00:00 -0400

In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Aditya Nellore, a physician and singer who shares how his hardest “failures” became the very doorway into a more authentic life. From failing out of college to going unmatched in the residency match, Aditya opens up about the stigma he faced—and how those painful moments ultimately reconnected him to music and led him into a specialty that values his whole self. Together we talk about medicine, mental health, creativity, and the power of choosing authenticity over perfection.

Connect with Aditya: https://www.instagram.com/drsingsofficial/

Book a call with me to register for Creating Space: http://joanchanmd.com/space

Learn more about Hippocratic Collective: https://hippocraticcollective.org/

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187. Pick Your Challenge

Sun, 24 Aug 2025 00:00:00 -0400

In this short summer episode, I share why the real power is in choosing the hard that aligns with your values. From charting to patient scheduling to new projects, I offer practical examples and a fresh mindset: pick your challenge on purpose.

Book a call with me to register for Creating Space: http://joanchanmd.com/space

Learn more about Hippocratic Collective: https://hippocraticcollective.org/

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186. From Burnout to Coherence with Dr. Mitch Abrams

Sun, 17 Aug 2025 00:00:00 -0400

In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Mitchell Abrams, a radiologist whose personal health crisis and journey through burnout led him on a path of deep transformation—both personally and professionally. We talk about what happens when you start to actually *feel* your emotions, how ancient wisdom intersects with quantum science, and what a healthcare system rooted in coherence and compassion could really look like. Mitch offers both a powerful vision and practical tools for creating more spaciousness—within ourselves and within our systems.

Connect with Mitch:

https://nexgenhealth.solutions/

https://globalheartsync.org/

Book a call with me to register for Creating Space: http://joanchanmd.com/space

Learn more about Hippocratic Collective: https://hippocraticcollective.org/

Connect on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joanchanmd

185. Medical Misinformation with Dr Kim Bretz ND

Sun, 10 Aug 2025 00:00:00 -0400

In this episode, I sit down with naturopath Kim Bretz to talk about one of the thorniest issues in healthcare today: medical misinformation. We explore what it means to practice in the messy, often misunderstood middle ground between allopathic and naturopathic medicine. Kim shares her experience as a bridge-builder—between professions, between patients and providers, and between fear and trust. This is a conversation about nuance, empathy, and how we can show up differently in a polarized world.

Connect with Kim:

Website: https://www.drkimbretznd.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drkimbretznd/

Book a call with me to register for Creating Space: http://joanchanmd.com/space

Learn more about Hippocratic Collective: https://hippocraticcollective.org/

Connect on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joanchanmd

184. Medical Storytelling on Youtube with Dr Andy Nguyen

Sun, 03 Aug 2025 00:00:00 -0400

In this conversation, I sit down with Dr. Andy Nguyen to explore where healthcare and creativity meet. We talk about the power of storytelling in medicine, what it’s like to start a creative journey, and how social media can shape the narratives we tell about our work. Andy shares his own experience as a medical Youtube creator and offers insights on authenticity and building community. We also reflect on the ongoing dance between personal and professional responsibilities—and why it's so worth it for healthcare professionals to embrace their creative sides.

Connect with Andy:

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@NDMD

Instagram: instagram.com/andy_nguyen9

Book a call with me to register for Creating Space: http://joanchanmd.com/space

Learn more about Hippocratic Collective: https://hippocraticcollective.org/

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183. Facts vs Story: Interpreting the new FHO+ Model

Sun, 27 Jul 2025 00:00:00 -0400

In this episode, I dive into the upcoming changes to the FHO funding model for family physicians in Ontario and explore how we respond to changes in ways that feel good to us. I talk about the mindset work that’s helped me navigate uncertainty, especially the importance of separating neutral facts from the thoughts we attach to them. I also share how I approached analyzing the new funding structure, crafting a billing strategy that works for me, and staying grounded in patient care, even when the landscape feels shaky.

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182. From Medicine to Memoirs and TV Scripts with Dr Tony Chin-Quee

Sun, 20 Jul 2025 00:00:00 -0400

In this episode, I speak with Tony Chin-Quee, an otolaryngologist turned writer, about his journey from medicine to storytelling. We talk about the challenges of professional identity in healthcare, the process of writing a memoir, and lifting the curtain on medical television writing (including what it was like working on Grey's Anatomy!). Tony shares powerful insights on navigating the hidden curriculum of medicine and the emotional toll of training. At the heart of our conversation is the invitation to find the courage to follow what truly excites us.

Connect with Tony: https://www.instagram.com/wheyouat/

Read his book! https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/676638/i-cant-save-you-by-anthony-chin-quee/

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181. ADHD in Healthcare with Melissa Beacom, OT and Tara Embrey, OT

Sun, 13 Jul 2025 00:00:00 -0400

In this conversation, I speak with Tara and Melissa, two brilliant occupational therapists who open up about the challenges faced by healthcare professionals—especially those navigating the system with ADHD. We talk about the hidden curriculum in medical education, how metrics can distort our sense of self-worth, and the vital role of community support. This conversation is a powerful reminder of why systemic change is so necessary if we want to build a more humane healthcare environment for both professionals and patients.

Connect with Melissa and Tara: https://www.mintot.ca/

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Learn more about Hippocratic Collective: https://hippocraticcollective.org/

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180. Using AI to Reduce Admin Burden with Dr. Amjed Kadhim-Saleh

Sun, 06 Jul 2025 00:00:00 -0400

In this episode, I talk with Dr. Amjed Kadhim-Saleh about his journey as a family physician and the co-founder of Pippen AI — a tool designed to reduce burnout and improve patient care by integrating AI into clinical workflows.

We explore the very real challenges we face in medicine, from administrative overload to emotional exhaustion, and how teamwork and smart technology might offer a path forward.

Amjed shares how Pippen AI works to streamline the parts of our work that often drain us, so we can show up more fully for the human-to-human moments that matter.

We also dive into the barriers that keep AI adoption slow in healthcare, and imagine what it could look like if we embraced it more fully — not as a replacement, but as a support for better decision-making and more sustainable practice.

This episode is sponsored by Pippen AI. Try out it out for free: https://app.pippen.ai/signup

Learn more about the Canada Health Infoway AI funding program: https://aiscribe.infoway-inforoute.ca/

Learn more about Hippocratic Collective: https://hippocraticcollective.org/

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179. Year 3 in Review

Sun, 29 Jun 2025 00:00:00 -0400

In this episode, I’m taking a moment to reflect on the past year—what’s unfolded personally and professionally, and what I’ve learned along the way. I share some big milestones, like launching Experiential Anatomy with Jamie Lee Finch, building new communities, navigating complex relationships, and experiencing real growth—financially, emotionally, and creatively.

One of the themes that keeps coming up for me is how essential it is to prioritize self-care, creativity, and emotional well-being—not just as a healthcare professional, but as a human being. I also talk a bit about what’s ahead, including the next round of my course Creating Space, and why I remain committed to this work of exploring what it means to be fully human in the world of healthcare.

Thanks for listening and being part of this journey with me.

Come sing with me in the Canadian Women Physicians Online Choir: https://www.cwpchoir.com/

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178. How Other Countries Manage Healthcare Demand with Dr Tara Kiran

Sun, 22 Jun 2025 00:00:00 -0400

I spoke with Dr. Tara Kiran about the insights she gained during her recent sabbatical, where she explored healthcare systems around the world. Together, we explored the financial realities that primary care providers face, the evolving roles of nurses, and innovative systems in countries like Denmark, the Netherlands, and Spain. This conversation left me inspired by what’s possible when we create space for new ideas—and reminded of how important it is to care for the humans providing care, too.

Check out Tara's podcast here: https://www.primaryfocus.ca/

And fill out the Our Care patient survey here: https://www.ourcare.ca/survey

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177. Creative Writing is a Clinical Skill with Dr Tyler Beauchamp

Sun, 15 Jun 2025 00:00:00 -0400

In this episode, I talk with Dr. Tyler Beauchamp, a pediatric resident whose path into medicine was shaped by his own experiences as a chronic patient. He shares candidly about how those early encounters with the healthcare system influenced his understanding of what it means to be a physician — and how some of his assumptions were challenged along the way. Together, we explore the intersection of writing, mental health, and medicine — and the essential role of creativity and human connection in clinical care. This conversation is a powerful reminder that the best doctors aren’t just medically skilled — they’re also curious, compassionate, and willing to bring their whole selves to the work. If you’ve ever wondered how to make space for your creative passions in a demanding profession, Tyler’s story might just be the encouragement you need.

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Connect with Tyler:

Buy his book Freeze Frame!

Website https://www.tyler-beauchamp.com/

IG @tylerbeauchampmd

Learn more about Hippocratic Collective: https://hippocraticcollective.org/

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176. Urgent Optimism with Dr Yelena Chorny

Sun, 08 Jun 2025 00:00:00 -0400

In this episode, I speak with Dr Yelena Chorny about the challenges in healthcare, focusing on burnout, leadership during the pandemic, and the importance of personal growth. Yelena shares her journey from addiction medicine leadership to seeking new opportunities, touching on the emotional complexities of career transitions and the need for systemic change. We discuss the books that shaped her thinking on personal growth and decision-making, and she introduces the concept of 'urgent optimism' as a mindset for navigating change. Yelena encourages listeners to embrace change and recognize that wanting something different is necessary for growth.

Sign up for one of the FREE weekly webinars I'm hosting in June and learn how to create space for your humanity in healthcare: http://joanchanmd.com/webinar

Connect with Yelena on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yelenachorny/

Learn more about Hippocratic Collective: https://hippocraticcollective.org/

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175. Dreams to Reality (Retreat Reflections!)

Sun, 01 Jun 2025 00:00:00 -0400

This episode was recorded live on the scene of my very first restorative medical education retreat! Join me as I give you a tour around my very cosy and beautiful room in the Millcroft Inn & Spa. I wanted to capture my real time reflections and insights from this incredible experience and share them with you. The main message I couldn't stop thinking about was everything that happened that turned this retreat from dream to reality - and how you could do the same with any dream you might have.

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174. Malignant Residency Programs with Dr Lauren Umstattd

Sun, 25 May 2025 00:00:00 -0400

In this episode, Lauren Umstattd, a facial plastic surgeon who shares her journey through medical training, the challenges of surgical residency, and her experience in a toxic fellowship. Lauren emphasizes self-advocacy, respect in educational environments, and the complexities of filing complaints. We also touched on authenticity in professional identity and strategies for managing burnout in healthcare.

Follow Lauren on IG: https://www.instagram.com/lauren_umstattd_md/

Learn more about Hippocratic Collective: https://hippocraticcollective.org/

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173. Giving Effective Feedback With Dr. Paul Tran

Sun, 18 May 2025 15:37:00 -0400

Effective feedback is a pivotal element in fostering growth and development within the healthcare profession, yet it remains a topic that many individuals approach with trepidation. In this episode, I engage in a profound dialogue with Dr. Paul Tran, a pediatric gastroenterologist and esteemed educator, who passionately advocates for the necessity of constructive feedback. Dr. Tran elucidates the significance of establishing mutual goals and expectations, emphasizing that feedback should not only be seen as a critique but rather an opportunity for collaborative growth. Throughout our conversation, we explore practical strategies to diminish the apprehension surrounding feedback, highlighting the importance of kindness and empathy in delivering messages that encourage improvement. Ultimately, we aspire to transform the feedback process into a constructive dialogue that empowers individuals to flourish in their professional journeys.

Learn more about Hippocratic Collective: https://hippocratic-collective.com

Connect with Paul: https://www.hippocratic-collective.com/members/paul-tran-md

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alimentaryschool

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@alimentaryschool

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@Alimentaryschool

172. When It's Time To Go with Dr Frances Mei Hardin

Sun, 11 May 2025 07:00:00 -0400

In this episode, I reconnect with Dr Frances Mei Hardin, who shares her decision to leave medicine as an ENT surgeon. We talk about the impact of moral injury, the pressures of prestige in the medical field, and the vital role of self-reflection and therapy when facing life-changing choices. Frances Mei opens up about the difficulty of disappointing family and societal expectations, and how she’s now building the Hippocratic Collective to foster a supportive community for physicians. Our conversation highlights the importance of personal freedom and the courage it takes to pursue new opportunities, even in the face of fear and uncertainty.

