The Human Doctor

Proactive v. Reactive

We're back with another HDP original. This week Ashley talks about an important experience that started in medical school and reflects on how it's impacted her throughout her career.

A Broken Heart is an Open Heart

Some compliments are more than just praise; they're an invitation into a deeper human connection. This week Kimberly shares a story where a patient's brief compliment became an opening for an unforgettable exchange.

Some Folks Don't Like Pizza - THE REMIX

Join us for a special throwback episode this week where Ashley and Kimberly revisit the very FIRST episode of the Human Doctor Podcast which premiered in June of 2021. As we share new reflections on this timeless story, we look forward to hearing more from you, our listeners, on YOUR favorite episodes. Share your words, audio, or video to our email: humanmdpodcast@gmail.com and you might just hear it replayed on a future HDP episode!

Evidenced-Based Hope

This week the Human Doctor Pod is back with a new story from Dr. McMullen as she recalls a time when an unfortunate event ultimately worked out for her good. As we wrap up our final season of the podcast, we want to continue inviting our listeners to share your reflections and favorite episodes with us! Drop a message, voice-note, or video recording to humanmdpodcast@gmail.com.

Leave Space for More

Welcome back to Season 11! This episode, Kimberly and Ashley share some big news about the podcast, and Kimberly takes us way back to a high school experience that became a lifelong lesson. Also, we want to hear from YOU this season. If The Human Doctor has resonated with you in anyway, please let us know - send your favorite episodes, tell us your own stories, or share any thoughts/reflections with us humanmdpodcast@gmail.com

Don't stop believing

On this final episode of our 10th season, Ashley reflects on her sabbatical journey and the many lessons learned during this period of diastole. Thanks again to all our listeners - we love you!

"The Best of What's Around"

We love when a plan comes together. This week Kimberly reflects on a critical decision she made in the past and the unforeseen benefits that came as a result.

SGIM Live!

SGIM Preview

Today we're giving a quick preview of our upcoming live recording and our love for the Society of General Internal Medicine.

Across the Bridge

This week Kimberly shares two experiences that show we don't always need to travel far to expand our worlds and perspectives.

Bigger

This week Ashley is back in town to share a reflection on how a few small acts of encouragement put her on the path to dream bigger for herself.

Stop Shrinking

This week Kimberly is back on the mic reflecting on her role as an educator. When we want our learners to be more than just "fine" we need to teach them more than just knowledge.

Witnessing vs. Fixing

We are constantly called to re-evaluate our roles in any given season or circumstance. Though this is often easier said than done, especially when it comes to those we care for. This week Ashley tells a story about learning when to fix and when to be still.

Oxtail Signs

Sometimes the things that feel routine or ordinary can become the most important factors for letting us know when something is off. This week, Kimberly shares a powerful reflection on two experiences where a change in routine led to significant discoveries.

Rest is Reparations

This week Ashley reflects on her relationship to work and how that's evolved over time with the help of some really sage advice

Extraordinary Ordinary

Despite all that's happening in the world, we need not look too far to find moments that uplift and inspire us. Yet it requires our attention and intention to find beauty in the seemingly mundane. In today's episode, Kimberly reflects on a few recent extraordinary ordinary moments in her life.

When I think of home

"Home" carries different meanings for all of us - from places, to people, to feelings and sensations. Those meanings can also evolve overtime. This week Ashley reflects on how her sense of home changed during a period of many transitions.

Chosen Family

Even as human doctors, we appreciate the extraordinary value of non-human connections. This episode Kimberly unpacks several experiences that demonstrate how four-legged friends can be more like family.

Failure is part of the story

Much of life happens outside of our control. Yet, even when we do have the ability to plan, prepare, and make choices for the outcome we want, things can still fall apart. This week Ashley shares how she coped after an experience she prepared for went very wrong in more ways than one.

Heart in a Fist

Welcome back for season 10! This week Kimberly is kicking us off with a story from Grady Hospital and some words of wisdom for moving through difficult times.