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    Knock Knock, Hi! with the Glaucomfleckens

    “Knock Knock, Hi! with the Glaucomfleckens” dives into the highs, lows, and WTFs of healthcare. Whether you’re in the medical field, live with a healthcare worker, or broke your arm once and are still paying off your medical bills, this is a must-listen. Join Will and Kristin Flanary (aka the Glaucomfleckens) for candid chats with leading healthcare voices like Dr. Mike and Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy. Discover fun facts about eyeballs, hear relatable stories from medical training, and sneak a peek into the U.S. health insurance industry (spoiler alert: it’s not great!). We’ll share our own perspectives of being a patient or family member experiencing the healthcare system. And, of course, we explore the question on everyone’s minds: “Why has Dr. Glaucomflecken never had his eyes dilated?” Combining science with humor and a dash of snark, we unpack the human side of healthcare.

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    Glauc Talk: The Surgeon General Drinks Raw Milk—Should You? May 27, 2025
    Show notes

    In this episode, we’re unpacking the appointment of Dr. Casey Means as the new U.S. Surgeon General and everything that’s wrong with politicizing public health.

    Kristin and I get into functional medicine red flags, why “root cause” messaging can actually be dangerous, and the bizarre rise of raw milk influencers. (Spoiler: bovine tuberculosis is real, and no, we don’t want it.) We also talk about how Mother's Day made us reflect on post-trauma rituals, parenting energy levels, and... potted plants.

    It’s chaotic, a little gross, and kind of philosophical. You know—classic Knock Knock, Hi!


    Takeaways:

    • Our new Surgeon General left residency six months before finishing—and that’s just the beginning.

    • Raw milk is trending again. So is tuberculosis. These two things are not unrelated.

    • We invent “juice cleanses for your kidneys,” and no, please don’t do that.

    • Kristin makes the connection between surviving Will’s cardiac arrest and suddenly keeping plants alive.

    • And yes, we’ve reached the “bovine TB” phase of American wellness culture.

    —



    To Get Tickets to Wife & Death: You can visit Glaucomflecken.com/live


    We want to hear YOUR stories (and medical puns)! Shoot us an email and say hi! knockknockhi@human-content.com


    Can’t get enough of us? Shucks. You can support the show on Patreon for early episode access, exclusive bonus shows, livestream hangouts, and much more! –⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ http://www.patreon.com/glaucomflecken⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

    Also, be sure to check out the newsletter: https://glaucomflecken.com/glauc-to-me/


    If you are interested in buying a book from one of our guests, check them all out here: https://www.amazon.com/shop/dr.glaucomflecken


    If you want more information on models I use:

    Anatomy Warehouse provides for the best, crafting custom anatomical products, medical simulation kits and presentation models that create a lasting educational impact. For more information go to Anatomy Warehouse DOT com. Link: https://anatomywarehouse.com/?aff=14 Plus for 15% off use code: Glaucomflecken15


    --

    A friendly reminder from the G’s and Tarsus: If you want to learn more about Demodex Blepharitis, making an appointment with your eye doctor for an eyelid exam can help you know for sure. Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://www.EyelidCheck.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for more information.


    Today’s episode is brought to you by DAX Copilot from Microsoft. DAX Copilot is your AI assistant for automating clinical documentation and workflows helping you be more efficient and reduce the administrative burdens that cause us to feel overwhelmed and burnt out.


    To learn more about how DAX Copilot can help improve healthcare experiences for both you and your patients visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠aka.ms/knockknockhi⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.


    To learn more about Pearson Ravitz go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠http://www.pearsonravitz.com/knockknock⁠⁠⁠⁠.


    Produced by⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Human Content

    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices


    Knock Knock Eye: United Health Group CEO Stepped Down. The Stock Fell. My Mood Improved. May 22, 2025
    Show notes

    I was going to talk about corneas. Just a nice, focused anatomy deep dive. But then I found out UnitedHealthcare’s stock is down 20% and—what can I say? I got distracted by joy. So before we dig into layers of corneal meat (yes, I said that), we take a little detour into vertical integration, kickbacks, AI claim denials, and how a multi-billion-dollar behemoth is finally catching a whiff of accountability. Then it’s back to business: corneal nerves, LASIK, ulcers, transplant techniques, the great “your corneas are too thin” letdown, and why you should stop sleeping in your contact lenses. Also, I may have created a dating strategy that involves casually name-dropping Descemet’s membrane. You're welcome.