Learn more about Hippocratic Collective: https://hippocraticcollective.org/

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171. Looking for Black Swans with Dr Mel Thacker

Sun, 04 May 2025 06:00:00 -0400

I had the pleasure of interviewing Mel, who shared her journey from being an ENT surgeon to becoming a professional coach. We explore her difficult experiences in childhood and in medical training, and how coaching has helped her reclaim her sense of self-worth and empowerment. Mel introduced the concepts of black swans and red swans, highlighting the need for healthcare professionals to recognize the unknowns in a patient encounter in order to be effective

Learn more about Hippocratic Collective: https://hippocraticcollective.org/

Connect with Mel: https://www.melthackercoaching.com/empoweredsurgeon

https://www.instagram.com/the_surgeon_coach/

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170. Marriage and Medicine With Dr Hannah Thompson and Chris Herring

Sun, 27 Apr 2025 06:00:00 -0400

In this episode, I speak with Hannah and Chris, a married couple navigating the challenges of medical residency and parenthood. They share their journey from meeting during medical training to managing the complexities of Hannah's OB-GYN residency while balancing their relationship and impending parenthood. The conversation highlights the importance of communication, expectation management, and the unique challenges faced by couples in the medical field, especially when pregnancy and parenting are involved. The couple emphasizes the significance of community support, the dehumanization often faced in medicine, and the journey of sharing their story publicly to help others.

Connect with Chris and Hannah:

https://www.othersidemed.com/

https://www.instagram.com/theothersidemed/

Learn more about Hippocratic Collective: https://hippocraticcollective.org/

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169. Alternatives to Pushing Through

Sun, 20 Apr 2025 08:00:00 -0400

In this episode, I discuss the detrimental effects of the culture of overworking in healthcare and present alternatives to the notion of 'pushing through.' I share practice strategies, personal experiences and insights on how these alternatives can lead to better recovery and sustainability in the healthcare profession. There's a reason I can't stop talking about the importance of recognizing your limits - it's a deeply humanizing practice for everyone in healthcare!

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168. Fear of Others' Judgement

Mon, 14 Apr 2025 04:00:00 -0400

In this episode, I dive into the common fear of being judged by others while on my commute to work. I share some personal stories and tips on how to face and understand these fears. I talk about why it's so important to accept yourself and how being a bit disruptive can actually be a good thing. Through my reflections, I encourage everyone to embrace their flaws and remember that judgment is something we all deal with.
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167. Self Compassion with Dr Bryan MacLeod

Mon, 07 Apr 2025 04:03:00 -0400

Dr Bryan MacLeod and I discuss the importance of self-compassion in healthcare. Bryan shares his journey from experiencing cauda equina while working rural physician to recognizing the need for self-compassion when facing ongoing health challenges. We explore the three pillars of self-compassion—mindfulness, common humanity, and self-kindness—and highlight the cultural challenges in healthcare regarding self-care. Bryan emphasizes how self-compassion can improve relationships, mental health, and work environments, and we discuss the need to teach these practices to combat burnout and foster wellness among healthcare professionals.
Connect with Bryan here: https://mscnorth.com/
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166. Time Needed to Treat

Mon, 31 Mar 2025 04:11:00 -0400

Get ready for a full nerding out in this episode! I discovered the concept "Time Needed to Treat" and NEEDED to share the original article that it came from with all of you fair healthcare humans. It is always so gratifying to learn that others within healthcare are recognizing the need for boundaries around our work in order for us to work sustainably, and even creating academic concepts and math formulas to prove it!
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165. Using Your Intuition with Dr Kristine Woodley

Mon, 24 Mar 2025 04:26:00 -0400

I had the pleasure of interviewing Dr Kristine Woodley, a family physician who has journeyed through several clinical settings to discover her passion for palliative care. Kristine also describes herself as a "woo woo doctor", sharing how her personal exploration into intuition and spirituality have benefited her clinical practice. Make sure you listen to the end, where Kristine shares a simple but powerful grounding practice that has helped her get through some serious health challenges and find her centred in the midst of an overloaded health system.
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164. Spoon Theory

Mon, 17 Mar 2025 04:07:00 -0400

In this episode, I introduce the concept of Spoon Theory, originally articulated by Christine Miserandino, to explore the experiences of individuals living with chronic illness and disability. Through my reflections and the reading of Miserandino's article, I emphasize the importance of understanding personal capacity and the systemic challenges faced by healthcare professionals with disabilities. The conversation advocates for compassion and awareness within the healthcare system, encouraging listeners to recognize their own limits and those of their colleagues.
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163. Transition Planning

Mon, 10 Mar 2025 04:00:00 -0400

In this episode, I'm diving into the importance of transition planning, both in our personal lives and careers. I've been through a lot of transitions myself, and I want to share some of those experiences with you. It's all about being prepared for changes, avoiding burnout during these times, and having a solid succession plan in place. Through practical examples and personal stories, I'll offer insights on how to get ready for various transitions in life, making it easier for you and everyone else involved.
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162. Authenticity and Faith in Healthcare with Dr Rabia Khan

Mon, 03 Mar 2025 05:05:00 -0400

In this episode of The Other Human in the Room, I speak with Dr Rabia Khan, a lead physician at East Wellington Family Health Team. We discuss Rabia's journey into medicine, the importance of team support in healthcare, her approach to leadership and conflict resolution, and the significance of setting boundaries. Rabia also shares her experiences of bridging communities and fostering dialogue around faith and healthcare, emphasizing the need for safe spaces for meaningful conversations. She shares how her faith guides her service to humanity and the significance of self-care in the medical profession. Our dialogue emphasizes the value of being true to oneself and the hope that can be found in community and shared experiences.

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161. Making Spacious Money

Mon, 24 Feb 2025 05:00:00 -0400

"But I can't afford to work less". This is one of the most common objections I hear after explaining the benefits of working under your capacity. And because I still have some residual shame socialization around money, it's taken me a while to really solidify why that objection is a thought error, and DEFINITELY an inhuman story. But I'm ready to shout it from the rooftops now - so buckle up! I’m here to describe how it IS possible to work less and make more money, and how good making spacious money can feel.

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160. Ableism in Healthcare with Dr Samantha Lavitt

Mon, 17 Feb 2025 05:00:00 -0400

In this episode, Dr Samantha Lavvitt and I delve into the critical issues surrounding disability advocacy in healthcare. Sam shares the challenges she faces as a physician living with disability and chronic illness. We explore the stigma surrounding disability in the medical field, the need for accommodations, and how perceptions of weakness can hinder the careers of disabled physicians. Our conversation highlights the value of lived experiences in patient care and the necessity for flexibility in medical practice to better support all healthcare providers.

If you are an Ontario family physician, consider joining a peer support group via OCFP here:https://ontariofamilyphysicians.ca/supports-for-family-doctors/mental-health-and-addictions-supports/peer-connect-mentorship/small-group-learning/

Sam's website coming soon:https://disabledmemd.ca/

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159. Dealing with Disappointment

Mon, 10 Feb 2025 05:00:00 -0400

What scares you more - experiencing your own disappointment or someone else's? I have noticed this is a common area of struggle for folks in healthcare, especially if you have tendencies towards people pleasing or perfectionism. Join me, the Only Human in the Van, as I reflect on the inhuman stories we have learned about disappointment and offer my favourite ways of reframing disappointment in a generative way.
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158. Unlearning Good Girl Conditioning with Olive von Topp

Mon, 03 Feb 2025 05:22:00 -0400

I had such a great chat with Olive Von Topp about her journey from being a 'good girl' to a burlesque performer and empowerment coach. We talked about how society pressures women to be perfect and people-pleasers, which often leads to burnout. Olive shares how to unlearn these habits and reconnect with what makes us happy and feel good in our bodies.
Connect with Olive:
Website: https://www.olivevontopp.com/
IG: https://www.instagram.com/olivevontopp/
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157. Physician Mom Shame with Dr Dawn Lim

Mon, 27 Jan 2025 05:00:00 -0400

In my conversation with Dr. Dawn Lim, an emergency doctor and life coach, she opened up about her journey through burnout in the medical field and her exploration of creativity through photography and storytelling. Dawn shared the importance of human connection in medicine, her unique role as a Photographer in Residence, and how she now supports fellow physician mothers through coaching. Our discussion highlighted the challenges faced by healthcare professionals, particularly women, in balancing their careers and personal lives, and the need for vulnerability and resilience in overcoming these obstacles.
Connect with Dawn:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/withinstorieswethrive
Website: https://www.withinstory.com
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156. Holding Space for Difference

Mon, 20 Jan 2025 05:28:00 -0400

Have you ever struggled to stay connected with someone who holds a very different belief from your own? Growing up in evangelical Christianity and being trained in the dogmatic culture of medicine, I've often felt the pull to either convert others to my beliefs or go along with theirs to keep the peace. Despite these challenges, I've been practicing how to stay connected, kind, and loving, even when my beliefs differ sharply from those around me. Join me as I share my reflections and practical tips on holding space for differences without feeling the need to convert others or compromise your own beliefs.

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155. Relating to Conflict with Pádraig Ó Tuama

Mon, 13 Jan 2025 05:00:00 -0400

The wonderful Pádraig Ó Tuama is on the podcast today! Pádraig shares how his relationship to poetry and theology shaped his work in conflict resolution. We discuss the duality of conflict as both destructive and generative, exploring how conflict can lead to positive outcomes when approached thoughtfully. I share some of the system challenges and ideological conflicts that have emerged in healthcare, and Pádraig offers wisdom and insights in how these can be navigated without causing more harm to one another. I was so nourished by this conversation, and I hope you will be too!Learn more about Pádraig's work and podcast here: https://poetryunbound.substack.com/
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154. Reflections on Power

Mon, 06 Jan 2025 05:00:00 -0400

In this episode, Joan reflects on the concept of power as a central theme for her year. She explores the distinction between external and internal sources of power, discussing how societal structures influence our understanding of power dynamics. She encourages listeners to reflect on their own sources of power and to choose a theme for the year that resonates with them.
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153. Expanding Continuity of Care

Mon, 30 Dec 2024 05:00:00 -0400

In this episode, Joan reflects on the concept of continuity of care in healthcare, discussing its implications, challenges, and the need for a redefined approach. She advocates for a collective responsibility in ensuring continuity of care, moving away from the notion that individual clinicians must bear the entire burden. The conversation highlights the systemic issues that contribute to burnout and the need for a supportive healthcare environment.
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152. The Dose Makes the Poison

Mon, 23 Dec 2024 05:01:00 -0400

Joan is the only human in her van for the last time in 2024 and sharing a short and sweet dose of humanity for you on this Christmas holiday week. Wishing you all moments of rest, joy and humanity over this holiday season ❤️ Connect on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joanchanmd

151. Spirituality in Medicine with Dr Dale Guenter

Mon, 16 Dec 2024 05:00:00 -0400

In this episode of The Other Human in the Room, Joan and Dr Dale Guenter explore the themes of human-centered medicine, spirituality, and the challenges faced by healthcare professionals. Dale shares his journey into medicine, his experiences with burnout, and the importance of compassion in patient care. They discuss the role of spirituality in understanding patient suffering and the significance of being present in the moment, utilizing the heart, head, and gut as centers of knowing. Dale shares his journey of navigating spirituality within the medical field and the importance of embracing personal passions outside of work.

