Real Talk Podcast
60 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 58 ratingsReal Talk is a podcast based on an in-person program where doctors, APs, nurses, and other healthcare professionals share stories about their real, human experiences working in medicine. It's vulnerability and joy in medicine at its best.
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Real Talk Unplugged – Coming Out, Inviting In
February 14, 2022 11:00 - 26 minutes - 35.9 MBThis episode was created together with Vituity, a physician partnership that places clinical expertise and patient outcomes at the center of their work. Our speakers are all members of Vituity team: Alexandria is a Billing Supervisor, Crystal is a Hospitalist & Wellness Champion, Mark is the IT Director for Service Delivery, & our host, Jenn, is a Project Manager. Real Talk Unplugged is a series aimed at highlighting the stories of diverse voices in healthcare. Sean's story is brou...
Real Talk Unplugged – Mommy & Me(dicine)
September 02, 2021 04:53 - 16 minutes - 23 MBThis episode features short anecdotes from Dr. Tiffany Hackett; Dr. Nicki Braxley; Carisa Hotari, PA; & Sara Jew – all employees or partners with Vituity, a physician partnership that places clinical expertise and patient outcomes at the center of their work. Real Talk Unplugged is a series aimed at highlighting the stories of diverse voices in healthcare. Today's story is brought to us by the WAVE Enterprise Resource Group – ensuring that Women At Vituity Excel in fulfilling their...
Real Talk Unplugged – Sean's Story: "I just didn't fit"
July 29, 2021 18:59 - 18 minutes - 26.1 MB'Sean' is an Advanced Provider in California. Sean has shown incredible bravery in sharing this story with us, but we're releasing it under a pseudonym as, sadly, our nation has a long way to go before these stories can be safely shared without fear of repercussion against those who have lived these experiences. This episode was created together with Vituity, a physician partnership that places clinical expertise and patient outcomes at the center of their work. Real Talk Unplugge...
Real Talk Unplugged – Sarah's Story: What did you expect?
July 20, 2021 19:46 - 16 minutes - 22.4 MBSarah Roth is an Emergency Medicine doctor with Vituity, a physician partnership that places clinical expertise and patient outcomes at the center of their work. Real Talk Unplugged is a series aimed at highlighting the stories of diverse voices in healthcare. Sarah's story is brought to us by Vituity's Mental Health Enterprise Resource Group. The Vituity Cares Foundation was formed in 2020 in an effort to foster a new, more diverse generation of healthcare leaders, countering und...
Real Talk Unplugged – Taofeek's Story: What's in a name?
June 29, 2021 19:27 - 11 minutes - 16.4 MBTaofeek Ibrahim is a Practice Administrator for Psychiatry with Vituity, a physician partnership that places clinical expertise and patient outcomes at the center of their work. Real Talk Unplugged is a series aimed at highlighting the stories of diverse voices in healthcare. Nicolle's story is brought to us by the BAAVC Enterprise Resource Group – comprised of Black/African American Vitans for Change. The Vituity Cares Foundation was formed in 2020 in an effort to foster a new, m...
Real Talk Unplugged – Kristy's Story: Not a concept, not a punchline, not an object
May 27, 2021 17:21 - 16 minutes - 22.6 MBKristy Tran is an Administrative Coordinator with Vituity, a physician partnership that places clinical expertise and patient outcomes at the center of their work. Real Talk Unplugged is a series aimed at highlighting the stories of diverse voices in healthcare. Kristy's story is brought to us by the CAPIE Enterprise Resource Group – the Coalition of Asian & Pacific Islander Empowerment. The Vituity Cares Foundation was formed in 2020 in an effort to foster a new, more diverse ge...
Real Talk Unplugged – Daniela’s Story: You are not alone
May 13, 2021 01:44 - 11 minutes - 16.4 MBDaniela Hunter is a Senior Medical Recruiter for Psychiatry with Vituity, a physician partnership that places clinical expertise and patient outcomes at the center of their work. Real Talk Unplugged is a series aimed at highlighting the stories of diverse voices in healthcare. Daniela's story is brought to us by Vituity's Mental Health Enterprise Resource Group. The Vituity Cares Foundation was formed in 2020 in an effort to foster a new, more diverse generation of healthcare lead...
Real Talk Unplugged – Nicolle's Story: Becoming Harriet
April 27, 2021 20:14 - 14 minutes - 20 MBNicolle Goolsby is Senior Manager of the Compliance Program with Vituity, a physician partnership that places clinical expertise and patient outcomes at the center of their work. Real Talk Unplugged is a series aimed at highlighting the stories of diverse voices in healthcare. Nicolle's story is brought to us by the BAAVC Enterprise Resource Group – comprised of Black/African American Vitans for Change. The Vituity Cares Foundation was formed in 2020 in an effort to foster a new, ...
