Marian Schenk, DVM, details her travel experience to Ecuador with the non-profit organization Amici Cannis and the Tufts International Alumni Student Service Program. During her time volunteering, she was able to offer sterilization, vaccination and other veterinary treatments, but also educate the people about the humane treatment of animals. All this while mentoring a current Tufts veterinary student and providing continuing education for local veterinarians.
James Phelps, MD, discusses his hobby of sailing and some intriguing similarities between sailing and treating mood disorders.
Steven C. Anderson, FASAE, CAE, IOM, president and chief executive officer of the National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS), discusses the importance of regular, daily exercise, detailing his workout schedule and routine he keeps to 5 days a week. He also explains how he avoids meat and keeps to a pescatarian diet outside of special events. Through these efforts in diet and exercise, Anderson explains it becomes easier to maintain his overall wellbeing.
Andrew Budson, MD, professor of neurology at Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine, discusses his journey as an author in writing books to help people in managing their memory and even shares some advice on how to remember better.
Sandra Jee, MD, MPH, explains what helps her relax, check-in and keep going on a day-to-day basis as a professor of pediatrics at the University of Rochester Medical Center in Rochester, New York.
Ryane Englar, DVM, DABVP, shares her passion for ballroom dancing.
Sophia Kamran, MD, shares stories about her hiking trips with her husband, friends, and dogs.
Tom John, MBBS, PhD, FRACP, deputy director of the medical oncology service at the Peter MacCallum Cancer Center in Australia, makes music under the name MayhemTom in his spare time. He recently released his debut LP, The Art of Flying While Falling, and spoke about his experiences making music as a practicing oncologist.
Debbie Boone explains how excellent hospitality doesn’t have to be just for patients—veterinary professionals can give each other hospitality just by checking in with team members and seeing if anyone needs extra help. Excellent hospitality also creates better relationships with clients, allowing for appointments to go more smoothly. This all promotes better wellbeing at work and improving emotional intelligence.
VI Nguyen, MD, explains how she has turned her passion for helping the planet into a fun hobby on social media.
Urologist Amanda C. North, MD, talks with host Scott A. MacDiarmid, MD, FRCPSC, about engaging with positive areas of focus at work and at home.
Priya Pandya-Orozco DNP, RN, CIC, PHN, Manager, Infection Prevention and Control, O’Connor Hospital, Santa Clara Valley Health System, talks about her strategies for maintaining both emotional and physical health while in a demanding job, and how she can continue to do so when she returns home.
Andrew Foy, MD, takes a deep dive into his relationship with boxing from the multiple roles he’s played from his time in the gym to being a ringside physician and, now, co-owner of King’s Promotions.
SuperMouth, the pioneers of the first-ever dentist-invented oral care systems for kids, recently launched its latest film, "The Rise of SuperMouth.” Orthodontist Dr. Kami Hoss, the brainchild behind SuperMouth, runs one of the leading group dental practices in the country specializing in pediatric dentistry, orthodontics, and parent dentistry. He uses super hero-themed offices, comic books and movies to promote good oral health for children and their parents.
Dr. Vernard Hodges, the co-star of the popular television show, Critter Fixers, shares his passion for aquatic veterinary medicine and how it relates to his love for caring for koi fish.
Susan J. Noonan, MD, MPH, discusses the importance of following the major principles of sleep hygiene for restful sleep.
Emre Seli, MD, discusses his experience volunteering with medical organizations.
Tom Campbell, MD, chief clinician wellness officer at Allegheny Health Network, talks about clinician burnout before and during the COVID-19 pandemic, misconceptions around burnout, success stories from AHN’s wellness program, and more.
Kristina Collins, MD, of Austin Skin Physicians in Austin, TX, founded a practice, launched a skin care product line, and remains family oriented. The double-board certified dermatologist also prioritizes enhancing her techniques and expanding knowledge at conferences and meetings, so what is her strategy? Collins delves into the importance of being present in the moments you have control over and making self-care a priority on the road.
James Amos, MD, discusses his journey of learning how to juggle—and demonstrates with a few tricks.
Suzanne Shelton is the founder of The Shelton Group, the oldest public relations and marketing firm working exclusively in the dietary supplements and natural products industry. By day, Suzanne champions the natural products industry and advocates for best practices. But by night, she is a DJ, specializing in punk rock and 80s new wave music.
Ophthalmologist Mia Woodward, MD, MSc, addresses the mental challenges and emotions that often accompany a big goal. As a clinician-scientist and certified life coach, Dr. Woodward outlines the process of defining a big goal, understanding why a goal hasn’t been done yet, and accepting the goal.
Urologist Joshua J. Meeks, MD, PhD, discusses how he took up running and how he feels it helps in his professional career.
Ana Velázquez Mañana, MD, MSc, assistant clinical professor of medicine at UC San Francisco, discusses the importance of a healthy work-life balance, the difficulty and necessity of saying ‘no’ when needed, and how she strives to achieve a balance between optimism and realism when speaking with patients about their treatment.
Urogynecologist S. Abbas Shobeiri, MD, MBA, FACOG, FACS, CMPE, discusses how he came to create paintings depicting postpartum trauma and healing.
Lisa Arkin, MD, goes into detail about the ways that she encourages patients and clinicians to approach mental health struggles in the world of pediatric dermatology, citing the attitudes and mindsets that are the most ideal approaches to psychological stress.
Gianluca Bini, DVM, MRCVS, DACVAA, shares the details of a recent trip to Australia he and his wife took to explore The Great Barrier Reef.
Colin P. West, MD, PhD, talks with Scott A. MacDiarmid, MD, FRCPSC, about self-assessing for burnout.
Cecelia Koetting, OD, spends her days practicing as an optometrist in Denver, Colorado, but she spends her nights and weekends on the mat, practicing yoga and teaching at community events.
Todd Snyder, DDS, FAACD, joins to share his story of accidentally finding his way into race car driving, and what he loves about the sport.
