Difficult Conversations -Lessons I learned as an ICU Physician
Dr. Anthony Orsini, an intensive care physician, shares lessons on effective and compassionate communication learned from his medical career. Each week, guests tell inspiring stories of triumph and tragedy, highlighting the role of communication in their lives. The podcast aims to help anyone navigate difficult conversations, whether in healthcare, business, or personal relationships.
Episodes
The Weight of Your Words
Host: Liz Poret-ChristGuests:Tracey PiparoJennifer O’BrienIn this special episode of Difficult Conversations, Liz Poret-Christ hosts in memory of her husband Ken, whose voice you hear in the show’s intro/outro and who passed away about a year ago from glioblastoma. Liz shares how that loss and the painful reality that palliative care and hospice are often introduced far too late sparked the conve
Anchored in Hope with Dr. Jessica Daigle
This episode of Difficult Conversations features Dr. Jessica Daigle, a board-certified pediatrician, NICU and pediatric hospitalist, and founder and CEO of Mom & Me, MD, joining Dr. Anthony Orsini and Liz Poret-Christ for a conversation about what families remember most in healthcare, not perfect outcomes, but how clinicians show up in the hardest moments. Jess opens with a core theme, medicin
A Friend in the Business - Navigating the Complex Healthcare System
Difficult Conversations with Dr. Anthony Orsini- Episode 93Difficult Conversations is back with one of its most personal, emotional episodes yet. Dr. Anthony Orsini and Liz Poret-Christ return to talk with guest Dr. Stephanie Tan, a physician and clinical trial specialist whose career has spanned surgery, dermatology, pharma, academia, and regulation across Asia and Australia. Stephanie shares how
Artificial Intelligence and The Future of Medicine with Dr. Robert Pearl
In this podcast episode, Dr. Anthony Orsini discusses the value of difficult conversations in the medical field, reflecting on how his podcast has allowed him to connect with incredible people over the years. He reintroduces Dr. Robert Pearl, a former CEO of Kaiser Permanente, who first appeared on the podcast in 2021. Dr. Orsini highlights Dr. Pearl’s work and his new book, "ChatGPTMD: How A
Not What I Had In Mind
On this episode, Dr. Anthony Orsini and Liz Poret-Christ introduce guest, Laura Diaz-Freeland, whose twin daughters were born at the very limits of viability at just 23 weeks gestation. Laura’s memoir, “Not What I Had in Mind,” is discussed, highlighting the emotional journey and the deep empathy found in motherhood that she experienced following the birth of her extremely premature daughters. Dr
Hope For The Best. Plan for the Rest
In this episode, Dr. Orsini and Liz Poret-Christ are joined by guest, Dr. Samantha Winemaker, an associate clinical professor in the Department of Family Medicine, Division of Palliative Care at McMaster University in Ontario, and co-author of the book, Hope for the Best, Plan for the Rest: 7 keys for navigating a life changing diagnosis. Dr. Winemaker, an advocate for open communication, emphasiz
Entrepreneurship with a Purpose
Welcome to another episode of Difficult Conversations-Lessons I Learned as an ICU Physician. In this episode, get ready to explore the journey of Jon Brandt, a remarkable entrepreneur whose journey is not just about business, but about purpose and change, especially in the realm of mental health in educational settings. Liz Poret-Christ and Dr. Anthony Orsini dive into Jon’s recent sale of the Thr
Fighting for our Heroes
Welcome to Difficult Conversations. You may have heard the story of Dr. Lorna Breen, who was an accomplished physician that tragically took her own life during the spring of 2020. Today, Dr. Orsini and Liz Poret-Christ are honored to introduce guest, Corey Feist, who is the co-founder, and President of the Dr. Lorna Breen Heroes’ Foundation. Corey dives into his personal journey, driven by the tr
Support Changes Outcomes
Difficult Conversations with Dr. Anthony Orsini- Episode 88In this episode, host Liz Poret-Christ along with Dr. Orsini, welcome guest Gina Jacobson, who discusses the Working with Cancer initiative. The initiative, born out of a heartfelt response to the need for better workplace support for employees facing cancer and chronic illnesses, aims to create a safe and positive environment for disclosi