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150. Embracing Uncertainty: Agile in Healthcare with Stephanie Ockerman

Mon, 09 Dec 2024 05:15:00 -0400

In this conversation, Joan and Stephanie explore the application of Agile and Scrum principles in the healthcare sector. They discuss the importance of adapting these frameworks to foster innovation, collaboration, and effective problem-solving in complex environments like healthcare. The conversation emphasizes the need for a shift from traditional industrial approaches to more human-centered, iterative methods that prioritize value delivery and responsiveness to change. Stephanie emphasizes the significance of personal leadership and the human element in utilizing metrics effectively, while Joan reflects on the challenges faced in implementing these concepts in practice.
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149. Eras Tour Debrief (with special guest host Caroline Bowman!)

Mon, 02 Dec 2024 05:00:00 -0400

I went to the Eras Tour and of course I HAD to talk about it!! My dear friend Caroline, with whom I have had many Taylor Swift conversations, volunteered to come on the podcast to talk to me about the show.
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148. My Medical Family - Dr David Chan

Mon, 25 Nov 2024 05:23:00 -0400

This episode is the 2nd in a series I have been creating on my family full of physicians. This week's conversation feels particularly personal and tender to me - because it's with my dad! All family relationships are complex, including this one, and we explore the inspiring and emotional realities of being both father-daughter and two physicians with differing views on science & society.
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147. Fear of Forgetting

Mon, 18 Nov 2024 05:00:00 -0400

Joan explores the pervasive fear of forgetting, particularly in the context of healthcare. She discusses how this fear can lead to anxiety and shame, and emphasizes the importance of understanding memory as a dynamic process rather than a static storage system. Joan shares personal strategies for managing forgetfulness, including the use of external resources and the importance of self-compassion. The conversation highlights the need to shift our perspectives on forgetting and embrace the complexity of our brains.
Book recomendation from the episode: https://lisafeldmanbarrett.com/books/seven-and-a-half-lessons-about-the-brain/
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146. My Medical Family - Dr John Blake Dobson & Susan Dobson

Mon, 11 Nov 2024 05:39:00 -0400

Today's episode is the first of what I hope will be a series of conversations where I get personal in a brand new way: by interviewing members of my family! One of the interesting facts about my family, especially the Dobsons (my mom's side), are that there are a LOT of doctors. In this first episode, I start with the most senior living member of this medical lineage, and interview my Great Uncle Jack (aka Dr John Blake Dobson), as well as his daughter Susan Dobson. I hope you find this exploration of medicine through the generations as meaningful as I have!

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145. The 4 Best Time Saving Questions

Mon, 04 Nov 2024 05:18:00 -0400

Joan discusses the importance of the FIFE questions in patient-centered care, emphasizing their role in enhancing communication and understanding between clinicians and patients. She explains the components of the FIFE acronym—Feelings, Ideas, Function, and Expectations—and how they can be effectively integrated into patient encounters to foster better relationships and save time. Joan shares practical tips for applying these questions in clinical practice and highlights the significance of addressing patient emotions and expectations to improve healthcare outcomes.
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144. Little Things Make a Big Difference with Dr Catherine LaFleche

Mon, 28 Oct 2024 04:14:00 -0400

In this conversation, Joan and Catherine explore Catherine's journey through medical school, residency, and her transition into family medicine. They discuss the challenges of maintaining work-life balance, the importance of self-care, and the journey of unlearning old habits. Catherine shares her passion for lifestyle medicine and how it has transformed her practice and patient interactions. The conversation emphasizes the significance of community support, mentorship, and the value of taking small steps towards a more fulfilling career in medicine.
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143. Asynchronous Patient Connections (+ a special announcement!)

Mon, 21 Oct 2024 04:00:00 -0400

I'm once again driving as the only human in the van, sharing my experiments with asynchronous patient connection. I have been asking myself this central question over the past years: "How can I still connect with patients in meaningful ways, even if we're not seeing each other in person?" Not only for my patients to feel a better sense of connection to me, but for me to feel more freedom and flexibility in how I offer care while still honouring my human capacity.
ALSO listen to the end to hear an exciting announcement: I've recently launched an entire second podcast!! Check out Experiential Anatomy on your fave podcast platform and subscribe to our substack to stay in the loop: https://exanatomy.substack.com/
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142. Embracing the Human Experience with Dr Sarah Gower

Mon, 14 Oct 2024 04:16:00 -0400

In this episode, Joan interviews Sarah Gower, a rural family physician, who shares her journey into medicine and the importance of human connection in healthcare. They discuss the value of embracing imperfection, the impact of personal loss on professional life, and the significance of community support. Sarah emphasizes the need to recognize what is within our control and encourages listeners to live with purpose, reflecting on their priorities and the importance of enjoying life amidst the demands of the medical profession.
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141. How Do You Feel? with Dr Jessi Gold

Mon, 07 Oct 2024 04:00:00 -0400

Dr. Jessi Gold, a psychiatrist and Chief Wellness Officer, discusses the importance of addressing mental health in healthcare professionals and the pre-med culture. She shares her personal journey of experiencing burnout and the need for self-care. Jessi emphasizes the need for healthcare workers to acknowledge and express their emotions, as well as the importance of creating space for self-reflection and setting boundaries. Jessi also shares her journey of writing a book, which aims to provide relatable stories and information about mental health. The conversation concludes with a discussion about Taylor Swift and the impact of her music (because OBVIOUSLY we had to!)
BUY HER BOOK: https://www.drjessigold.com/how-do-you-feel-book-by-jessi-gold-md/
Connect with Jessi:
https://www.instagram.com/drjessigold/
https://www.tiktok.com/@drjessigold
Connect with me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joanchanmd

140. How Are You Spending Your Attention Budget?

Mon, 30 Sep 2024 04:00:00 -0400

In this solo episode, Joan explores the concept of attention budget and how we spend our attention. She discusses the impact of multitasking and task switching on our mental energy and highlights the importance of focusing on one thing at a time. Joan also examines the role of social media and the internet in consuming our attention and offers strategies for intentional and mindful attention. She applies the concept of attention budget to both leisure activities and patient interactions, emphasizing the need to prioritize what truly brings us joy and connection. Joan encourages listeners to conduct an attention audit and consider what they are paying attention to and the returns on their investment.

We have a great growing group of healthcare humans that are joining Creating Space, my new coaching program and retreat starting this October! Book a call with me to explore if this program is a good fit for you: joanchanmd.com/space
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139. Changing Your Mind in Family Medicine with Dr Caitlin Christie

Mon, 23 Sep 2024 04:20:00 -0400

In this episode, Joan interviews Caitlin Christie, a family physician who shares her journey of realizing she was burnt out and the process of working through it. She discusses the challenges of early practice and the pressure to be perfect. Caitlin also talks about the impact of COVID and becoming a new mother on her burnout. She shares her coaching approach to help physicians find their worth and set boundaries.
Connect with Caitlin:
https://www.instagram.com/coachingbydrcaitlin/
https://www.caitlinchristie.com/
We have a great growing group of healthcare humans that are joining Creating Space, my new coaching program and retreat starting this October! Book a call with me to explore if this program is a good fit for you: joanchanmd.com/space
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138. Are You Arguing With Reality?

Mon, 16 Sep 2024 04:21:00 -0400

In this episode, Joan explores the concept of arguing with reality and how it can lead to unnecessary suffering. She introduces the idea of questioning our thoughts and default stories to determine if they are helpful or true, and applies them to her own experiences in her personal and professional life.
We have a great growing group of healthcare humans that are joining Creating Space, my new coaching program and retreat starting this October! Book a call with me to explore if this program is a good fit for you: joanchanmd.com/space
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137. Disrupting Healthcare Norms with Applied Healthcare Futurist Zayna Khayat

Mon, 09 Sep 2024 04:07:00 -0400

Zayna Khayat, an applied health futurist, discusses the role of futurism in healthcare and the need for organizations to embed futurism into their operating models. She explains that futurism is about understanding the possible futures that might unfold in healthcare and helping organizations make smarter decisions based on those futures. In this conversation, Joan and Zayna discuss the need for a new approach to primary care and the challenges faced by healthcare professionals. They explore the concept of the four quadrants of primary care and the need for a diverse and adaptable healthcare workforce. We hope you come away from this episode with renewed inspiration to challenge the status quo and co-create a version of the future of healthcare that honours your humanity!
We have a great growing group of healthcare humans that are joining Creating Space, my new coaching program and retreat starting this October! Book a call with me to explore if this program is a good fit for you: joanchanmd.com/space
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136. Are You a Multipotentialite?

Mon, 02 Sep 2024 04:31:00 -0400

In this episode, Joan explores the concept of being a multi-potentialite, someone with many interests and creative pursuits. Joan discusses the challenges and superpowers of multi-potentialites and the importance of supporting and valuing multi-potentialites in solving complex problems and contributing fresh perspectives. Joan invites listeners to explore their own passions and consider if they resonate with the multi-potentialite identity.
We have a great growing group of healthcare humans that are joining Creating Space, my new coaching program and retreat starting this October! Book a call with me to explore if this program is a good fit for you: joanchanmd.com/space
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135. MOVIE CLUB: Inside Out 1 & 2

Fri, 30 Aug 2024 04:22:00 -0400

In this bonus episode, Joan discusses her two favorite movies, Inside Out and Inside Out 2. She highlights the key takeaways from these movies, including the importance of emotions and the concept of toxic positivity. Joan explores how the movies portray emotions as characters and how they interact with each other. She also delves into the themes of belonging, sense of self, and the bittersweet nature of life. Overall, Joan encourages listeners to embrace their emotions and recognize their role in taking care of themselves.

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134. Summer Sabbatical Lessons 2024

Mon, 26 Aug 2024 04:00:00 -0400

In this episode, Joan shares her experience of taking a summer vacation and the lessons she learned during that time. She emphasizes the importance of creating space, enjoying oneself, and practicing joy and relaxation. Joan concludes by sharing a mini podcast she made with her children!
Ready to greate that summer sabbatical feeling in your life, so that your vacations feel even better? I am still accepting applications into Creating Space, my new coaching program and retreat starting this October. Book a call with me to explore if this program is a good fit for you: joanchanmd.com/space
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133. Singing Through Life and Career Transitions with Dr Susan Thouin

Mon, 19 Aug 2024 04:03:00 -0400

I am so grateful to Dr Susan Thouin for sharing her story with the podcast this week! Susan, a Canadian palliative care physician, shares her experience of finding joy and connection through singing in a choir. She also shares from her experience of living and working with multiple sclerosis and recognizing the need for greater accessibility and support for healthcare humans experiencing chronic illness and disability. I will forever be grateful that Susan chose to advocate for a women physician choir, and really enjoyed my time singing in it years later.
Looking to make room for joy and creativity in your work in healthcare? I am still accepting applications into Creating Space, my new coaching program and retreat starting this October. Book a call with me to explore if this program is a good fit for you: joanchanmd.com/space

132. Integrating Grief with Krista St-Germain

Mon, 12 Aug 2024 04:13:00 -0400

Many of us can think of grief as a heavy or tricky topic - which is why I am delighted for you to hear this conversation with Krista St-Germain, who works as a life coach for widowed moms. Krista shares her story of becoming a widowed mom at age 40, and how her personal journey has lead to a career addressing the myths and outdated ideas of grief. Her description of what post-traumatic growth can look like, including the ways to move beyond feeling "stuck" are relevant for you whether you have also lost a loved one, or are experiencing grief in the myriad of other ways it can show up in our lives.
Connect with Krista:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifecoachkrista/
The Widowed Mom Podcast: https://www.coachingwithkrista.com/podcast/
Website: https://www.coachingwithkrista.com/
One of the concepts that comes up in this conversation is the idea of "right-sizing" a relationship that is currently not serving you. Creating Space is my new coaching program that is really about finding your unique way to "right-size" your relationship to your work in healthcare, so that the rest of your humanity has room to breathe and grow! Book a call with me to explore if this program is a good for you: joanchanmd.com/space

