Fast Talks with Family Docs
"Fast Talks with Family Docs" invites you into the dynamic world of family medicine, straight from the heart of Oklahoma. Join us as we dive into the critical issues shaping healthcare today, from legislative challenges to innovative approaches in practice. Hosted by Dr. Phil Palmer and Dr. Veer Vedala, each episode offers insightful discussions, expert interviews, and firsthand experiences from the diverse landscape of medical practice across the state. Whether you're a fellow physician, a healthcare enthusiast, a current medical student, or simply curious about the state of family medicine, tune in for engaging conversations and valuable insights to keep you informed and inspired.
Episodes
60 episodes
2026 Legislative Session Recap: What Family Physicians Need to Know (SPECIAL EP)
The 2026 Oklahoma Legislative Session is in the books. Join host Dr. Veer Vedala and OAFP Legislative Consultant Dawn Watson as they recap the biggest wins, key challenges, and what the session means for family medicine in Ok...
Family Docs Need Care Too: Healing the Healer with Dr. Sarah-Anne Schumann (S3:EP4:PART TWO)
In Part Two, we explore the science and practice of Mindful Self-Compassion. Dr. Schumann explains how these tools move beyond “just giving yourself grace” and can actually reshape physician wellbeing, patient interactions, and clinical behavio...
Family Docs Need Care Too: Healing the Healer with Dr. Sarah-Anne Schumann (S3:EP4:PART ONE)
Family medicine physicians spend their careers caring for everyone else — but what happens when they forget how to care for themselves? In Part One, Dr. Sarah-Anne Schumann shares her journey from traditional clinical medicine into mindfulness,...
The Heart Behind the White Coat: Care, Advocacy, and Mentorship with Dr. Sharon Smallwood (S3:EP3:PART TWO)
In Part 2, the conversation shifts to emergency medicine, mentorship, and the importance of investing in future healthcare leaders.We discuss what it’s like practicing emergency medicine within the Cherokee Nation health system, the uniq...
The Heart Behind the White Coat: Care, Advocacy, and Mentorship with Dr. Sharon Smallwood (S3:EP3:PART ONE)
In Part 1 of this conversation, we explore the often misunderstood world of immigration medicine and the important role civil surgeons play in helping individuals navigate the immigration process safely and successfully.We discuss what i...
A Shared Calling: Tomás & Thomas Owens on Leadership and the Roots of Family Medicine (S3:EP2:PART TWO)
In Part Two, Dr. Tomás Owens and Dr. Thomas Owens continue their conversation, focusing on what it means to practice medicine across generations.They discuss mentorship, teaching, and how the field of family medicine is evolving — along ...
A Shared Calling: Tomás & Thomas Owens on Leadership and the Roots of Family Medicine (S3:EP2:PART ONE)
In Part One of this two-part conversation, Dr. Tomás Owens and Dr. Thomas Owens III — a father-son duo in family medicine — reflect on the paths that led them to a shared calling.Together, they explore leadership, purpose, and the early ...
When Guidance Shifts: The Future of Vaccines in Primary Care with Dr. Steve Crawford (S3:EP1:PART 2)
Recent vaccine recommendation changes are creating uncertainty for clinicians nationwide. In part two of this episode, we continue this conversation with Dr. Steve Crawford to further discuss what’s changing, what it means for primary care, but...
When Guidance Shifts: The Future of Vaccines in Primary Care with Dr. Steve Crawford (S3:EP1:PART 1)
Season 3 is kicking off strong with a major topic of conversation! Recent vaccine recommendation changes are creating uncertainty for clinicians nationwide. Dr. Steve Crawford joins us to break down what’s changing, what it means for primary ca...
2026 Legislative Session: What We Are Doing and How You Can Help! (SPECIAL EP)
The 2026 Legislative Session has begun and the OAFP is tracking over 400 bills! Which ones do you need to know about today? How can you help make a difference? Join our hosts in a discussion with OAFP Legislative Consultant, Dawn Watson, and OA...
The Root of Our Health: Food, Movement, and Purpose with Dr. Elizabeth Saladin (S2:EP11:PART TWO)
In Part Two, we step outside the exam room and into life on the farm. Dr. Saladin tells the story of building Firefly Farmstead with her husband, what she’s learned from being part of the Norman Farm Market community, and how their work has exp...
