The Power of Pausing in Uncertainty with Maggie Jackson
In our 50th The Nocturnists: Conversations episode, Emily speaks with Maggie Jackson, award-winning author and journalist, about her book "Uncertain: The Wisdom and Wonder of Being Unsure." Maggie des...
23 Maj 202438min
Moving Toward Health Equity with Uché Blackstock, MD
Dr. Uché Blackstock, an emergency medicine physician and health equity advocate, discusses her book "Legacy: A Black Physician Reckons with Racism in Medicine." She shares personal stories about her f...
16 Maj 202449min
Behind the Scenes of Spiritual Care with Luke Lorentzen and Mati Engel
Documentary filmmaker Luke Lorentzen and hospital chaplain Mati Engel discuss their award-winning film, "A Still Small Voice," which explores the rewards and challenges of providing spiritual care in ...
9 Maj 202433min
Magical Realism in the Pediatric ER with Rachel Kowalsky
Pediatric ER physician and author Rachel Kowalsky discusses her short story, "The Delivery Boy." Set in an ER, the story follows a young Guatemalan boy and the team of clinicians who treat him. Rachel...
2 Maj 202452min
Obituaries From My Father with Augie Lindmark, MD
When Dr. Augie Lindmark first started receiving obituaries in the mailbox, he wasn't sure whether to be amused or afraid. But soon he discovers the identity of the sender, and enters into a rare an un...
28 Mars 202447min
Labor and Loss with Tiffany Albrecht, MD
Physician Tiffany Albrecht jumped into "doing" mode when her beloved husband died – she ran a 5K, cleaned out her closet, and went on a hike. But when her son was finally born, she was overcome by a c...
21 Mars 202445min
Saying Goodbye with Peter Park
When medical student Peter Park's grandfather died, he was unable to fly to Korea for the funeral due to COVID restrictions. But in anatomy lab, the cadaver he was assigned to shared some similarities...
7 Mars 202445min
Traction in the Rain with Sue Wheaton, MD
Pathologist Sue Wheaton tells a story about helping her mom, a surgeon and racecar driver, navigate the challenges of aging. Later, she reflects on their complicated relationship, and how car metaphor...
29 Feb 202441min
