Inspire Global Radio

What does it mean to stay tender-hearted—and even a little wild—while working in modern medicine? Dr. Wendy Lau, an emergency physician and Zen practitioner, shares the GRACE approach (Gather, Recall, Attune, Consider, Engage/End) that helps clinicians meet patients with genuine compassion, even on the busiest shifts. She explains how naming moral residue and moral injury can lift hidden weight off our shoulders and introduces self...

What does it mean to be well—not just physically, but emotionally, culturally, and in community?

In this episode, we talk with Saul Ferolus, a Haitian peace seeker, father, husband and community advocate, who shares his lived experience as a Haitian navigating life after the 2010 earthquake, migration, and the challenges of being misunderstood in a new country. His story invites us to consider how well-being is shaped not only by ac...

What does it mean to lead with compassion in global health—and why does it matter now more than ever?

In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Shams Syed to explore how compassion, partnership, and service are not just values—but strategies for systems change. From his early work designing bi-directional hospital partnerships across continents to his reflections on faith, identity, and burnout, Shams shares hard-won insights from decad...

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We're excited to share this episode featuring Dr. James, a leader who's transforming rural healthcare in Uganda with unwavering commitment and care. In our conversation, he walks us through his remarkable journey to making a real impact in healthcare deliv...

What does it mean to truly heal—and who are we beyond our white coats?

In this first episode of Inspire Global Radio, co-hosts Dr. Lopa Basu and Dr. Ashley Ono, two women physicians practicing in Hawai‘i, interview one another to unpack how their personal healing journeys have reshaped their understanding of medicine, identity, and care.

They explore:
 Self-care vs. self-stewardship
 Introducing yourself through place, not ti...

Dr. Rana Awdish is a critical care physician, best-selling author, physician advocate, and public speaker whose book In Shock: My Journey from Death to Recovery and the Redemptive Power of Hope has sparked profound conversations across the world of medicine.

In this episode, we explore the question: What happens when a physician becomes the patient? Rana shares how her own critical illness transformed not only her understanding of h...