Best Nocturnists Podcasts (2024)

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Conversations: Maggie Jackson 38:32

16d ago38:32

38:32

In our 50th The Nocturnists: Conversations episode, Emily speaks with Maggie Jackson, award-winning author and journalist, about her book "Uncertain: The Wisdom and Wonder of Being Unsure." Maggie describes the neuroscience of uncertainty, the benefits of curiosity and slowing down, and findings from her interviews with physicians and surgeons abou…

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Humanising Care for Older People Living with Dementia - Teun Toebes in conversation with Khalid Ali 36:42

9d ago36:42

36:42

Teun Toebes, humanitarian activist, in conversation with Khalid Ali. In this podcast, Teun talks about his book 'The Housemates' (The Housemates by Teun Toebes, Laura Vroomen | Waterstones) and documentary film 'Human Forever' (Human Forever The Film (human-forever.com) describing his quest to understand better the experience of older people living…

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Conversations: Uché Blackstock, MD 49:39

1M ago49:39

49:39

Dr. Uché Blackstock, an emergency medicine physician and health equity advocate, discusses her book "Legacy: A Black Physician Reckons with Racism in Medicine." She shares personal stories about her family's journey in medicine, systemic racism and her work to create a more equitable healthcare. Find show notes, transcript, and more at thenocturnis…

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Conversations: Luke Lortenzen and Mati Engel 33:27

1M ago33:27

33:27

Documentary filmmaker Luke Lorentzen and hospital chaplain Mati Engel discuss their award-winning film, "A Still Small Voice," which explores the rewards and challenges of providing spiritual care in the hospital setting. Find show notes, transcript, and more at thenocturnists.com. The Nocturnists is made possible by the California Medical Associat…

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Making Modern Maternity 21:50

1M ago21:50

21:50

Introducing their forthcoming special issue of Medical Humanities, Drs. Whitney Wood, Heather Love, Jerika Sanderson, and Karen Weingarten discuss the political significance of “making” our “modern maternity” with Editor-in-Chief Brandy Schillace. Whitney Wood is Canada Research Chair in the Historical Dimensions of Women’s Health at Vancouver Isla…

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Conversations: Rachel Kowalsky, MD 52:16

1M ago52:16

52:16

Pediatric ER physician and author Rachel Kowalsky discusses her short story, "The Delivery Boy," which is set in an ER and follows a young Guatemalan boy, alongside the team of clinicians who treat him. Rachel talks about how her experiences influence her writing and teaching in health humanities. "The Delivery Boy" is available to read online for …

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Obituaries From My Father 47:12

2M ago47:12

47:12

When Dr. Augie Lindmark first started receiving obituaries in the mailbox, he wasn’t sure whether to be amused or afraid. But soon he discovers the identity of the sender, and enters into a rare an unexpected dialogue about aging and mortality. Augie performed this story live at the Parkway Theater in Minneapolis in April 2023, for an event on the …

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Black and Brown in Bioethics: A new Medical Humanities Research Forum 25:24

2M ago25:24

25:24

In this podcast, our Editor-in-chief Brandy Schillace sits down with Matimba Swana and Kumeri Bandara of Black and Brown in Bioethics to discuss how they started, why it is important to build community when challenging disparities in academia, and how Medical Humanities and Black and Brown in Bioethics are joining forces to transform the academic p…

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Labor and Loss 45:14

3M ago45:14

45:14

Physician Tiffany Albrecht jumped into “doing” mode when her beloved husband died – she ran a 5K, cleaned out her closet, and went on a hike. But when her son was finally born, she was overcome by a cathartic wave of emotions. Tiffany performed this story live at the Parkway Theater in Minneapolis in April 2023, for an event on the theme of "REBIRT…

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Growing Up 48:50

3M ago48:50

48:50

Psychiatrist Carson Brown was terrified to tell her mother that she was moving to Minnesota. But with inspiration from Carl Jung, and some of her own psychotherapy patients, she finds the courage to make the announcement, and feels her way into a new chapter of adulthood. Carson performed this story live at the Parkway Theater in Minneapolis in Apr…

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Scenario Planning, Healthcare, and the Humanities 24:55