131. Challenges & Triumphs in NP-MD Collaboration with Amy Allen, NP

Mon, 05 Aug 2024 04:00:00 -0400

In this episode, I had the joy of interviewing on of my favourite healthcare humans, Amy Allen, one of the nurse practitioners who help me take care of my patients! Amy opens up about her personal experiences with imposter syndrome and we examine the inhuman stories that exist about "NPs versus MDs" that exacerbate those imposter feelings for many. We share the different communication methods we have developed, such as weekly meetings and voice memos, that have been instrumental in building our strong working relationship.P.S. Want support collaborating more within healthcare and lessening your workload in the process? Trusting The Team is one of the core areas of learning in Creating Space, my 7 month coaching program. Learn more & book a conneciton call with me here: joanchanmd.com/space

130. Mediocrity is a Survival Trait with Dr Frances Mei Hardin

Mon, 29 Jul 2024 04:00:00 -0400

An episode talking about mediocrity in medicine AND Taylor Swift? Well YES! I thoroughly enjoyed this conversation with Dr Frances Mei Hardin. As a practicing ENT surgeon, Frances Mei challenges the notion of excellence and redefines mediocrity as a survival trait worth practicing. We discuss the impact of fear and intimidation in healthcare and the need for a shift in the culture to prioritize well-being in service of patient (and clinician!) safety. And then at the end of our chat I couldn't resist bonding over our love for Taylor Swift and discuss the different eras of her music!!
Connect with Frances Mei:
IG: https://www.instagram.com/francesmei.md/
Website: https://francesmei.com/
Rethinking Residency: https://rethinkingresidency.com/
Want support in practicing mediocrity? Join Creating Space - my new 7 month immersive coaching program! Book a call to explore your spot in the program here: joanchanmd.com/space

129. Part Time Shame with Time Hacker Vikki Yaffe

Mon, 22 Jul 2024 21:41:58 -0400

**reuploaded Mon Jul 22 @ 6pm - thanks to our lisenters letting me know that the audio was funky on this one!! Hopefully this is a clearer listening experience for everyone**

In this conversation, I talk with Time Hacker Vikki Yaffe about how to rethink the common misconceptions we have about time and "time management." We address the societal conditioning around working less and the guilt and shame that can arise when prioritizing rest and self-care. Vicky shares her personal journey from working 100+ hour weeks to a 15-hour work week and the shifts she had to make in her mindset and self-perception. After this conversation, we hope you are inspired to experiment with different ways of working that honour individuality and complexity of human beings.
Connect with Vikki:
Guide: https://www.timehackers.xyz/guide
Podcast: https://www.timehackers.xyz/podcast
Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/vikkiyaffe/
This experimental work of honouring you humanity within your workflows is the heart of Creating Space - my new 7 month immersive coaching program. Book a call to claim your spot here: joanchanmd.com/space

128. You're Invited: Creating Space

Mon, 15 Jul 2024 04:11:00 -0400

This is the audio version of a video presentation introducing you to Joan's Creating Space decision matrix and a new coaching program inspired by the same concept!

If you would like to watch the video version and/or learn more about the program, you can find it here: https://www.joanchanmd.com/space
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127. Taking a Palliative Approach To Life

Mon, 08 Jul 2024 04:14:00 -0400

This podcast was inspired by a conversation about palliative care, and the benefits of applying this approach to care well beyond the end-of-life stage. Once I heard this simple but powerful palliative approach to care model, I couldn't stop thinking of ALL the ways we could be applying this model to our lives.
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126. Year 2 in Review: Restorative Medical Education and Coaching

Mon, 01 Jul 2024 04:00:00 -0400

Continuing the annual tradition, I reflect back on what new identities I have come to hold over the past year, and what old identities have gone through a deeper transformation. This episode is Part 3 of 3, and focuses on my work in restorative medical education and coaching.
Want to create a summer of rest? Homecoming, my course on rest & embodiment is 50% off for the entire month of June.
Enroll here: https://joanchanmd.thinkific.com/courses/homecoming
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125. Year 2 in Review: Clinical Medicine

Mon, 24 Jun 2024 04:00:00 -0400

Continuing the annual tradition, I reflect back on what new identities I have come to hold over the past year, and what old identities have gone through a deeper transformation. This episode is Part 2 of 3, and focuses on my clinical medicine life
Want to create a summer of rest? Homecoming, my course on rest & embodiment is 50% off for the entire month of June.
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124. Year 2 in Review: Personal Life

Mon, 17 Jun 2024 04:00:00 -0400

Continuing the annual tradition, I reflect back on what new identities I have come to hold over the past year, and what old identities have gone through a deeper transformation. This episode is Part 1 of 3, and focuses on my personal life
Want to create a summer of rest? Homecoming, my course on rest & embodiment is 50% off for the entire month of June.
Enroll here: https://joanchanmd.thinkific.com/courses/homecoming
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123. The Chooseday Challenge

Mon, 10 Jun 2024 04:03:00 -0400

How often do you find yourself saying "I have to", "I need to", "I should" or "I can't" in your work in healthcare? If you find yourself saying these things often - I've got a challenge for you!
Want to create a summer of rest? Homecoming, my course on rest & embodiment is 50% off for the entire month of June.
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122. Fear & Entitement

Mon, 03 Jun 2024 04:00:00 -0400

What could be fuelling a sense of entitlement? Both in our patients, but also in ourselves? Join Joan on the couch as she explores a very mind-expanding framework about entitlement from Hospicing Modernity.

Want to create a summer of rest? Homecoming, my course on rest & embodiment is 50% off for the entire month of June.
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121. Am I Overreacting?

Mon, 27 May 2024 04:04:00 -0400

This week's podcast episode is for anyone who has ever asked the question "Am I Overreacting"? SPOILER: The answer is no.
Check out Joan's new Coaching On the Go offer here: https://www.joanchanmd.com/coaching
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120. The Power of Maybe

Mon, 20 May 2024 04:00:00 -0400

Sometimes wisdom comes from unexpected places. Today's episode was inspired by a book I've been reading with my children - and my reflections on what comes into your life when you embrace "maybe".
Check out Joan's new Coaching On the Go offer here: https://www.joanchanmd.com/coaching
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119. The Messy Middle

Mon, 13 May 2024 04:29:00 -0400

This episode is for anyone feeling stuck on their journey to change their life. Growth and change can feel messy ... what if that's a good thing?
I would love to support YOU in your messy middle!
Check out Joan's new Coaching On the Go offer here: https://www.joanchanmd.com/coaching
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118. Money Feelings with Rachelle Siebke

Mon, 06 May 2024 04:00:00 -0400

What is it with money that twists us up into such knots?!? I have really enjoyed getting to know Rachelle and receiving her emotional and practical support around money. I hope you enjoy our conversation where I share all my complicated money feelings, and how they impact my ability to operate spreadsheets and have budget conversations with my husband (gulp!)

Website: rachellesiebke.com

Instagram: rachellesiebke.moneycoach

Facebook: RachelleSiebke.MoneyCoach

Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/rachellesiebkemoneycoach
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117. The Joy in Medicine Club with Jaclyn Oldham and Natasha Aziz

Mon, 29 Apr 2024 04:06:00 -0400

It was such a pleasure to meet Drs Jaclyn Oldham and Natasha Aziz and hear all about the ways in which they are introducing more joy into their own lives as well as their local medical community.
If you're a physician in the Durham Region, here's the facebook group (Joy in Medicine Durham Region): https://www.facebook.com/groups/1019869509334820

We're so excited to invite you to our 2nd Body to Body Medicine Workshop! Join us online on TONIGHT Monday April 29, 2024 at 7:30pm EST/6:30pm CST to explore how taking care of bodies get a lot easier and more delicious when we're in deeper connection with our own bodies.
Register here: https://jamieleefinch.com/bodytobody
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116. Expanding Our Capacity for Joy

Mon, 22 Apr 2024 04:19:00 -0400

I am still riding the high of the joyous experience that inspired this episode!! My hope is that by sharing what has helped me expand my capacity for joy, you will learn new ways to do the same for yourself. Imagine a healthcare system full of humans regularly offering and receiving joy from one another!!
We're so excited to invite you to our 2nd Body to Body Medicine Workshop! Join us online on Monday April 29, 2024 at 7:30pm EST/6:30pm CST to explore how taking care of bodies get a lot easier and more delicious when we're in deeper connection with our own bodies.
Register here: https://jamieleefinch.com/bodytobody
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BONUS MUSIC CLUB: Taylor Swift

Sat, 20 Apr 2024 19:03:47 -0400

A rambling episode as the Only Human in the Van about my favorite obsession!

115. Ironing Out Overwork with Jamie Lee Finch

Mon, 15 Apr 2024 04:00:00 -0400

Are you ironing out your relationship to overwork? So are we. Join another body to body conversation between myself and embodiment facilitator Jamie Lee Finch. We explore her path from verbal embodiment facilitator to hands-on massage therapist, and what she's learned about bodies along the way.
We're so excited to invite you to our 2nd Body to Body Medicine Workshop! Join us online on Monday April 29, 2024 at 7:30pm EST/6:30pm CST to explore how taking care of bodies get a lot easier and more delicious when we're in deeper connection with our own bodies.
Register here: https://jamieleefinch.com/bodytobody
Connect with Jamie:
https://www.instagram.com/jamieleefinch
https://jamieleefinch.substack.com/jamieleefinch.com
Email: hello@jamieleefinch.com
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114. Hospicing Modernity with Vanessa de Oliveira Andreotti

Mon, 08 Apr 2024 04:00:00 -0400

I had such a brain expanding conversation with Vanessa de Oliveira Andreotti that the internet demons tried to shut it down! Nevertheless, we persisted and really explored what it could look and feel like to identify what is dying in our current system and society, and how we could approach these changes with a hospicing approach.
Hospicing Modernity book: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/675703/hospicing-modernity-by-vanessa-machado-de-oliveira/
Hospicing Modernity intro course: https://scienceandnonduality.com/event/hospicing-modernity/
Facing Human Wrongs course: https://continuingstudies.uvic.ca/teaching-learning-and-development/courses/facing-human-wrongs-2-0-climate-complexity-and-relational-accountability/
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113. BS-Free Evidence Based Medicine with Dr James McCormack

Mon, 01 Apr 2024 04:06:00 -0400

I got to interview one of my favourite podcast hosts! This conversation with pharmacist Dr James McCormack was very fun to record, and hopefully equal parts amusing and thought-provoking to listen to.
Best Science Medicine Podcast: https://therapeuticseducation.org/
Really helpful decision aid calculators:
https://decisionaid.ca/cvd/
https://decisionaid.ca/diabetes/
Youtube video about the lipid conversation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q1MhrVB2tFE
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112. Responsibility vs Obligation

Mon, 25 Mar 2024 04:57:00 -0400

How much of your day feels bound by obligations and responsibilities? I want to help shift your understanding of these two words and offer you a more liberating way to view your work in healthcare.
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111. In Praise of Mediocrity

Mon, 18 Mar 2024 04:09:00 -0400

Last call for Interconnected - a 12 week group coaching course starting March 20! Sign-up here: https://www.joanchanmd.com/interconnected
Everything about this podcast episode is mediocre. YOU'RE WELCOME.
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110. What Theatre Can Teach Healthcare with Hartley Jafine

Mon, 11 Mar 2024 04:00:00 -0400

Last call for Interconnected - a 12 week group coaching course starting March 20! Apply here: https://www.joanchanmd.com/interconnected
I loved discussing the intersections between theatre and healthcare with Hartley! I first met him during an improv session he facilitated at a faculty retreat and it was both a powerful and hilarious education experience all at the same time. I hope this conversation offers you a similar experience!
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109. The Right Answers

Mon, 04 Mar 2024 05:00:00 -0400

Sign up for THIS week's free Capacity Check-Up workshop here (March 6, 2024): https://www.joanchanmd.com/capacity
How often do you find yourself stressing about which option is the Right Answer? This podcast is my best response to that impossible question.
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108. Capacity Check-Up

Mon, 26 Feb 2024 05:00:00 -0400

How is your life reflecting and honouring your body & mind's capacity? In this episode I share an update on my year-long experiment with scheduling my life UNDER my maximum capacity - and the suprising results.
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107. Knowing What You Really Want

Mon, 19 Feb 2024 05:00:00 -0400

The spring cohort of Interconnected is open for applications now! We start March 20. Apply here: https://www.joanchanmd.com/interconnected
How often have you thought to yourself "I don't even know what I want"? This is so common, especially for those of us socialized inside the self-abdandoning norms of healthcare culture. In this week's episode I describe what it can look like to not only discover what you really want, but actually start to invite it into your life.
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106. Creating Belonging

Mon, 12 Feb 2024 05:35:00 -0400

The spring cohort of Interconnected is open for applications now! We start March 20. Apply here: https://www.joanchanmd.com/interconnected
Have you noticed how often the things that feel most painful and anxiety-provoking are threats to your sense of belonging? How can we start to create a more authentic sense of belonging for ourselves and each other?
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105. Becoming Human Again with Dr Roxanne Cooper

Mon, 05 Feb 2024 05:16:00 -0400

The spring cohort of Interconnected is open for applications now! We start March 20. Apply here: https://www.joanchanmd.com/interconnected

Dr Roxanne Cooper is the kind of funny, creative, and insightful physician that our system needs. In this episode she shares the dehumanizing impact of medical training and culture over her years of practicing family medicine as a solo practitioner in Newfoundland, and how she's been putting in the work to become human again over the past few years.

