The Human Doctor

Come See About Me

This episode Kimberly shares another compelling story along with some unforgettable advice she received while on the wards at Grady Hospital

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Topics discussed: 

• Wellness - by Nathan Hill
• Chain-Gang All-Stars - by Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah
• Bellevue Literary Review
• The James Webb Telescope Detects a Heartbeat - by Terry Tierney 

Time-Out

We're back and excited to kick-off another season of storytelling on the Human Doctor Pod. This week, Ashley is on the mic to tell you about an experience in medical training that needed a time-out for serious reflection. 

#TeamYou

We've made it to our final episode of the season. This week we're leaving you with another powerful story from Kimberly about a meaningful exchange she had with a young patient at Grady. As we move into this period of rest/restoration, we continue to extend our deepest gratitude to all our listeners - please know that both Kimberly and Ashley are %100 Team YOU. 

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Topics Discussed 

• Formally Incarcerated People's Performance Project (link)
• Virtual Visiting Clerkship Program at Emory
• Seeing White - Scene on Radio

Trauma-Informed Love

On this episode, Ashley recounts an experience where she had to have a difficult conversation with someone she loves. It's a reminder that even the most cherished relationships can oft times be complicated. 

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Topics Discussed:

• "Beloved" by Toni Morrison (Audiobook)
• Sha'Carri Richardson winning the 100-meter world title  
• Celebrating National Latina Day (August 20th)
• David Malebranche, MD, MPH - Letting People In 

Groundhog Day

Kimberly is back on the mic this episode with an insightful reflection on the importance of acknowledgement and its impact, especially towards learners.

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Topics Discussed:

• The 50^th anniversary of Hip-hop: NPR, It's Been a Minute
• Dr. Manning at the Beyoncé Renaissance Experience 
• The Killing of Professional Dancer O'Shae Sibley
• "What is the What" by Dave Eggers 
• Knock Knock, Hi with the Glaucomfleckens, feat. Dr. Manning
• "Their Eyes Were Watching God" by Zora Neale Hurston 
• Parker J. Palmer - "The human soul doesn’t want to be advised or fixed or saved. It simply wants to be witnessed — to be seen, heard and companioned exactly as it is."

 

The choice is yours

This week Ashley shares a narrative from her first year on faculty where a difficult patient interaction helped her realize a sense of agency in terms of how the experience unfolded. 

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Topics Discussed:

• "Diastolito" at Yeppa & Co, Buckhead, Atlanta
• The Nap Ministry - Rest as Reparations 
• The Nocturnists episode with Eric Topol, MD, author of Deep Medicine
• Clinical Problem Solvers Juneteenth episode w/ Kimberly and her dad, Mr. William Draper

Stand by me

**Note: this episode contains some explicit language**

Each of us, at one point or another, have faced the choice of whether to stand up for someone or something, even when it comes at a personal cost. We hope that in those moments we'll always choose to do what's right, but because we're humans, we oftentimes fall short. This week, Kimberly shares a powerful reflection about a time when she faced this choice. 

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Topics Discussed:

• "What you say impacts what you see" - Dr. Manning
• Bonsai Garden - Lake Merritt (Oakland, CA) 
• Actively Black Athletic Wear 
• Film - Beautiful Boy
• Stand - Donnie McClurkin 
• I'll Stand By You - The Pretenders

Who’s (Re)liable?

Stepping into a more senior role often comes with greater responsibilities, as well as greater repercussions for adverse events. Ashley reflects on her first experience stepping into a new attending role and the challenges that came with it. 

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Topics Discussed:

• Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson named an honorary member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. at its 56^th National Convention
• Dr. Manning's email away message
• Documentary (on Disney+) - Wild Life
  

Do Stuff

When was the last time you did something big, purely because you wanted to do it? This week Kimberly shares some wisdom she received from a Grady patient, and how that led to a pivotal moment in her life.

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Topics Discussed:

• Breast or Bottle - The Illusion of Choice - Amy J. Kennedy, M.D. for NEJM 
• Dr. Edith Bracho-Sanchez 
• The Covenant of Water by Abraham Verghese 
  • Listen to the audiobook 
• The Retrievals - The latest season of the Serial podcast 
• Dr. Manning's Paris Half Marathon  

Wade in the Water

This episode, Ashley shares about a recent experience where she had to push herself outside the boundaries of her comfort zone. 

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Topics Discussed:

• Black Girl Sunscreen 
• Remembering Dr. Alanna Stone
  
• The Esalen Institute - Big Sur, CA
• BLK Hiking Club - Atlanta, GA. Follow on IG @blkhikingclub