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Welcome to Real Talk: An introduction
Meet Dr. Alicia Mikolaycik Kurtz, an emergency physician and the host of Real Talk, as she explains the background and premise of our podcast.
Welcome to Real Talk: the TL;DR version
For listeners working in healthcare and already well versed in burnout, compassion fatigue, and provider wellness, this shortened "too long, didn't read" intro to our ...
Yafa's Story: The internal struggle of Dr. Mom
Dr. Yafa Minazad shares her struggle as a physician mother of two.
Steve's Story: Skydiving & patients that hit home
Dr. Steve Zahn relates the rollercoaster of emotions while skydiving to a personal life experience and a patient he'll never forget.
Jayne’s Story: When all signs point to medicine
Jayne Cook, PA recounts how the universe led her to an inspiration... by accident.
Ian's Story: A room with a view
Dr. Ian Butler remembers a lesson he learned from a city skyline and a parking garage.
Ian's Story - Bonus Material: Guitar, a green tea latte, & other memories from the ICU
Dr. Ian Butler shares some extra insights learned from life as a patient on the Oncology ward.
Steve's Story: Fighting for Kayce
Bonus release to celebrate the annual ACEP Scientific Assembly, ACEP leader Dr. Steve Anderson shares the raw and moving story of his source of inspiration in working ...
Julie's Story: Mama Bear vs. Doctor Brain
Dr. Julie Watkins-Torry pits the unwavering love of a mother against sobering scientific reality when the worst thing that can happen, does.
Hannah's Story: Making the change together
Dr. Hannah Knox recalls the fear of entering physical transition, and the doctor that was there for her. (And some friends share things they’re thankful for this Thank...
Karla's Story: She’s got “the look”
Karla Fleming, RN, reflects on an early lesson from nursing school that had nothing to do with textbooks.
Pha's Story: Freeing ‘Ket’
Dr. Pha Le’s father risked his life to give Pha a gift that would change him forever.
Real Talk with Aunt Mary: Looking back on a career in nursing
After retiring from a 44-year career in nursing, Alicia's Aunt Mary Mikolaycik shares some memories, insights, and a few laughs as she looks back on her time working i...
Lisa's Story: The problem with women in medicine
Dr. Lisa Mills remembers an early, sobering encounter with reality.
David's Story: Husband, Father, Doctor… Defendant?!
Dr. David Lee survived being sued, and cherishes what got him through it.
Lori's Story: In sickness & in health
Dr. Lori Winston lived her vows after a stroke of bad luck turned her world inside out.
Anna's Story: When it’s not ‘just gas’
Anna Heilig-Adams, PA reflects on a journey with belly pain that brought her life full circle.
RealTalk LSU New Orleans: We need more than yoga (...but yoga's ok too)
Dr. Jennifer Oswald, chief resident at LSU New Orleans Emergency Medicine residency program, brings a RealTalk-like program to life in her residency, and confirms that...
RealTalk LSU New Orleans – Beau's Story: The things we carry
LSU New Orleans resident Dr. Beau Saccoccia reflects on the dark realities of our work juxtaposed with life at home
Real Talk: COVID-19 Edition. What you REALLY need to know (as of 3/24/20!)
Our host, Alicia Mikolaycik Kurtz MD, breaks through the static out there and shares some practical advice about COVID-19 and what you need to do to keep yourself and ...