The Problem with Dying with Dr. BJ Miller
Welcome to Difficult Conversations with Dr. Anthony Orsini. Today, I have the distinct honor to have another incredible guest and that is Dr. Bruce B.J. Miller, who is a longtime hospice and palliative care medicine physician as well as an author, TEDx presenter, and keynote speaker. He has given over one hundred talks on the topics of death, dying, palliative care, and the intersection of healt
The Impact of Child Abuse with Chris Newlin
In this episode of Difficult Conversations, Dr. Orsini is joined by Chris Newlin, Executive Director of the National Children’s Advocacy Center (NCAC) in Alabama, where he’s responsible for providing leadership and management, as well as participating in national and international training programs for the protection of children. He has more than 25 years of experience working as a Forensic Inter
Difficult Conversations about Death and Dying
Hello and welcome to Difficult Conversations with Dr. Anthony Orsini. Today, we are excited and honored to have as our guest, Julie McFadden, otherwise known as “Hospice nurse Julie,” on social media, where she has almost a million viewers between TikTok and Instagram. Her warm and insightful ability to normalize and explain the death and dying process has made her a cultural icon. Julie has been
Replay on Demand! -Cy Wakeman
Replay on Demand! Welcome to Difficult Conversations with Dr. Anthony Orsini. Today, my guest is the incredible Cy Wakeman, who is a drama researcher, a global thought leader, and New York Times best-selling author. She has been deemed “the secret weapon to restoring sanity to the workplace” and has helped companies such as Google, Facebook, NBC Universal, Johns Hopkins, and countless others how t
Life After Loss
Welcome to Difficult Conversations -Lessons I Learned as an ICU Physician. Liz Poret-Christ is our host and she’s joined by guest Molly Mattocks who is a writer, and end-of-life coach. Molly was an associate pastor before becoming a full-time caregiver for her daughter Izzy, who had neuroblastoma for nearly a decade before passing away in 2021. She is now dedicated to helping shift the cultural n
Giving the Gift of Life
Today, you’re in for a real treat because Dr. Orsini and Liz Poret-Christ are having a superstar loaded episode! This episode is about kidney donation. Liz shares a personal story about her daughter’s unlikely friendship with Frank Mara, Vice President of Community Relations for the New York Giants, and how he’s in need of a kidney transplant, which he’ll talk about with us. Also, on the list of
You Got This Kid- Leadership Skills for Everyone
Welcome to Difficult Conversations with Dr. Anthony Orsini. On this episode, Dr. Orsini is Co-hosting with Liz Poret-Christ. Today, they’re having a great conversation with Chuck Saia, who’s a Senior Partner at Deloitte and Member of the Quinnipiac University Board of Trustee’s, where he's the Chair of the Student and Academic Affairs Committee. In his thirty year career, Chuck has held vari
Closing the Power Skill Gap
Welcome to Difficult Conversations with Dr. Anthony Orsini. Today, I have two amazing women joining me that are doing extraordinary work. My guests are Noa Ries and Kim Havens. They are Founders of Kahilla, which is an innovative digital platform to scale access to personal and professional development for underrepresented minorities in the corporate world. They had a vision in 2018, to transform
Making an Impact with Ryan Estis
Welcome to Difficult Conversations with Dr. Anthony Orsini. Today our guest is Mr. Ryan Estis, who is a globally recognized sales and leadership expert, speaker and author. Ryan has been advising clients on navigating change, improving performance, influencing culture, and accelerating growth. He’s a Founding Partner of ImpactEleven, where he’s helping define and shape a community that’s influen
Recognizing Fear
Welcome to Difficult Conversations. Today, we have Liz Poret-Christ hosting along with Dr. Orsini. A few weeks ago, when Liz was scrolling through Facebook, she came across the PELOTON Cancer Warriors page and saw a post by Gina Jacobson. Her thoughts about battling cancer, mixed with a bit of dark humor, and a lot of honesty made Liz realize that she would be a great guest on this podcast. So,
There's a Snake on My Head
