Best Caitlin Casella Podcasts (2024)

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Ep 048: Ben Cormack | Movement and Exercise with Low Back Pain 55:54

16d ago55:54

55:54

Ben Cormack owns and runs Cor-Kinetic. He is a musculoskeletal therapist with a clinical background in sports therapy, rehabilitation, pain science & exercises stretching back 15 years. Ben specializes in a movement and exercise-based approach with a strong education component and patient-centered focus and runs evidenced-based courses nationally a…

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249 Em Palmerton: Nutrition for Strength & Why You Need Carbohydrates 45:41

22d ago45:41

45:41

Today we welcome dietician, coach and strength athlete, Em Palmerton for a conversation about nutrition and why carbs are so important for strength. We hear so much about protein intake, but what about carbs? Em talks about fitness trends, how carbs have been demonized in many circles, and why healthy exercise is about more than just being lean. Ka…

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Ep 047: Alia Bisat | Training for Vitality and Independence Later in Life 1:00:06

1M ago1:00:06

1:00:06

Alia began teaching yoga in 2015, but quickly became frustrated with the limitations of a single discipline. It was clear that there was infinite value in helping people become stronger and more mobile beyond the purpose of performing yoga poses, but to improve function in daily life. She developed a passion for helping make inaccessible movements …

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248 Greg Lehman: Does technique matter? What about spinal flexion? And other hot topics. 44:10

1M ago44:10

44:10

This week we welcome physiotherapist, educator and researcher, Greg Lehman. Kathryn and Greg tackle a few topics that require a lot of nuance, like, is technique important for preventing injury and spinal flexion across different demographics including people with osteoporosis. Greg shares insights on what we know from the research, and topics wher…

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Ep 046: Greg Lehman | Building a Healthy Movement Ecosystem 54:37

2M ago54:37

54:37

Greg Lehman will be presenting a weekend course on SATURDAY, July 13 - SUNDAY July 14, 2024 at Practice Human in NYC. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP NOW. Greg Lehman is a physiotherapist and strength and conditioning specialist, specializing in musculoskeletal disorders within a biopsychosocial model. He teaches two internationally recognized continuing edu…

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247 Gina Wright: Strength Training, Fuelling & HIIT for Perimenopause 50:24

2M ago50:24

50:24

In this episode Kathryn and Gina talk about perimenopause and why strength training and high intensity interval training (HIIT) are really helpful in this phase of life. Gina also shares quite a bit about pre-exercise fuelling and why starting exercise with extra energy is incredibly powerful. Perimenopause is a confusing time, there's no test to s…

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246: Recapping the Dr. Stacy Sims Interview 35:54

3M ago35:54

35:54

Our interview with Dr. Stacy Sims was a banger! We got numerous emails and messages from our audience expressing how powerful the conversation was. Kathryn and Chris sat down to recap a handful of the main points that really stood out and give more practical context for those of you wanting to integrate this knowledge further. If you have not yet l…

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245 Dr. Stacy Sims: Strength, Conditioning and Nutrition for Postmenopause 50:14

3M ago50:14

50:14

Today we welcome one of our favourite researchers, teachers and speakers, Dr. Stacy Sims! In this episode Kathryn and Dr. Sims talk about what makes female physiology so unique and why strength and conditioning are essential for longevity. They tackle popular topics like intermittent fasting, 10,000 steps a day, exercising on an empty stomach and t…

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244 Dr. Caitlin Casella: Progressive Exercise for Osteoarthritis 49:07

4M ago49:07

49:07

In this episode Dr. Caitlin Casella and Kathryn talk about what osteoarthritis is, and how you can use progressive exercise to help manage pain, inflammation, and feel more robust in daily life. Most of what we have been taught about osteoarthritis relates to "wear and tear" but as you will learn in this interview, there's so much more to the story…

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243 Dr. Stephanie Carter Kelley: Holistic Perspectives on Lower Back Pain 45:36

