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On this episode of WBYIT we chat with Rhonda Adams, executive director of The River Food Pantry. Rhonda shares some of the beautiful lessons and stories she's gained from her time with The River as well as the meeting the very real needs of those experiencing food insecurity within the Madison area. We also get an exciting glimpse of their new facility - opening sometime in early February!To learn more of the wonderful services offered by the river, as well as potential volunteer and donation opportunities, please visit: riverfoodpantry.org

Join Beth and Kya as they catch up on where their paths in medicine have taken them, and as they share some of their favorite stories from working with patients through the years. 

 In this episode, Beth sits down with Dr. Vincent Minichiello to discuss his unique approach to integrating the art of healing with modern medicine. They explore his personal journey to becoming a physician and dive into the insights from his course at UW-SMPH, The Healer’s Art. Tune in for an inspiring conversation on compassion, connection, and some of Dr. Minichiello’s favorite lessons from teaching future doctors. 

In this welcome-back episode, hosts Kya and Beth kick off the new season with a reflective conversation about their recent clinical rotations—sharing insights, challenges, and memorable moments from their time in the field. They also cover some important housekeeping updates and give listeners a sneak peek into the exciting stories and voices they’ll be featuring this season. Whether you're a seasoned listener or new to the podcast, this episode is a perfect way to reconnect and gear up for the inspiring narratives ahead!

On this week's episode Kya and Beth talk to one of their mentors, Dr. Greta Kuphal, about integrative medicine. We discuss Dr. Kuphal's journey within her medical training, the philosophies beneath integrative medicine, and the importance of taking a wholistic approach to patient's, and our own, healing.

In this engaging discussion, Calvin Lam, a PGY-1 in Neurology at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, delves into his thought-provoking piece on loneliness. He explores the stigma around loneliness and its significant effects on health and well-being. The conversation touches on the pressures of medical education and the struggle for genuine connections amid overwhelming expectations. Calvin emphasizes the need for meaningful relationships and the role of social support in combating feelings of isolation, making this a reflective and insightful listen.

On this week's episode, in honor of Valentine's Day, we're bringing back a fun-loving episode from last year with a twist: relationships in medical school, but this time, clinical rotations edition.  This week, we'll explore the nuances of navigating a romantic relationship while working as a student on the wards. In this episode, we feature Kya's significant other Zach.

On this episode of WBYIT, we are keeping it in the family as Beth and Kya check in with each other now that their first month of rotations is nearly over! We talk about our first days, initial reflections, study schedules, and how we feel compared to our prior episode. 

We are back after a much-needed holiday break! We are kicking off the second half of this season talking about growth, an especially pertinent topic as hosts Beth and Kya begin their clerkship rotations. This episode, we bring back the adored Haley Strouf, M4 and prior host of WBYIT to talk about the growth she’s experienced this past year, along with advice before entering clinical rotations. 

On this week’s episode, we discuss the topic of disordered thinking with Dr. Mara Esber, clinical psychologist. Beth, Kya, and Dr. Esber discuss how eating disorders are defined, common misconceptions around disordered eating, and some of the treatment types commonly used. We also discuss the topic of disordered eating, which can be a particularly challenging time to find grace and support. ]If you or someone you know is struggling with an eating disorder, help is available. Eating Disorder Hope is an online resource that provides information about eating disorders, treatments, support groups, and an eating disorder hotline for crisis situations. For more information, visit: https://www.eatingdisorderhope.com/treatment-for-eating-disorders/eating-disorder-hotlines Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Dial 988