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104. When Your Health Impacts Your Practice with Dr Caroline Bowman

Mon, 29 Jan 2024 05:15:00 -0400

I am so grateful to know Dr Caroline Bowman! In this episode she shares her journey through diagnosis of multiple sclerosis while working as a family physician, and what this experience has revealed to her about healthcare and humanity along the way.

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Want to take this learning deeper? Sign up for one of Joan’s courses here: ⁠⁠joanchanmd.com/courses⁠⁠

103. Becoming a Pleasure Activist (Part 2)

Mon, 22 Jan 2024 05:07:00 -0400

When was the last time you actually allowed yourself to experience a moment of pleasure at work? For most of us, our lives are too busy and stressful and overwhelming to even notice if something lovely happens in the midst of the chaos.

In this week’s episode, I dive further into the practical ways we can practice Pleasure Activism in our work. I give lots of powerful insight’s from adrienne maree brown’s incredible book, as well as practical examples from my own life.

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102. Becoming a Pleasure Activist (Part 1)

Mon, 15 Jan 2024 05:00:00 -0400

For most of us in healthcare, intentionally doing things for pleasure feels wasteful or even wrong - but what if finding a way to feel good is actually the key to rehumanizing ourselves and our healthcare system as a whole? In this episode, I share some specific pleasure practices I have been enjoying recently, as well as introducing the concept of pleasure activism.

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Want to take this learning deeper? Sign up for one of Joan’s courses here: ⁠⁠joanchanmd.com/courses⁠⁠

101. How to Stop Blaming Yourself

Mon, 08 Jan 2024 05:27:00 -0400

How much time does your brain spending trying to figure out who to blame and how to avoid being in a position of being blamed? We all live and work in a very blame-heavy culture, and it can be a major barrier to us actually facing and learning from our mistakes. In this podcast I explore a simple but powerful reflective exercise that can shift our approach from blame to accountability, and actually improve the experience for providers and patients alike in the process.
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100. Connecting With Your Future Self

Mon, 01 Jan 2024 05:00:00 -0400

When we're feeling really tired, overwhelmed, burned out it can be hard to imagine a way for our lives to feel better. In this New Year's episode I ofter a simple but powerful exercise to connect with our future selves and gain some insight and inspiration for inviting change in this new year. I also share my own future self's vision for myself and for healthcare as a whole.

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A Holiday Message from Joan

Mon, 25 Dec 2023 05:00:00 -0400

Wishing you happy holidays and a happy new year (plus sharing a poem about trees)

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Last call to use the code DEC23 to get 50% off the Restoring Your Time Course: https://joanchanmd.thinkific.com/courses/restore-your-time
(offer expired Dec 31, 2023)

TOHITV - Thoughts on "Noncompliance"

Fri, 22 Dec 2023 05:00:00 -0400

Another bonus episode recorded on Joan's commute to work! This one was inspired around the theme of "noncompliance".

P.S. It's time to create space for you! Use the code DEC23 to get 50% off the Restoring Your Time Course: https://joanchanmd.thinkific.com/courses/restore-your-time
(offer expired Dec 31, 2023)

99. When We Cause Harm

Mon, 18 Dec 2023 05:14:00 -0400

How do you react when you learn a patient has been harmed under your care? This can be a really challenging experience for most of us who work in healthcare ... and it's an inevitable one. In this week's podcast I share strategies to reduce harm - not only to patients...but to ourselves.
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P.S. It's time to create space for you! Use the code DEC23 to get 50% off the Restoring Your Time Course: https://joanchanmd.thinkific.com/courses/restore-your-time
(offer expired Dec 31, 2023)

98. 1 in 4000

Mon, 11 Dec 2023 05:21:00 -0400

How many weeks have you been alive? Does knowing that the average human gets around 4000 weeks to live on this earth change anything about your priorities?
This week I am sharing some of my favourite passages from the book Four Thousand Weeks by Oliver Burkeman and applying them to our work inside of healthcare.

Connect with Joan on ⁠Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/joanchanmd/⁠

P.S. It's time to create space for you! Use the code DEC23 to get 50% off the Restoring Your Time Course: https://joanchanmd.thinkific.com/courses/restore-your-time
(offer expires Dec 31, 2023)

97. Making Space for You with Dr Willough Jenkins

Mon, 04 Dec 2023 05:38:00 -0400

The number of amazing healthcare humans I've met through TikTok (of all places) continues to grow! I really enjoyed this candid conversation with Dr Willough Jenkins about making space for her humanity in her work as a child psychiatrist, and how that space has lead her many interesting places including social media.
Willough's contact info:
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drwilloughjenkins
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drwilloughjenkins/
Website: https://www.willoughjenkins.com/

Connect with Joan on ⁠Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/joanchanmd/⁠⁠

P.S. It's time to create space for you! Use the code DEC23 to get 50% off the Restoring Your Time Course: https://joanchanmd.thinkific.com/courses/restore-your-time

(offer expires Dec 31, 2023)

96. Permission to Feel

Mon, 27 Nov 2023 05:01:00 -0400

Do you ever feel guilty for having a particular emotion in a room with a patient? Then this episode is for you.

Connect with Joan on ⁠Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/joanchanmd/⁠⁠
P.S. You are invited to Joan's latest upcoming workshop Getting Curious About Chronic Pain on Tuesday November 28 at 8pm EST. Register here: ⁠https://www.joanchanmd.com/workshops⁠

95. Interrupting Our Patients

Mon, 20 Nov 2023 05:07:00 -0400

This week's topic is potentially controversial: interrupting our patients. What if interrupting our patients can actually be a good thing? Link to study referenced in the podcast: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9512556/ Connect with Joan on ⁠Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/joanchanmd/⁠⁠ P.S. You are invited to Joan's latest upcoming workshop Getting Curious About Chronic Pain on Tuesday November 28 at 8pm EST. Register here: ⁠https://www.joanchanmd.com/workshops⁠

94. Somatic Experiencing with Dr Matt Chellew

Mon, 13 Nov 2023 05:26:00 -0400

What a nourishing and inspiring conversation with Dr Matt Chellew - ER physician and somatic experiencing practitioner. I love connecting with other humans in healthcare who are sharing what has helped them rehumanize their work - and Matt was no exception. Listen in to his journey from burnout to thriving, and how it helped him navigate emergency medicine during the pandemic, and learn to reconnect with his patients in an authentic & meaningful way. Somatic Experiencing Practitioner directory: https://directory.traumahealing.org/

Learn more about SE here: https://www.somaticexperiencing.com/

Connect with Matt on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/matt.chellew/

Matt's website: thrivingbeyondburnout.com

Connect with Joan on ⁠Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/joanchanmd/

⁠⁠P.S. You are invited to Joan's latest upcoming workshop Getting Curious About Chronic Pain on Tuesday November 28 at 8pm EST. Register here: ⁠https://www.joanchanmd.com/workshops⁠

93. Getting Curious About Chronic Pain with Deb Malkin

Mon, 06 Nov 2023 05:53:00 -0400

It's always a pleasure to talk chronic pain, bodies and nervous systems with chronic pain coach Deb Malkin! This time, we're diving deep on CURIOSITY. What is it? What does it feel like? And how does it help humans living with chronic pain?

You are invited to our upcoming workshop Getting Curious About Chronic Pain on Tuesday November 28 at 8pm EST. Register here: https://www.joanchanmd.com/workshops

Connect with Deb on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/curiositycure.coach/

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92. Learning to Care Less

Mon, 30 Oct 2023 13:57:42 -0400

When you consider setting boundaries or reducing your workload to honour your capacity, does your brain tell you that you’d have to “care less” in order to follow through? Have you ever asked yourself WHAT you are supposed to care less about?

Want to take this learning deeper? Sign up for one of Joan’s courses here: ⁠⁠joanchanmd.com/courses⁠⁠

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91. What Is Your Surge Capacity?

Mon, 23 Oct 2023 04:21:46 -0400

It's cold, flu & COVID season where I'm working right now - and that's got me thinking about surge capacity. Does your schedule and life have space for times of increased demand? What is your surge capacity? You are invited to the Body to Body Medicine Workshop happening TOMORROW Tuesday October 24 at 8pm EST! Register here: ⁠https://jamieleefinch.com/bodytobody⁠ Want to take this learning deeper? Sign up for one of Joan’s courses here: ⁠⁠⁠joanchanmd.com/courses⁠⁠⁠ Connect with me on Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/joanchanmd/⁠

90. Being On Call

Mon, 16 Oct 2023 04:00:40 -0400

What do you love about being on call? What do you hate? What if you have more power than you think to change what you hate, and invite in what you love?

You are invited to the Body to Body Medicine Workshop happening Tuesday October 24 at 8pm EST!

Want to take this learning deeper? Sign up for one of Joan’s courses here: ⁠⁠joanchanmd.com/courses⁠⁠

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89. TOHITV: Metabolizing Impossible Grief

Thu, 12 Oct 2023 12:15:44 -0400

For anyone who needs a space to grieve this week

88. Body to Body Medicine with Jamie Lee Finch

Mon, 09 Oct 2023 04:45:19 -0400

You are invited to the Body to Body Medicine Workshop happening Tuesday October 24 at 8pm EST!

Register here: https://jamieleefinch.com/bodytobody

Jamie's Info:

email: hello@jamieleefinch.com

website & course: https://jamieleefinch.com/

facilitation application: https://forms.gle/rSWR1j2q1inLrMw9A

instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jamieleefinch/

Joan's Info:

website: joanchanmd.com

instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joanchanmd

87. How to Stop Rushing

Mon, 02 Oct 2023 04:06:25 -0400

What percentage of your day do you spend rushing? How do you feel as when you rush? What do you think might happen if you tried to intentionally slow down?

Want to take this learning deeper? Sign up for one of Joan’s courses here: ⁠⁠joanchanmd.com/courses⁠⁠

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86. Anticipatory Anxiety

Mon, 25 Sep 2023 04:33:55 -0400

How often do you feel anticipatory anxiety as you walk through your day in healthcare? Let's talk about the connection between anxiety & shame in this week's episode Want to take this learning deeper? Sign up for one of Joan’s courses here: ⁠⁠joanchanmd.com/courses⁠⁠ Connect with me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joanchanmd/

85. The Two Kinds of Confidence

Mon, 18 Sep 2023 04:23:01 -0400

Join me as I drive to work and explore the two kinds of confidence, and how cultivating both kinds will help you make any clinical decision with more calm and care.