4M ago45:36

45:36

Dr. Stephanie Carter Kelley is back on the podcast this time for a conversation about lower back pain, pain science, the multi-factorial nature of pain and how culture deeply effects our pain experiences. Stephanie takes a truly holistic approach to treating pain, as a movement teacher and clinician. This episode will have you reflecting on pain in…

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242 Trina Altman: From bands to barbells, why building strength really matters 41:39

4M ago41:39

41:39

In this episode Kathryn and Trina talk about shifting from lighter weights and bands to coaching clients using heavy weights and barbells. Both came from yoga/pilates and have been incorporating strength training into their classes and programs for years. They talk about why building strength and progressing to heavier weights is highly beneficial,…

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Ep 045: Brian Nevison | Hip & Low Back Resilience for Athletes 1:02:30

5M ago1:02:30

1:02:30

Brian Nevison will be presenting a day of workshops on SATURDAY, MARCH 2, 2024 at Practice Human in NYC. CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE AND SIGN UP Brian is a playful person: Innately and intentionally. Professionally, he’s a personal trainer, strength & conditioning coach, and mobility specialist. He loves games and sports of all kinds—he played many gr…

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Ep 044: Laurel Beversdorf | Yoga with Resistance Bands 1:07:54

6M ago1:07:54

1:07:54

CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR LAUREL'S FREE YOGA WITH RESISTANCE BANDS CLASSES! 2 free classes + training Q&A sessions will be held live online January 23rd and January 30th from 12-1p EST. Replays will be available to watch for two weeks after the live classes. Laurel Beversdorf is an international yoga educator, certified kettlebell specialist, and s…

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Ep 043: Dr. William Klein | Men's Pelvic Health 1:05:56

6M ago1:05:56

1:05:56

William Klein is a Brooklyn-based physical therapist specializing in treating men’s health and pelvic floor. His background as a yoga instructor and passion for learning have helped inform his clinical practice. He can be reached at @willkdpt Instagram, and is currently working on posting educational content on that account.…

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Ep 042: Dr. Shanté Cofield The Movement Maestro | Why Physical Therapy is the Best First Career 38:40

7M ago38:40

38:40

Dr. Shanté Cofield, The Movement Maestro is a physical therapist turned entrepreneur, who teaches health and fitness professionals how to build profitable online personal brands, with a focus on brand strategy and development in the ever-growing digital marketplace. Find out more about The Maestro's work at themovementmaestro.com and on Instagram @…

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Ep 041: Clayton Law | Person First Client Second 1:24:33

10M ago1:24:33

1:24:33

Clayton Law is a marketing and sales coach who teaches health and fitness experts how to get more online clients from Instagram. He has over 13 years of clinical and professional experience in the health industry and has helped over 130 experts get more online clients and make more money. In this episode we discuss: Motivational Interviewing in Hea…

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241 Dr. Scotty Butcher: Energy Systems, Conditioning & Metabolic Health 46:16

10M ago46:16

46:16

Today we welcome one of Kathryn's mentors, Dr. Scotty Butcher back to the podcast for a conversation about energy systems. Every time you move, your body is using and re-synthesizing energy. Learn where that energy comes from and why high intensity exercise has metabolic and muscle building benefits. Scotty will help you understand aerobic and anae…

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240 Ginny MacColl: Become your strongest self at ANY age 36:53

10M ago36:53

36:53

Ginny MacColl is a competitive swimmer, American Ninja Warrior, and all around incredible athlete. She is famous for learning her first pull-up at age 63 and continues to become the strongest version of herself now, in her 70's. Ginny talks about getting into strength training after retiring and the incredible effects she experienced including reve…

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240 Jules Mitchell: Adaptations, "over stretching," engaging muscles & spinal flexion 41:51

10M ago41:51

41:51

Join us in welcoming Jules Mitchell back to the podcast for the fifth time! Time this Kathryn and Jules tackle a few of the most misunderstood topics related to strength and movement. Jules talks about the adaptations needed for strength to be built, and why understanding this piece is vital to success. Kathryn and Jules also discus the topics of o…

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239 David Wilson: Possibilities For Movement At Any Age 44:53