Welcome to Difficult Conversations with Dr. Anthony Orsini. My guest today, is Mindy Spigel. Mindy has dedicated her career to improving healthcare and helping patients get over their fears of the system. She has a master’s degree in nursing, has worked in both inpatient and outpatient settings, and has taught in both academic and clinical fields. Her passion is helping people create meaningf
Conversations about Fatherhood
Welcome to Difficult Conversations with Dr. Anthony Orsini. Today, I have a wonderful guest who’s been doing great things in the healthcare field and has some wonderful stories to share. My guest today is Jeff Atwood. Jeff is a healthcare leader, author, and speaker who has more than twenty-five years of healthcare leadership, marketing, and storytelling experience. He consults with healthcare a
Monitoring Physician Wellness for Patient Safety
Welcome to Difficult Conversations with Dr. Anthony Orsini. Our guest today is my friend, Ellen Reilly, who is an industry leader focused on the intersection of healthcare, technology, and data. She’s the Global Head of Healthcare and Life Sciences at WHOOP, a company that debuted in 2015,. Ellen has led large organizations in driving change to transform and simplify business processes while deli
A Life Dedicated to Babies
Welcome to Difficult Conversations with Dr. Anthony Orsini. This interview was recorded over a year ago and for reasons best not discussed were not been able to make it live. Well the big day is finally here. Today, you are in for a real treat because my special guest is a true legend and a local hero in the field of Neonatology here in Central Florida and in the country. He is a hero not only b
Difficult Conversations about Healthcare
Welcome to Difficult Conversations with Dr. Anthony Orsini. Today, joining me as my guest is somebody who embodies everything that I think should be right in healthcare. With over forty years of healthcare leadership experience, Thomas Dahlborg is a voice for relationship centered and compassionate care and servant leadership. He’s the President and CEO of Dahlborg HealthCARING Leadership Group,
Why Physicians Die By Suicide
Welcome to Difficult Conversations with Dr. Anthony Orsini. In previous episodes, we’ve had some guests that talked about the problem of substance abuse among physicians. We heard about an incredible film documentary on physician suicide and we heard from physicians about their journey with burnout, This is an important topic because it doesn’t just impact doctors and their families, it also a
Conversations About Malpractice
Welcome to Difficult Conversations with Dr. Anthony Orsini. On this episode, the conversation we’ll be having not only affects physicians but quite possibly affects everyone who is listening. We’ll be talking about the complex world of medical malpractice liability coverage. It affects the cost of care, it affects physicians, patients, and hospitals, often even dictating care by a doctor. My spe
Communication IS Care with Jennifer George
Welcome to Difficult Conversations with Dr. Anthony Orsini. Today, we have another incredible guest joining us that I know you’re going to love. Jennifer George is an award-winning author, speaker, podcast host, and compassion-focused physiotherapist, with a lot of experience in the private and public sectors of care. She became a caregiver to her chronically ill father and it was with this perso
Physician Coaching and Patient Experience
Welcome to Difficult Conversations with Dr. Anthony Orsini. Today, we have another incredible guest, Joshua Washington, who is the President of Lee Malveaux People, Strategy & Solutions. As an organizational psychologist, Joshua has helped over 200 medical facilities with people, strategy, and performance. He’s also trained over a thousand executive leaders and developed a one-to-one physi
Health Benefits of the Sicilian Diet
Welcome to Difficult Conversations with Dr. Anthony Orsini. Today, I am lucky to have as mu Co-host, Elizabeth Poret-Christ, who is the Managing Director of The Orsini Way. Our two guests today are, Dr. Sandra Cammarata and Dr. Giovanni Campanile, who wrote the book, The Sicilian Secret Diet Plan, which introduces the pleasure and wonderful health benefits of the Sicilian version of the Medit
Difficult Conversation in Human Resources
