JoyMed
JoyMed
Podcast Description
The JoyMed Show brought to you by the Medical Society of VA and SafeHaven. We are here to share with you, conversations with medical leaders, as we explore ways of putting JOY back into everyday life and the practice of medicine.
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The show focuses on critical issues in healthcare such as burnout, wellness education, and the future of medicine with specific episodes discussing how medical schools can combat burnout, first-hand accounts of nurses on the frontline, and the experiences of medical and PA students navigating their training.
The JoyMed Show brought to you by the Medical Society of VA and SafeHaven. We are here to share with you, conversations with medical leaders, as we explore ways of putting JOY back into everyday life and the practice of medicine.
Discover Dr. Todd Otten’s powerful story of physician burnout, resilience, and systemic change in healthcare. Learn why vulnerability matters, how the documentary “Suck It Up, Buttercup” is sparking conversations, and what gives hope for the future of medicine. Perfect for clinicians, healthcare leaders, and anyone interested in medical wellness and reform.
Key Moments:
00:09 – Meet Dr. Todd Otten: physician, leader, and advocate for change
00:48 – The reality of burnout and the “Quadruple Aim” in healthcare
07:03 – When medicine became unsustainable—and why it’s systemic
09:51 – The story behind Ripple of Change and breaking the silence
15:30 – The documentary “Suck It Up, Buttercup” and building a movement
24:23 – Why “it is what it is” isn’t acceptable—and how change begins
This is a conversation about courage, connection, and the future of healthcare.
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