Explore The Space

“The authenticity of my writing was going to come through by telling these stories in a very exposed way” Dave Berke is a retired Marine Corps Officer and Top Gun instructor who is back on Explore The Space Podcast! This is his 5th time on the show and first since 2018. He is here to discuss his incredible new book “The Need To Lead” and what a great time we had talking about his journey, the power of self-talk, intergenerational leadership and much more. Part leadership book, part autobiography, this book is an amazing read and I’m so proud of my friend for writing it. Listen to Dave’s previous appearances on Explore The Space Podcast here Check out the archive of Explore The Space Podcast The Explore The Space Merchandise Store is open! Please check it out Please subscribe to and rate Explore The Space on Apple Podcasts or wherever you download podcasts. Email feedback or ideas to mark@explorethespaceshow.com Follow on Twitter @ETSshow, LinkedIn www.linkedin.com/in/markshapiromd/ Instagram @explorethespaceshow Links Get a copy of “The Need To Lead” here Sign up for Echelon Front Muster events here Sponsors Practicing Excellence is the leader in human development for the modern healthcare workforce, helping organizations, teams, and individuals build skills to drive outcomes. Through Practicing excellence, organizations can scale a unified approach to help everyone in the healthcare enterprise learn and apply experience-based behaviors in every role and every care environment. To learn more, visit www.practicingexcellence.com.

“It just brings a sense of there are great things to come” Dr. Rupa Patel is an Infectious Disease specialist and an expert on HIV working with the CDC on HIV prevention and PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis).  She joins us to discuss remarkable evolutions in PrEP and HIV care, resources available for rapid, free clinician education and how we can integrate HIV education across generations of healthcare professionals. It’s really great to release this during HIV Awareness Month and she is absolutely fantastic The website for Explore The Space Podcast and Dr. Shapiro’s public speaking has been completely refreshed, please check it out here! The Explore The Space Merchandise Store is open! Please check it out Please subscribe to and rate Explore The Space on Apple Podcasts or wherever you download podcasts. Email feedback or ideas to mark@explorethespaceshow.com Follow on Twitter @ETSshow, Instagram @explorethespaceshow Links The PrEP line 855-438-7737 CDC website resources on PrEP CDC resources for clinicians about PrEP

Dr. Kierstin Kennedy is a Hospitalist and Chief Medical Officer at UAB Hospital, known for her expertise in authentic leadership. She dives into how to connect with diverse generations in leadership roles. Kierstin emphasizes the importance of clear missions and transparency in healthcare settings. She also discusses the need to reduce self-orientation among leaders, advocating for authenticity in leadership development. Throughout the conversation, she shares insights on engagement and the effectiveness of the SHM Leadership Academy.

Dr. Austin Chiang, a Gastroenterologist and the Chief Medical Officer at Medtronic's endoscopy business, shares insights on prioritization and its significance for busy physicians. He discusses how focus can be taught and applied, particularly in writing his book, 'Gut: An Owner’s Guide.' Austin emphasizes making medical knowledge accessible, balancing depth with simplicity, and the evolution of medical advice. He also delves into the impact of social media on health education while aiming to democratize reliable gut health information.

“We are talking about the power of individuals to shape their community’s health” Aliya Bhatia is the Executive Director at Vot-ER and Civic Health Month, a nonpartisan organization working to integrate civic engagement into healthcare . Over 700 hospitals and clinics plus 50,000 health professionals use Vot-ER’s tools and resources to ensure their colleagues and patients are registered to vote. September 17th is National Voter Registration Day, no better time to hear from her, and she is fantastic. Check out the archive of Explore The Space Podcast The Explore The Space Merchandise Store is open! Please check it out Please subscribe to and rate Explore The Space on Apple Podcasts or wherever you download podcasts. Email feedback or ideas to mark@explorethespaceshow.com Follow on Twitter @ETSshow, Instagram @explorethespaceshow Use this QR code to register to vote or change or change your address. Links We Want You, Doctor, to Help Get Out the Vote https://www.medpagetoday.com/opinion/second-opinions/111237?trw=no Get your Vot-ER Badge vot-er.org/badge Joint the Healthy Democracy Campaign — Vot-ER’s health professional student competition https://vot-er.org/healthy-democracy-campaign/ Remind people to check their voter registration on National Voter Registration Day (September 17) link.vot-er.org/nvrdemail