The Root of Our Health: Food, Movement, and Purpose with Dr. Elizabeth Saladin (S2:EP11:PART ONE)
In Part One, we welcome Dr. Elizabeth Saladin, a family physician with expertise in obesity medicine whose approach to health is deeply shaped by life beyond the clinic. Dr. Saladin shares what inspired her focus on obesity medicine and how it ...
Versatility Under Pressure: A Family Physician’s Path to Emergency Care with Dr. Michael Kouandjio (S2:EP10:PART TWO)
In Part Two, Dr. Michael Kouandjio dives into the realities of being a family medicine–trained physician in the emergency department, addressing perceptions from patients, colleagues, and hospital systems—and how credentialing for FM-trained ER...
Versatility Under Pressure: A Family Physician’s Path to Emergency Care with Dr. Michael Kouandjio (S2:EP10:PART ONE)
In this episode, we talk with Dr. Michael Kouandjio, a family medicine–trained, emergency medicine fellowship–trained physician whose unconventional journey spans aviation science, military service, accounting, and medicine. He shares wh...
Looking Back on an Awesome Year with Dr. Vedala, Dr. Palmer, and EVP, Kari Webber!
The studio is currently under construction but only for a couple more weeks! Until then, we wanted to reach you outside the studio. This special episode is all about some of our favorite moments from a couple of our second season episodes. From...
From Clinic to Backcountry: Wilderness Medicine with Dr. Chris Klouzek (S2:EP8:PART TWO)
In this episode, we continue our discussion with Dr. Christopher Klouzek, OU Family Medicine faculty, on his passion for wilderness medicine. From the backcountry to the garage, Dr. Klouzek shows how problem-solving and resilience fuel every pa...
From Clinic to Backcountry: Wilderness Medicine with Dr. Chris Klouzek (S2:EP8:PART ONE)
In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Christopher Klouzek, OU Family Medicine faculty, to explore his passion for wilderness medicine, unforgettable adventures in Alaska, and even his hobby of building cars. From the backcountry to the garage, ...
A Look Into the Year Ahead with OAFP President, Dr. Rachel Franklin (S2:EP7)
Your 2025-2026 OAFP President is Dr. Rachel Franklin! Dr. Franklin has been a friend to the OAFP for some time now and we are excited for her leadership over the course of the next year. She prioritizes her work, family medicine, her family, an...
BONUS EPISODE: In the Doctor's Lounge with Colton Want!
The Doctor's Lounge is a special session of episodes that we are excited to debut with guest, Colton Want! In the Doctor's Lounge, we will hear interesting cases and discuss primary care in more rare capacities than the day to day may be. ...
The Future of Elder Care: Insights from Dr. Salinas, a Geriatrics Expert (S2:EP6:PART TWO)
In this follow-up episode, we continue our conversation on geriatrics, exploring advanced strategies for supporting older adults and addressing the unique challenges they face. Our guest delves deeper into topics like managing chronic condition...
The Future of Elder Care: Insights from Dr. Salinas, a Geriatrics Expert (S2:EP6:PART ONE)
In this episode, we dive into the world of geriatrics with our expert guest, who shares insights on caring for older adults, the importance of preventive care, and how to support aging populations with dignity and compassion. Whether you're a h...
Real Talk with Dr. Whitney Crowe: The Truth About Women’s Health (S2:EP5:PART TWO)
Join Dr. Whitney Crowe in this empowering episode of Real Talk with Dr. Crowe as she dives into the world of women’s health and family medicine. From her personal journey into family medicine to the passion that fuels her daily practic...
Real Talk with Dr. Whitney Crowe: The Truth About Women’s Health (S2:EP5:PART ONE)
This podcast explores the full spectrum of women’s health—from the first signs of puberty to the challenges of menopause and everything in between. Dr. Crowe shines a light on the physical, emotional, and hormonal shifts women experience throug...
Medicine Meets Advocacy: Dr. Mary Clarke on Leadership and Public Health (S2:EP4:PART TWO)
The latter half of the episode explores Dr. Clarke’s vision for collaboration across medicine, education, and policy through initiatives like the Healthier Oklahoma Coalition. She provides actionable advice for physicians, families, and educato...
Medicine Meets Advocacy: Dr. Mary Clarke on Leadership and Public Health (S2:EP4:PART ONE)
In this episode, Dr. Palmer and Dr. Veer sit down with Dr. Mary Clarke, a dedicated physician at Stillwater Medical Physicians Clinic and past president of the Oklahoma State Medical Association (OSMA). Dr. Clarke shares her inspiring journey f...