11M ago44:53

44:53

This week on the podcast we welcome movement teacher and pro-aging educator David Wilson for a conversation on possibilities at every age. David shares insights on the difference between anti-aging and pro-aging, as well as internalized ageism and how these all show up in the movement/exercise space. David also talks about how participants can set …

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238: Kathryn Bruni-Young: Reflections on the last decade of teaching 42:32

12M ago42:32

42:32

In this episode Chris interviews Kathryn on how she got into strength training, what the transition out of Ashtanga yoga was like and where things are at today. She talks about the insular nature of her original yoga studio and why she felt it necessary to break the mold in her own classes. Throwback to the days before resistance bands were everywh…

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Ep 040: Kathryn Bruni-Young | Mindful Strength 53:07

12M ago53:07

53:07

Kathryn (she/her) has been teaching yoga and movement since the age of 17. Growing up in her mother’s (Diane Bruni) yoga studio she has been learning about mindful movement her entire life. In 2012 Kathryn started exploring other modalities including powerlifting, gymnastics, and various forms of strength based exercise. She has competed in powerli…

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237: 10 Questions with Kathryn and Chris 24:24

1y ago24:24

24:24

This week on the podcast hear from the dynamic duo behind Mindful Strength in this engaging and personal podcast. Kathryn and Chris tackle 10 intriguing questions that will give you insight into their interests and passions. Find out what they're currently training for, their go-to podcasts, delicious recipes they love to cook, and why they are pas…

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236: Kaleen Canevari: Strength, awareness and confidence with Pilates 39:06

1y ago39:06

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Today we welcome Kaleen, mechanical engineer, teacher, founder and CEO of Flexia. Kaleen shares her story of transforming her knee pain with exercise which led her to her passion for Pilates, becoming a teacher, and designing an entirely new reformer. Kathryn and Kaleen discus why mainstream fitness can sometimes chew people up and spit them out, a…

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235: Balancing consistency and novelty in your training routine 23:06

1y ago23:06

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Listener question: I know consistency is important for strength, but I also like to work on new goals and do your different programs. How much novelty can I add to my routine, but still be building strength? In this episode Kathryn and Chris talk about the balance of sticking it out, clarifying your goals, and keeping things novel and fresh. They c…

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Ep 039: Elizabeth Wipff | Autonomy and Self-determination in Strength Training 1:18:50

1y ago1:18:50

1:18:50

Elizabeth Wipff is on a mission to demystify strength training for women who want to get in the gym but just don’t know where to start. As a Gen X woman, she sees strength and conditioning as the perfect way to deal with stress and anxiety, stave off aging, and gain confidence & power. She loves working with her peers to help them realize their str…

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234: Shanté Cofield: More confident connection, less chaos. How to use social media for good 42:17

1y ago42:17

42:17

We love Shanté Cofield and everything the Movement Maestro has to offer! In this interview Kathryn and Shanté talked about the benefits and challenges of showing up online, using apps like Instagram for business, and self regulation in the time of tech. If you have been wondering how you can show up online with more confidence, authenticity, less f…

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233: Strength Training is Mobility Training 18:58

1+ y ago18:58

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If you have been taught that strength and mobility are opposites, this is a great podcast to listen to. Strength done properly doesn't limit you mobility. The two can go hand in hand, especially when you consider end range strengthening. Say goodbye to avoiding the end ranges or feeling weak and shaky in deep positions. Capacity can be built in any…

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232: Why a 2-minute rest in the middle of your training can change everything! 21:17

1+ y ago21:17

21:17

Most of us think of recovery as something that happens after exercise is over. You have a good meal, get some sleep and voila! When it comes to weight training and building strength (think deadlifts, squats, pull ups, push-ups) resting in the middle of your sessions is absolutely necessary. Your anaerobic energy systems actually require minutes of …

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231: Why You Really Need a Strength Program 16:26

1+ y ago16:26

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In this episode Kathryn and Chris talk about the benefits of following a strength program, if strength is your goal. Building strength is like baking a cake, unless you are a very experienced baker, it's useful to follow a recipe. Programs are like recipes for strength, and yes, they can be customized. We know so much about human adaptation and pro…