Jojo's Story: Did we fail Daniel Prude?
April 07, 2021 17:16 - 14 minutes - 19.8 MBJohanna "Jojo" Ho is an emergency medicine Physician Assistant in California who shared her story at a virtual Real Talk session in September 2020. To connect with the Real Talk Podcast or record your story with us, visit https://realtalk.transistor.fm/ Intro music: "Honey and Milk" by The 126ers Outro music: “Allabout” by Lauren Duski
Michael's Story: “A Promise to Carry the Fire” – an essay for Doctor's Day
March 30, 2021 20:00 - 17 minutes - 23.9 MB"A Promise to Carry the Fire" is an essay by Michael Schmitz, an emergency medicine physician in Maine. To connect with the Real Talk Podcast or record your story with us, visit https://realtalk.transistor.fm/ Intro music: "Honey and Milk" by The 126ers Outro music: "Take Your Time" by Dan Lebowitz
Real Talk Unplugged – Bisaan's Story: My ancestors' wildest dreams
March 29, 2021 21:51 - 15 minutes - 21.5 MBBisaan Hanouneh is a talent engagement specialist with Vituity, a physician partnership that places clinical expertise and patient outcomes at the center of their work. Real Talk Unplugged is a series aimed at highlighting the stories of diverse voices in healthcare. Bisaan's story is brought to us by the WAVE Enterprise Resource Group – ensuring that Women At Vituity Excel in fulfilling their career and development goals. The Vituity Cares Foundation was formed in 2020 in an eff...
Amy's Story: "The patient turned and started hitting me in the head"
February 20, 2021 14:00 - 16 minutes - 22.9 MBAmy Zeidan is an emergency medicine Physician in Georgia who shared her story at a virtual Real Talk session in June 2020. To connect with the Real Talk Podcast or record your story with us, visit https://realtalk.transistor.fm/ Intro music: "Honey and Milk" by The 126ers Outro music: "Touch Tone" by The Mini Vandals
Jesse's Story: a Horse, a Hospital, & Hope
February 02, 2021 11:00 - 13 minutes - 18.2 MBJesse Stark is a Quality Program Manager with Vituity in California who shared her story at a virtual Real Talk session in May 2020. To connect with the Real Talk Podcast or record your story with us, visit https://realtalk.transistor.fm/ Intro music: "Honey and Milk" by The 126ers Outro music: "Checkmate" by Nathan Moore
Taylor's Story: The story hidden in the footnotes
December 31, 2020 20:24 - 16 minutes - 22.9 MBTaylor Nichols is an emergency medicine doctor in California who shared his story at a Real Talk session in early 2020. He is also the author of this beautifully raw and honest piece about being a Jewish physician caring for a man with Nazi tattoos during the thick of the COVID19 pandemic. To connect with the Real Talk Podcast or record your story with us, visit https://realtalk.transistor.fm/ Intro music: "Honey and Milk" by The 126ers Outro music: "Instant Crush" by Corbyn Kite...
Jed's Story: Sleep in Heavenly Peace
December 23, 2020 06:47 - 19 minutes - 27.4 MBJed Grant is an emergency medicine Physician Assistant in California who shared his story at a Real Talk session in early 2020. To connect with the Real Talk Podcast or record your story with us, visit https://realtalk.transistor.fm/ Intro music: "Honey and Milk" by The 126ers Outro music: "Silent night." Traditional. Performed by Alicia.
John's Story: Ditching the blame
December 01, 2020 20:26 - 15 minutes - 21.3 MBDr. Hamilton is an emergency medicine physician in Texas who shared his story at a local Real Talk session in 2020. To connect with the Real Talk Podcast or record your story with us, visit https://realtalk.transistor.fm/ Intro music: "Honey and Milk" by The 126ers Outro music: "Forgiven Fate" by Dan Lebowitz
Real Talk BLM – Chris' Story: These things happen
November 10, 2020 11:00 - 15 minutes - 20.8 MBDr. Smith is an emergency medicine physician with Vituity, a physician partnership that places clinical expertise and patient outcomes at the center of their work. The Vituity Cares Foundation was formed in 2020 in an effort to foster a new, more diverse generation of healthcare leaders, countering underrepresentation in the industry. Vituity Cares is dedicated to healing the most vulnerable, empowering the underrepresented, and ensuring a more equitable future for all. More inform...
