Best Playing with Research in Health and Physical Education Podcasts (2025)

Pete Breitinger's journey to respected PA educator spans more than three decades and reveals the profound human connections at the heart of healthcare. What begins as a candid reflection on his unexpected path into medicine transforms into a masterclass on resilience, advocacy, and equity in patient care. When Pete shares stories from his years in …

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548 - Milly Dyer & Ellis Whaley on Alternatives to University 25:05

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Etholle Davies fills in for Daniel Clewlow & Rory McGowan. She speaks to Milly Dyer, a Student Success Manager at Le Wagon and Ellis Whaley, a former student of Le Wagon. They discuss alternatives to university and the benefits that Le Wagon can provide as A Level students get their results. https://www.lewagon.com/…

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37 - Quality of Life vs. Medical Protocol: A Social Worker's Perspective | Catherine Moore, LCSW 27:51

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The medical world often focuses on protocols and procedures, but what happens when a patient's quality of life conflicts with the "safest" option? Catherine Moore, a licensed clinical social worker and creator of the top-performing Social Workers, Rise! podcast, who's worked in settings from hospice to ICUs, joins us to explore this crucial interse…

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36 - When Care Means More Than Medicine | Dr. Nekaiya Jacobs Pratt, MD 29:58

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What happens when a physician notices something seemingly small but deeply meaningful missing from patient care? Dr. Nekaiya Jacobs Pratt, a pediatric critical care physician, transformed hospital culture by addressing a gap that affected her patients with textured hair. During the isolating days of the COVID-19 pandemic, Dr. Kay found herself ques…

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547 - Laurence Kemball-Cook on a System to Convert Our Footsteps Into Electricity 17:53

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Rory McGowam is joined by Laurence Kemball-Cook, CEO & Founder of Pavegen. Laurence talks to Rory about how he has designed a system to convert our footsteps into electricity. With walkways popping up all over the UK and across the globe, could this be the solution to the energy crisis and a key tool in the fight against climate change? https://www…

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35 - Medicine Without Borders: What global healthcare perspectives reveal about American medicine | Dr. Gregory Adaka 30:23

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What happens when a physician practices medicine across three different continents? Dr. Gregory Adaka's remarkable journey from Nigeria to the UK to the United States reveals surprising truths about global healthcare that every medical professional should consider. Born in Manchester and raised in Nigeria, Dr. Adaka's path to emergency medicine beg…

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546 - Dan Harwood on the Shift in Social Habits and Mindful Drinking 11:44

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Rory McGowan is joined by Dan Harwood, a wine expert and strategiest. They discuss Gen Z's desire to go out but drink less. They also look at the shift in drinking in social situations and mindful drinking. https://eisberg.co.uk/By Modern Mindset

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545 - Craig Allan on New Research About Misplaced Items 15:02

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Rory McGowan is joined by Craig Allan from ABAX. New research reveals how much of our workday is spent searching for misplaced items, rather than focusing on our job. Rory and Craig discuss this and more about all things tracking tech. https://www.abax.com/en-gbBy Modern Mindset

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34 - From Heartbeats to Handshakes: A Physician's Journey Through 30 Years of Medicine | Dr. Kipp Van Camp 24:29

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What happens when medicine loses its humanity? Dr. Kipp's powerful new book "Heartbeats and Handshakes" offers a rare and intimate look at what it truly means to be a physician - from the terrifying first code blue as a medical student to the wisdom gained through 30 years of clinical practice. Dr. Kipp takes us behind closed doors to reveal the pr…

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544 - Briony May Williams on All Things Ice Cream 14:18

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Rory McGowan is joined by TV chef, baker, and presenter Briony May Williams! You may recognise Briony from The Great British Bakeoff, Food Unwrapped, Morning Live and more! They discuss new research regarding Brits' ice cream habits, as well as some of Briony's tips and tricks for making your own at home. https://www.cuisinart.co.uk/…

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33 - Why becoming a CAA might be your perfect career | Sally Hoang, CAA 26:36

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What began as a pre-med journey toward orthopedic surgery took an unexpected turn when Sally Hoang, CAA discovered the immediate impact and work-life balance offered by a career in anesthesia care. With remarkable candor, Sally Hoang walks us through her typical 16-hour shift—from arriving at 6:30 AM to set up medications and equipment, to meeting …

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371: Aussie Book Club Why Minimal Guidance During Instruction Does Not Work 1:02:41

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This is the July episode of the Aussie Book Club where our Australian colleagues discuss one article in depth once a month. This month the article discussed is below: Kirschner, P. A., Sweller, J., & Clark, R. E. (2006). Why Minimal Guidance During Instruction Does Not Work: An Analysis of the Failure of Constructivist, Discovery, Problem-Based, Ex…

