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
170 episodes
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
Creative Ways to Show Appreciation
On this episode of Compassion & Courage, Marcus and Marvelyne discuss the importance of showing appreciation in healthcare and beyond. They reflect on Marcus' snake bite incident and express gratitude for the support they received over the ...
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Season 1
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Episode 150
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27:42
Future of Patient Centered Care with Dr. Carolyn Ward
In today’s episode of Compassion & Courage, Marcus invites Dr. Carolyn Ward to talk about the future of the healthcare information and patient centered care. Come listen to Dr. Ward highlight the importance of the human touch in healthcare ...
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Season 1
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Episode 149
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35:40
Best Vocabulary to Use When a Disability is Disclosed to You
In this episode of Compassion & Courage, Marcus and Marvelyne discuss Disability Pride Month and the importance of inclusivity and equal rights for individuals with disabilities. They share personal experiences and provide tips on how to in...
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Season 1
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Episode 148
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27:42
The Importance of Hospital Security with Lisa Terry
In today’s episode of Compassion & Courage, Lisa Terry and Marcus talk about the importance of ethical leadership and keeping up-to-date with regulatory compliance and leading practices. The two highlight that we are all responsible for the...
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Season 1
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Episode 147
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45:07
Understanding the Essence of Patient-Centered Care
In this episode of Compassion & Courage, Marcus and Marvelyne explore the definition of patient-centered care as providing care that is respectful of an individual patient and their preferences, needs, and values. They emphasize the importa...
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Season 1
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Episode 146
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27:02
Improving Patient Experience - Bill Doherty
In this episode, Marcus is joined by Bill Doherty, the founder of International Conference Development (IDC), which helps organize impactful conferences for healthcare professionals.Highlighting how being a caregiver to his mother made him ...
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Season 1
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Episode 145
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26:04
A Blind Guys Dream: Reading Out Loud
Ever wondered how a blind guy can use a computer? Marcus shows us the technology behind the screen on this episode of Compassion & Courage! Technology and a whole lot of people-made it possible for him to narrate his own book for Audible an...
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Season 1
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Episode 144
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17:36
Celebrating National Nurses Week - Heather Schimmers, MBA, BSN, RN
In celebration of National Nurses Week, Marcus is joined by Heather Schimmers who shares the launch of Emplify Health, insights into her career as a nurse, and role as a leader. Todays topics include; what brought Heather into nursing, her lead...
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Season 1
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Episode 143
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42:33
The Importance of Patient Experience - Nicole Cable, CPXP, MHS, LSSBB
Patient Experience Week provides an opportunity to celebrate those who have made a positive impact on patient experience, in this episode, we shine a spotlight on Nicole Cable.Fanatical about process improvement, Nicole delves into...
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38:55
Dealing with Secondary Trauma – Part 2
Dealing with trauma and secondary trauma is a challenge most people face in their daily lives. But what do we do about it? How can we live healthy lives when we are exposed to trauma and stress consistently. In this episode of Compa...
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Season 1
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Episode 142
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27:43
The Compassion of Medical Assistants
In this episode, Marcus is joined by Jill Semau, Director Medical Assisting at State Fair Community College, and Rachel Clifford, Clinical Coordinator Medical Assisting at State Fair Community College. Listen as they emphasize the importance of...
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Season 1
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Episode 141
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37:10
Dealing with Secondary Trauma - Part 1
Secondary or Vicarious Trauma. This is something you’ve probably experienced, even if you’ve never heard of it. Being exposed regularly to other people suffering can cause trauma in the caregiver or witnesser. That sounds like most healthcare p...
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Season 1
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Episode 140
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22:19
Experiences in Critical Care and Oncology with Sarah Grenon and Carrie Hill
In this episode, Marcus is joined by nurses and educators Sarah Grenon, DNP, RN and Carrie Hill, PhD, RN, CNE, CPN to discuss how they used one of Marcus' books to incorporate teaching, compassion, and kindness into students' education during t...
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Season 1
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Episode 139
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34:09