Compassion & Courage: Conversations in Healthcare
"Compassion & Courage" is a healthcare podcast hosted by professional speaker, Marcus Engel, and his wife, Marvelyne aka The Hotness.
This podcast includes conversations on the leadership topics, we all need: resiliency, finding compassion for ourselves and others, and healthcare trends. There are lots of interviews with docs, nurses, experts, patients, and folks in the field up to their ears doing the work… and finding the balance.
Marcus is a speaker, consultant, professor, and the author of “The Other End of the Stethoscope” and “I’m Here: Compassionate Communication in Patient Care,” two texts that are often used by hospitals and nursing schools.
"Compassion & Courage: Conversations in Healthcare" is a Marcus Engel podcast and the views expressed are entirely his own.
Episodes
183 episodes
Improving the Science of Diagnosis with Steven Goldberg, MD, MBA
In this episode of Compassion & Courage Conversations in Healthcare, Marcus speaks with Dr. Steven Goldberg, Chief Medical Officer of HealthTrackRx. They discuss the importance of compassionate communication in healthcare, the challenges of...
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Season 1
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Episode 174
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20:00
The Journey from Patient to Advocate with Trisha Choi, MA, CPXP
In this episode of Compassion & Courage, Marcus Engel speaks with Trisha Choi about her journey from being a patient to a healthcare professional, emphasizing the importance of compassion in patient care. They discuss personal experiences o...
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Season 1
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Episode 173
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41:30
Finding Joy in Long-Term Care – Erin Hart and Peter Murphy Lewis
In this episode of Compassion & Courage, Marcus Engel engages with guests Erin Hart and Peter Murphy Lewis to discuss the vital role of caregivers in long-term care settings and some of the creative work in healthcare. They explore the ofte...
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Season 1
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Episode 172
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31:15
Humility, Compassion, and Understanding in Healthcare with Beth Cavenaugh
In this episode of Compassion & Courage, Marcus Engel speaks with Beth Cavenaugh, a longtime hospice nurse, about her journey into nursing, the importance of compassionate communication, and the role of narrative medicine in healthcare. The...
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Season 1
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Episode 171
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31:41
Life is Too Short – With James Pinkston Jr., RN/NREMTP
In this episode of Compassion & Courage: Conversations in Healthcare, Marcus Engel speaks with James Pinkston Jr., RN/NREMTP, about the importance of presence in caregiving, and the journey into healthcare leadership. They discuss the signi...
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Season 1
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Episode 170
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31:53
The Heart of Nursing – With Hannah Fowler, RN
In this episode of Compassion and Courage, host Marcus Engel speaks with nurse Hannah Fowler about her journey into nursing, the realities of bedside care, and the importance of compassion in healthcare. Hannah shares her personal experiences a...
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26:53
AI: The Future of Compassionate Healthcare with David Norris
In this episode of Compassion and Courage, Marcus and David Norris discuss the transformative role of artificial intelligence (AI) in healthcare. They explore how AI can alleviate administrative burdens on healthcare professionals, enhance pati...
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Season 1
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Episode 168
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27:44
The Joy of Knowing Another Person Deeply with Susan Ryan
In this episode of Compassion and Courage, Marcus speaks with Susan Ryan, CEO of the Center for Innovation, about transforming elder care through compassion and person-centered practices. They discuss the importance of deinstitutionalizing care...
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Season 1
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Episode 167
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34:33
The Stethoscope Surprise
In this episode of Compassion and Courage, Marcus Engel talks about the release of his book The Other End of the Stethoscope on Audible! He shares this big announcement and the innovative use of AI for voice cloning, which allowed him ...
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Season 1
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Episode 166
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6:30
Meet Them Where They Are – Rachel Phelps, DNP, MSN, RN, CNEcl, CHSE
In this episode of Compassion and Courage, Marcus Engel speaks with Rachel Phelps, DNP, about her journey in nursing, the importance of compassionate communication, and the role of mentorship in healthcare. They discuss the integration of techn...
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Season 1
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Episode 165
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28:15
Finding an Abundant Mindset
164 – Finding an Abundant Mindset In this episode of Compassion and Courage, Marcus and Marvelyne discuss the concept of scarcity mindset and how to overcome it. They explore the importance of shifting to an abundant mindset,...
