Muted in Medicine
Welcome to Muted in Medicine, the podcast that amplifies the often-silenced voices in healthcare. Join us as we dive into the hidden struggles and unspoken challenges faced by healthcare professionals. From the trauma of litigation and the weight of PTSD to the impact of errors and the journey towards mental health, we explore the raw and real experiences that shape the medical field.
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Episodes
44 episodes
E44:Purpose, Money, and “Enough”-What Are We Really Working Toward?(w/Dr Jordan Grumet)
In this episode, Dr Jordan Grumet explores the true essence of purpose, how it relates to happiness, and practical steps for living a fulfilled life. He shares personal stories, insights from hospice work, and advice for doctors and anyon...
E43:The Patient Beyond the Chart-Listening to What We Miss(w/Dr Sayed Tabatabai)
In this insightful interview, Dr. Sayed Tabatabai shares with Host Dr Saba Fatima, his journey into storytelling as a physician, the importance of narrative medicine, and how authentic patient connections can enhance medical practice and ...
42: Trained to Care,Taught Not to Feel—Do Emotions Blur Boundaries in Medicine?(w/Dr Jessi Gold)
In this insightful conversation, Dr. Jessi Gold explores with Host Dr Saba Fatima, the emotional landscape of healthcare professionals, addressing emotional suppression, mental health challenges, and strategies for maintaining well-being ...
E41: When It's "Just Part of the Job” - Trauma-Informed Care for Healthcare Workers(Dr Dena Hubbard)
In this insightful interview, Dr. Dena Hubbard shares with host Dr Saba Fatima her journey from disillusionment in medicine to becoming a champion of trauma-informed care. She discusses the importance of relational health, addressing burn...
E40:From Patient to Physician-Treating Eating Disorders After Lived Experience(w/Dr Melissa Shadoin)
In this heartfelt interview, Dr. Melissa Shadoin shares with Host Dr Saba Fatima her personal journey with eating disorders, her passion for adolescent medicine, and insights into recognizing and treating eating disorders in youth. Discov...
E39: Why Good Doctors Get Misunderstood in Court- A Trial Lawyer Explains(w/Heather Hansen)
In this insightful interview, Heather Hansen, a trial lawyer and communication expert for healthcare professionals along with host Dr Saba Fatima, shares strategies for physicians to improve courtroom and clinical communication, reduce lawsuits...
E38:Leaving Medicine Without Shame-When Staying No Longer Fits(W/Dr Francis Mei Hardin)
In this conversation, Dr Frances Mei Hardin shares with Host Dr Saba Fatima, her journey from being a physician to exploring new career paths. She discusses the joy found in simple pleasures, the challenges faced during her medical traini...
E37:When “Hard” Becomes Harm-The Unspoken Reality of Residency Training(w/ Dr Kelly Cheung)
In this conversation, Dr. Kelly Cheung and Dr Saba Fatima discuss the multifaceted challenges of residency, emphasizing the emotional toll, the struggle for work-life balance, and the importance of compassion in medicine. They explore the cultu...
E36: Medical Child Abuse-An Uncomfortable Diagnosis(w/ Dr Rebecca Gill)
In this conversation, Dr. Rebecca Gill, a pediatric hospitalist and expert in medical child abuse, discusses with host Dr Saba Fatima, the complexities of diagnosing and managing cases of Munchausen by proxy. She emphasizes the importance of mu...
E35: The Hidden Cost of Racism in Medicine – A Conversation with Dr. Pamela Buchanan
In this enlightening conversation, Dr. Pamela Buchanan shares with host Dr Saba Fatima her experiences and insights on the intersection of race and healthcare. She discusses the impact of racism on patient care, the importance of recogniz...
E34: What We Carry — How Shame Shapes Our Identity In Healthcare(w/Dr Will Bynum)
In this episode of Muted in Medicine, host Saba Fatima speaks with Dr. Will Bynum about the pervasive issue of shame in the medical field. Dr. Bynum shares his personal journey with shame stemming from a medical error during his residency, high...
E33:Silence to Action-The Essential Role of Physicians in Healthcare Advocacy(w/Dr Jennifer Cowart)
In this episode of Muted in Medicine, Host Dr. Saba Fatima speaks with Dr. Jennifer Cowart about the critical role of advocacy in healthcare. They discuss the importance of physician advocacy, the barriers that prevent doctors from ...