3M ago24:55

24:55

In this podcast, Brandy Schillace (EIC) and Cristina Hanganu-Bresch (Blog and Associate Editor) talk to Matt Finch and Matthew Molineux about how scenario planning can help inform decisions about healthcare and the role of narrative in building scenarios that teach and humanize the health professions. Read more: https://blogs.bmj.com/medical-humani…

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Saying Goodbye 45:13

3M ago45:13

45:13

When medical student Peter Park’s grandfather died, he was unable to fly to Korea for the funeral due to COVID restrictions. But in anatomy lab, the cadaver he was assigned to shared some similarities to his grandfather that were difficult to explain. Spending time with the body of this stranger, he was able to come to terms with his grandfather’s …

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Traction in the Rain 41:22

3M ago41:22

41:22

Pathologist Sue Wheaton tells a story about helping her mom, a surgeon and racecar driver, navigate the challenges of aging. Later, she reflects on their complicated relationship, and how car metaphors helped them move through difficult moments in their lives. Sue performed this story live at the Parkway Theater in Minneapolis in April 2023, for an…

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Love in Practice 42:45

4M ago42:45

42:45

When Anthony’s wife got sick, he believed the way to best support her was by getting stuff done. Over time though, he discovered that in order to become a better caregiver, he was going to need to unlearn some of the lessons he’d learned growing up about what love looks like in practice. Anthony performed this story live at the Parkway Theater in M…

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Lost and Found 50:01

4M ago50:01

50:01

The Nocturnists is back with Season 6 of its classic storytelling series, "Stories from the World of Medicine." We begin with Dr. Meghan Rothenberger, an infectious disease doctor in Minneapolis who had to lose her dog, her wallet, and her dinner, before she realized she'd also lost something more important: herself. Meghan performed this story liv…

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Trailer: Season 6 - Stories from the World of Medicine 1:14

4M ago1:14

1:14

The Nocturnists, the award-winning medical storytelling podcast, is thrilled to announce the launch of its sixth season of its series Stories from the World of Medicine, themed "REBIRTH," available starting February 15, 2024. Hosted by Dr. Emily Silverman, this season features an inspiring lineup of medical professionals and students, including Dr.…

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Conversations: Stuart Bloom, MD 46:20

6M ago46:20

46:20

Oncologist Stuart Bloom speaks about his staged musical, How to Avoid Burnout in 73 Minutes, which tracks his journey from songwriter to oncologist, and the way he copes with burnout and finds meaning in his work. Find show notes, transcript, and more at thenocturnists.com. This episode of The Nocturnists is sponsored by Nabla.…

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Conversations: Laurel Braitman 40:55

6M ago40:55

40:55

Author Laurel Braitman speaks about her memoir, What Looks Like Bravery, which explores her relationship to her physician-father, and her professional journey toward a career teaching writing to clinicians. Find show notes, transcript, and more at thenocturnists.com.By The Nocturnists

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Conversations: Jay Baruch, MD 48:25

7M ago48:25

48:25

Emergency medicine doctor and author Jay Baruch speaks about his memoir, Tornado of Life: A Doctor's Journey Through Constraints and Creativity in the ER, which explores ethics, stories, and uncertainty in the emergency room. Find show notes, transcript, and more at thenocturnists.com.By The Nocturnists

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Conversations: Anthony Chin-Quee, MD 52:27

7M ago52:27

52:27

Television writer and former ENT surgeon Anthony Chin-Quee speaks about his memoir, I Can't Save You, and his burgeoning career in storytelling for the screen. Find show notes, transcript, and more at thenocturnists.comBy The Nocturnists

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Post-Roe America: 7. Futures 32:24

7M ago32:24

32:24

What does the future hold for abortion care? In this final episode of The Nocturnists: Post-Roe America, we hear from clinicians at the forefront of finding new solutions for patients in need. Host & Co-creator: Ali Block, MD Co-creator: Emily Silverman, MD Featuring: Amy Meg Autry, MD; April Lockley, DO; Jiana Menendez, MD, MPH; Oriaku Njoku; Lind…

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Post-Roe America: 6. The Next Generation 28:41