Welcome to Difficult Conversations with Dr. Anthony Orsini. Today, I am honored to have as my guest, Paul Falcone, who is widely considered and expert on communication and human resources. Paul is currently the Chief Human Resources Officer for the Motion Picture and Television Fund and former Head of HR for Nickelodeon. He is a best-selling author of a number of books, including one we’ll be
The Problem with Raced Based Medicine with Dorothy Roberts
Welcome to Difficult Conversations with Dr. Anthony Orsini. Today, I am are honored to have another amazing guest. Our guest today is Dorothy Roberts, who is the George A. Weiss University Professor of Law & Sociology at the University of Pennsylvania with joint appointments in the Departments of Africana Studies and Sociology and the Law School where she holds the inaugural Raymond Pace and
Conversations about PTSD with Deborah Beidel
Welcome to Difficult Conversations with Dr. Anthony Orsini. Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder or PTSD is something most people are familiar with but are uncomfortable talking about. As my guest today, I have one of the foremost experts on PTSD who will tell us about the groundbreaking work she’s been doing here in Central Florida. Dr. Deborah Beidel is the Trustee Chair and Pegasus Professor of Psy
Conversations About Moral Injury with Wendy Dean
Welcome to Difficult Conversations with Dr. Anthony Orsini. On this episode, we have another amazing guest! Joining us today is Dr. Wendy Dean. Dr. Dean is a writer, speaker, podcast host, and the President and Co-Founder of Moral Injury of Healthcare, which is a nonprofit organization that provides training and consultation to organizations focusing on alleviating distress in their workforce. Dr
Reaching Peak Performance In Medicine
Welcome to Difficult Conversations with Dr. Anthony Orsini. On today’s episode we will be talking about High Performance Medicine. I have the pleasure of having as my guest, Brian Ferguson, who is the founder and CEO of Arena Labs, a company that has pioneered the field of High Performance Medicine. Before founding Arena Labs, Brian served in the military as a Navy SEAL Officer. Aside from his
A Life with Purpose with Gunnar Esiason
Welcome to Difficult Conversations with Dr. Anthony Orsini. Today, our guest host is Liz Poret-Christ, who is the Director of Programming at The Orsini Way. Liz has a very personal relationship with our special guest, Gunnar Esiason. Gunnar is the son of Boomer Esiason, and known for his life-long battle with cystic fibrosis. Boomer and Gunnar were featured on the cover of the October 1993 Sport
Holiday Episode- Highlights from 2021
Welcome to Difficult Conversations - Lessons I Learned as an ICU Physician. This week Liz Poret-Christ and Dr. Anthony Orsini send a very special Holiday Message to all of their faithful listeners. Liz and Dr. Orsini discuss the best podcast episodes of the 2021 and talk about all of the wonderful people who have honored them by being guests. Dr. Orsini and Liz discuss the highlights of the year a
Leadership from the Boardroom with Stuart Levine
Welcome to Difficult Conversations with Dr. Anthony Orsini. Today, my guest is Stuart Levine, who is the Chairman of the Board and CEO for STUART LEVINE & ASSOCIATES. He was the former CEO for Dale Carnegie & Associates. Stuart is an international best-selling author of three books, The Six Fundamentals of Success and Cut to the Chase, and the co-author of the international best seller
Difficult Conversations About Breast Cancer
Welcome to Difficult Conversations with Dr. Anthony Orsini. Even though October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, breast cancer should be on our minds all year around. I can’t think of anyone more qualified to talk about breast cancer and the many difficult conversations associated with this diagnosis then my special guest, Dr. Michele Blackwood. She is currently the Chief of Breast Services at R
Do No Harm - Conversations About Physician Suicide
Welcome to Difficult Conversations with Dr. Anthony Orsini. We’ve had several episodes over the past eighteen months on the topics of physician burnout, the toxic culture of medicine, and the high rates of substance abuse in healthcare professionals. These are topics that I care about deeply and speak about during my presentations and workshops. I recently spoke at a Global Summit on Ending Physi
Communicating With Your Doctor with Karen Knops, M.D.