    Takeaways:

    • UnitedHealth Took a Hit—And I Took a Victory Lap. Their CEO is stepping down. Their stock is down. Their karma might finally be catching up. I am… not sad.

    • Your Cornea Is Clear for a Reason—Until It’s Not. It doesn’t have blood vessels. It doesn’t heal like skin. And when it gets cloudy, things get gross, fast.

    • LASIK Isn’t for Everyone. Here’s Why Your Eye Got Rejected. If you’ve ever been told your cornea is “too thin,” I’m here to explain why—and yes, it’s as mathy as it sounds.

    • Yes, I Called It ‘Corneal Meat.’ No, I’m Not Sorry. It’s the stroma. It’s thick. It’s important. And now you’re never going to un-hear that phrase.

    • Please Stop Sleeping in Your Contacts. I’m Begging. Because you like seeing. And because I don’t want to have to dig bacteria out of your eyeball.

    —


    To Get Tickets to Wife & Death: You can visit Glaucomflecken.com/live


    We want to hear YOUR stories (and medical puns)! Shoot us an email and say hi! knockknockhi@human-content.com


    Can’t get enough of us? Shucks. You can support the show on Patreon for early episode access, exclusive bonus shows, livestream hangouts, and much more! –⁠⁠⁠⁠ http://www.patreon.com/glaucomflecken⁠⁠⁠⁠

    Also, be sure to check out the newsletter: https://glaucomflecken.com/glauc-to-me/


    If you are interested in buying a book from one of our guests, check them all out here: https://www.amazon.com/shop/dr.glaucomflecken


    If you want more information on models I use:

    Anatomy Warehouse provides for the best, crafting custom anatomical products, medical simulation kits and presentation models that create a lasting educational impact. For more information go to Anatomy Warehouse DOT com. Link: https://anatomywarehouse.com/?aff=14 Plus for 15% off use code: Glaucomflecken15


    --

    A friendly reminder from the G’s and Tarsus: If you want to learn more about Demodex Blepharitis, making an appointment with your eye doctor for an eyelid exam can help you know for sure. Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠http://www.EyelidCheck.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ for more information.


    Today’s episode is brought to you by DAX Copilot from Microsoft. DAX Copilot is your AI assistant for automating clinical documentation and workflows helping you be more efficient and reduce the administrative burdens that cause us to feel overwhelmed and burnt out.


    To learn more about how DAX Copilot can help improve healthcare experiences for both you and your patients visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠aka.ms/knockknockhi⁠⁠⁠⁠.


    To learn more about Pearson Ravitz go to ⁠⁠⁠http://www.pearsonravitz.com/knockknock⁠⁠⁠.


    Produced by⁠⁠⁠⁠ Human Content

    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices


    We’re Burnt Out on Burnout Training | Dr. Jillian Horton May 20, 2025
    Show notes

    If you’ve ever rolled your eyes at the word “wellness,” same. But this week, we sat down with Dr. Jillian Horton—physician, author, speaker, and actual expert on burnout and fulfillment—to talk about what wellness actually means… and why most organizations keep getting it very, very wrong.

    We talk about the burnout industrial complex, how “pizza-based wellness” is hurting morale more than helping, and why fulfillment might be a better goal than happiness. Jillian also shares why young doctors are reevaluating what medicine should look like—and how calling it a “calling” is sometimes just a fancy way to underpay you.

    Also: medical comedy fellowship, anyone?

    Takeaways:

    • What even is wellness anymore? And why does it feel like another task?

    • Pizza is not a wellness plan. Especially if it comes with mandatory attendance.

    • Burnout isn’t your fault. But you’re probably being told it is.

    • Jillian introduces us to the Stanford Fulfillment Model—and it actually makes sense.

    • Humor isn’t just a coping tool—it’s resistance, connection, and sometimes survival.