8M ago28:41

28:41

How has the Dobbs decision impacted medical education? In episode 6 of The Nocturnists: Post-Roe America we talk to trainees and educators about how Dobbs has impacted their lives in the classroom, and explore what we lose when we lose abortion training. Host & Co-creator: Ali Block, MD Co-creator: Emily Silverman, MD Contributors: Anastasia Anazon…

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Poetry, Disability, and the Power of Medical Humanities with Kimberly Campanello 26:27

8M ago26:27

26:27

Making connections through poetry, disability, and medical humanities. Brandy Schillace, Medical Humanities' Editor-in-Chief, interviews Kimberly Campanello, Associate Professor of Creative Writing at Leeds University, UK. Read the related blog including the transcription of this podcast: https://blogs.bmj.com/medical-humanities/2023/10/26/on-poetr…

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Post-Roe America: 5. Culture of Silence 29:46

8M ago29:46

29:46

Many physicians have been advocating publicly for reproductive health for decades, but many more have remained silent on the subject of abortion, fearing retribution from the general public and their communities. In episode 5 of The Nocturnists: Post-Roe America we talk about the culture of silence around reproductive health in medical spaces, and …

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Post-Roe America: 4. Uprooted 29:51

8M ago29:51

29:51

Leilah Zahedi-Spung never planned to leave her life behind in Tennessee. But after Roe fell, she found herself having to make an impossible decision about the future of her career. In episode 4 of The Nocturnists: Post-Roe America, we examine how political events can upend clinicians’ lives and communities. Host & Co-creator: Ali Block, MD Co-creat…

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Two abortion providers grapple with their post-Roe reality 33:51

8M ago33:51

33:51

Host of STAT First Opinion Podcast, Torie Bosch, interviews family medicine physicians and abortion providers Ali Block and Nikki Zite. Physicians Alison Block and Nikki Zite knew what they were getting into when they became abortion providers early in their medical training. Family planning has long been a politicized, divisive area of medicine. A…

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Post-Roe America: 3. Trust Women 37:26

8M ago37:26

37:26

After Dobbs, many states in the middle of the country severely restricted abortion – but Kansas stood out as an exception. As a result, a small clinic in Wichita called Trust Women became an unexpected oasis for abortion care. In episode 3 of The Nocturnists: Post-Roe America, we bring you inside the clinic to learn how they handled the overwhelmin…

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Post-Roe America: 2. The Canary 28:56

8M ago28:56

28:56

Before the Supreme Court's Dobbs decision, there was S.B. 8—a Texas law that prohibited any abortion after 6 weeks, essentially banning it entirely in the state. In episode 2 of The Nocturnists: Post-Roe America, we hear from healthcare workers in and around Texas. What was it like to be an early witness to America’s crumbling abortion rights? Host…

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Conversations: Maggie Jackson 38:32

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Humanising Care for Older People Living with Dementia - Teun Toebes in conversation with Khalid Ali 36:42

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Conversations: Uché Blackstock, MD 49:39

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Conversations: Luke Lortenzen and Mati Engel 33:27

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Making Modern Maternity 21:50

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Conversations: Rachel Kowalsky, MD 52:16

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Obituaries From My Father 47:12

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Black and Brown in Bioethics: A new Medical Humanities Research Forum 25:24

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Labor and Loss 45:14

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Growing Up 48:50

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Scenario Planning, Healthcare, and the Humanities 24:55

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Saying Goodbye 45:13

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Traction in the Rain 41:22

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Love in Practice 42:45

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Lost and Found 50:01

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Trailer: Season 6 - Stories from the World of Medicine 1:14

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Conversations: Stuart Bloom, MD 46:20

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Conversations: Laurel Braitman 40:55

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Conversations: Jay Baruch, MD 48:25

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Conversations: Anthony Chin-Quee, MD 52:27

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Post-Roe America: 7. Futures 32:24

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Post-Roe America: 6. The Next Generation 28:41

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Poetry, Disability, and the Power of Medical Humanities with Kimberly Campanello 26:27

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Post-Roe America: 5. Culture of Silence 29:46

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Post-Roe America: 4. Uprooted 29:51

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Two abortion providers grapple with their post-Roe reality 33:51

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Post-Roe America: 3. Trust Women 37:26

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Post-Roe America: 2. The Canary 28:56

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