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230: "Doesn't that put a lot of load on your back?" Yes! That's why I'm doing it 21:36

1+ y ago21:36

21:36

Today Kathryn and Chris talk about why load is love, especially for those areas of the body where issues tend to arise (low back, knees etc...) After posting a deadlift video Kathryn received the question "doesn't that put a lot of load on your back?" to which she responded... YES, that's why I'm doing it. When it comes to safety we are only taught…

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229: Are you using enough resistance to build strength? 12:38

1+ y ago12:38

12:38

Today Kathryn talks you through the question of how much resistance to use for strength building. Strength training does not just mean doing things that feel hard, it's much more systematic and defined. Simultaneously, not all weighted exercises are strengthening. If you are considering using more (or less) resistance and you want some pointers lis…

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228: The Podcast is BACK! Announcements with Kathryn 9:36

1+ y ago9:36

9:36

We are back after a long break! Our house went under renovation, Kyle is back in school, and after reorganizing most aspects of life, we are back in the zone. To learn more about Mindful Strength Click here! Podcasts will be released on Friday's. You can look forward to episodes with Kathryn and Chris, as well as guest interviews. Follow the show t…

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Ep 038: Brian Nevison | Balancing Discipline and Play 1:00:52

1+ y ago1:00:52

1:00:52

Brian is a playful person: Innately and intentionally. Professionally, he’s a personal trainer, strength & conditioning coach, and mobility specialist. He loves games and sports of all kinds—he played many growing up and still plays Ultimate Frisbee competitively. He tries to bring a sense of joy, play, and wonder to everything he does. He has a BS…

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Ep 037: Dr. Sarah Court and Laurel Beversdorf | Scope of Practice and Cognitive Biases 1:36:16

1+ y ago1:36:16

1:36:16

Dr. Sarah Court is a physical therapist, movement mentor, and a yoga teacher trainer. She’s the creator of Quantum Leap Community, a continuing education online mentorship group that helps movement teachers methodically and clearly understand how to work with their more challenging clients while staying within their scope of practice. She teaches p…

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Ep 036: Dinneen Viggiano | Education for Treatment of Back Pain 1:16:04

1+ y ago1:16:04

1:16:04

Dinneen helps active people with low back pain develop the holistic think, eat, move skills they need to confidently retrain their back pain with ease. A true “teachers’ teacher” with 23 years experience, Dinneen is the creator of Retrain Back Pain®. She is a Backfit Pro as well as a NeuroKinetic Therapist, a Craniosacral Therapist and a Certified …

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Ep 035: Reboot 2022 | Welcome Back After Two Years! 22:52

2y ago22:52

22:52

Hey there! We're back on air. Listen in for a quick recap of why the Practice Human podcast began, how it has evolved, why the two year pause, and what I have planned for new episodes this fall. Thanks for being here and supporting the Practice Human community. Looking forward to continuing the conversation— Caitlin…

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227 Kathryn & Kyle: Accessory exercises and how to use them 21:02

2y ago21:02

21:02

Accessory exercises are supportive to your big goals. Want to be able to do a chin-up? Yes, practicing chin-ups are cool, but what's even more useful is assessing which supportive exercises you need more of and building them up. Accessory exercises build up your weaker muscles, ranges, or movements. Kathryn talks about how she started with 3 months…

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226 Kathryn & Kyle: Bone building with strength and progressive impact 23:37

2y ago23:37

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This podcast is brought to you by Bone Builders, our upcoming 10-week strength progression for building a foundation of strength, and healthy bones. Click here to learn more. Bone and muscle health can be nurtured at any age. Yes, aging, hormone changes, and natural physical shifts affect our muscles, bones, and connective tissues, but there are th…

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225 Kathryn & Kyle - Hard vs. Heavy: all movements are good, but they aren't equal. 22:40

2y ago22:40

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In this episode Kathryn and Kyle talk about a movement stimulus being hard vs. heavy, and what the key differences are. Often we believe that anything that feels challenging is making us stronger, but that is not the case. All movements are good, but they are not equal, especially if your goals are strength building, bone, muscle mass, athletics, a…