    —


    Want more Dr. Jillian Horton:

    Twitter / Bluesky / IG: @jillianhortonMD


    To Get Tickets to Wife & Death: You can visit Glaucomflecken.com/live


    We want to hear YOUR stories (and medical puns)! Shoot us an email and say hi! knockknockhi@human-content.com


    Can’t get enough of us? Shucks. You can support the show on Patreon for early episode access, exclusive bonus shows, livestream hangouts, and much more! –⁠⁠⁠⁠ http://www.patreon.com/glaucomflecken⁠⁠⁠⁠

    Also, be sure to check out the newsletter: https://glaucomflecken.com/glauc-to-me/


    If you are interested in buying a book from one of our guests, check them all out here: https://www.amazon.com/shop/dr.glaucomflecken


    If you want more information on models I use:

    Anatomy Warehouse provides for the best, crafting custom anatomical products, medical simulation kits and presentation models that create a lasting educational impact. For more information go to Anatomy Warehouse DOT com. Link: https://anatomywarehouse.com/?aff=14 Plus for 15% off use code: Glaucomflecken15


    --

    A friendly reminder from the G’s and Tarsus: If you want to learn more about Demodex Blepharitis, making an appointment with your eye doctor for an eyelid exam can help you know for sure. Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠http://www.EyelidCheck.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ for more information.


    Today’s episode is brought to you by DAX Copilot from Microsoft. DAX Copilot is your AI assistant for automating clinical documentation and workflows helping you be more efficient and reduce the administrative burdens that cause us to feel overwhelmed and burnt out.


    To learn more about how DAX Copilot can help improve healthcare experiences for both you and your patients visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠aka.ms/knockknockhi⁠⁠⁠⁠.


    To learn more about Pearson Ravitz go to ⁠⁠⁠http://www.pearsonravitz.com/knockknock⁠⁠⁠.


    Produced by⁠⁠⁠⁠ Human Content

    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices


    Knock Knock Eye: I Survived the U.S. Healthcare System. Barely. May 15, 2025
    Show notes

    Five years ago this month, I died. I mean, not for long—but long enough. In this episode, I talk about it. The cardiac arrest. The four-year curse. The memory gaps. The part where Kristen saved my life on a mattress, then got told I was “end of life” and left in a hospital hallway with no cell service. I don’t usually get into this on the podcast, but it’s time. I also talk about what it’s like to return to clinic too soon, what empathy fatigue feels like when it hits you mid-exam, and why Australia’s healthcare system makes me want to scream and cry and hug a Medicare card. Oh, and yes, I checked—I did not get a single ophthalmology consult while hospitalized. Rude.


    Takeaways:


    I Gave the Saddest Talk in Australia—and They Thanked Me for It.
    Nothing like telling an entire country of surgeons: "Whatever the U.S. does, do the opposite."


    We’ve Got Trauma. We’ve Got Memory Loss. We’ve Got... Thai Food?
    My hippocampus was out to lunch, but at least I wasn’t. Shoutout to solo dinners in Sydney.


    Cardiac Arrest Might’ve Been the Easy Part.
    Kristen had to do chest compressions. Then fight a hospital. Then explain to our kids why Dad was suddenly gone.


    Empathy Fatigue is Real. And It’s Ugly.
    I went back to work too soon. And I knew it the moment I got irrationally annoyed by dry eye complaints.


    I Think My Wife Asked for Artificial Tears While I Was in the ICU.
    I can't prove this, but it feels on brand. I’ll confirm and get back to you.

    —


    To Get Tickets to Wife & Death: You can visit Glaucomflecken.com/live


    We want to hear YOUR stories (and medical puns)! Shoot us an email and say hi! knockknockhi@human-content.com


    Can’t get enough of us? Shucks. You can support the show on Patreon for early episode access, exclusive bonus shows, livestream hangouts, and much more! –⁠⁠⁠ http://www.patreon.com/glaucomflecken⁠⁠⁠

    Also, be sure to check out the newsletter: https://glaucomflecken.com/glauc-to-me/


    If you are interested in buying a book from one of our guests, check them all out here: https://www.amazon.com/shop/dr.glaucomflecken


    If you want more information on models I use:

    Anatomy Warehouse provides for the best, crafting custom anatomical products, medical simulation kits and presentation models that create a lasting educational impact. For more information go to Anatomy Warehouse DOT com. Link: https://anatomywarehouse.com/?aff=14 Plus for 15% off use code: Glaucomflecken15


    --

    A friendly reminder from the G’s and Tarsus: If you want to learn more about Demodex Blepharitis, making an appointment with your eye doctor for an eyelid exam can help you know for sure. Visit ⁠⁠⁠http://www.EyelidCheck.com⁠⁠⁠ for more information.