Real Talk BLM – Bridgette's Story: "Someone like you..."
November 03, 2020 20:15 - 20 minutes - 27.9 MBDr. Provost is an internal medicine physician with Vituity, a physician partnership that places clinical expertise and patient outcomes at the center of their work. The Vituity Cares Foundation was formed in 2020 in an effort to foster a new, more diverse generation of healthcare leaders, countering underrepresentation in the industry. Vituity Cares is dedicated to healing the most vulnerable, empowering the underrepresented, and ensuring a more equitable future for all. More infor...
Real Talk BLM – Maureen's Story: Fueled by 'No'
October 27, 2020 20:19 - 14 minutes - 19.9 MBDr. Bell is an emergency medicine physician with Vituity, a physician partnership that places clinical expertise and patient outcomes at the center of their work. The Vituity Cares Foundation was formed in 2020 in an effort to foster a new, more diverse generation of healthcare leaders, countering underrepresentation in the industry. Vituity Cares is dedicated to healing the most vulnerable, empowering the underrepresented, and ensuring a more equitable future for all. More informa...
Real Talk MS1 Edition – Leyla's Story: Some scripts just need a rewrite
October 13, 2020 10:00 - 18 minutes - 24.8 MBLeyla’s story was recorded at a virtual Real Talk session this summer. MS1 is commonly used shorthand for a Medical Student in their first year. To connect with the Real Talk Podcast or record your story with us, head to https://realtalk.transistor.fm/ Intro music: "Honey and Milk" by The 126ers Outro music: "Poured" by Lauren Duski
Real Talk MS1 Edition – Brian's Story: The vision planted in my brain, still remains
September 29, 2020 10:00 - 17 minutes - 24.3 MBBrian’s story was recorded at a virtual Real Talk session this summer. MS1 is commonly used shorthand for a Medical Student in their first year. MS2 is a second year student. To connect with the Real Talk Podcast or record your story with us, head to https://realtalk.transistor.fm/ Intro music: "Honey and Milk" by The 126ers “Sound of Silence” composed by Paul Simon, performed by Brian. Outro music: "Poured" by Lauren Duski
Real Talk MS1 Edition – David's Story: Wait, why am I here?
September 15, 2020 10:01 - 12 minutes - 17.5 MBDavid’s story was recorded at a virtual Real Talk session this summer. MS1 is commonly used short hand for a Medical Student in their first year. To connect with the Real Talk Podcast or record your story with us, head to https://realtalk.transistor.fm/ Intro music: "Honey and Milk" by The 126ers Outro music: "Poured" by Lauren Duski
Real Talk MS1 Edition – Abha's Story: This one's for the "gunners"
September 15, 2020 10:00 - 15 minutes - 20.7 MBAbha’s story was recorded at a virtual Real Talk session this summer. MS1 is commonly used short hand for a Medical Student in their first year. To connect with the Real Talk Podcast or record your story with us, head to https://realtalk.transistor.fm/ Intro music: "Honey and Milk" by The 126ers Outro music: "Poured" by Lauren Duski
Tuan's Story: Hope in the heartbeats
August 25, 2020 12:00 - 19 minutes - 27 MBTuan’s story was recorded at a virtual Real Talk session this summer. Some patient details have been changed to protect their anonymity. To connect with the Real Talk Podcast or record your story with us, head to https://realtalk.transistor.fm/ Intro music: "Honey and Milk" by The 126ers
Real Talk with CA Bridge – Rose's Story: "I'm a grateful, recovering addict."
August 04, 2020 10:00 - 25 minutes - 34.7 MBStruggling with drug use? Help is available TODAY. Start with the Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) national helpline for confidential, free help finding substance use treatment and information. Call: 1-800-662-HELP (1-800-662-4357) To find information on local needle/syringe exchange programs, search for your city on the North American Syringe Exchange Network. CA Bridge is a program of the Public Health Institute working to ensure that people with ...
Real Talk with CA Bridge – Andrew’s Story: Just like Coltrane & Marley
July 28, 2020 10:00 - 16 minutes - 22.6 MBTo connect with the Real Talk Podcast or record your story with us, head to https://realtalk.transistor.fm/ The Real Talk with CA Bridge series was recorded during an online Real Talk session with the CA Bridge Program Team. CA Bridge is a program of the Public Health Institute working to ensure that people with substance use disorder receive 24/7 high-quality care in every California health system. CA Bridge integrates addiction treatment into standard medical practice, increasin...
