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Ep 6 - Part 1: Retreat, Community & Leadership: A Conversation with Jim Dresher

The PLA Podcast

The PLA Podcast
Ep 6 - Part 1: Retreat, Community & Leadership: A Conversation with Jim Dresher
Sep 09, 2025 Episode 6
Physicians Leadership Academy (PLA)

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In this episode of The PLA Podcast, host Dr. Stephanie Costa is joined by Dr. Phil Cass, founder of the Physicians Leadership Academy. Drs. Costa and Cass have a heartfelt conversation with contemplative forester, longtime meditation teacher, and PLA faculty member Jim Dresher. 

Together, they explore the value of solitary retreat, the lessons nature offers on resilience, and the power of community for physicians and leaders alike. Listeners will gain insights on mindfulness, boundaries, and agency in leadership—practical wisdom to enrich both professional practice and personal life.
 
 🐦 Produced by the Columbus Medical Association.
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