    Today’s episode is brought to you by DAX Copilot from Microsoft. DAX Copilot is your AI assistant for automating clinical documentation and workflows helping you be more efficient and reduce the administrative burdens that cause us to feel overwhelmed and burnt out.


    To learn more about how DAX Copilot can help improve healthcare experiences for both you and your patients visit ⁠⁠⁠aka.ms/knockknockhi⁠⁠⁠.


    To learn more about Pearson Ravitz go to ⁠⁠http://www.pearsonravitz.com/knockknock⁠⁠.


    Produced by⁠⁠⁠ Human Content

    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices


    Glauc Talk: What the Cardiac Arrest Anniversary Feels Like—For Both of Us May 13, 2025
    Show notes

    Five years ago, my heart stopped. And this week’s episode is about what it’s been like to live with that anniversary hanging in the air.

    Kristin and I talk through how the week felt, what’s changed in the five year, and what hasn’t. We talk about the weird guilt of surviving, the unexpected joy of ordinary days, and how “the trauma anniversary” messes with your brain in ways even a cardiologist can’t predict.

    No characters this week. No insurance rants. Just two people who went through something massive—and are still figuring out what to do with it.


    Lt Gregg shoe and Blog post

    https://glaucomflecken.com/lockdown-love-and-life-saving-cpr-a-mothers-day-to-remember/

    Takeaways:

    • The day feels weird—not sad, not happy, just… off.

    • Kristin shares what it’s like to carry the memory of doing CPR on your spouse.

    • Will opens up about the strange weight of surviving something you don’t remember.

    • No code blue this time—but lots of reflection and some unexpected laughs.

    • It’s not about closure. It’s about honoring the mess.

    —


    To Get Tickets to Wife & Death: You can visit Glaucomflecken.com/live


    We want to hear YOUR stories (and medical puns)! Shoot us an email and say hi! knockknockhi@human-content.com


    Can’t get enough of us? Shucks. You can support the show on Patreon for early episode access, exclusive bonus shows, livestream hangouts, and much more! –⁠⁠⁠ http://www.patreon.com/glaucomflecken⁠⁠⁠

    Also, be sure to check out the newsletter: https://glaucomflecken.com/glauc-to-me/


    If you are interested in buying a book from one of our guests, check them all out here: https://www.amazon.com/shop/dr.glaucomflecken


    If you want more information on models I use:

    Anatomy Warehouse provides for the best, crafting custom anatomical products, medical simulation kits and presentation models that create a lasting educational impact. For more information go to Anatomy Warehouse DOT com. Link: https://anatomywarehouse.com/?aff=14 Plus for 15% off use code: Glaucomflecken15


    --

    A friendly reminder from the G’s and Tarsus: If you want to learn more about Demodex Blepharitis, making an appointment with your eye doctor for an eyelid exam can help you know for sure. Visit ⁠⁠⁠http://www.EyelidCheck.com⁠⁠⁠ for more information.


    Today’s episode is brought to you by DAX Copilot from Microsoft. DAX Copilot is your AI assistant for automating clinical documentation and workflows helping you be more efficient and reduce the administrative burdens that cause us to feel overwhelmed and burnt out.


    To learn more about how DAX Copilot can help improve healthcare experiences for both you and your patients visit ⁠⁠⁠aka.ms/knockknockhi⁠⁠⁠.


    To learn more about Pearson Ravitz go to ⁠⁠http://www.pearsonravitz.com/knockknock⁠⁠.


    Produced by⁠⁠⁠ Human Content

    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices


    Knock Knock Eye: Stop Putting That in Your Eye, Please May 08, 2025
    Show notes

    I started this week by crying with the internet and ended it by confiscating eye drops from unsuspecting patients, which is honestly peak ophthalmologist behavior. In this episode, I walk through a mystery case that showed up in my clinic (spoiler: droopy eyelids are rarely simple), explain why “clear eyes” doesn’t actually mean clear eyes, and rant about fake homeopathic drops pretending to treat pink eye. I also reflect on what it’s like to head to Australia and tell a room full of surgeons why they absolutely should not copy our U.S. healthcare system. Oh—and there's a guy with a literal flashlight eye prosthesis, and I think I’m in love.


