Human School
Working at the edge of life and death, in 2 medical specialties - emergency medicine and medical toxicology, Dr. Patil Armenian has seen a lot. Join Dr. Armenian as she shares stories & lessons (sometimes learned the hard way), interviews inspiring mentors, physicians, researchers & authors, and explores tools that can help navigate our busy lives. Though her philosophies were born in a busy Emergency Department, they apply to anyone trying to live a joyful life here on Earth. Welcome to Human School! Follow on IG @humanschoolpodcast & @patilarmenianmd
Episodes
33 episodes
32. Yoga with Ali Thurner
Ali Thurner is the Vice President of Marketing for Blue Moon Yoga and Wellness, but I know her best as my favorite yoga teacher! She also teaches people how to deepen their practice and learn how to teach through the yoga teacher training (YTT)...
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Episode 32
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43:19
31. Leadership with Heart: A Conversation with Danielle Campagne, MD
Dr. Danielle Campagne is an emergency physician and the Chair of the Department of Emergency Medicine at UCSF Fresno and Community Regional Medical Center in Fresno, California and Medical Director at American Ambulance, the largest prehospital...
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Episode 31
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46:05
30. P&G Discuss: Following the Road Signs Vol. 2
I'm once again joined by my sister Garin Hussenjian, who co-hosts this episode. She's G and I'm P, in case you were wondering! Today I have her tell the second half of a story, that at first glance is simply about a road trip that she went on. ...
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Episode 30
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58:57
29. P&G Discuss: Following the Road Signs Vol. 1
I'm once again joined by my sister Garin Hussenjian, who co-hosts this episode. She's G and I'm P, in case you were wondering! Today I have her tell the first half of a story, that at first glance is simply about a road trip that she went on. H...
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Episode 29
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38:32
28. Science and Spirituality with Mona Sobhani, PhD
I often think about the topic today's guest, Dr. Mona Sobhani, has researched and written about. Can science and spirituality coexist? I, like many others who work in a hospital, have seen too much, and heard too many sad stories. In order for ...
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Episode 28
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51:11
27. Listener Q&A!
In this episode, I answer some questions from the audience including:1. What do you like most about being in Fresno?2. If you hadn't gone into the medical field, what would you be doing today?3. Why did you choose your specialti...
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Episode 27
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33:40
26. Lessons from Ann and Sasha Shulgin
Ann and Alexander 'Sasha' Shulgin were psychedelic pioneers, and their immense influence continues to be felt today. In this episode, I discuss my meeting them as a young toxicologist-in-training and the lessons I've learned from them over the ...
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Episode 26
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40:47
25. Interview with Ariel Clark, JD
Ariel Clark is an Odawa Anishinaabe attorney advising clients in highly regulated and emerging ecosystems. For over 15 years, Ariel has provided business, corporate, and regulatory support to organizations, non-profits, government agencies, tri...
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Episode 25
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50:57
24. Taking the Temperature with Hypnotherapist Leo Max
Back on the podcast is our most popular guest, Leo Max! Leo is a spiritual hypnotherapist who helps clients go deep into inner child and shadow work to reconnect the mind, body and spirit. In this episode, we talk about current themes coming up...
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Episode 24
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56:13
23. Thoughts about the FDA Advisory Committee Decision on MDMA for PTSD
On June 4, 2024, the FDA Psychopharmacologic Drugs Advisory Committee met to discuss the new drug application submitted by Lykos Therapeutics [for-profit public benefit corporation (PBC) initially part of MAPS (Multidisciplinary Association for...
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Episode 23
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42:12
22. The Lineage of Mentoring
In this episode, I discuss the lineage of mentoring, which is different than your ancestral or family lineage, but still very important. This is about the mentors that have guided you in your life and then, who you mentor yourself. It's a...
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Episode 22
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25:52
21. Tales from the Tox Files
As a medical toxicologist, I take care of people of all ages who have any type of poisoning, overdose, envenomation or medication misadventure. One of our core tenets in toxicology is 'the dose makes the poison' and the cases I discuss in...
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Episode 21
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40:07
20. P&G Discuss: The F Word (Fertility) Vol. 2
I'm once again joined by my sister Garin Hussenjian, who co-hosts this episode. She's G and I'm P, in case you were wondering! This is the second episode in a 2-part series about my fertility process. Check out episode 18 for the first half of ...
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Episode 20
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42:26
19. Five Minute Guided Handpan Meditation
This is a short 5 minute meditation guided by Garin Hussenjian with handpan played by Garo Hussenjian. It's perfect for a still or walking meditation, as a micro break reset any time of the day.
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Episode 19
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5:36
18. P&G Discuss: The F Word (Fertility) Vol.1
I'm once again joined by my sister Garin Hussenjian, who co-hosts this episode. She's G and I'm P, in case you were wondering! Today we delve into a very personal and sometimes difficult to discuss topic, fertility. Specifically, Garin asks all...
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Episode 18
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50:33
17. Soundbath Meditation with Sounds of the Light
This is a soundbath meditation piece, best experienced while laying down with your eyes closed. It can also be used in seated or walking meditations, or just relaxation in general. This sound tapestry is woven by the women of the Sounds of the ...
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Episode 17
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33:52
16. Astrology with Leslie Galbraith
Leslie Galbraith is an expert Astrologer who joins us on this episode to discuss general principles of Astrology. Astrology isn't just about the 12 zodiac signs and which one you were born in. Rather, as Leslie puts it, it is a detailed s...
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Episode 16
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1:02:54
15. There is No Ego in the Airway
When taking care of really sick patients in the ER, we always begin with our ABC's: Airway, Breathing and Circulation. Those 3 things have to be secure in order to move on to the next step of helping someone. In this episode, I discuss how the ...
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Episode 15
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29:28
14. Interview with Whitney Johnson, MD
Dr. Whitney Johnson is an emergency physician in Southern California and the Education Director for the Southwest Healthcare Medical Education Consortium Emergency Medicine Residency based at the Temecula Valley Hospital. She is also core facul...
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Episode 14
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44:34
13. Interview with Ann Arens, MD
Dr. Ann Arens is an emergency physician and medical toxicologist at Oschner Health in New Orleans, Louisiana. Prior to that she worked at Hennepin County Medical Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. She is the scientific content chair of the bigge...
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Episode 13
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41:58
12. Handpan Sound Meditation
This is a short musical piece, intended for use in still or walking meditations, or just relaxation in general. Handpan played by Garo Hussenjian.
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Episode 12
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8:14
11. P&G Discuss: The Retrievals
Spoiler Alert/Disclaimer: We discuss the podcast series "The Retrievals" in depth in this episode. If you haven't already listened to "The Retrievals" and do NOT want spoilers, don't listen to this yet! Come back after you listen to "The ...
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Episode 11
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41:51
10. Interview with Kent Olson, MD
Dr. Kent Olson is a clinical professor of Medicine and Pharmacy at the University of California San Francisco (UCSF). From 1983 to 2017 he was the medical director of the San Francisco division of the California Poison Control System where he w...
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Episode 10
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39:44
9. Thin Slicing, Fast Decisions and Intuition
Every day, we make hundreds, if not thousands of decisions both big and small. Whether it's at work, at home, during a commute or at play, we’re consciously and unconsciously making fast decisions. As you know, I speak through the lens of emerg...
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Episode 9
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28:56
8. Human Design with Erin Claire Jones
Erin Claire Jones is an expert in Human Design, a system based on your time, date and place of birth that reveals your energetic blueprint and how you are uniquely wired to thrive. As Erin puts it, Human Design brings together schools of ancien...
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Episode 8
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55:28