From witnessing unprecedented levels of illness and suffering to dealing with high rates of fear, burnout, anxiety, and depression, healthcare workers have endured immense challenges over the last couple of years. In this episode of This Clinical Life, our host, Stephen Beeson, MD sits down with Beth Lown, MD, the Chief Medical Officer of The Schwa…

How can we leverage nursing research to foster a culture where nurses feel empowered and equipped to improve care delivery? In this episode of This Clinical Life, hosted by nurses for nurses, we’re joined by Marla J. Weston, PhD, RN, FAAN, and Lesly Kelly, PhD, RN, FAAN. Together, we’ll discuss the current state of nursing, explore the demographic …

In this episode of This Clinical Life, Stephen Beeson, MD sits down with Shikha Jain, MD, FACP, an esteemed oncologist, community builder, and prominent advocate for gender equity. Together, they will explore impactful strategies aimed at advancing gender equity in healthcare, and share tips to foster a collaborative and supportive environment to e…

Given the challenges facing healthcare, is it possible to enhance the human experience for both patients and providers while also addressing margin pressures and mitigating care team member burnout? In this episode of This Clinical Life, our host, Stephen Beeson, MD, sat down with Jason Wolf, PhD, CPXP, President and CEO of The Beryl Institute, to …

Does caring make a difference? In this episode of This Clinical Life, our host, Stephen Beeson, MD, sits down with Stephen Trzeciak, MD, MPH, a physician-scientist, professor, and best-selling author of Compassionomics and Wonder Drug, to explore the role of compassion and human connection in healthcare. In this discussion, they will cover a range …

Did you know that we tend to forget almost 80% of what we learn within 30 days? How do we offset this forgetting curve? In this episode of This Clinical Life, our host, Dr. Stephen Beeson, sits down with Dr. Resa Lewiss and Dr. Adaira Landry to explore how breaking down complex skills into bite-sized, easily-digestible pieces of information can tra…

In healthcare, leadership extends beyond decision-making. Now, more than ever, there is an immense need for healthcare leaders to engage teams, advance culture, and develop the skills required to retain clinical talent. In this episode of This Clinical Life, join Stephen Beeson, MD, and retired U.S. Army LTG Mark Hertling as they discuss the crucia…

While there has been considerable emphasis on improving the well-being of clinicians, there is much to be done to alleviate the stress and burnout experienced by the entire healthcare workforce. In this episode of This Clinical Life, we'll explore the importance of cultivating a work environment where everyone in healthcare feels safe to ask for he…

In this episode, Stephen Beeson, MD, and Bob Dent, DNP, RN, FAAN, discuss the significance of nurses in leadership roles and their profound impact on the quality of care delivery. How can nurse leaders continue to bring their clinical expertise, leadership skills, and ability to drive positive change in an ever-changing healthcare landscape? This e…

In this episode of This Clinical Life, we are joined by Mark Shapiro, MD, hospitalist and host of the amazing Explore the Space Podcast, as he shares personal stories about pursuing high-impact endeavors to fuel passion, reignite purpose, and support personal growth. Link to Ebook: https://practicingexcellence.com/ebook-bac/ Link to Dr. Shapiro's E…

How do we advance practical strategies and actions that address nurse workplace violence? How do we make it clear that violence should NOT be part of the job? In this for nurses, by nurses episode of This Clinical Life LIVE, we are joined by Britt DiNatale and Mel Cortez - nurse leaders supporting and advocating for the safety of nurses in the work…

Delivering clinical excellence for patients at a lower cost is one of the greatest challenges we are currently facing. In this episode, Jennifer Main Rutberg, MD, shares valuable insight on the importance of having clear and productive conversations about value-based care. This episode comes from a live recording. If you wish to join the conversati…

In this episode, Dr. Stephen Beeson sits down with Stephanie Abbott, Chief Experience Officer and CEO of Abbott Solutions, to discuss the importance of creating a frictionless care process and paying attention to the moments that transform and define the experience of patients. This episode comes from a live recording. If you wish to join the conve…

This episode features Chris Malone, founder and chairman of Fidelum Health, as well as coauthor of the award-winning book, The HUMAN Brand. Chris has a unique, outside-in perspective on creating patient trust, loyalty, and connection to health care organizations. With our host, Dr. Stephen Beeson, Chris shares valuable insight on how to achieve wid…

In this episode of This Clinical Life, Dr. Simmons shares stories about her search for meaning and the impact it has had on her life. Her story, for any clinician, provides a great framework for finding your "why medicine" again and leading a more fulfilling life. This episode comes from a live recording. If you wish to join the conversation live n…

This episode features Marla Weston, Ph.D., RN, FAAN, former CEO of the American Nurses Association. Join us as she shares her vision for the future of the nursing workforce and the big-picture thinking needed to get us there. This episode comes from a live recording. If you wish to join the conversation live next time, feel free to follow us on our…