    Takeaways:


    Your Redness Relief Eye Drops Are Lying to You.
    If I took your bottle of Visine away, it’s because I like you—and I want you to stop putting menthol-laced lies directly onto your corneas.


    Droopy Eyelid? Might Be Nothing. Might Be Neurology.
    One eyelid. One confusing pupil. Zero time to guess wrong. This one kept me thinking longer than it should’ve.


    Homeopathic Eye Drops: Tap Water with a Fancy Label.
    Just because it sounds gentle doesn’t mean it works. And yes, I have an actual drawer of confiscated drops at work.


    I’m Telling the Australians Everything.
    They asked me to talk about U.S. healthcare. I packed my "No UnitedHealthcare" scrub cap. Pray for them.


    The Flashlight Eye Prosthesis Changed My Life.
    This guy engineered a Terminator-style prosthetic that literally lights up—and somehow, that was not even the weirdest part of my week.

    —


    To Get Tickets to Wife & Death: You can visit Glaucomflecken.com/live


    We want to hear YOUR stories (and medical puns)! Shoot us an email and say hi! knockknockhi@human-content.com


    Can’t get enough of us? Shucks. You can support the show on Patreon for early episode access, exclusive bonus shows, livestream hangouts, and much more! –⁠⁠ http://www.patreon.com/glaucomflecken⁠⁠

    Also, be sure to check out the newsletter: https://glaucomflecken.com/glauc-to-me/


    If you are interested in buying a book from one of our guests, check them all out here: https://www.amazon.com/shop/dr.glaucomflecken


    If you want more information on models I use:

    Anatomy Warehouse provides for the best, crafting custom anatomical products, medical simulation kits and presentation models that create a lasting educational impact. For more information go to Anatomy Warehouse DOT com. Link: https://anatomywarehouse.com/?aff=14 Plus for 15% off use code: Glaucomflecken15


    --

    A friendly reminder from the G’s and Tarsus: If you want to learn more about Demodex Blepharitis, making an appointment with your eye doctor for an eyelid exam can help you know for sure. Visit ⁠⁠http://www.EyelidCheck.com⁠⁠ for more information.


    Today’s episode is brought to you by DAX Copilot from Microsoft. DAX Copilot is your AI assistant for automating clinical documentation and workflows helping you be more efficient and reduce the administrative burdens that cause us to feel overwhelmed and burnt out.


    To learn more about how DAX Copilot can help improve healthcare experiences for both you and your patients visit ⁠⁠aka.ms/knockknockhi⁠⁠.


    To learn more about Pearson Ravitz go to ⁠http://www.pearsonravitz.com/knockknock⁠.


    Produced by⁠⁠ Human Content

    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices


    Glauc Talk: Which Of My Characters Should Join OnlyFans? May 06, 2025
    Show notes

    This episode started with a haircut and somehow ended with me reenacting testicular anatomy, suggesting Jonathan join OnlyFans, and possibly getting sued by a health insurance company. So... par for the course.

    Kristin and I cover everything from haircut inflation and pink taxes to our high school pranks involving fake blindness (yes, I know). We also dive into a wild, and honestly kind of satisfying, $421 million verdict against Blue Cross for approving breast cancer surgeries and then refusing to pay for them. And yes, of course, they paid for their executive wives' treatments. Of course they did.

    Also—Testicular Cancer Awareness Month just wrapped, so I walk you through the anatomy, physiology, and life consequences of losing both testicles. It’s personal, it’s weirdly educational, and no, the “middle piece” of sperm still doesn’t have a clear job description.

    Oh, and we may or may not have created a new character: the Emotional Support Drape™.


    Takeaways:

    • I got charged over $100 for a haircut I could’ve done myself—Kristin was not surprised.

    • We explore which of my characters would do best on OnlyFans (and we learned too much about Ortho Bro).

    • A jury awarded $421 million to a cancer center Blue Cross ghosted—yes, we cheered.

    • I got testicular cancer twice and somehow it’s still the least weird part of this episode.

    • Medical licensing books don’t prepare you for marriage, cancer, or testosterone loss. Ask us how we know.