“It’s hard to put it on a webpage and describe how powerful it is” Dr. Sasha Shillcutt is a cardiac anesthesiologist, author of 2 books, and the creator of the Brave Enough Women’s Conference. She joins us to discuss how she thinks about work-life balance, what happens when people experience a transformational conference, and why she loves lifting heavy weights. Listen to Sasha’s previous appearance on Explore The Space Podcast here Check out the archive of Explore The Space Podcast The Explore The Space Merchandise Store is open! Please check it out Please subscribe to and rate Explore The Space on Apple Podcasts or wherever you download podcasts. Email feedback or ideas to mark@explorethespaceshow.com Follow on Twitter @ETSshow, Instagram @explorethespaceshow Use this QR code to register to vote or change or change your address. Links Twitter and Instagram @rubraveenough Brave Boundaries Book: https://a.co/d/0KF4Sor Between Grit and Grace Book: https://a.co/d/30yDizX Brave Enough Website: https://www.becomebraveenough.com/ Brave Enough Women’s CME Conference 2024: Dates: Sept 27 – 30, 2024 Website: https://www.becomebraveenough.com/be24-cme-conference   Episode Sponsors Practicing Excellence is a skill-building platform designed to deliver value to every team member. Through Practicing Excellence, leaders become more purposeful, teams more capable, care providers lean in, and patients more engaged and confident in their care. To learn more, visit www.practicingexcellence.com. Elevate your journey in healthcare at the Women in Medicine Summit. Join us September 13-14 at the iconic Drake Hotel in Chicago for a transformative CME conference. Meet influential leaders, tackle healthcare inequities, and engage in exclusive networking and leadership sessions. The Women in Medicine Summit offers unparalleled opportunities for both personal and professional growth. Don’t miss out, secure your spot now at womeninmedicinesummit.org.

Dr. Resa Lewiss, an emergency physician and author, teams up with Dr. Adaira Landry, a coach and co-author of MicroSkills, to share invaluable lessons from their careers. They dissect how their book offers practical strategies for early-career professionals while being a refresher for seasoned clinicians. The duo discusses the importance of specificity in actionable advice, the ripple effect of coaching, and why owning one's career progress is essential. They also delve into self-care practices and how small steps can lead to significant professional growth.

Dr. Danielle Sarno is the Director of Interventional Pain Management at Brigham and Women's Hospital and a Harvard Medical School instructor. In this engaging discussion, she dives into mentorship and sponsorship, exploring effective strategies for supporting women in academia. Danielle emphasizes the importance of learning to say no, aligning opportunities with values, and the joy of genuine self-promotion. She also introduces the push-pull mentoring model and its role in alleviating mentor burden, all while celebrating progress in gender equity in medicine.

“It’s interesting what happens when we open ourselves up to receive people” Dr. Kimberly Manning is back for the best tradition ever, coming on Explore The Space at the end of the year to reflect, reset, and move into what is to come. She is the best, this conversation goes all over the place and it’s wonderful. Enjoy! Check out Dr. Manning’s previous appearances on Explore The Space Podcast Check out the archive of Explore The Space Podcast The Explore The Space Merchandise Store is open! Please check it out Please subscribe to and rate Explore The Space on Apple Podcasts or wherever you download podcasts. Email feedback or ideas to mark@explorethespaceshow.com Follow on Twitter @ETSshow, Instagram @explorethespaceshow Links Twitter: @gradydoctor The Human Doctor Podcast Sponsors Practicing Excellence is a skill-building platform designed to deliver value to every team member. Through Practicing Excellence, leaders become more purposeful, teams more capable, care providers lean in, and patients more engaged and confident in their care. To learn more, visit www.practicingexcellence.com. Join Mark Shapiro M.D. and other experts and social change leaders at the 12th annual TEDxSonomaCounty on March 2, 2024 to “Reimagine, Reconfigure and Reconnect”.  Get ready for a day of big ideas and inspiration that will leave you energized! Go to www.tedxsonomacounty for tickets.  

“It’s about heroes!” Dr. Lindsey Fitzharris is one of the world’s finest medical historians, Adrian Teal is a wonderful artist and caricaturist. Together they have combined on the superb new book “Plague-Busters”. We had such fun discussing this book which, while directed towards a younger audience, is a blast for any reader. Check out Dr. Fitzharris’ previous appearance on Explore The Space Podcast here! It’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and we are proud to amplify The Breasties, a wonderful organization for younger women diagnosed with breast cancer. The Breasties are fundraising for stage IV breast cancer research. Also please check out the wonderful work of Dr. Anne Peled, a great friend of Explore The Space Podcast Check out the archive of Explore The Space Podcast The Explore The Space Merchandise Store is open! Please check it out Please subscribe to and rate Explore The Space on Apple Podcasts or wherever you download podcasts. Email feedback or ideas to mark@explorethespaceshow.com Follow on Twitter @ETSshow, Instagram @explorethespaceshow Links The Breasties website Dr. Fitzharris’ website Adrian Teal’s website Twitter: @DrLindseyFitz, @Tealcartoons Instagram: @Tealcartoons @drlindseyfitzharris