Welcome to Difficult Conversations with Dr. Anthony Orsini. Today, I have the pleasure of interviewing for the second time my friend and former colleague. Dr. Karen Knops is a Palliative Care Physician and the creator of programs designed to improve communication in medicine. Her work is deeply influenced by her own experiences as a young patient. After receiving her medical degree in Internal Me
The State of Healthcare - Moving Forward with Steve Lawler
Welcome to Difficult Conversations - Lessons I Learned as an ICU Physician with Dr. Anthony Orsini. On this episode, I have the honor to have as my guest, Steve Lawler, President of the North Carolina Healthcare Association since 2017. Prior to his current position, Steve served various roles, in healthcare in Eastern North Carolina for over twenty years, including seven years as the President
Replay-Ditch the Drama with Cy Wakeman
Welcome to Difficult Conversations with Dr. Anthony Orsini. Today, my guest is the incredible Cy Wakeman, who is a drama researcher, a global thought leader, and New York Times best-selling author. She has been deemed “the secret weapon to restoring sanity to the workplace” and has helped companies such as Google, Facebook, NBC Universal, Johns Hopkins, and countless others how to navigate our rap
Be The Leader Nobody Wants to Leave with Kris Baird
Welcome to Difficult Conversations with Dr. Anthony Orsini. Nursing leadership is a topic that we’ve discussed more than once on this podcast and we’ve learned the importance of true leadership and how it can negatively or positively affect not only the culture of the hospitals, but also the wellbeing of patients and nurse’s. My special guest today is Kristin Baird, a nurse and former healthca
Uncaring- How the Culture of Medicine Kills Doctors and Patients with Dr. Robert Pearl
Welcome to Difficult Conversations with Dr. Anthony Orsini. As I was driving from my home in Florida to New Jersey, I was listening to an audiobook called, Uncaring: How the Culture of Medicine Kills Doctors and Patients, which in my opinion is the best analysis and synopsis of the state of healthcare today that I have ever read . Today, I am so honored to have the author of this book, Robert Pear
A Year in Review - Difficult Conversations Anniversary Episode
Welcome to Difficult Conversations with Dr. Anthony Orsini. Its' been one year since I launched this podcast and I would have never thought it would be so successful. Today, I will not be the host. Instead, my good friend and colleague, Peter Winick will be our host. Peter is the CEO of Thought Leadership Leverage and host of his own podcast called, Leveraging Thought Leadership. Today
Advocating for Rare Diseases
Welcome to Difficult Conversations with Dr. Anthony Orsini. Today, we are going to have a conversation about sickle cell and rare diseases with someone whom I believe is uniquely qualified to have this discussion. My special guest today is Dr. Marjorie Dejoie-Brewer, owner of M.A.D.F.I.T MD, a medical consultant, wellness, and health business. She is also a Medical Consultant for the Sickle Cell
Medical Liability and Risk Management
Welcome to Difficult Conversations with Dr. Anthony Orsini. On today’s episode, we’re going to talk about two topics that most people avoid: medical errors and malpractice lawsuits. My guest today is Shari Moore, Vice President of Risk Management at Physician’s Liability Insurance Company, also known as PLICO, in Oklahoma. Shari has more than twenty-three years of experience in the adult care s
How Do You Define Your Self Worth?