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32 - Beyond Traditional Psychiatry: Faith, Storytelling, and Human Connection | Dr. Michael Broukhim 25:11

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Dr. Michael Broukhim shatters psychiatric norms with remarkable results, proudly owning his identity as the "anti-psychiatrist psychiatrist." Our conversation reveals why this integrative practitioner achieves what many consider impossible: helping patients recover completely from conditions typically labeled as chronic. The heart of Dr. Broukhim's…

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543 - Phil Jeynes on New Research About Child Accidents & Health Protection 8:06

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Phil Jeynes, Head of Protection at MetLife UK, joins Rory McGowan in this episode. A new poll from accident & health protection experts MetLife UK has found that even in 2025, children still want mum when they’re ill or injured. It raises the question: how do women and families balance home and work life? https://www.metlife.co.uk/…

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31 - Laughter is the Best Medicine: How Humor Helps one ER Nurse | Brock Kemp, RN 27:40

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Imagine walking into a hospital room, stethoscope in hand, only to have patients immediately assume you're the doctor simply because you're a man. For Brock Kemp, this scenario plays out regularly as a male nurse navigating a predominantly female profession. But these misconceptions are just the beginning of his fascinating journey through healthca…

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542 - Dr Olivia Ahn on the Growth in Demand For Sustainable Period Care 11:11

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Rory McGowan is joined by Dr Olivia Ahn, co-founder of FLUUS and an expert in innovation and sustainability. With it being Climate Change Action Week, Dr Olivia talks about new research that shows a growing demand in sustainable period care. https://wearefluus.com/By Modern Mindset

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30 - Saving Lives from Above: The Amazing World of Critical Care Flight Medicine | Sophie Fuller 44:30

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Flying through the air in a helicopter that's "so much smaller than you think," Sophie Fuller works to save lives as a critical care flight paramedic. In this captivating conversation, she reveals the unexpected journey that led her to becoming a lifesaving flight medic who transports critically ill patients by air. Sophie's path wasn't always clea…

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541 - Adrian Ashford on Doing Festivals the Smart & Comfortable Way 11:34

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Rory McGowan is joined by Adrian Ashford from Willow Meadows. Adrian shares his tips on festivals and how you can do them smartly and comfortably. With over 40% of festivalgoers now aged 44 and up, and a line-up packed with musical legends, the middle-aged festival crowd is having their moment. And while the music’s still loud, the priorities have …

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29 - From Construction to the ER: One RN-turned-PA's Unconventional Path to Medicine | Ryan Foley, PA-C, RN 37:38

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What does it take to completely reinvent your career path at age 30? Ryan Foley knows exactly how daunting this journey can be. Starting as a construction worker with a vocational high school background, Ryan made the bold decision to pursue medicine, beginning with remedial college classes and reverse engineering his way to becoming a physician as…

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540 - Dr Juho Jalkanen on a New Blood Cancer Trail That Could Revolutionise Treatment 7:23

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Rory McGowan is joined by Dr Juho Jalkanen from Faron Pharmaceuticals. In this episode they discuss a new blood cancer trial has shown highly promising results, particularly for patients who have relapsed or live with hard-to-treat forms of the disease. https://faron.com/By Modern Mindset

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28 - Surgical Technicians: The Hidden Heroes of Your Operation | Alyssa Ellis, CST/CSFA 37:01

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A sarcastic whisper describing the tools used in the operating room changed everything. Meet Alyssa Ellis, the Certified Surgical Technologist and First Assistant whose educational videos have captured the attention of surgeons, students, and curious patients alike. With her trademark straightforward delivery and deep expertise, Alyssa pulls back t…

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370: Aussie Book Club What’s Right in PE? 1:11:48

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This is the next issue of the Australian Book Club. This week the Aussie “blokes” talk about “what’s wright in PE” Here is a synopisis. Exploring positive narratives in physical education (PE) involves recognizing and highlighting the valuable contributions and positive impacts of PE programs. This includes understanding PE's purpose, its connectio…

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539 - Shaun Forrester on the Importance of Physical Money 12:36

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Daniel Clewlow is joined by Shaun Forrester from Loomis UK. They discuss new research carried out by Loomis UK regarding physical money. Despite the UK's ongoing shift towards digital payments, a significant portion of the population continues to value and rely on cash. This new research reveals that nearly 8 in 10 Brits believe all UK businesses s…

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538 - Michael Follett on the Active Uniform Alliance 15:34

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Rory McGowan is joined by Michael Follett, Founder & Director of OPAL and an Internationla Play Consultant. They've found some new research that shows widespread support from the public for UK schools to change their policies and adopt an always active uniform. The Alliance, founded by Outdoor Play and Learning, the Youth Sport Trust, Play England,…

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27 - Prevention Starts With Understanding: Rethinking How We Teach Complex Medical Concepts | Dr. Josh Wageman, PhD, PA-C, DPT 32:03