Want to take this learning deeper? Sign up for one of Joan’s courses here: ⁠⁠joanchanmd.com/courses⁠⁠

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84. HHC: Overwhelm & Burnout with Dr Megan Melo

Mon, 11 Sep 2023 04:16:25 -0400

Such a rich conversation with fellow physician coach Dr Megan Melo! We shared our burnout journeys and what has helped is heal and reclaim our humanity inside of medicine. This episode was cross-posted on her podcast Ending Physician Overwhelm.

Her links:

Website: https://www.healthierforgood.com/

Instagram: https://www.healthierforgood.com/

Want to take this learning deeper? Sign up for one of Joan’s courses here: ⁠⁠joanchanmd.com/courses⁠⁠

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83. Summer Sabbatical Lessons

Mon, 04 Sep 2023 04:09:59 -0400

I’m back from my summer sabbatical, and in this episode I share all the juicy experiences and learnings with you.

Click here to sign up for the interest list for Operation Enjoy Your Summer: https://forms.gle/oGKaUMScpNsMx99p8

Here is a list of all of the books I mentioned in this podcast:

The Shadow Cabinet by Juno Dawson
Between Us by Mhairi McFarlane
You Better Be Lightning by Andrea Gibson (poetry)
Poetry Unbound: 50 Poems to Open Your World by Padraig O Tuama (also has a podcast called Poetry Unbound)

Want to take this learning deeper? Sign up for one of Joan’s courses here: ⁠⁠joanchanmd.com/courses⁠⁠

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82. Practicing Medicine in Apocalyptic Times

Mon, 28 Aug 2023 04:00:00 -0400

Surprise! I’m back one week early with a sabbatical-inspired podcast about the end of the world.

Links that I reference in this podcast (links are not endorsements, just references!)

Your Undivided Attention Podcast: https://www.humanetech.com/podcast/feed-drop-a-i-doomsday-with-kara-swisher

3 Levels of Consciousness: https://www.marcgafni.com/from-pre-tragic-to-post-tragic/

81. My Year(ish) in Review Part 3 - Starting a Coaching Business

Mon, 24 Jul 2023 04:47:09 -0400

It's been a year(ish) since Joan launched this podcast! Join her as she shares insights and lessons she's learned from starting a restorative medical education and coaching business over that same time. --- Learn more about making your experience in healthcare feel more human through Joan's courses: ⁠https://www.joanchanmd.com/course⁠s Connect with me on Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/joanchanmd/⁠

80. My Year(ish) in Review Part 2 - Clinical Work

Mon, 17 Jul 2023 04:01:55 -0400

It's been a year(ish) since Joan launched this podcast! Join her as she shares insights and lessons she's learned from her clinical work in family medicine over that same time. --- Learn more about making your experience in healthcare feel more human through Joan's courses: ⁠https://www.joanchanmd.com/course⁠s Connect with me on Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/joanchanmd/⁠

79. My Year(ish) in Review Part 1 - Personal Life

Mon, 10 Jul 2023 04:01:33 -0400

It's been a year(ish) since Joan launched this podcast! Join her as she shares insights and lessons she's learned from her personal life over that same time.

--- Learn more about making your experience in healthcare feel more human through Joan's courses: ⁠https://www.joanchanmd.com/course⁠s Connect with me on Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/joanchanmd/⁠ Connect with me on Twitter: ⁠https://twitter.com/joanchanmd⁠

78. Bonus: A breathless insight into body-paced medicine

Sat, 08 Jul 2023 11:47:42 -0400

Went out for a run and remembered a secret from my marathon days and had to share with all of you. ESPECIALLY anyone using AutoScribe or similar time-saving technology! Please enjoy the heavy breathing and birds chirping as I was literally in the middle of a run when I decided I had to record this.

77. Healthcare Human Conversations: Using AI to Bring More Humanity to Patient Encounters

Mon, 03 Jul 2023 04:17:13 -0400

Joan welcomes Dr Noah Crampton who has been hard at work creating an AI-powered scribe that writes your clinic notes for you! Listen in on a rich discussion of what it takes to develop a technology solution for healthcare that supports the human experience - both clinician and patient. This is not a paid or affiliate endorsement of his product AutoScribe...it's just a genuine human one! Website to learn more about AutoScribe: https://mutuohealth.com/ --- Learn more about making your experience in healthcare feel more human through Joan's courses: ⁠https://www.joanchanmd.com/course⁠s Connect with me on Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/joanchanmd/⁠

76. HEALTHCARE HUMAN CONVERSATIONS: Financial Literacy in Healthcare with Dr Stephanie Zhou

Mon, 26 Jun 2023 04:19:23 -0400

Joan welcomes Dr Stephanie Zhou who shares her inspiring story of building her own financial literacy education and now sharing it with others Stephanie's socials:

https://www.instagram.com/breakingbaddebt/

Youtube: @BreakingBadDebt

Twitter: https://twitter.com/stephanieyzhou --- Learn more about making your experience in healthcare feel more human through Joan's courses: ⁠https://www.joanchanmd.com/course⁠s Connect with me on Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/joanchanmd/⁠ Connect with me on Twitter: ⁠https://twitter.com/joanchanmd⁠

Course Preview: Homecoming

Fri, 23 Jun 2023 04:39:34 -0400

Homecoming is available for enrollment as of today! Enroll here: https://www.joanchanmd.com/courses

75. What Quitting Caffeine Taught Me About Rest

Mon, 19 Jun 2023 04:31:28 -0400

Quitting caffeine while still working in healthcare ... what could go wrong? (P.S. Nobody tries to convince you to quit caffeine in this episode.)

Want to take this learning deeper? Sign up for one of Joan’s courses here: ⁠joanchanmd.com/courses⁠ -- NEW course Homecoming comes out June 23, 2023

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74. TOHITV: How to stop rushing through patient encounters

Fri, 16 Jun 2023 11:45:34 -0400

My first listener request! If you have a topic you’d love to hear me talk about, send me a DM on Instagram @joanchanmd or contact me via joanchanmd.com.

73. Patient Manuals

Mon, 12 Jun 2023 04:33:40 -0400

Want to take this learning deeper? Enroll in one of Joan’s courses here: ⁠joanchanmd.com/courses⁠ Connect with me on Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/joanchanmd/⁠ Connect with me on Twitter: ⁠https://twitter.com/joanchanmd⁠

72. Healthcare Human Conversations - PRACTICING CONTEMPLATIVE MEDICINE

Mon, 05 Jun 2023 04:49:34 -0400

Joan welcomes Sensei Koshin Paley Ellison (MFA, LMSW, DMIN) on the podcast to discuss the practice of contemplative medicine, and what Zen Buddhist principles have to help us stay human in our work in healthcare

Contemplative Medicine Fellowship: https://zencare.org/education-new/contemplative-medicine-fellowship/

NY Zen Centre on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/newyorkzencenter/?hl=en --- Want to stop worrying about your patients? Sign up for your free 7 day email course here: ⁠https://www.joanchanmd.com/course⁠ Connect with me on Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/joanchanmd/⁠ Connect with me on Twitter: ⁠https://twitter.com/joanchanmd⁠

71. Performance Anxiety

Mon, 29 May 2023 04:39:56 -0400

Have you noticed how often you feel performance anxiety in your work in healthcare?

Maybe you don't identify it as performance anxiety, but I promise you...it's there.

And it's a major factor robbing you of your ability to enjoy your work in healthcare.

In this episode we explore all the places performance anxiety shows up in our work - and how we can address and heal the inhuman stories that lie underneath it.

Podcast outline: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1KK50bXw420bTRA2Ltg7IPQ_TQPEwecl8UU4JajDsl9E/edit?usp=sharing

Want to take this learning deeper? Sign up for one of Joan’s courses here: joanchanmd.com/courses

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70. TOHITF: Having the Human Experience

Fri, 26 May 2023 04:10:00 -0400

Joan is the only human in the forest in this bonus episode - but there are some birds and bugs that say hello! She shares a recent coaching insight that has been a grounding tool during situations where she’s normally feel a lot of blame and self judgement. Enjoy!

69. HEALTHCARE HUMAN CONVERSATIONS - Practicing Medicine With a Mental Illness - Dr Ana Blake

Mon, 22 May 2023 04:19:14 -0400

Joan invites Dr Ana Blake on the podcast to share her story of practicing medicine while experiencing mental illness and finding her way to contentment in the process.

Ana's website: https://antifragilefmd.com/

Ana's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/antifragilefemalemd/?hl=en

Visit joanchanmd.com for a current list of Joan's restorative medical education offerings, including coaching, workshops and self-study courses.

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68. Money Shame in Medicine

Mon, 15 May 2023 04:10:56 -0400

Let's dive into the taboo topic of making money as a human in healthcare! Joan explores her own journey recovering from money shame, and how it has taken off so much of the pressure from how she approaches her work in healthcare. Want to stop worrying about your patients? Sign up for your free 7 day email course here: https://www.joanchanmd.com/course Connect with me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joanchanmd/ Connect with me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/joanchanmd

67. Declaring To-Do List Bankruptcy {New Course Announcement!}

Wed, 10 May 2023 04:23:02 -0400

Are you ready to declare bankruptcy on your never-ending to-do list??

You're invited to enroll in Joan's new course: Restoring Your Time - 5 Time Experiments for Healthcare Humans.

This podcast gives you a sneak peek into one of the 5 modules of the course, as well as fills you in what else awaits you when you enroll.

Direct link to enroll here: https://joanchanmd.thinkific.com/courses/restore-your-time

66. Webinar: Sanity (And Humanity) Saving Approaches to Patient Forms

Mon, 08 May 2023 04:01:11 -0400

Listen in to Joan's recent presentation about patient forms and how to do them quickly and with your humanity intact.

Slides: https://www.canva.com/design/DAFh0CeBDOE/BDTFCpxezU3LPuuu46nGuQ/view?utm_content=DAFh0CeBDOE&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link&utm_source=viewer

Video version: https://youtu.be/yFdQjcovTIY

The CE experience for this Webinar is powered by CMEfy - click here to reflect and earn credits: https://earnc.me/RTDX4c

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65. TOHITV: Pandemic Debrief

Fri, 05 May 2023 04:43:00 -0400

Joan reflects on the impact of the pandemic

64. HHC: The Impact Of Trauma On Healthcare Humans - Dr Christy Gibson

Mon, 01 May 2023 04:31:50 -0400

I certainly found a kindred spirit in Dr Christy Gibson! Please join us as we explore the importance of a deeper understanding of trauma, and the impact it has on us as humans in healthcare. We also geek out about our vision for what a humanized version of healthcare could look like.

Links for Dr Christy Gibson:

https://www.christinegibson.net/

Book coming out May 2, 2023: https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/christy-gibson-md/the-modern-trauma-toolkit/9780306831065/

On Tiktok: @tiktoktraumadoc

https://www.saferspacestraining.com/

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63. HEALTHCARE HUMAN CONVERSATIONS - System Change Starts With You - Dr Sarah Smith

Mon, 24 Apr 2023 04:00:00 -0400

Please enjoy this conversation from Dr Sarah Smith's podcast Sustainable Clinical Medicine - where Joan & Sarah share a dialogue about what it takes to change the system, one small action by one healthcare human at a time.

Sarah's podcast: https://www.chartingcoach.ca/podcasts/sustainable-clinical-medicine-with-the-charting-coach

Information about Charting Champions: https://www.chartingcoach.ca/

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62. HHC: Belief is a Medical Intervention

Mon, 17 Apr 2023 04:36:17 -0400

Everyone’s heard of the placebo effect…but have you heard of the nocebo effect? And more importantly, how were you taught about how belief and expectations of a treatment can modulate the effectiveness and experience of that treatment? Joan invites pain coach Deb Malkin back on the podcast to discuss the placebo/nocebo effect, and how we can apply these phenomenon to how we communicate with our patients.