Welcome to Difficult Conversations with Dr. Anthony Orsini. On today’s episode I have the pleasure to have as my guest, Dr. Lisa Strohman, who is a Clinical Psychologist, author, public speaker, and the Founder of The Digital Citizen Academy. Dr. Strohman was a visiting scholar for the FBI working on homicidal pedophilia when the Columbine tragedy occurred, giving her an opportunity to be on the
Taking Care of Our Own - True Nursing Leadership with Dena Carey
Welcome to Difficult Conversations with Dr. Anthony Orsini. Often, I have drawn parallels between the doctor patient relationship and the business leader to employee relationship. For success, both require good communication and trust. Nowhere do these two worlds interconnect more then when it comes to nursing leadership. With all the talk about the problems facing physicians, it's the nu
Fierce Conversations with Susan Scott
Welcome to Difficult Conversations with Dr. Anthony Orsini. It is my deep belief that every critical moment in our lives starts with a difficult conversation. Good communication is the key to success and the key to any relationship in both business and in our personal lives. Today, I am very excited to have as my guest, Susan Scott, who is one of the leading experts in the field of effective c
Memorial Day Tribute
Welcome to a special Memorial Day Tribute of Difficult Conversations - Lessons I Learned as an ICU Physician. This week, we will pause and take a moment to honor the men and women who gave the ultimate sacrifice for our country and to also remember our commitment to all of those who have served. This week I chose to replay a previous interview with the Honorable Dr. David Shulkin, who was the 9t
Burning Shield - The Story of Jason Schechterle
Hello and welcome to Difficult Conversations with Dr. Anthony Orsini. Doing this podcast is one of the best decisions that I ever made because every week I get to interview some of the most incredible people in the world, leaders in healthcare and in business who have taught me so much. Every week I feel inspired and it has given me a new appreciation for the good in people and the unbreakable hu
Medical Justice and Malpractice
Hello and welcome to Difficult Conversations -Lessons I Learned as an ICU Physician with Dr. Anthony Orsini. My special guest today is Dr. Jeffrey Segal, who is the CEO and Founder of Medical Justice. He was a practicing neurosurgeon for approximately ten years, during which time he also played an active role as a participant on various state sanctioned medical review panels designed to decrease
Re: Invent Your Life with Kathi Sharpe Ross
Welcome to Difficult Conversations with Dr. Anthony Orsini. Today, I am delighted to have as my guest, Kathi Sharpe-Ross, who is a global brand and lifestyle marketing guru, President and CEO of The Sharpe Alliance and Founder of The Reinvention Exchange. Kathi is a sought-after marketing consultant, speaker, workshop leader, and philanthropist, who has been helping brands and businesses re-inven
Helping Parents of Premature Babies
Welcome to Difficult Conversations Lessons I Learned as an ICU Physician with Dr. Anthony Orsini. As a Neonatologist, I’m exposed to a world where about ten percent of all babies born in the U.S. will need to be cared for in a neonatal intensive care unit. For the parents of these sick babies, their plans of having a healthy baby that they can take home with them in a few days are shattered. A maj
Conversations about "Listening" with Colin Smith
Hello and welcome to Difficult Conversations with Dr. Anthony Orsini. This podcast is all about communication, and an essential aspect of good communication is listening, I believe it’s a lost art in this fast-paced world. Today, I’m excited to have as my very special guest, Colin Smith, who is commonly known as “The Listener.” Colin is one of the U.K.’s foremost listening skills specialists who
Speaking the Truth - Debriefing Nurse Leaders
Hello and welcome to Difficult Conversations with Dr. Anthony Orsini. Today my special guest is Lori Gunther, Chief Executive Officer at Synova Associates and a Board Member of the Patient Experience Institute. Lori became a partner at Synova in 2019, bringing twenty years of NICU and perinatal industry experience to the company. Lori is a trained professional counselor, and a nationally recog
Human's First with Mike Vacanti
Welcome to Difficult Conversations with Dr. Anthony Orsini. Today, my special guest is Mike Vacanti, Founder of HumansFirst and author of Believership: The Superpower Beyond Leadership. Following many years in advertising and marketing, Mike launched early stage start-ups and led merger and acquisition initiatives for publicly traded tech companies. His teams exceeded expectations, consistently be
Hospital Leadership During Covid-19
