The Human Doctor

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What is we gon' do? Mar 12, 2025

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When things feel uncertain and you have no idea what to do, every once in a while, the answer you need is right there in front of you. This week, Ashley reflects on a beautiful connection that was made during a time of doubt.

"And it was still hot" Mar 05, 2025

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When we find ourselves in certain situations that seem like way more than we bargained for, sometimes we do have to ask the question, "if not me, then who?" Recently, Kimberly was thrust into one of these circumstances and in this episode, she shares her experience of how things unfolded.

Get Proximate Feb 26, 2025

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Often, it's only through proximity to different lived experiences and that issues become personal enough for us to change our thoughts and behaviors. This week, Ashley reflects on some key moments that opened her awareness to issues she hadn't previously contended with.

Topics Discussed:

UCSF Black Caucus Gala
Oakland Black Joy Parade
How Can Black People Write About Flowers at a Time Like This - poem written and read by Hanif Abdurraqib
Quiet - book by Susan Cain
Dr. Edith Bracho-Sanchez (@DoctoraEdith)
Look out for Dr. McMullen and Dr. Manning at the SGIM National Meeting - May 2025

Shrink to Fit Feb 19, 2025

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The stories we often tell ourselves, about ourselves, later become self-fulfilling prophesies that can either help us reach our potential or keep us constricted. Sometimes we need to pump the breaks long enough to ask, what story am I telling and is it true? Sometimes we need others to help us do it. This week Kimberly shares a pivotal moment that invited her to reshape her narrative and learn to aim higher.

Topics Discussed:

Becoming Wise - by Krista Tippett
On Being - Podcast
Jesus and the Disinherited - by Howard Thurman
The Fire Next Time - James Baldwin
Look out for Dr. McMullen and Dr. Manning at the SGIM National Meeting - May 2025

"Be nice, or leave" Feb 12, 2025

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How you treat people always matters; and in places or spaces where there are differences in power, it's even more important to recognize the type of impact we can have on others. Here, Ashley shares a story from training and lessons she learned from a negative interaction.

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White Coat Investor - On YouTube
Look out for Dr. McMullen and Dr. Manning at the SGIM National Meeting - May 2025!

What's the Point? Feb 07, 2025

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At a time when concepts like diversity and inclusivity may seem dilute or even controversial in some cases, it's worth revisiting the WHY behind DEI. This episode, Kimberly highlights how proximity to a very different lived experience set her up to become a better doctor and better human.

Look out for Dr. McMullen and Dr. Manning at the SGIM National Meeting - May 2025!

Take the Leap Jan 29, 2025

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The HD Pod is back! This week Ashley shares some important updates from our time away and a story that highlights the importance of taking the occasional leap of faith, especially in times that feel difficult or uncertain.

Topics Discussed:

Unrivaled - Women's Basketball League
Poet Andrea Gibson
All Fours, by Miranda July
Australia recs: State Library of New South Wales, The Rocks, Botanic Gardens of Sydney
Look out for Dr. McMullen and Dr. Manning at the SGIM National Meeting - May 2025

Right and Wrong Oct 23, 2024

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In many situations, the line between right and wrong can be blurred or confusing, but sometimes it is very clear. On this final episode of the season, Kimberly gives a powerful reflection on accountability and owning what is right vs. what is wrong when it comes to certain behaviors.

It's Ok to Cry Oct 17, 2024

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Everyone expresses grief or sorrow in different ways, and in an ideal world, we would all feel safe enough to do so however we choose. This week, Ashley shares stories on what this has looked like in her life.

Good Ol' Days Oct 09, 2024

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When is the last time you paused to really take in a meaningful moment - big or small? This week, Kimberly shares a reflection on this practice along with an invitation for us all to make time to appreciate the moments we may look back on one day and long for.

Topics Discussed:

Nexus Summit 2024 Conference
The Message - by Ta-Nehisi Coates
Marcus Bookstore - Oakland, CA
Playground - by Richard Powers
"Cherish the Day" - by Sade
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