The Human Doctor

Power to the People

How often do we stop to think about how tasks that feel menial or annoying to us, may make a huge difference in the lives of those we care for? In this episode, Ashley reflects on a time where this question really hit home. 

You think you know, but you have no idea

Happy Pod-i-versary! It's been one year since we launched The Human Doctor Podcast and we're commemorating this milestone with another phenomenal story of humanism in medicine. This week Kimberly reflects on a pivotal lesson she learned from her patients at Grady Hospital.

Low-key Unessential

In a culture that places high value on productivity, there is a lot of pressure to do things, as well as fear of what happens when we don't. In this week's episode, Ashley reflects on this idea.

This Too Shall Pass

Have you ever experienced something so hard or so devastating that you found yourself questioning whether things would ever get better? Yea, we've been there too. This week, Kimberly shares a story about one of those times. 

”Soft Skills”

Often the most important skills we learn in medicine are the ones least recognized or valued. Listen in to this week's conversation as Ashley reflects on a memorable experience and how those skills came through.

Love’s Myopic View

This week, Kimberly shares a story and reflects on one of the challenges she experienced while recently caring for a loved one.

Landmines

Hey y'all, welcome back for Season 3! As humans in medicine, there are inevitably times in which we do not show up fully for those we care for. However, it's imperative to reflect on how we got there and what to change. This week Ashley reflects on an important experience that occurred during her training. 

”Please listen to my demo”

Each of us is endowed with our own unique purpose and potential. However, instead of tapping into something authentic within ourselves, we often allow fear to lead us towards what feels safe. In this last episode of season 2, Kimberly shares a story inspiring us to be original. 

Save Yourself

Painful moments often become perfect opportunities for us to grow into our more fully actualized selves. This week, Ashley tells a story about a time when she learned this lesson well. 

”Feel like goin’ on”

In medicine we're trained to provide help and healing to our patients. Yet, in the day-to-day grind of this profession, we can easily miss the help and healing that our patients provide to us. In this episode, Kimberly shares a story of such an experience and how it changed her.