Compassion & Courage: Conversations in Healthcare
"Compassion & Courage" is a healthcare podcast hosted by professional speaker, Marcus Engel, and his wife, Marvelyne aka The Hotness.
This podcast includes conversations on the leadership topics, we all need: resiliency, finding compassion for ourselves and others, and healthcare trends. There are lots of interviews with docs, nurses, experts, patients, and folks in the field up to their ears doing the work… and finding the balance.
Marcus is a speaker, consultant, professor, and the author of “The Other End of the Stethoscope” and “I’m Here: Compassionate Communication in Patient Care,” two texts that are often used by hospitals and nursing schools.
"Compassion & Courage: Conversations in Healthcare" is a Marcus Engel podcast and the views expressed are entirely his own.
Compassion & Courage: Conversations in Healthcare
The Art of Compassionate Communication in Healthcare with Toby Campbell MD
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In this episode of Compassion & Courage, Marcus Engel interviews Dr. Toby Campbell, a palliative care physician, discussing the importance of compassionate communication in healthcare. They explore the role of palliative care, the significance of building rapport with patients, and the impact of narrative medicine. Dr. Campbell shares insights on effectively communicating bad news, the necessity of presence in difficult conversations, and coping mechanisms for healthcare professionals. The conversation also highlights the value of curiosity in understanding patients and introduces Dr. Campbell's podcast, 'Extraordinary Conversations,' which delves into the complexities of organ donation and transplantation.
Resources for you:
- More communication tips and resources for how to cultivate compassion: https://marcusengel.com/freeresources/
- Connect with Marcus on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcusengel/
- Connect with Dr. Campbell on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/toby-campbell-md-ms-faahpm-0b372821b/
- Learn more about Extraordinary Conversations Podcasts: https://www.extraordinaryconversationspodcast.com
- Learn more about Palliatively Speaking: https://www.palliativelyspeaking.com
- Learn more about Marcus’ Books: https://marcusengel.com/store/
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About Toby Campbell MD, MS, FAAHPM:
I am an experienced, compassionate, visionary healthcare leader focused on enhancing the patient experience with healthcare by ensuring that the care delivered is aligned with their values and preferences while contributing to a goal of delivering the highest quality care. My backgrounds in cognitive science and theater, medical research, internal medicine, medical oncology, and palliative care combine to allow me to be a creative thinker, innovator, and problem solver in complex and matrixed systems. I am driven to bring value to healthcare workers and patients while maximizing value to all the stakeholders in the healthcare system.
Date: 2/9/2026
Name of show: Compassion & Courage: Conversations in Healthcare
Episode number and title: Episode 178 - The Art of Compassionate Communication in Healthcare