The Human Doctor

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 

We Gon’ Be Alright

This week Dr. Manning shares an uplifting reflection on the critical role of representation and what it means to push the boundaries of what we think is possible for ourselves as well as others.

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Topics Discussed:

• Supreme Court Decision Ending Affirmative Action 
• Supreme Court Ruling on LGBT and business owners' rights 
• AAMC National Meeting: Conversation with Dr. Cornel West. 
• Dr. Justin Bullock - Opinion: "I am a Physician Face of Affirmative Action"
• Shirley Chisholm - The First Black Woman to be Elected to the United States Congress 

Bonus Listening: 

• Before I Let Go - Beyoncé's Version
• Before I Let Go - Maze feat. Frankie Beverly
• Alright - Kendrick Lamar 

 

Taking Pride

Have you ever had certain experiences or chance meetings with other people that just seemed meant to be? Whether we believe it is an act of divine will or simply pure luck, those moments can have a lasting impact. This week Ashley shares a story about an important connection that felt predestined. 

 

Check out the following references mentioned in this episode:

The Pain We Carry (newharbinger.com)

Downs Oakland

If you know, you know (#IYKYK)

This week, Kimberly shares an incredible story about an exchange with a young patient who was anticipating a life-changing event.  

Know better, do better

As healthcare providers, we are often in a zone of learning new information and new ways of doing things. Have you ever stopped to ask yourself how your care of a person may have changed had you known back then what you know now? In this episode, Ashley shares a story about a time where she would have done things differently. 

The Right Side of the Steno Pad

Who are the people in your life that will speak up for you, even when you're not there? Are you that person for someone else? This week Kimberly reflects on key moments that epitomized what it means for someone to truly have your back.