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Dr. Josh Wageman brings a rare blend of expertise to cardiovascular prevention. With credentials spanning physical therapy, biochemistry, and Yale PA training, he's transformed how we understand lipid science through brilliant, accessible metaphors that make complex medical concepts understandable to everyone. At the heart of our conversation is Jo…

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537 - Klim Artemov on Ethically Sourced Charcoal 10:16

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Rory McGowan is joined by Klim Artemov from Globaltic. In this episode, Rory picks Klim's brains regarding charcoal and why we need to be careful and make sure we know where we're getting it from. Some of these countries that our producing our charcoal are victims to deforestation and poor labour conditions. https://globalticltd.co.uk/…

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26 - Bridging Science and Compassion: One Attending's Whiteboard Approach to Medical Education | Dr. Ali Zreik, MD 35:40

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Dr. Ali Zreik arrives at patient rooms with an unusual tool—a rolling whiteboard. While most physicians carry stethoscopes and tablets, this internal medicine attending physician and associate program director brings something more transformative: a visual bridge between complex medical science and human understanding. "Bring me the whiteboard," he…

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536 - Thea Watson on Bright HR's Latest Report Regarding Workplace Culture 11:06

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Rory McGowan is joined by Thea Watson from Bright HR. In this episode the two discuss a new report that Bright HR has carried out. It looks at workplace culture and how it still requires improvement in certain areas. https://www.brighthr.com/By Modern Mindset

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535 - Damian Stirrett on The Consumer Voice Report 9:02

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Rory McGowan speaks to Damian Stirrett from ServiceNow. Damian tells us all about the 2025 Consumer Voice Report. This looks at Brits' attitudes towards AI customer service, with an increasing number expecting AI chatbots to pick up on and adapt to their mood. But there remains a lack of trust in AI to fulfil certain tasks and not make things more …

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25 - What If We Actually Guided Students Instead of Drowning Them with the Fire Hose? | Jono Lippman, PA-C 31:15

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Challenging a broken system often requires walking an unconventional path. Jono Lippman's journey from communications major to wilderness guide to emergency medicine PA beautifully illustrates how diverse experiences can reshape our understanding of what healthcare education could and should be. What happens when someone who once actively avoided s…

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369: Harrastamisen Suomen Mallin Tutkimus: Alustavat Tulokset 54:18

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If you don’t understand Finnish then this episode is going to be really confusing. This is a recording of a Keynote lecture (in Finnish) that I gave in Jyväskylä on May 14th 2025 about the Finnish Model for Leisure Activities. Here is a link to the slides (in Finnish) I just ask that you please not use them in any form or share them in any form out…

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24 - Medicine, Military, and Mission: How One Patient-Turned-PA is Transforming Lives | Maj. M. Tiye Young, PA-C 47:00

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What does it take to transform obstacles into opportunities? Major M. Tiye Young knows firsthand. When deployment orders arrived just days before her PA school application deadline, she didn't abandon her medical dreams—she recalibrated. When a cervical cancer diagnosis threatened her future, she fought back with unwavering resolve. Now, as both a …

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368: AIESEP Connect Exploring Digital Learning 58:21

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This is the audio from the AIESEP Connect (an online session put on by AIESEP to share research) from May 2025, and is the first by the Technology SIG May 2025 – #AIESEPConnect #CoffeeWithColleagues Modalities and Pedagogies Exploring Digital Learning Across In-Person, Hybrid, and Remote Physical Education Contexts with Julia Sargent, Ove Østerlie,…

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367: Aussie Book Club 6: Developing the practising model in physical education 1:13:10

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This is the 6th Australian Book Club. The speakers are Brendan SueSee, Michael Davies, and Dave Robinson Synopsis/Background Most Pedagogical or curriculum models in physical education (PE) focus on various content like health, game tactics, sport cultures, and expression. The Practising model has no content as the student generates the content thr…

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23 - Exam Room Nutrition: A PA's Journey to Compassionate Patient Education | Colleen Sloan, PA-C, RDN 42:19

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When a terrified 10-year-old boy walked into Colleen Sloan's pediatric practice in tears, she discovered he'd been monitoring his weight obsessively after another provider warned he'd "need needles in his stomach" if he didn't lose weight. This moment exemplifies everything wrong with how healthcare approaches nutrition conversations—and sparked a …

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22 - From Surgery to Sales: One PA's Journey with Jessica Dell'Aquila, PA-C 22:38

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Jessica Dell'Aquila's career journey breaks the conventional mold of what we expect from healthcare professionals. Starting with a clear vision at just 18, she enrolled in Seton Hall's innovative six-year dual degree program, emerging with both her undergraduate biology degree and master's in physician assistant studies—a testament to her focused d…