Real Talk with CA Bridge – Arianna’s Story: That 'meth head' is my sister
July 21, 2020 10:00 - 12 minutes - 17.2 MBTo connect with the Real Talk Podcast or record your story with us, head to https://realtalk.transistor.fm/ The Real Talk with CA Bridge series was recorded during an online Real Talk session with the CA Bridge Program Team. CA Bridge is a program of the Public Health Institute working to ensure that people with substance use disorder receive 24/7 high-quality care in every California health system. CA Bridge integrates addiction treatment into standard medical practice, increasin...
Real Talk with CA Bridge – Hannah’s Story: For the guys at the Recycling Center
July 14, 2020 10:00 - 18 minutes - 24.8 MBTo connect with the Real Talk Podcast or record your story with us, head to https://realtalk.transistor.fm/ The Real Talk with CA Bridge series was recorded during an online Real Talk session with the CA Bridge Program Team. CA Bridge is a program of the Public Health Institute working to ensure that people with substance use disorder receive 24/7 high-quality care in every California health system. CA Bridge integrates addiction treatment into standard medical practice, increasin...
Real Talk LSU New Orleans — Brianna’s Story: The people who matter most
June 30, 2020 10:00 - 17 minutes - 24.6 MBBrianna's story was recorded live at a Real Talk session with the residents from Louisiana State University's Spirit of Charity Emergency Medicine Residency program. For more information about LSU's NoLa EM program, visit https://www.nolaem.com/. To connect with the Real Talk Podcast, record your story with us, or bring Real Talk to your residency program or hospital, get started at https://realtalk.transistor.fm/ Intro music: "Honey and Milk" by The 126ers
Hartwell's Story: The apple fell straight down
June 24, 2020 00:00 - 16 minutes - 22 MBTo connect with the Real Talk Podcast or record your story with us, head to https://realtalk.transistor.fm/ Intro music: "Honey and Milk" by The 126ers
Andres’ Story: That foul feeling when prejudice strikes
June 16, 2020 10:00 - 16 minutes - 22.1 MBTo connect with the Real Talk Podcast or record your story with us, head to https://realtalk.transistor.fm/ Intro music: "Honey and Milk" by The 126ers
Real Talk LSU New Orleans – Nick's Story: The four-year cryogenic sleep
June 09, 2020 10:00 - 15 minutes - 20.8 MBNick's story was recorded live at a Real Talk session with the residents from Louisiana State University's Spirit of Charity Emergency Medicine Residency program. For more information about LSU's NoLa EM program, visit https://www.nolaem.com/. To connect with the Real Talk Podcast or record your story with us, head to https://realtalk.transistor.fm/ Intro music: "Honey and Milk" by The 126ers
Vanessa's Story - Bonus Material: 4x4 Breathing, a Resiliency Course, & other wellness tips that aren't yoga
May 29, 2020 10:00 - 11 minutes - 15.4 MBFor more information on the Vituity Resiliency Course with Dr. Vanessa Calderon, e-mail [email protected] or visit vanessacalderonmd.com To connect with the Real Talk Podcast or record your story with us, head to https://realtalk.transistor.fm/ Other resources available during this crazy COVID time (as of May 28, 2020, of course subject to change): Educational Learning & Mental Health Resources Physician Support Line: Peer support line for doctors by Volunteer Psychi...
Vanessa's Story: When it rains, it pours
May 27, 2020 05:30 - 19 minutes - 26.3 MBDr. Vanessa Calderon is an emergency physician partner and the Resiliency Director with Vituity (www.vituity.com). For more information on the Vituity Resiliency Course hosted by Dr. Calderon, e-mail [email protected] or visit vanessacalderonmd.com To connect with the Real Talk Podcast or record your story with us, head to https://realtalk.transistor.fm/ Intro music: "Honey and Milk" by The 126ers
Unpacking Omar's Story: This isn't what *any* of us trained for.
May 12, 2020 10:00 - 17 minutes - 24.3 MBTo connect with the Real Talk Podcast or record your story with us, head to https://realtalk.transistor.fm/ Intro music: "Honey and Milk" by The 126ers
Omar's Story: This isn't what I trained for
May 05, 2020 10:00 - 14 minutes - 19.6 MBTo connect with the Real Talk Podcast or record your story with us, head to https://realtalk.transistor.fm/ Intro music: "Honey and Milk" by The 126ers
Mike's Story: Love in the time of COVID
April 21, 2020 20:20 - 22 minutes - 30.9 MBTo connect with the Real Talk Podcast or record your story with us, head to https://realtalk.transistor.fm/ Intro music: "Honey and Milk" by The 126ers
Real Talk LSU New Orleans – Elise’s Story: You think *you* had a bad day?