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224 Kathryn & Kyle: Rethinking safety, alignment, and mechanical ways of understanding the body 22:28

2y ago22:28

22:28

Kathryn and Kyle talk about the mechanical model and give a few examples of mechanical ideas that negatively affect the ways we move and feel. Mechanical thinking teaches us that load is something that breaks us down, that safety is nurtured through avoidance, and that alignment is to be perfect. We believe that safety is built through gradual and …

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223 Kathryn & Kyle: Rebuilding your strength after time away, injury, or life changes 25:07

2y ago25:07

25:07

Kathryn and Kyle share how they have both gotten back into structured strength training after time off for various reasons. They share tips on how to get back in the swing without overdoing it, and how to structure your own strength practice. Other topics include super sets, the foundation movements of strength, and how many minutes it takes to get…

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222 Adam McAtee: Applying Strength & Motor Learning Research to Pilates and Yoga 51:57

2y ago51:57

51:57

Adam and Kathryn talk about Pilates, yoga, and how we can integrate current evidence into the practices we love without throwing the baby out with the bath water. Adam is on his way to becoming a physical therapist and along the path has incorporated heavy weights into his long-time Pilates career. They also talk about motor learning and how we can…

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221 Jules Mitchell: The Biomechanics of Strength Building 53:37

2y ago53:37

53:37

In this episode, Kathryn and Jules talk about what strength training is (and what it isn't), strength training vs. general fitness, basic biomechanics, the practicality of learning anatomy and making sense of the research. If you are endlessly curious about exercise science and it's application to moving and teaching, Jules' insights into biomechan…

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220 Nada Hassan: Strength Training as Rehab 43:11

2y ago43:11

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In this episode, Kathryn and Nada talk about why strength training is so useful in rehab. Often people assume that strength training means competing or huge feats. In reality, capacity-building strategies (strength training) can help people progress from pain and injuries and help them get back to the activities they love. If you loved this episode…

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219 Darcie Clark: Adaptive Movement and Chair Yoga 42:48

2y ago42:48

42:48

Darcie and Kathryn talk about adaptive movement, non-dogmatic approaches for all abilities, and chair yoga. Chair yoga is more than using a chair for conventional poses. Creating an accessible class requires teachers to re-imagine the practice and truly learn to meet participants where they are. Darcie offers wisdom from over 15 years working with …

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218 Dr Lisa Folden: Body Positive Physical Therapy & Health Coaching 47:05

2y ago47:05

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Today's episode is all about a weight-neutral approach to physical therapy and healthcare. Lisa and Kathryn discuss all the insidious ways diet culture has made its way into healthcare and how we can provide better care to people across the size spectrum. They also touch on how humans are always adaptive, at any size, and blaming weight for pain an…

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217 Indu Vashist: Power, postures & practice - yoga asana history and modern understandings 45:18

2y ago45:18

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This week we welcome Indu Vashist to the podcast for a conversation on the history of yoga asana, and how it has been informed by physical culture, power dynamics, caste, and artistic exploration. Indu shares new insights into cultural appropriation, the difference between yoga's physical history and philosophical history, demystifying the asana pr…

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216 Nikki Naab-Levy: Why strength training helps with rehab, yoga, pilates, hypermobility (and basically everything!) 49:56

2y ago49:56

49:56

Kathryn and Nikki talk about the ins and outs of strength, and what makes strength training different (but highly complementary) from yoga, pilates, and group fitness. They discuss why building strength is so important for overall capacity, aging, muscle mass, chronic illness, and even hypermobility. They cover loading, the benefits of heavier weig…

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215 Dr. Sarah Kim: Caring for the Frontline - Pandemic Recovery and Reflections 46:20

2y ago46:20

46:20

Today we welcome Dr. Sarah Kim for a reflective conversation about her experience working as a frontline doctor over the last 2 years. Sarah shares what it's been like for her and how she is bringing creativity, mental health awareness, and compassion to her medical practice to meet the challenges of every day. More about Dr. Sarah Kim Sarah Kim is…

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