Breaking Point

Health care workers from across the country share powerful and eye-opening stories from the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic. Identifying glimmers of hope and progress amidst the chaos, they give an unfiltered snapshot of this unprecedented moment in time and paint a picture of how we can chart a way forward.

Episodes

Hearty, Not Resilient

March 28, 2022 • 27 mins

Michelle Owens, DO, is tired of hearing the word ‘resilient’. In this episode she tells us why and stresses the need for health care workers to take care of themselves in order to be there for others. This episode is hosted by Andrew Esch, MD, MBA. The views and opinions expressed on this podcast do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of CAPC.

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Cautiously Optimistic

March 21, 2022 • 25 mins

Director of patient experience and pastor, Corey L. Kennard, MACM, CPXP, has supported many people through the emotional, spiritual, and physical devastation over the past two years. Listen as he shares his story, and how he plans to help the community move forward. This episode is hosted by Andrew Esch, MD, MBA. The views and opinions expressed on this podcast do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of CAPC.

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Grace and Flexibility

March 14, 2022 • 24 mins

Allyson Cook Chapman, MD, FACS, shares her unique experience practicing throughout the pandemic in both the ICU and on the palliative care team. Through it all, she reminds us that underneath our PPE we are all human. This episode is hosted by Andrew Esch, MD, MBA. The views and opinions expressed on this podcast do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of CAPC.

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Alone, But Not Lonely

March 7, 2022 • 29 mins

Hear what it has been like to work as a solo practitioner throughout the pandemic. Nurse practitioner, Shawndra Ferrell, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC, tells her story. This episode is hosted by Andrew Esch, MD, MBA. The views and opinions expressed on this podcast do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of CAPC.

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No Magic Solution

February 28, 2022 • 26 mins

Social worker Jill Farabelli, MSW, LCSW, APHSW-C talks team health and well-being during the pandemic, and how the power of debriefing sessions can tackle burnout and moral distress. This episode is hosted by Diane E. Meier, MD, FACP, FAAHPM. The views and opinions expressed on this podcast do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of CAPC.

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Sticking Together

February 21, 2022 • 24 mins

At the onset of COVID, clinical nurse specialist, Pat J. Coyne, MSN, ACHPN and his team were prepared for a tidal wave to hit their hospital in Charleston, South Carolina. When it finally did, it changed everything—from the way they functioned to the way they went home. Listen to what kept his team going. This episode is hosted by Diane E. Meier, MD, FACP, FAAHPM. The views and opinions expressed on this podcast do not necessarily...

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Permission to Pause

February 14, 2022 • 28 mins

Sherika Newman, DO, a frontline physician in Atlanta, says seeing younger people getting sick during the Delta wave changed the game for her and her team. Find out how they’re coping. This episode is hosted by Andrew Esch, MD, MBA. The views and opinions expressed on this podcast do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of CAPC.

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No Judgment

February 3, 2022 • 26 mins

Palliative care physician, Stephanie Terauchi, MD, Director of Palliative Care at UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, reflects on her team's strength and compassion during the pandemic. With a third wave that caught everyone by surprise, the team faced a marathon, not a sprint. Listen as Dr. Terauchi shares how building relationships and an environment free of judgment are the ways forward. This episode is hosted by Diane E...

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Leading Through a Crisis

February 3, 2022 • 25 mins

Donna W. Stevens, MHA, Director, OACIS/Palliative Medicine at Lehigh Valley Health Network, discusses navigating the pandemic as part of a leadership team. Facing chaotic challenges such as vaccine hesitancy on the team, unparalleled demand and unparalleled exodus, leadership had to explore new ways to meet their staff's needs. This episode is hosted by Diane E. Meier, MD, FACP, FAAHPM. The views and opinions expressed on this po...

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Staying Connected, Staying Afloat

February 1, 2022 • 26 mins

Nurse practitioner Patricia Fogelman, DNP shares her experience working in a COVID ICU. She sheds light on how burnout, moral distress, and compassion fatigue are unfolding in different departments, and how difficult it has been for residents and nurses who are just starting their careers. This episode is hosted by Andrew Esch, MD, MBA. The views and opinions expressed on this podcast do not necessarily reflect the official poli...

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Breaking Point

Episodes

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Grace and Flexibility

Alone, But Not Lonely

No Magic Solution

Sticking Together

Permission to Pause

No Judgment

Leading Through a Crisis

Staying Connected, Staying Afloat

Popular Podcasts

Hearty, Not Resilient

Cautiously Optimistic