Breakthrough Conversations with Rhoda & Co
Welcome to Breakthrough Conversations with Rhoda & Co., the podcast where
real talk sparks real change.
Hosted by Rhoda Banks—HR Executive, Certified Coach, Leadership Expert, and Two- Time Author—this show dives deep into the stories of women who have shattered barriers and lifted others along the way.
From leadership lessons to candid conversations on resilience, sisterhood, and
breaking through the glass and concrete ceilings—especially for African American
women—each episode delivers insights, inspiration, and actionable strategies for rising, leading, and lifting as you climb.
Whether you're navigating the boardroom, pushing past career ceilings, or redefining success on your own terms, Breakthrough Conversations with Rhoda & Co. is your space to learn, grow, glow, and build a legacy worth remembering. Because every barrier is breakable.
Breakthrough Conversations with Rhoda & Co
The Thinking Patient: Where Healthcare Expertise Meets Lived Experience
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In this episode of Breakthrough Conversations with Rhoda & Co., Rhoda sits down with healthcare consultant, speaker, and survivor Dana E. Sherwin for a powerful conversation at the intersection of expertise and lived experience.
With over 35 years in healthcare leadership and consulting, and as a six-and-a-half-year survivor of a stem cell transplant, Dana offers a unique perspective on patient–physician communication, patient advocacy, and what it truly means to center care around the human experience.
Together, they explore:
Why patient–physician communication is foundational to quality care
How Dana’s personal medical journey reshaped her professional mission
What healthcare leaders can do to elevate the patient experience
How patients can become informed, empowered partners in their own care
This conversation is a must-listen for healthcare leaders, clinicians, patients, and anyone passionate about creating more compassionate, effective healthcare systems.
Guest Bio:
Dana E. Sherwin is a healthcare consultant and speaker focused on healthcare management and patient–physician communication. She has held executive and consulting roles across hospitals, managed care plans, and leading national consulting firms. Dana holds a Master of Health Services Administration from the University of Michigan and a Bachelor of Science from Cornell University. She is a Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives and serves on multiple editorial and advisory boards. Dana is also a stem cell transplant survivor and the voice behind The Thinking Patient.
Connect with Dana:
Website: www.thethinkingpatient.com
