The Nocturnists

The Nocturnists picks up with Season 3, which was interrupted by the COVID pandemic. Internal medicine physician David Muller tells a story about a chance encounter on the George Washington Bridge that made him ponder what makes caring real, and not just something we do professionally. This story was originally told live in New York City at our October 2019 event at the Housing Works Bookstore Cafe. Learn more about this great venue and organization here. Illustrations by Lindsay Mound. Original theme music by Yosef Munro. Other music comes from Blue Dot Sessions. The Nocturnists is made possible by the California Medical Association, the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation, and people like you who have donated through our website and Patreon page. __________ WARNING: Today's episode of The Nocturnists contains descriptions of mental health crises and suicidal actions. Listener discretion is advised. If you are having thoughts of suicide, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255 (TALK) or go to SpeakingOfSuicide.com/resources for a list of additional resources.   This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thenocturnists.substack.com

The Nocturnists continues with Season 3, which was previously interrupted by the pandemic. In this episode, family medicine doctor Miriam Sheinbein tells a story about coming to terms with ambivalence surrounding pregnancy and motherhood. This story was originally told at a storytelling event produced by TEACH (teachtraining.org), an organization that cultivates the next generation of reproductive health care providers. Illustrations by Lindsay Mound. Original theme music by Yosef Munro. Other music comes from Blue Dot Sessions. The Nocturnists is made possible by the California Medical Association, the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation, and people like you who have donated through our website and Patreon page.  This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thenocturnists.substack.com

The Nocturnists picks up with Season 3, which was interrupted by the COVID pandemic. Medical student Latha Panchap shares a story about a crisis of confidence on the wards. Latha was the winner of The Nocturnists' medical student storytelling contest on the theme of LEARNING, and told her story in front of a live audience at the Housing Works Bookstore and Cafe in New York City on December 19, 2019. Illustrations by Lindsay Mound. Original theme music by Yosef Munro. Other music comes from Blue Dot Sessions. This episode was brought to you by Vocera Communications' Experience Innovation Network,  an organization that has investigated the impact of stress, divided attention, and cognitive load on clinicians, and published data on how it affects communication and emotional wellbeing. Learn more about their work here and here. The Nocturnists is made possible by the California Medical Association, the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation, and people like you who have donated through our website and Patreon page.  Also mentioned in this episode: Saturday Night Stories from UCSF. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thenocturnists.substack.com

In this final episode of Black Voices in Healthcare, Host Ashley McMullen and Executive Producer Kimberly Manning discuss the making of the series. Host: Ashley McMullen, MD Executive Producer: Kimberly Manning, MD Consulting Producer: Emily Silverman, MD Podcast Producer: Adelaide Papazoglou Illustrations by Ashley Floréal Original music by Janaé E. Black Voices in Healthcare series sponsors: California Health Care Foundation and The California Wellness Foundation. The Nocturnists is made possible by the California Medical Association and people like you who have donated through our website and Patreon page. Find show notes, transcript, and more at thenocturnists.com/black-voices-in-healthcare. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thenocturnists.substack.com

Our series began with reflections on the death of George Floyd, and ends with stories of birth. Even in the midst of tragedy, new life is beginning. Host: Ashley McMullen, MD Executive Producer: Kimberly Manning, MD Consulting Producer: Emily Silverman, MD Podcast Producer: Adelaide Papazoglou Illustrations by Ashley Floréal Original music by Janaé E. Black Voices in Healthcare series sponsors: California Health Care Foundation and The California Wellness Foundation. The Nocturnists is made possible by the California Medical Association and people like you who have donated through our website and Patreon page. Find show notes, transcript, and more at thenocturnists.com/black-voices-in-healthcare. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thenocturnists.substack.com

From the physical exams we conduct to diagnose disease to the reassuring handshakes before a surgical procedure, human touch is fundamental to the work we do in healthcare. Host: Ashley McMullen, MD Executive Producer: Kimberly Manning, MD Consulting Producer: Emily Silverman, MD Podcast Producer: Adelaide Papazoglou Illustrations by Ashley Floréal Original music by Janaé E. Black Voices in Healthcare series sponsors: California Health Care Foundation and The California Wellness Foundation. The Nocturnists is made possible by the California Medical Association and people like you who have donated through our website and Patreon page. Find show notes, transcript, and more at thenocturnists.com/black-voices-in-healthcare. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thenocturnists.substack.com

Have you ever looked around and realized you were the only one? Standing out in the crowd can be hard, but it might just be your superpower. Host: Ashley McMullen, MD Executive Producer: Kimberly Manning, MD Consulting Producer: Emily Silverman, MD Podcast Producer: Adelaide Papazoglou Illustrations by Ashley Floréal Original music by Janaé E. Black Voices in Healthcare series sponsors: California Health Care Foundation and The California Wellness Foundation. The Nocturnists is made possible by the California Medical Association and people like you who have donated through our website and Patreon page. Find show notes, transcript, and more at thenocturnists.com/black-voices-in-healthcare. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thenocturnists.substack.com

Everyone has a different origin story. This week we hear about all the roads you’ve taken to become who you are. Host: Ashley McMullen, MD Executive Producer: Kimberly Manning, MD Consulting Producer: Emily Silverman, MD Podcast Producer: Adelaide Papazoglou Illustrations by Ashley Floréal Original music by Janaé E. Black Voices in Healthcare series sponsors: California Health Care Foundation and The California Wellness Foundation. The Nocturnists is made possible by the California Medical Association and people like you who have donated through our website and Patreon page. Find show notes, transcript, and more at thenocturnists.com/black-voices-in-healthcare. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thenocturnists.substack.com

We know the pandemic has disproportionately affected communities of color. This week, we hear about how COVID-19 has affected your lives. Host: Ashley McMullen, MD Executive Producer: Kimberly Manning, MD Consulting Producer: Emily Silverman, MD Podcast Producer: Adelaide Papazoglou Illustrations by Ashley Floréal Original music by Janaé E. Featuring music "Heart Shaped Box" by Amber Mark (covering Nirvana). Black Voices in Healthcare series sponsors: California Health Care Foundation and The California Wellness Foundation. The Nocturnists is made possible by the California Medical Association and people like you who have donated through our website and Patreon page. Find show notes, transcript, and more at thenocturnists.com/black-voices-in-healthcare. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thenocturnists.substack.com

Our Black hair speaks volumes about our lives, and can be a source of joy or pain. Host: Ashley McMullen, MD Executive Producer: Kimberly Manning, MD Consulting Producer: Emily Silverman, MD Podcast Producer: Adelaide Papazoglou Illustrations by Ashley Floréal Original music by Janaé E. Featuring music inspired by “I am Not My Hair" by India.Arie. Black Voices in Healthcare series sponsors: California Health Care Foundation and The California Wellness Foundation. The Nocturnists is made possible by the California Medical Association and people like you who have donated through our website and Patreon page. Find show notes, transcript, and more at thenocturnists.com/black-voices-in-healthcare. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thenocturnists.substack.com