Hello and welcome to Difficult Conversations with Dr. Anthony Orsini. The COVID-19 crisis has affected us all, but especially with people in leadership roles in healthcare, which is why I am so excited today to have as my guest, Dr. Noreen Bernard, RN. Noreen is currently the Chief Nursing Officer for UCHealth Longs Peak Hospital and Broomfield Hospital. She is also an adjunct faculty at Univers
Motherhood and Milestones
Motherhood and Milestones Welcome to Difficult Conversations with Dr. Anthony Orsini. If you are a parent, first time mother, have a baby with special needs or perhaps have questions about how your baby’s developing, or about breastfeeding, wouldn’t it be great if you had someone to call who not only has the expertise to help but also knows what it’s like to be a mother? If this description fits
Substance Abuse and Physicians
Hello and welcome to Difficult Conversations -Lessons I Learned as an ICU Physician with Dr. Anthony Orsini. Today I have two great guests to talk about something that affects all of us: drug and alcohol addiction among healthcare providers such as doctors and nurses. We all know it exists, but it's something no one ever wants to talk about. Today, I have Steven Wolt, CEO and Co-Founder of
Conversations About Doctoring with Bradley Block
Hello and welcome to Difficult Conversations with Dr. Anthony Orsini. Today, I have as my guest, Dr. Bradley Block, an Otolaryngologist, Head and Neck Surgeon, and partner at ENT and Allergy Associates in Long Island, NY. He is also host and creator of the very successful, Physician’s Guide to Doctoring Podcast. His podcast interviews physicians and non-physician experts to help teach us as he
The Power of Nice with Linda Kaplan Thaler
Welcome to Difficult Conversations with Dr. Anthony Orsini. Today, my guest is advertising Hall of Famer, Linda Kaplan Thaler, who is responsible for some of the most famous advertising campaigns such as the Aflac duck, the hilarious “Yes, Yes, Yes” commercial for Clairol Herbal Essence, “Kodak Moments,” and the longest running jingle, “I Don’t Wanna Grow Up, I’m a Toys ‘R’ Us Kid.” She has appea
Difficult Conversations in the NICU with Dr. Vita Boyar
Difficult Conversations in the NICU with Dr. Vita BoyerWelcome to the Difficult Conversations with Dr. Anthony Orsini. Today, my special guest is Dr. Vita Boyar, Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra University. She is a board-certified Neonatologist Associate Medical Director of the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and is a Certified Wound Specialist Physician at
Conversations about Child Advocacy with Anthony DeVincenzo
Hello and welcome to Difficult Conversations - Lessons I learned as an ICU Physician with Dr. Anthony Orsini. Today, I am blessed to have as my guest and longtime friend, Tony DeVincenzo. He is here to talk about difficult conversations in child advocacy and child abuse. Currently, he is a Training Specialist with Northeast Regional Children’s Advocacy Center, where he provides training and tec
Positive Culture Change in the Workplace with Siobhan McHale
Welcome to Difficult Conversations with Dr. Anthony Orsini. My special guest today is Siobhán McHale, one of the world’s leading experts in culture change in the workplace. Over the past 30 years, she has helped thousands of leaders create more agile and productive workplaces through positive culture change. She is most well-known for steering the radical seven-year culture change project at Au
Conversations about Second Victim Syndrome
Conversations About Second Victim Syndrome with Dr. Susan Wilson Welcome to Difficult Conversations with Dr. Anthony Orsini. My special guest today is Dr. Susan Wilson. After 15 years of practicing Emergency Medicine, she retired from clinical practice, completed her coursework in coaching and formed SJW Professional Coaching Services, LLC with the goal of providing guidance and support to healt
Connect and Be Heard with Dr. Kevin Pho
Connect and Be Heard with Kevin Pho Welcome to Difficult Conversations with Dr. Anthony Orsini. Today, my special guest is Dr. Kevin Pho, a board-certified practicing internal medicine physician, nationwide media commentator and author. If you’re in healthcare, you likely know about his website, KevinMD, which he built from scratch in 2004 and now receives 3 million visits per month. Dr. Pho has b
Conversations about End of Life with Karen Knops
Conversations about End of Life with Dr. Karen Knops Welcome to the Difficult Conversations with Dr. Anthony Orsini. Today, I am blessed to have my friend and guest, Dr. Karen Knops, who is the Medical Director of Palliative Care Services at Overlake Medical Center in Bellevue, Washington. She is also the creator of programs designed to improve the experience of patients with serious illness. Af
Leading Your Ship to Success with Capt. Mike Abrashoff