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Season 1
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Episode 164
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25:55
The Heart of Compassionate Care – Ryan Sheridan, Thoracic Surgery PA
In this episode of Compassion and Courage, Marcus speaks with Ryan Sheridan, a physician assistant specializing in cardiothoracic surgery. They discuss Ryan's journey into the medical field, the importance of compassionate communication in heal...
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Season 1
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Episode 163
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34:19
Farewells and New Beginnings
162 – Farewells and New Beginnings On this episode of Compassion & Courage, Marcus and The Hotness share the emotional announcement about the Engel pack. At the beginning of January, Marcus and The Hotness began the journ...
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Season 1
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Episode 162
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24:09
Navigating Mental Health – Angie Osborn
In today’s episode of Compassion & Courage, Marcus Engel speaks with Angie Osborn, a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner, discussing her journey in mental health, the importance of compassionate communication, and the need for inte...
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Season 1
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Episode 161
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36:23
How to Cultivate Compassion (REPOST)
Marcus Tells the Story of Jennifer and “I’m Here.” He shares the three ways that are best able to help cultivate more compassion and be more present. Marcus gives two definitions for compassion and challenges us to try practicing non-judgement,...
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Season 1
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19:05
The Power of Advocacy in Healthcare – Rachel Spalding, DNP, RN, NEA-BC
In today’s episode of Compassion & Courage, Marcus Engel speaks with Dr. Rachel Spalding, a nurse executive and consultant, about her journey in nursing, the importance of compassionate care, and the role of advocacy in healthcare. Rachel s...
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Season 1
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Episode 160
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47:15
The Power of Vulnerability in Nursing – Nikki Helms DNP, MBA, RN, CCRN-K
In today’s episode of Compassion & Courage, Marcus Engel speaks with Nikki Helms DNP, MBA, RN, CCRN-K, a dedicated nurse and patient experience leader. They discuss Nikki's journey into nursing, the importance of compassionate care, and the...
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Season 1
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Episode 159
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28:29
The Self Saboteur – Part 2
On this episode of Compassion & Courage, Marcus and The Hotness delve into the concept of self-sabotage, exploring its various forms and how it impacts mental health, relationships, and personal growth. They discuss behaviors such as perfec...
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Season 1
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Episode 158
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21:59
Leadership Lessons from a Lifelong Nurse - Laurie Smith
In today’s episode of Compassion & Courage, Marcus Engel and Laurie Smith talk about Laurie’s journey in healthcare, her inspirations, and the importance of leadership and belonging in teams. They discuss Laurie's experiences as a nurse, he...
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Season 1
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Episode 157
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26:50
The Self Saboteur – Part 1
On this episode of Compassion & Courage, Marcus and The Hotness delve into the concept of self-sabotage, exploring its various forms and how it impacts mental health, relationships, and personal growth. They discuss behaviors such as perfec...
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Season 1
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Episode 156
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20:09
Trusting Your Gut in Nursing – Jenn Johnson, RN
In today’s episode of Compassion & Courage, Marcus Engel speaks with Jenn Johnson, RN, about the importance of compassionate communication in nursing. Jenn highlights the significance of nursing intuition, and how it can positively impact p...
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Season 1
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Episode 155
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36:02
Helping People Heals Me Too - Dr. Tiffany Pankow, MD
In today’s episode of Compassion & Courage, Dr. Tiffany Pankow, Chief of Caregiver Wellness and Patient Experience at Honor Health, discusses her role in promoting the well-being of clinicians and its impact on patient outcomes. Specificall...
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Season 1
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Episode 154
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35:44
A Life Filled with Bravery and Compassion – Jim Schamadan, M.D.
In today’s episode of Compassion & Courage, Jim Schamadan, M.D., a 96-year-old doctor, shares his incredible life experiences and insights in this conversation. From enlisting in the military at 17 to becoming a doctor, surviving a kidnappi...
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Season 1
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Episode 153
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43:30
The Impact of Moral Injury on Burnout
On this episode of Compassion & Courage, Marcus and Marvelyne discuss burnout in healthcare, focusing on its causes, signs, and prevention. They highlight the importance of recognizing burnout early and taking steps to prevent it. The episo...
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Season 1
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Episode 152
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28:23
Promoting Humanism in Healthcare with Dr. Kathy Reeves
In today’s episode of Compassion & Courage, Marcus invites Dr. Kathy Reeves to discuss the importance of humanism in healthcare and the work of the Gold Foundation in promoting compassionate care. She highlights the need for trust, dignity,...
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Season 1
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Episode 151
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39:45