Nocebo Effect Video: https://youtu.be/fTUPQAoTr7w

Deb Malkin Website: https://debmalkin.com/

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61. The Pain of People Pleasing

Mon, 10 Apr 2023 04:25:04 -0400

People pleasing is such a common struggle for humans in healthcare - especially those in marginalized identities. Joan shares what she has been learning about the connection between people pleasing and our default survival trauma responses -- and how this connection can help you take on the tricky work of learning to let go of people pleasing with your patients. Episode outline: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1LFv6v8qtQIfFF0Vbgf16CFbMRWfX4bhM5m9ebQ5NCnM/edit?usp=sharing Want to stop worrying about your patients? Sign up for your free 7 day email course here: https://www.joanchanmd.com/course Connect with me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joanchanmd/ Connect with me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/joanchanmd

60. TOHITV: Re-preceptoring Our Medical Training Wounds

Fri, 07 Apr 2023 04:12:00 -0400

Another unedited journey to work with Joan as she explores an exercise she’s been developing with her clients and for herself.

Jacob Ham’s video on trauma and learning: https://youtu.be/KoqaUANGvpA.

Re-preceptoring Yourself Exercise: joanchanmd.com/repreceptoring-exercise

59. The Menu

Mon, 03 Apr 2023 04:57:50 -0400

Joan shares one of the most simple and powerful concepts she teaches all of her coaching clients, and uses daily in her patient care as well as her home life.

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58. BONUS: Identifying Your Values

Fri, 31 Mar 2023 04:33:11 -0400

Here is the link to the values worksheet: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Uf614z-SouTXECGI94cPl40uMQUZbJy-aZ0a_XkBdI8/edit?usp=sharing

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57. Reducing the Harm of Moral Distress (Part 3)

Mon, 27 Mar 2023 04:34:38 -0400

How does moral distress show up in your work in healthcare? This is part 3 of a 3 part series exploring strategies we can use to reduce the harm moral distress has on us in our work in healthcare. In this third and final part, Joan shares the process she uses incrementally and self-compassionately practices taking more values-aligned actions, even when the system and social pressures to betray your values is really high.

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56. Reducing the Harm of Moral Distress (Part 2)

Fri, 24 Mar 2023 04:00:00 -0400

How does moral distress show up in your work in healthcare? This is part 2 of a 3 part series exploring strategies we can use to reduce the harm moral distress has on us in our work in healthcare. In this second part, Joan shares two powerful methods to process and navigate the emotional impact of moral distress, and deepen your connection to your authentic values and humanity in the process.

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55. Reducing the Harm of Moral Distress (Part 1)

Mon, 20 Mar 2023 05:56:39 -0400

How does moral distress show up in your work in healthcare? Joan shares several examples she’s both personally experienced and other healthcare humans have shared with her. This is part 1 of a 3 part series exploring strategies we can use to reduce the harm moral distress has on us in our work in healthcare. In this first part, Joan explores differentiating between socialized and personal moral distress - and why this can help us to reduce the impact of moral distress on our work in healthcare.

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54. HEALTHCARE HUMAN DR NAHEED DOSANI - "Homelessness is a terminal diagnosis"

Mon, 13 Mar 2023 04:46:47 -0400

Joan invites Dr Naheed Dosani on the podcast to explore how advocacy and system change work can be the fuel you need to keep showing up for your work in medicine.

Follow Naheed on Twitter: https://twitter.com/NaheedD

Follow Naheed on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/naheedd/

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53. TOHITV: Imposter Syndrome 2.0

Thu, 09 Mar 2023 12:35:27 -0400

Go to Joanchanmd.com/workshops to register for the upcoming Imposter Syndrome workshop!

52. Deciding To Call in Sick

Mon, 06 Mar 2023 05:44:00 -0400

Join Joan as she uses her own decision making guide to come to a self-trusting decision about whether to cancel her clinic due to illness. Yes, it is sad that our system is set up in such a way that this isn't an easy decision - and I hope that by modelling how I make these decisions will help you to do the same!

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51. TOHITV: Worrying vs Planning

Fri, 03 Mar 2023 05:03:00 -0400

Drive to work with Joan as she breaks down the difference between worrying and planning…and what they really have in common underneath the surface.

50. Healthcare Human Conversations - How Embodiment Can Change Our Experience and Practice of Medicine - Dr Hillary McBride

Mon, 27 Feb 2023 05:33:36 -0400

Please join Joan as she interviews Dr Hillary McBride, as they explore how the ideas and practice of embodiment can change our experience and practice of medicine.

Where to learn more from Hillary: Website: https://hillarylmcbride.com/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/hillarylmcbride

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hillaryliannamcbride/

Where to learn more from Joan:

Website: https://joanchanmd.com

Twitter: https://twitter.com/joanchanmd

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joanchanmd

49. How to Stay Human in a Crisis

Mon, 20 Feb 2023 05:45:00 -0400

Most of us in healthcare would probably describe ourselves as "good in a crisis". But how often does that come at a cost to our own needs and humanity? Joan shares about a personal crisis happening in her family right now, and how she's being intentional about staying human first during this difficult time.

Want help staying human in a crisis? Joan's free email mini-course gives you insights and practical tools to do just this. Subscribe at joanchanmd.com/course

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48. Guidelines Legalism

Mon, 13 Feb 2023 05:49:00 -0400

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47. Creating an Enjoyable Summer

Mon, 06 Feb 2023 07:01:32 -0400

Joan describes her 3 step framework that allows her to take any dream from wishing to a reality - using the real time example of creating a spacious and selfish summer vacation plan for this year!

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46. Managing conflict well

Mon, 30 Jan 2023 07:37:37 -0400

Joan explains the powerful concept that shifted the way she viewed conflict forever - and made her much more calm and capable of having difficult conversations as a result.

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45. Dealing with Dr Google

Mon, 23 Jan 2023 06:59:24 -0400

My goal in this episode is to give you the strategies you need to manage Dr Google with ease - both by addressing the inhuman stories that block your ability to thinking clearly in the room, as well as practical scripts and communication strategies that I use with my patients every day.

Episode Outline: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1O6f_GclPJCaF4no6zFcQ4DdlE47r83wSak0Pv0NzXxc/edit?usp=sharing

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44. TOHITV: Patient Forms

Fri, 20 Jan 2023 07:43:00 -0400

Join Joan on her rainy commute to work as she talks through everything she hates about doing patient forms, and the strategies she uses to be them done quickly anyway.

43. Why we procrastinate

Mon, 16 Jan 2023 09:48:46 -0400

Joan examines why we procrastinate, more compassionate ways to think about procrastination then give some practical approaches to help stop finding yourself stuck in procrastination.

Episode Outline: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1-RePtJNIpBz6Kak08wQqhT2XxC_-5lFdpMLKTw0NeMs/edit?usp=sharing

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42. Healthcare Human Conversations: Parenting

Mon, 09 Jan 2023 05:44:16 -0400

Joan talks to a lovely local healthcare human, Shannon Rolph, about her work as an occupational therapist and parenting coach. Mostly, Joan just wants all the support she can get as a parent herself!

Shannon's website: https://www.shannonrolph.ca/

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41. Healthcare Human Conversations: How to Stop Hating Medicine

Mon, 02 Jan 2023 05:40:43 -0400

Listen in to Joan & her friend/client Lauren talk about how Lauren applied the concepts you have heard on this podcast and used them to transform her experience of practicing medicine!

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Day 7 - How to Stop Worrying About Your Patients

Sat, 31 Dec 2022 05:31:43 -0400

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Day 6 - How to Stop Worrying About Your Patients

Fri, 30 Dec 2022 05:29:00 -0400

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Day 5 - How to Stop Worrying About Your Patients

Thu, 29 Dec 2022 05:00:00 -0400

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Day 4 - How to Stop Worrying About Your Patients

Wed, 28 Dec 2022 05:33:27 -0400

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Day 3 - How to Stop Worrying About Your Patients

Tue, 27 Dec 2022 05:25:21 -0400

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Day 2 - How to Stop Worrying About Your Patients

Mon, 26 Dec 2022 05:15:34 -0400

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Day 1 - How to Stop Worrying About Your Patients

Sun, 25 Dec 2022 05:12:01 -0400

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40. TOHITV: The truth about anxiety

Fri, 23 Dec 2022 08:50:00 -0400

Join Joan on her commute to work as she talks about her most familiar emotion: anxiety

39. Illness Anxiety

Mon, 19 Dec 2022 07:46:15 -0400

Episode Outline: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1laPFQTJLtUc_7j3F8dSQZmbF0FNznYZ4xewst67sV28/edit?usp=sharing

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38. TOHITV: Clean vs Dirty Pain

Fri, 16 Dec 2022 08:44:00 -0400

Commute to work with Joan as she shares the concept of clean vs dirty pain, and how understanding the difference can really help when facing the impact of mistakes we’ve made.

37. What to do when you make a mistake

Mon, 12 Dec 2022 09:30:15 -0400

The thing that your brain loves to worry about all day has happened - you made a mistake. In medicine!! Joan shares how to actually learn from these mistakes instead of drowning in shame spirals.

Episode Outline

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36. TOHITV: Overwhelm Exercise

Fri, 09 Dec 2022 08:46:00 -0400

Joan drives to work and shares her 4 step exercise to stop feeling overwhelmed and get on with your day

35. Winter Holiday Overwhelm

Mon, 05 Dec 2022 06:43:00 -0400

Hey healthcare human - are you already getting overwhelmed with everything you need to do this holiday season? Both inside your work in healthcare, and all the extra things you feel obligated to do for the holidays themselves? If yes - this episode is your overwhelm antidote!

Episode Outline

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34. Creating Sustainable Change - Part 3

Mon, 28 Nov 2022 10:53:16 -0400

What kind of change do you want to make in your life, but struggle to follow through? Joan is reviewing her own process for creating sustainable change in her life over the next 3 episodes. In part 3, join Joan as she continues drives into Toronto (it's a long commute!) and uses the journey to reflect on how you create the discipline and consistency to turn your new desired change into a longstanding habit.

Podcast outline

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33. Creating Sustainable Change - Part 2

Mon, 21 Nov 2022 11:44:28 -0400

What kind of change do you want to make in your life, but struggle to follow through? Joan is reviewing her own process for creating sustainable change in her life over the next 3 episodes. In part 2, join Joan as she drives into Toronto and uses the journey to reflect on the single concept you need to figure out the "How" of creating change in your life.

Podcast outline

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32. Creating sustainable change - Part 1

Mon, 14 Nov 2022 11:33:18 -0400

What kind of change do you want to make in your life, but struggle to make it? Joan is reviewing her own process for creating sustainable change in her life over the next 2 episodes. In part 1, she reviews the scarcity vs abundant mindset, and how activating abundant mindset and emotions can reveal what changes you actually WANT to make in your life.

Podcast outline

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31. Reflection: How I am creating an empowered patient practice

Fri, 11 Nov 2022 11:33:26 -0400

Joan reflects on how her practice has changed over the past year, using a framework of empowering her patients and herself.

30. Lying To Our Patients

Mon, 07 Nov 2022 10:27:22 -0400

Joan has a confession to make - she lies...a LOT. Listen in as she explores WHY she's learned to lie so much, and what she's discovered in the power of truth telling, both with her patients and with herself.

Episode Outline

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29. Weight Stigma: Framing Your Body as a Medical Problem

Fri, 04 Nov 2022 09:36:33 -0400

Join Joan in her latest converesation with an awesome healthcare human - Dr Stephanie Hart. We explore the issue of weight stigma (also known as fatphobia) in medicine, and how it hurts our patients and ourselves as providers.

Relevant links:

ASDAH (Health at Every Size)

Intuitive Eating

Some of Stephanie's publications:

https://www.cmaj.ca/content/194/27/E953

https://www.cwimorg.com/post/we-need-to-talk-about-obesity-again-by-dr-stephanie-hart

Stephanie's sexual function clinic: https://www.sexualfunctionclinic.com/our-story

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28. The Self Coaching Model

Mon, 31 Oct 2022 09:28:29 -0400

Joan shares one of the most useful self-reflection tools she has found in her journey as a personal development junkie. More resources on how to use the self coaching model are included in the episode outline

Episode Outline

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Register for my next workshop Nov 17 2022 on Empowering Reluctant Patients - we will be talking more about the model, and using it to understand what is blocking our patients from taking the action they want to be taking: https://www.joanchanmd.com/workshops

27. Healthcare Human Conversations: How We Talk About Pain Matters

Fri, 28 Oct 2022 09:47:54 -0400

Listen in to Joan geek out about everything she has been learning about chronic pain with her chronic pain coach Deb Malkin!

