Banter At The Bedside
Banter at the Bedside dives into the real stories of healthcare — the ones that happen behind the curtains, between shifts, and at the bedside. Hosted by frontline professionals, each episode brings together voices from across the healthcare spectrum to share their perspectives — from laughter in the breakroom to the moments that change everything. Whether you’re in scrubs or just curious about life inside the hospital, join us for honest, thoughtful, and sometimes hilarious conversations about what it really means to care for others.
Banter At The Bedside
Breath, Pressure & Purpose: A Pulmonary Critical Care Story
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How a passion for physiology shaped a career in the most unforgiving corners of medicine—that’s where this episode of Banter at the Bedside begins. Host Abby puts co-host Hass in the hot seat for a deep, honest conversation about his path into medicine. Hass shares how his love for physiology influenced his journey through training, the challenges he faced, and the mentors who helped him find community and belonging.
Together, Abby and Hass explore identity in medicine, teamwork in healthcare, and the unspoken pressures clinicians navigate. They discuss the impact of COVID-19 on pulmonary and critical care medicine, the cultural experiences that shaped Hass’s perspective, and the wellness strategies that keep clinicians grounded.
This episode offers valuable insights for anyone in—or considering—a career in medicine, from finding mentorship to building resilience in high-stakes environments. And of course… Abby closes things out by asking the questions Hass dreads the most.