    —


    To Get Tickets to Wife & Death: You can visit Glaucomflecken.com/live


    We want to hear YOUR stories (and medical puns)! Shoot us an email and say hi! knockknockhi@human-content.com


    Can’t get enough of us? Shucks. You can support the show on Patreon for early episode access, exclusive bonus shows, livestream hangouts, and much more! –⁠⁠ http://www.patreon.com/glaucomflecken⁠⁠

    Also, be sure to check out the newsletter: https://glaucomflecken.com/glauc-to-me/


    If you are interested in buying a book from one of our guests, check them all out here: https://www.amazon.com/shop/dr.glaucomflecken


    If you want more information on models I use:

    Anatomy Warehouse provides for the best, crafting custom anatomical products, medical simulation kits and presentation models that create a lasting educational impact. For more information go to Anatomy Warehouse DOT com. Link: https://anatomywarehouse.com/?aff=14 Plus for 15% off use code: Glaucomflecken15


    --

    A friendly reminder from the G’s and Tarsus: If you want to learn more about Demodex Blepharitis, making an appointment with your eye doctor for an eyelid exam can help you know for sure. Visit ⁠⁠http://www.EyelidCheck.com⁠⁠ for more information.


    Today’s episode is brought to you by DAX Copilot from Microsoft. DAX Copilot is your AI assistant for automating clinical documentation and workflows helping you be more efficient and reduce the administrative burdens that cause us to feel overwhelmed and burnt out.


    To learn more about how DAX Copilot can help improve healthcare experiences for both you and your patients visit ⁠⁠aka.ms/knockknockhi⁠⁠.


    To learn more about Pearson Ravitz go to ⁠http://www.pearsonravitz.com/knockknock⁠.


    Produced by⁠⁠ Human Content

    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices


    Knock Knock Eye: Waiting 45 Minutes for a 7-Minute Visit? Here’s Why May 01, 2025
    Show notes

    Ever had to wait 45 minutes in the lobby just to wait another 30 in the exam room while imagining your doctor is in the back watching YouTube? In this episode, I break down what’s really going on behind the scenes of a chaotic clinic day—and no, it’s not lunch. Plus, a very satisfying rant about healthcare corporatization, a strangely relaxing moment involving blood in the eye (someone else’s, not mine), and an update on Arkansas doing something good (I know, I’m surprised too). I also ask an important question: is it fair to say sneezing too hard might ruin your vision? Yes. Yes, it is.


    Takeaways:


    If I Could Wire My Brain to Every Patient’s Brain, I Would.

    But since that tech doesn’t exist, here’s a 45-minute explainer on why your wait time is not me scrolling TikTok in a break room.


    Private Equity, Insurance Companies, and the Slow Death of My Schedule.

    Who’s really making your doctor run behind? Spoiler: it’s not your doctor.


    Arkansas Just Did Something Cool? I’m Shook.

    Finally, some legislation that takes aim at PBMs. Can we get 49 more of these, please?


    Sneezing Shouldn’t Break Your Eye… But It Might.

    A 24-year-old. A sudden cloud in his vision. And the diagnosis I didn’t expect to make until he mentioned allergy season.


    Yes, There Was Blood. But Only a Thimbleful.

    Ophthalmology is rarely a bloody field. But when it is, it gets… weirdly poetic.


    —


    To Get Tickets to Wife & Death: You can visit Glaucomflecken.com/live


    We want to hear YOUR stories (and medical puns)! Shoot us an email and say hi! knockknockhi@human-content.com


    Can’t get enough of us? Shucks. You can support the show on Patreon for early episode access, exclusive bonus shows, livestream hangouts, and much more! –⁠ http://www.patreon.com/glaucomflecken⁠

    Also, be sure to check out the newsletter: https://glaucomflecken.com/glauc-to-me/


    If you are interested in buying a book from one of our guests, check them all out here: https://www.amazon.com/shop/dr.glaucomflecken


    If you want more information on models I use:

    Anatomy Warehouse provides for the best, crafting custom anatomical products, medical simulation kits and presentation models that create a lasting educational impact. For more information go to Anatomy Warehouse DOT com. Link: https://anatomywarehouse.com/?aff=14 Plus for 15% off use code: Glaucomflecken15


    --

    A friendly reminder from the G’s and Tarsus: If you want to learn more about Demodex Blepharitis, making an appointment with your eye doctor for an eyelid exam can help you know for sure. Visit ⁠http://www.EyelidCheck.com⁠ for more information.