E32:When Doctors Navigate the System-A Physician’s Journey with Her Child’s Disability-Dr Umara Raza
In this conversation, Dr. Umara Raza shares with Host Dr Saba Fatima, her profound journey as a mother of a child with special needs while navigating her career as a physician. She discusses the emotional challenges of parenting, the impact of ...
E31:Finding the Courage to Speak-Honesty After Medical Harm(w/Leilani Schweitzer)
In this conversation, Leilani shares with Host Dr Saba Fatima with her profound journey from personal tragedy to becoming a patient advocate, emphasizing the importance of communication and compassion in healthcare. She discusses her experience...
E30: AI in Medicine-Tool or Threat?(w/Dr Graham Walker)
In this conversation, Dr. Graham Walker discusses with Host Dr Saba Fatima the evolving role of AI in healthcare, addressing both its potential benefits and concerns. He emphasizes the importance of clinical judgment, the impact of AI on job se...
E29: Talking About Death-What Doctors Get Wrong (w/Dr Jared Rubenstein)
In this conversation, Dr Jared Rubenstein discusses with host Dr Saba Fatima, the importance of palliative care, the emotional challenges faced by healthcare professionals, and the need for open conversations about death and dying. He emphasize...
E28: Limited Resources, Unlimited Commitment-Stories from Rural Medicine(w/Dr Jennifer Bacani McKenney)
In this conversation, Dr. Jennifer Bacani McKenney shares her journey with Host Dr Saba Fatima, as a rural health advocate and physician in Fredonia, Kansas. She discusses the challenges and rewards of practicing in a rural setting, including t...
E27: Why So Many Doctors Feel Like Frauds-Impostor Syndrome in Healthcare (with Aashi Arora)
In this conversation, Aashi Arora shares with Host Dr Saba Fatima,her journey from a healthcare executive to a coach for healthcare professionals, focusing on the challenges of impostor syndrome and burnout in the medical field. She discu...
EP26:When More Isn’t Better-The Ethical Cost of Medically Ineffective Treatment(w/Dr Alyssa Burgart)
In this conversation, Dr Alyssa Burgart shares her journey with Dr Saba Fatima into the field of bioethics, discussing the importance of understanding medically ineffective treatment and the ethical dilemmas faced by healthcare professionals. S...
E25: Dear Parents-What We Wish You Knew About Vaccines (w/Dr Nusheen Ameenuddin)
In this conversation, Dr Nusheen Ameenuddin discusses with host Dr Saba Fatima her journey into advocacy for children's health, the challenges of vaccine hesitancy, and the importance of engaging with families. She emphasizes the impact of misi...
E24: Measured Twice, Promoted Once-The Cost of Leading While Female(w/Dr Gwendolyn Williams MD)
In this conversation, Dr. Gwendolyn Williams and Host, Dr. Saba Fatima discuss the challenges and triumphs of women in leadership roles, particularly in healthcare. They explore the importance of allyship, mentorship, and the need for sys...
E23: Decades in the White Coat-What It Takes to Last in Medicine(w/Dr Robert Wittler)
In this conversation, Dr. Robert R. Wittler shares with host Dr Saba Fatima his insights on the joys and challenges of practicing medicine, reflecting on his experiences as a pediatric infectious disease physician. He discusses the import...
E22:Between the Bedside and the Boardroom-Rethinking Healthcare Priorities(w/Dr. Gregory R. Johnson)
In this conversation, Dr. Gregory R, Johnson shares with host Dr Saba Fatima, his journey from clinician to healthcare executive, emphasizing the importance of joy in medicine and the need for physician engagement. He discusses the challenges o...
E21: Do More, Prove More, Be More: The IMG Experience in U.S. Medicine(w/Dr Ali Rafiq)
n this episode of Muted in Medicine, host Saba Fatima engages with Dr. Ali Rafiq, an international medical graduate (IMG), to discuss the unique challenges faced by IMGs in the healthcare system. They explore Ali's personal journey from medical...
E20: Drinking to Cope-Substance Use Among Healthcare Workers(w/Dr. Kara Pepper)
In this conversation, Dr. Kara Pepper shares with host Dr. Saba Fatima, her journey from a successful medical career to confronting her struggles with substance use and burnout. She emphasizes the importance of finding joy in medicine, the chal...