Welcome to Difficult Conversations with Dr. Anthony Orsini. Today, I’m fortunate to have another amazing guest. Captain Mike Abrashoff is a graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy and a former Military Assistant to Secretary of Defense, William J. Perry. At thirty-six years old, Mike was the most junior officer in the Pacific Fleet when he took command of the near-worst performing ship, and twelv
Healing the Heart of Medicine with Dr. Jonathan Fisher
Welcome to Difficult Conversations - Lessons I Learned as an ICU Physician with Dr. Anthony Orsini. My special guest today is Dr. Jonathan Fisher, a Harvard-trained physician, practicing cardiologist, certified Mindfulness Meditation Teacher, and global keynote speaker. With over 20 years of experience, Dr. Fisher has helped thousands of individuals live longer and better lives. Having recovered
My Journey into Medicine with Michelle Atwell
My Journey into Medicine with Michelle AtwellWelcome to Difficult Conversations- Lessons I Learned as an ICU Physician with Dr. Anthony Orsini. Over the years, I have found that healthcare providers who are genuine and able to relate to their patients through their own life experiences, are able to provide the best care, especially during difficult times. Today, I am honored to have as my guest, M
Healthcare Leadership During the COVID-19 Crises
Healthcare Leadership During COVID-19Welcome to Difficult Conversations - Lessons I Learned as an ICU Physician with Dr. Anthony Orsini. Today, my special guest is Anthony Viceroy, who is here to discuss how healthcare organizations have adapted to the COVID crisis. Since 2015, Anthony has been the CEO of Westmed Medical Group. As one of 548 accountable care organizations in the United States, W
2020-We Are in this Together with Anthony Orsini
We Are in This Together with Dr. Anthony OrsiniWelcome to Difficult Conversations-Lessons I Learned as an ICU Physician with Dr. Anthony Orsini. This can be a very difficult time of year for many and 2020 has been a particularly bad year for everyone. There seems to be sadness everywhere. The Covid-19 crises has affected everything. Almost 2 million people have died worldwide and another 65 milli
Achieving Excellence in Healthcare with Quint Studer
Achieving Excellence in Healthcare with Quint Studer Welcome to Difficult Conversations with Dr. Anthony Orsini. Today, It’s my incredible honor to have as my guest, Quint Studer. He is a businessman, visionary, entrepreneur, and a natural mentor to many. He’s worked with individuals at all levels of leadership and across a variety of industries to help them become better leaders and create high p
Brand Citizenship with Anne Bahr Thompson
Brand Citizenship with Anne Bahr ThompsonWelcome to Difficult Conversations with Dr. Anthony Orsini. On today’s episode, my special guest is Anne Bahr Thompson, a Trust Across America 2018 Top Thought Leader and a top ten 2020 Superbrands Branding Leader who has been using the brands as a motivating source force for change, relationship building, and profitable growth for more than 25 years. She
Elevating the Patient Experience with Jason Wolf
Elevating the Patient Experience with Jason WolfWelcome to Difficult Conversations with Dr. Anthony Orsini. Do you want to feel more optimistic about healthcare? Well, today is the day because on this episode, my special guest is Jason Wolf, a passionate champion and recognized expert on patient experience. As President of the Beryl Institute, he has led the growth of the organization into the l
Difficult Conversations with Your Teenager with Joshua Wayne
Difficult Conversations with Your Teenager with Joshua WayneWelcome to Difficult Conversations with Dr. Anthony Orsini. Today, my special guest is Joshua Wayne. For over 25 years he has worked with at-risk foster youth. Once a struggling teen himself, Joshua understands what teens are going through. He speaks across the country to schools and youth organizations on how to help kids today become s
Human Centered Approach to Leadership with Holly O'Driscoll
Human Centered Approach to Leadership with Holly O'Driscoll Welcome to Difficult Conversations - Lessons I Learned as an ICU Physician with Dr. Anthony Orsini. On today’s episode, my special guest is Holly O’Driscoll, an industry expert in the field of Design Thinking and human centered innovation. She is the former Global Design Thinking Leader at Proctor & Gamble and led more than 250 d
My Journey with Stillbirth with Debbie Haine
My Journey with Stillbirth with Debbie HaineWelcome to the Difficult Conversations with Dr. Anthony Orsini. Our special guest today is Debbie Haine. Her daughter, Autumn Joy, was born still in 2011. Somehow out of tragedy, she made it to through the darkest days and came out on other side. Since then she has been a dedicated and tireless advocate of stillbirth rights, promoting research at both s
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