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.
Compassion & Courage: Conversations in Healthcare
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, especially with ourselves. If you’ve ever been touched by the story of Marcus and Jennifer in the emergency room, this episode is a must listen.
Key Topics:
- 00:19 - Welcome and background. Marcus talks about his story and what has brought him to this point, this podcast.
- 04:43 - All I remember from that night... was Jennifer. Marc talks about his first night after the accident and the hand that got him through one of the roughest moments in his life. Simple human presence is the cornerstone of caregiving.
- 07:35 - 20 years go by and Marcus finally meets Jennifer. Even if Jennifer didn’t save Marcus’ life, she saved his sanity.
- 11:05 - Teaching therapeutic presence and compassion. How to not judge yourself and how to have compassion for yourself. Practice self care, and cultivate compassion.
- 14:05 - Three ways to generate more compassion in your own life.
- 18:13 - Thank you and conclusion!
Resources for you:
- Subscribe to the show on Apple: https://bit.ly/MarcusEngelPodcast
- Connect with Marcus on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MarcusEngelSpeaker/
- Marcus Engel website: www.MarcusEngel.com
Join us weekly and please feel free to share this podcast with any healthcare professionals you know who may need a shot of inspiration!