    Today’s episode is brought to you by DAX Copilot from Microsoft. DAX Copilot is your AI assistant for automating clinical documentation and workflows helping you be more efficient and reduce the administrative burdens that cause us to feel overwhelmed and burnt out.


    To learn more about how DAX Copilot can help improve healthcare experiences for both you and your patients visit ⁠aka.ms/knockknockhi⁠.


    To learn more about Pearson Ravitz go to http://www.pearsonravitz.com/knockknock.


    Produced by⁠ Human Content

    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices


    Glauc Talk: Family Medicine Has Entered the Chat Apr 29, 2025
    Show notes

    Okay, so I made one comment about Kristin’s coffee-making skills and instantly became the villain. And then she replaced me—with Family Medicine. Like, actually replaced me. For an entire segment.

    This episode, we talk about the real heartbreak behind Medicare's decision not to cover GLP-1 medications for weight loss and diabetes, and the wider implications for access, affordability, and the ongoing “just exercise more” narrative that’s exhausting all of us. Spoiler: we’re not fans of weaponized personal responsibility.

    Then Family Medicine makes his podcast debut, and wow—he has some things to get off his chest. Like being overworked, underappreciated, and constantly asked to “clear” patients for cataract surgery. (Which isn’t a thing. Please stop saying it’s a thing.)

    We close things out with a conversation about burnout, respect, weighted blankets, and fermented Texaco antibiotics. You know, just a normal Tuesday.


    Takeaways:


    I mentioned Kristin’s coffee grounds and now I’m banned from caffeine commentary.


    GLP-1 meds aren’t being covered by Medicare anymore, and it’s as infuriating as you’d expect.


    Family Medicine is here. He’s tired. And he’s not “clearing” anyone for anything.


    If you don’t think all doctors are burned out, you’re not paying attention.


    We might’ve created a new mascot: Emotional Support Drape™.


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    Knock Knock Eye: The Four Times I Cried As A Doctor (So Far) Apr 24, 2025
    Show notes

    I don’t cry often. Not because I’m especially tough—more because medicine does a pretty good job training that out of you. But sometimes? It happens. In this episode, I walk through four times I cried as a doctor (yes, one of them involves Rugrats), what led up to those moments, and what came after. There’s also a side quest into diagnosing The Sandlot’s Mr. Myrtle, a few shoutouts to comment-section philosophers, and some thoughts on whether it’s even worth debating people who think vaccines contain nanobots. So yeah, a little bit of everything.


    Takeaways:


    Some Stories Stay with You. Some Break You Open.

    A patient. A family. A sound you can’t unhear. It was week two of med school rotations, and I still think about it 15 years later.


    Residency Will Humble You—Sometimes Publicly.

    One attending. Two missed steps. Twenty minutes of educational humiliation in front of the entire department. I held it together… until I didn’t.


    What’s Worse Than Getting Diagnosed with Cancer Again?

    Getting that news and then getting paged for a bilateral open globe trauma five minutes later. Yep, that happened.


    The Rugrats Made Me Cry. Between Patients. In Clinic.

    If you don’t tear up when Chucky says, “She’s in the flowers,” you might already be in the flowers. I'm just saying.


    I Diagnosed the Blind Guy in The Sandlot. Of Course I Did.

    Was it glaucoma? Optic nerve trauma? A bizarre case of Hollywood medicine? Yes. Also: yes, my children left the room.



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    Anatomy Warehouse provides for the best, crafting custom anatomical products, medical simulation kits and presentation models that create a lasting educational impact. For more information go to Anatomy Warehouse DOT com. Link: https://anatomywarehouse.com/?aff=14 Plus for 15% off use code: Glaucomflecken15


    --

    A friendly reminder from the G’s and Tarsus: If you want to learn more about Demodex Blepharitis, making an appointment with your eye doctor for an eyelid exam can help you know for sure. Visit http://www.EyelidCheck.com for more information.


    Today’s episode is brought to you by DAX Copilot from Microsoft. DAX Copilot is your AI assistant for automating clinical documentation and workflows helping you be more efficient and reduce the administrative burdens that cause us to feel overwhelmed and burnt out.


    To learn more about how DAX Copilot can help improve healthcare experiences for both you and your patients visit aka.ms/knockknockhi.



    Produced by Human Content

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