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534 - Brian Palmer on Electronic Nostalgia & The Resurgence of DVDs 14:10

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Daniel Clewlow once again fills in for Adam Cox. He speaks to Brian Palmer, CEO and Founder of Cello Electronics. Brian tells us all about the resurgence of physical media and in particular DVDs. He also discusses just how nostalgia-fuelled this re-emergence truly is. https://celloelectronics.com/

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21 - Being Light in Medicine's Darkest Hours: A Journey to Oncology | Dr. Anu Oyetoran 27:04

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Check our Dr. Oyetoran's youtube channel Journey to MD! What happens when a determined young girl from Nigeria declares she wants to be a doctor? Dr. Anu Oyetoran's extraordinary journey takes us across continents—from West Africa to Canada, the Caribbean, New York, and finally Florida—where she now serves as chief medical resident at the Universit…

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533 - Kevin Ramchurn on Being a Tutor 17:03

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Daniel Clewlow fills in for Adam Cox, and he talks to Kevin Ramchurn, a maths tutor and the Managing Director of Suited Tutor, a private tutor company. In today's episode, Daniel and Kevin talk about how class sizes effect student learning, and how online resources are helping students access a wide range of new education options, including persona…

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532 - Garnet Harrison on Whiskey Investment 10:26

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Rory McGowan fills in for Adam Cox, he interview Garnet Harrison from Highland Cask Group. With continued market instability due to global trade tensions, cask whisky experts are warning that without tighter regulation, the market risks being undermined by fraud. Rory and Garnet discuss this and more! https://www.highlandcaskgroup.com/…

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531 - Dr Anna Foreman on the Importance of Pet Safety 10:40

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Daniel Clewlow once again fills in for Adam Cox on Modern Mindset. He speaks to Dr Anna Foreman, an in-house vet from Everypaw. They discuss the importance of pet safety, which is especially significant with Easter around the corner, as lot of chocolate could be well be around your house! https://www.everypaw.com/…

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20 - Clinical Research Transforms Healthcare While Putting Patients First | Leigh Schirmer, DMSc, PA-C 36:52

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Interested in research? Check out the links below to get started! The Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI Program): The Trusted Standard in Research, Ethics, Compliance, and Safety Training Good Clinical Practice (GCP) Online Training Courses Human Subjects Research Courses ---------------------------------------------------------…

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530 - Amy Anderson on Rosacea Awareness 14:15

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Daniel Clewlow fills in for Adam Cox and he interviews Amy Anderson, Skincare Expert and Co-Founder of Skin Shop. They discuss the skin condition that is Rosacea, dissecting what it is and how we can raise awareness. https://www.skinshop.co.uk/

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366: Two Toolkits to help Teacher Educators (from Limerick) 29:16

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Our colleagues from University of Limerick share two amazing resources with you that are 100% free and aimed to help teacher educators. We will talk about the Justice ED and SATLE projects and share these awesome Toolkits that have been created. Below are the website links to the projects and the links to the Toolkits. Justice Ed: https://www.ul.ie…

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19 - Ripple of Change: How One Doctor is Fighting to Save Healthcare | Dr. Todd Otten, MD 34:47

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Learn more about Dr. Otten or to support his documentary, please visit Medicine Forward. His book, Ripples of Change is available at a bookstore near you! Dr. Todd Otten pulls back the curtain on healthcare's darkest challenges while offering a vision of hope for its future. A board-certified family physician with over two decades of experience, Dr…

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Bonus Episode: Under the Skin with Chris Griffiths OBE 35:10

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Adam Cox hosts a special episode of 'Under the Skin', and he is joined by Chirs Griffiths OBE. This episode looks at highlighting the effects of people living with Epidermolysis Bullosa, the condition, treatments, drug breakthroughs as well as discussing other skin conditions. https://www.debra.org.uk/…

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365:PETE Collaborative Town Hall 1:00:46

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This is the audio from the 28th of March, 2025 PETE Collaborative that was hosted to discuss critical issues in the PETE field, notably the future directions of the SHAPE America Research Council. Over 100 PETE scholars attended live.

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18 - A Trailblazing Physician Assistant Changing Lives in Interventional Radiology | Carrie Hayes, PA-C 42:59

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What does it take to become a trailblazer in the world of interventional radiology? In today's episode, we explore this question with Keri Hayes, a remarkable interventional radiology Physician Assistant who has been instrumental in shaping her field. Growing up in a small North Carolina town where specialty care was sparse, Keri's determination to…

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364: The Finnish Model for Leisure Activities 17:21

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This is a 15min presentation about my research on the Finnish Model for Leisure Activities. It was given at the Fulbright Education Forum March 26th, 2025 hosted by the Fulbright Finland Foundation which also has sponsored my stay in Finland this year to conduct the research. The study is also supported by the Ministry of Education and Culture here…

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