The Doctors On Social Media Podcast

In this episode, Dr. Krystal Sodaitis, author of Fidgeting, Stimming, and the Science of Movement: Why Stillness Isn’t Always the Goal, discusses the importance of movement in self-regulation and creativity, challenging traditional notions of stillness in medical education and workplace environments. She emphasizes the need for understanding fidgeting and stimming as essential behaviors for maintaining attention and regulating emot...

In this episode of From Print to Pod, Dr. Stephen M. Cohen, MD, MBA, the author of The Price of Integrity: A Surgeon’s Journey Through Legal Battles and Professional Betrayal, shares his experiences navigating the complexities of medical ethics, legal battles, and professional integrity as a surgeon. He discusses the emotional challenges of facing professional betrayal from organizations like the American College of Surgeons and th...

In this episode of From Print to Pod, Dr. Stephen M. Cohen, MD, MBA, the author of Sued, Not Shamed: What Five Malpractice Lawsuits Taught Me About Being a Good Doctor, discusses his experiences with medical malpractice lawsuits and how they have shaped his identity as a surgeon. He emphasizes the importance of transparency, communication, and empathy in patient care, particularly after adverse outcomes. Dr. Cohen shares strategies...

In this episode of From Print to Pod, Dr. Cynthia Chen-Joea, DO, MPH, FAAFP, DABOM, the author of The Things Physician Mothers Don’t Talk About, shares her experiences as a physician mother, discussing the challenges of the fourth trimester, including physical and mental health issues. She emphasizes the importance of speaking up about postpartum struggles and the societal pressures faced by physician mothers. Dr. Chen-Joea also re...

In this powerful episode of From Print to Pod, Dr. Noemi Adame, the author of Being a Female Doctor Isn’t the Same Job. That’s Data., discusses this viral article on the unique challenges faced by female physicians. She highlights the gendered burdens in medicine, supported by data, and shares personal experiences that illustrate the differences in patient and staff interactions. Dr. Adame emphasizes the importance of balancing hig...

In this powerful episode of From Print to Pod, Dr. Sulana Misra, the author of I Quit as a Civil Surgeon. This Is Why shares the deeply personal and political reasons behind her decision to resign as a USCIS-designated civil surgeon. As immigration policy shifts and ethical boundaries blur, she opens up about the weight of responsibility, the threat to patient data, and the moral dilemma of participating in a system she no longer t...

We explore why cognitive and non-procedural specialists like infectious disease and endocrinology physicians spend far more time in the EHR than proceduralists, revealing a system that undervalues intellectual labor and documentation-heavy care.

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In this episode, Dr. Santina Wheat, the author of the article No One Knows What's right for you: A Mommy's Take on the "Mommy Wars (and speaker of both of our SoMeDocsLeadership conferences - part I is here and part II here) discusses her views on the challenges of motherhood, particularly for working moms. She reflects on personal experiences of judgment, the unrealistic expectations placed on mothers, and the compl...

In this episode, Dr. Stephen Cohen, the author of the article From Scalpel to Strategy: Reinventing Surgical Education for the Next Generation (and speaker of not one, but two, SoMeDocs conferences - the second annual entrepreneurship course and the Finance, Investing, and Real Estate course) discusses the evolution of surgical education, emphasizing the need for autonomy, modern skills, and the integration of technology like AI. H...

In this episode, Robin Finn, the author of the article Why So Many Women Struggle to Write - and What’s Really Behind It (speaker/workshop facilitator of both of our 1st annual SoMeDocsLeadership conference here and the second annual SoMeDocsWriters) discusses the struggles women face in writing, emphasizing the internal conflicts related to worthiness and societal expectations. She introduces the concept of 'limiting beliefs&...

In this conversation, Dr. David Epstein, who authored the article, When Yelp Becomes a Source of Anxiety, discusses the anxiety induced by online reviews, particularly Yelp, and its impact on small businesses and healthcare. He shares personal experiences from running an urgent care facility and highlights the importance of communication between service providers and clients. The discussion also explores the complexities of healthc...

In this episode, Dr. Dana Corriel, who authored the article Pay-to-Post?: Reclaiming the True Meaning of Community in Healthcare Spaces, discusses the issue of censorship within physician Facebook groups, highlighting the unethical practices of group admins who delete comments and control discussions. She emphasizes the importance of transparency and open dialogue in these communities, advocating for the creation of ethical spaces ...

In this episode of From Print to Pod, Dr. Stephen Cohen, a board-certified general and colorectal surgeon with over 30 years of experience, shares insights from his article, Healing Beyond the Blade: The Legacy of the Master Surgeon.  Dr. Cohen discusses his extensive experience in surgery, emphasizing the importance of judgment, wisdom, and mentorship in surgical training. He reflects on the evolution of surgical practices, the ch...

In this episode, Dr. Noemi Adame, who wrote the article Lady Docs, Protect Your Health, Both Physical and Mental, discusses her experiences as a female physician, the challenges she faced in corporate medicine, and her journey towards establishing a direct primary care practice. She emphasizes the importance of lifestyle medicine in promoting wellness among physicians and patients alike. Dr. Adame shares her insights on the systemi...

In this conversation, Dr. Janice Makala discusses her article 'Beyond the Pain Scale, Addressing the Emotional Side of Suffering.' She explores the distinction between pain and suffering, the concept of total pain, and the role of cannabis and opioids in pain management. Dr. Makala emphasizes the importance of addressing emotional and spiritual suffering in hospice care and the barriers to adopting cannabis in clinical se...

In this episode, Dr. Athena Hall discusses her interview feature, Reimagining Healthcare: Athena Hall’s Community-Driven Mission, in which she shares her journey as a pediatrician and her mission to reimagine healthcare through the Zena Health Network. She emphasizes the importance of community-centered healthcare, the concept of whole health, and the need for collaboration among healthcare professionals and community members. Dr. ...

In this episode, Dr. Santina Wheat, the author of the article What Is Happening to Our Professional Identity?discusses the complexities of professional identity in medicine, exploring how it evolves over time, the challenges faced by physicians, and the impact of social media. She emphasizes the importance of authenticity, mentorship, and maintaining a sense of purpose in navigating the healthcare landscape. Dr. Wheat shares person...

The following is a commentary by Dana Corriel, MD, author of Why We Left: When Medicine Judges the Physicians, But Never Itself. In this introspective episode of From Print to Pod, Dr. Dana Corriel turns the mic inward to reflect on her own journey of stepping away from clinical medicine. Sparked by a viral LinkedIn post and the SoMeDocs magazine article she wrote, she shares the emotional fallout of facing peer judgment, the syste...

In this episode of From Print to Pod, Dr. Stephen Cohen, a board-certified general and colorectal surgeon with over 30 years of experience, shares insights from his popular article on "The Three A’s of Surgical Training: Availability, Affability, and Ability." Drawing from decades of practice and mentorship, Dr. Cohen explains why being available and personable often outweigh technical skills early in a surgeon’s career. ...