March 31, 2020 10:00 - 12 minutes - 17.2 MBElise's story was recorded live at a Real Talk session with the residents from Louisiana State University's Spirit of Charity Emergency Medicine Residency program. For more information about LSU's NoLa EM program, visit https://www.nolaem.com/. To connect with the Real Talk Podcast, record your story with us, or bring Real Talk to your residency program or hospital, get started at https://realtalk.transistor.fm/ Intro music: "Honey and Milk" by The 126ers
Real Talk: COVID-19 Edition. What you REALLY need to know (as of 3/24/20!)
March 24, 2020 10:00 - 18 minutes - 25.9 MBIn this episode, we share some pretty specific advice – valid as of 3/24/2020 only, as this pandemic and what we know about COVID19 is changing and evolving every day!! But the general principles hold true. 1. Be informed, and get your information from accurate sources. This means, unfortunately, not the president or other politicians (who have asserted inaccurate and misleading statements many times over the recent weeks on national TV), random blogs, non medical influencers, or m...
RealTalk LSU New Orleans – Beau's Story: The things we carry
March 10, 2020 10:00 - 12 minutes - 17.4 MBBeau's story was recorded live at a Real Talk session with the residents from Louisiana State University's Spirit of Charity Emergency Medicine Residency program. For more information about LSU's NoLa EM program, visit https://www.nolaem.com/. To connect with the Real Talk Podcast, record your story with us, or bring Real Talk to your residency program or hospital, get started at https://realtalk.transistor.fm/ Intro music: "Honey and Milk" by The 126ers
RealTalk LSU New Orleans: We need more than yoga (...but yoga's ok too)
March 03, 2020 11:00 - 13 minutes - 18.5 MBThe Real Talk LSU series was recorded live at a Real Talk session with the residents from Louisiana State University's Spirit of Charity Emergency Medicine Residency program. For more information about LSU's NoLa EM program, visit https://www.nolaem.com/. To connect with the Real Talk Podcast, record your story with us, or bring Real Talk to your residency program or hospital, get started at https://realtalk.transistor.fm/ Intro music: "Honey and Milk" by The 126ers
Anna's Story: When it’s not ‘just gas’
February 18, 2020 08:15 - 16 minutes - 22.2 MBTo connect with the Real Talk Podcast or record your story with us, head to https://realtalk.transistor.fm/ Intro music: "Honey and Milk" by The 126ers
Lori's Story: In sickness & in health
February 04, 2020 11:00 - 16 minutes - 23 MBTo connect with the Real Talk Podcast or record your story with us, head to https://realtalk.transistor.fm/ Intro music: "Honey and Milk" by The 126ers
David's Story: Husband, Father, Doctor… Defendant?!
January 21, 2020 11:00 - 15 minutes - 21.5 MBTo connect with the Real Talk Podcast or record your story with us, head to https://realtalk.transistor.fm/ Intro music: "Honey and Milk" by The 126ers
Lisa's Story: The problem with women in medicine
January 07, 2020 11:00 - 15 minutes - 20.9 MBTo connect with the Real Talk Podcast or record your story with us, head to https://realtalk.transistor.fm/ Intro music: "Honey and Milk" by The 126ers
Real Talk with Aunt Mary: Looking back on a career in nursing
December 24, 2019 11:00 - 22 minutes - 31.1 MBTo connect with the Real Talk Podcast or record your story with us, head to https://realtalk.transistor.fm/ Intro music: "Honey and Milk" by The 126ers
Real Talk with Aunt Mary: Bonus Material
December 24, 2019 11:00 - 22 minutes - 31.1 MBAfter retiring from a 44-year career in nursing, Alicia's Aunt Mary Mikolaycik shares some memories, insights, and a few laughs as she looks back on her time working in healthcare.
Pha's Story: Freeing ‘Ket’
December 17, 2019 11:00 - 20 minutes - 28.7 MBTo connect with the Real Talk Podcast or record your story with us, head to https://realtalk.transistor.fm/ Intro music: "Honey and Milk" by The 126ers
Karla's Story: She’s got “the look”
December 04, 2019 06:10 - 14 minutes - 19.5 MBTo connect with the Real Talk Podcast or record your story with us, head to https://realtalk.transistor.fm/ Intro music: "Honey and Milk" by The 126ers
Hannah's Story: Making the change together
November 19, 2019 11:00 - 17 minutes - 23.7 MBTo connect with the Real Talk Podcast or record your story with us, head to https://realtalk.transistor.fm/ Intro music: "Honey and Milk" by The 126ers