Here are some relevant links from our conversation:

IASP Definition of Pain

Pain Reprocessing Therapy (includes explanations of neuroplastic pain)

Unlearn Your Pain

Curable app for patients

Deb Malkin's website Move with Deb

The "FIT" Criteria (podcast episode)

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26. Medical Expert Pressure

Mon, 24 Oct 2022 07:04:37 -0400

Episode Outline

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25. TOHITV: Worrying that someone is mad at me

Fri, 21 Oct 2022 12:04:12 -0400

Do you ever get stuck worrying about others being mad at you? So does Joan! Listen to her as she coaches herself through what’s really going on underneath this worry and what she can offer to herself to help

24. Fear of Lawsuits and Patient Complaints

Mon, 17 Oct 2022 08:53:01 -0400

This is one of the most common fears I hear from my clients and colleagues - and I see how it is taking up so much time and energy which prevents them from setting boundaries and changing their relationship with their work! In this episode I explore three areas where this fear frequently shows up, and do my best to show the major thought errors that are keeping folks stuck. I show how taking desired actions to make healthcare feel more human actually HELP prevent future lawsuit and complaints - and offer you the peace and confidence to know you’d be ok even if one does come your way.

Podcast Outline

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23. Is Healthcare a Job or a Calling?

Mon, 10 Oct 2022 09:10:22 -0400

Another "The Only Human in this Van" episode! Join Joan as she drives to work and ponders these questions for herself and for you: is healthcare a job or a calling? How can we find our purpose in and outside of medicine that doesn't leave us drained or unfulfilled? “A good practice is to ask yourself very sincerely, “Why was I born?” Ask yourself this question three times a day, in the morning, in the afternoon, and at night. Ask every day.” - Achaan Chah Oct 13, 2022 Workshop: https://www.joanchanmd.com/workshops One-on-one coaching options: https://www.joanchanmd.com/11-coaching Connect with me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joanchanmd/ Connect with me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/joanchanmd.

22. Healthcare Human Conversations: How to be a Primary Care NP During a Pandemic

Fri, 07 Oct 2022 10:02:37 -0400

I am so grateful to my lovely collague Karen Cox for coming on the podcast to share what it's been like for her to be a human in healthcare - as a nurse practitioner, as a mom of small children during a pandemic, as a human who has chronic medical conditions of her own. So many great gems and points of connection in this one!

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21. Letting Go of Fixing Our Patients

Mon, 03 Oct 2022 07:49:00 -0400

Have you noticed yourself getting stressed when you encounter patients that can't be "fixed"? I see so many colleagues, clients and learners who feel guilt or shame when they are trying to help a patient and it seems there aren't any effective solutions. Underneath, it seems like unless we're fixing our patients, we're helpless or even wasting our time.

I want to offer a completely different way of thinking about our patients, their bodies, and our role in their care. A way that doesn't require us to fix anyone. A way that doesn't require us to think of our patients as broken and in need of fixing at all. It has been such a freeing and empowering frame to bring to my work in healthcare, and I hope it feels the same for you.

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20. Reflections on Shame, Truth and Reconciliation

Thu, 29 Sep 2022 12:26:17 -0400

Join Joan on her drive to work as she processes the emotions that come up for her with tomorrow’s Day of Truth and Reconciliation.

19. Boundaries

Mon, 26 Sep 2022 08:35:08 -0400

Boundaries is one of the most important ideas that I’ve learned and applied to my life over the past few years. How are you at setting and keeping boundaries? Episode outline I would love to do this work with you. Click here to sign up for a free no-pitch coaching session with me: https://doodle.com/bp/joanchan/consults You are invited to my October workshop which is all about boundaries! Register here: https://www.joanchanmd.com/workshops

18. Reflections on Impatience

Fri, 23 Sep 2022 08:39:00 -0400

Join Joan on a walk around her neighborhood as she reflects on what’s underneath her frequent sense of impatience - at work and at home. Learn more about ways to learn with Joan at joanchanmd.com

17. Building Belief in New Stories

Mon, 19 Sep 2022 10:26:33 -0400

My clients and workshop participants can often see that their current belief in a human story is not serving them, but they really feel like it’s true. But how do you actually start believing something you want to believe?

Pocast Outline

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16. TOHITV: Facts vs Stories

Fri, 16 Sep 2022 04:00:00 -0400

Join Joan on her commute to work and listen to one of her favourite tools for gaining distance from an inhuman story that’s been plaguing you. Book your free 1:1 coaching session: https://doodle.com/bp/joanchan/consults and learn about your options for support from Joan here: https://www.joanchanmd.com/

15. Comparing Yourself to Others

Mon, 12 Sep 2022 09:47:34 -0400

Do you have a habit of comparing yourself to other people alot? If yes, you're not alone. We don't have to judge ourselves for doing this - it's a normal human reaction! AND in this episode I offer you a process to help yourself get unstuck from the painful parts of comparison and actually gain insights into what comparison is showing you about your desire to create more in your own life.

Episode Outline

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Bonus: Goal Shame

Sun, 11 Sep 2022 19:54:08 -0400

Another on the fly podcast for your Sunday! I was inspired to record this while folding laundry of all things, lol. I hope you enjoy and it inspires YOU to consider setting a goal in service of creating the life you’ve been longing for.

14. Imposter Syndrome

Mon, 05 Sep 2022 10:00:18 -0400

I've had several conversations with colleagues, learners and podcast listeners about Imposter Syndrome, so I had to do an episode on this topic! Fair warning, I get a little fired up in this one!

Episode Outline: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ojs-31fpDyiye1sB3gZqyPO1fhJ0wJhwBC0Dz62_xog/edit?usp=sharing

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Invite: Emotions Workshop Sept 8

Sun, 04 Sep 2022 13:04:49 -0400

A brief spontaneous invitation to my workshop this Thursday Sept 8 @ 8pm EST. I also share a reflection about a recent emotional experience with my son that showed me how much I have gained from befriending my emotions. Register for the workshop here: https://www.joanchanmd.com/workshops

13. Heartsink Patient Encounters

Mon, 29 Aug 2022 08:16:35 -0400

I have a dream of a healthcare system where there are NO heartsink patients. In this episode, I unpack the ways I can see this coming true without any of our patients needing to change themselves. I also share more details about my fall workshop series on Transforming Your Patient Relationships and my group coaching offering Committed to Transformation program.

Podcast outline

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12. TOHITV: When things feel really hard

Fri, 26 Aug 2022 10:36:00 -0400

Joan is driving her van again, and processing some grief and worry about a couple of patients going through really difficult times. So if you’re feeling the same about your own patients - I hope you find this episode relatable and helpful. Daniel tiger songs: https://youtu.be/3vbCjUB0tXc. https://youtu.be/BuPebv_Y-EI Connect and get support at joanchanmd.com or Instagram.com/joanchanmd

11. Perfectionism & Doing Things Badly

Mon, 22 Aug 2022 08:26:38 -0400

Episode Outline: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1zpIouMPkH5KOAr1DXQZIIwp4UcPNB56wGvWZ_tYuB0A/edit?usp=sharing

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10. Fear of Mistakes & Regret

Mon, 15 Aug 2022 06:52:46 -0400

How much of your day do you spend worrying about making a mistakes? How hard do you take it when you DO make a mistake and feel regret about that mistake?

I want to offer you a way to get clear on what, if anything, you might WANT to regret - and how a healthy relationship with regret will reduce the number of regrettable mistakes you make!

Podcast Outline: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1HDv_DuQJNEbSWL30NTBMDdW9qJqZy4PAjR5VIyrwYY4/edit?usp=sharing

Fall Workshop Series on My Website! https://www.joanchanmd.com/workshops

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9. Healthcare Human Conversations: Anthropologist First, Physician Second

Fri, 12 Aug 2022 04:31:30 -0400

Our first guest interview on the podcast! Dr Mimi Mazerolle joined me to share how she stays human while practicing medicine as a family physician in Cambridge, Ontario. I loved getting to know more about her background in anthropology, and how her previous experiences shaped her motivations and approach to medical practice and teaching.

Please note that my end of the audio in the interview is much quieter. I appreciate your patience as I continue to be a human learning more about podcasting! I hope to get a more even audio experience next time.

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8. Other People's Opinions of You

Mon, 08 Aug 2022 09:01:40 -0400

When I got deeper into my reflective self awareness work I was really shocked to notice how much time and energy my brain spends thinking about others' opinions of me - can you relate?

Podcast outline: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Q8_ZJaYsDwBdMjQXgCXr3DlS6fbj5afIJ4OOXpmxsl8/edit?usp=sharing

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7. TOHITV: What Joan's Favourite TV Show Taught Her About Other People's Opinions

Fri, 05 Aug 2022 09:54:08 -0400

Joan is The Only Human In The Van again! This time doing a TV Club episode about her favourite TV show, and what it taught her about letting go of ther people's opinions.

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6. Other People's Feelings

Mon, 01 Aug 2022 07:57:05 -0400

How much of your day is spent trying to manage the emotions of others? How exhausted do you feel at the end of a clinical work day, riding the waves of emotions you’ve encountered from your patients and colleagues?

An episode to free you up some mental and emotional space by reinforcing the message: you are not responsible for others' feelings; only your own!

Podcast outline: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1E9qjzhKXzljCEiMcxB-cPtCLeXlfFmdyHcnoGBAgTjY/edit?usp=sharing

Website: https://www.joanchanmd.com/

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5. Book Club: How Emergent Strategy Has Helped Me Feel Better About Our Collapsing Healthcare System

Fri, 29 Jul 2022 10:10:02 -0400

Are you stuck in anger or despair about the state of our healthcare system? I was too. The principles I learned from this book really helped me, so I’m sharing them with you today!

Emergent Strategy Website: https://esii.org/about/

Emergent Strategy Book: https://www.akpress.org/emergentstrategy.html

Recent podcast interview of Adrienne Marie Brown that I found very inspiring: https://onbeing.org/programs/adrienne-maree-brown-we-are-in-a-time-of-new-suns/

Joan's Website: https://www.joanchanmd.com/

4. Uncertainty & Worry

Mon, 25 Jul 2022 07:11:42 -0400

How does your fear of uncertainty cause you to worry? How does worry get in the way of you enjoying your career in medicine - and even make it more likely for undesired outcomes to happen?

Podcast outline

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3. TOHITV: Joan's Post-Vacation Dread and Access Guilt

Fri, 22 Jul 2022 05:36:29 -0400

Welcome to the first episode of The Only Human In The Van - where Joan records herself talking while driving her van to and from work while sharing real-time thoughts that are impacting her human experience of practicing medicine. Please note this epsiode has more background noise and some inconsistent volume levels for your auditory enjoyment;)

2. What It Takes To Feel Better

Mon, 18 Jul 2022 12:33:00 -0400

How can we feel better when it seems like the system is burning down around us?

Podcast outline: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1kcEyU2fK72A6bN0kIVf08HRzfWbxfHkPag8dQJw-qXQ/edit?usp=sharing

Website: https://www.joanchanmd.com/

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1. Why Your Brain Feels So Tired

Thu, 07 Jul 2022 17:21:57 -0400

Joan explores the idea of Inhuman Stories we've been conditioned to tell ourselves that weigh down our cognitive load, and offers some practices that help us let them go and create new Healing Human Stories that serve us better

Podcast summary: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1b7o34NRzdEsQb5EI_-1l_2zQoPkRq6J3GTb-dHqAzqQ/edit?usp=sharing

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Introductions

Tue, 28 Jun 2022 21:07:31 -0400

Introducing myself to you!