Designing Healthcare that Cares is a podcast for leaders who believe healthcare can, and must, be built differently. Hosted by physician, executive coach, speaker, author, and consultant Dr. Laura Suttin, each episode explores how to transform burnout-driven systems into thriving cultures where both people and performance flourish.Through thoughtful conversations with healthcare executives, frontline leaders, and changemakers, along with solo episodes where Dr. Suttin shares practical tools, reflections, and evidence-based strategies, you’ll gain insights that tackle root causes instead of symptoms. You’ll hear stories and insights that show what’s possible when we reimagine healthcare with purpose, connection, empowerment, and joy.If you’re ready to create environments where clinicians feel safe and supported, patients receive better care, and organizations achieve sustainable success, you’re in the right place.Disclaimer -While I am a physician, the information presented in this podcast is for educational purposes only and should not be considered medical advice. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Please consult with your own healthcare provider before making any significant changes to your lifestyle or routine. By listening to this podcast, you are not creating a physician/patient relationship.
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Designing Healthcare that Cares is a podcast for leaders who believe healthcare can, and must, be built differently. Hosted by physician, executive coach, speaker, author, and consultant Dr. Laura Suttin, each episode explores how to transform burnout-driven systems into thriving cultures where both people and performance flourish.Through thoughtful conversations with healthcare executives, frontline leaders, and changemakers, along with solo episodes where Dr. Suttin shares practical tools, reflections, and evidence-based strategies, you’ll gain insights that tackle root causes instead of symptoms. You’ll hear stories and insights that show what’s possible when we reimagine healthcare with purpose, connection, empowerment, and joy.If you’re ready to create environments where clinicians feel safe and supported, patients receive better care, and organizations achieve sustainable success, you’re in the right place.Disclaimer -While I am a physician, the information presented in this podcast is for educational purposes only and should not be considered medical advice. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Please consult with your own healthcare provider before making any significant changes to your lifestyle or routine. By listening to this podcast, you are not creating a physician/patient relationship.
What does healing look like when it begins within?
In this powerful conversation, Dr. Laura Suttin sits down with Dr. Christine Kempton—a hematologist, researcher, and transformational coach—to explore burnout, perfectionism, and rediscovering agency in medicine. Together, they unpack how shifting from fear to self-trust can change everything about how we live, lead, and care.
What does championship coaching have to do with healthcare leadership? In this heartfelt conversation, Dr. Laura Suttin sits down with Coach Mark Gottfried to explore what grit, teamwork, and integrity really look like when the pressure is on—and how those same principles can transform healthcare teams.
Dr. Ruth Mannschreck is a dentist, business owner, and founder of Shoreline Strategies LLC, focusing on helping practice owners become more efficient and streamlined. She’s a wealth of experience and expertise on practical things that clinicians and/ or business owners can do to improve their processes and build a healthy culture. Here are my takeaways from this incredible episode- Asking for help and relying on your team are not only possible, but are critical. Dr. Ruth’s persona...
In this solo episode, I announce a new brand I’m launching - Dr. Laura Suttin: Designing Healthcare that Cares. The new brand reflects an evolution of my work and of my own personal development. This shift isn’t just about a new name or logo. It’s about stepping more fully into the work I’m meant to do, while adding consulting and speaking to my suite of services. I still love coaching, I’m still actively coaching, and that won’t change. 💡 In this episode, I’ll walk you through: Why I started...
Dr. Dawn Sears is a nationally recognized gastroenterologist, speaker, coach, and fierce advocate for women in medicine. In this heartfelt episode, she shares her inspiring journey from leading wellness initiatives in her hospital (starting with soda machines!) to creating powerful coaching communities that are truly changing the face of leadership in healthcare. Here are my key takeaways from this episode - How Dr. Sears turned a soda machine into a movement for institutional wellness ...
What happens when we realize that fitting into traditional medicine might mean losing touch with who we really are? In this heart-opening conversation, I’m joined by my good friend Dr. Tracey O’Connell. Tracey is a Board Certified radiologist, Professional Certified Coach, and facilitator of Brené Brown’s Shame Resilience Program. Together, we explore the emotional weight of medical training, the myth of resilience, and how expressive writing can reconnect us to our own truth. If you’ve...
In this heartfelt episode of The Purposeful MD Podcast, I am joined by the incomparable Gregory Proctor. Gregory is a Navy veteran, cancer survivor, and award-winning author. He truly is energy in motion. He shares his extraordinary story of transformation, from high-powered executive to cancer patient and now to mission-driven philanthropist and inspiration to so many. Here are the key takeaways from this episode - The emotional turning point that led him to share his journey pub...
One of the most delightful guests I’ve ever had on the podcast! Rachel Pedersen is an online marketing expert, a content creator, and business owner who has scaled to over 3 million followers, and reached over 100 million people annually. Her authentic and warm approach attracts millions to her website and her programs. She’s also a proud mom and wife. Her 2022 book, Unfiltered, is a USA Today bestseller. I’ve been a fan of hers for years. Sitting down with her was like talking to an ol...
In this solo episode, Dr. Laura Suttin shares how she identified her four core values—purpose, connection, empowerment, and joy—and how they became the compass guiding her decisions, boundaries, and energy. You'll hear how to uncover your own values, spot where you’ve drifted, and take one simple step to realign. Inside the episode: The wake-up moment when success felt empty How to name your values (and why it’s harder than it sounds) A gentle journaling exercise to reconnect with w...
In this episode of The Purposeful MD Podcast, Dr. Laura Suttin welcomes Alan Utley, a speaker, coach, and culture crafter with 25 years in senior HR leadership. Alan shares his journey from accidental HR beginnings to pioneering the “Fanatical Grace” framework — a powerful approach to transforming workplace culture through humanity, accountability, and kindness. This conversation is filled with laughter, honest reflection, and practical wisdom for any physician or healthcare leader navigating...
In this inspiring conversation, I sit down with my good friend and colleague, Dr. Lindsey Van Duyn, a family physician and the founder of Immersive Medical Therapy. What started as a personal mission to help teens in her rural Iowa community has grown into a pioneering program that is making a real impact in the lives of adolescents struggling with depression and anxiety. Dr. Van Duyn shares how a single patient’s story became her “why” — and how, despite barriers and setbacks, she followed h...
Dr. Kara Pepper is a primary care internist, executive coach, and founder of Micropractice Mastermind. Based in Atlanta, Georgia, she’s a passionate advocate for physicians building sustainable, joyful careers—on their own terms. She’s a true example of leadership. In this episode, she dives deep into her own journey through burnout and career reinvention, and provides incredible insights for any physician seeking to reclaim their autonomy, values, and purpose in medicine. Here are ...
We all face disappointment — a client backs out, a project falls flat, a dream opportunity slips away. But what if setbacks aren’t signs to stop… but signs to look deeper? In this solo episode, I’m sharing how to reframe disappointment so that it becomes a tool for growth instead of a roadblock. You’ll learn how to normalize discomfort, shift your inner dialogue, and start seeing challenges as invitations — not indictments. You’ll hear: Why disappointment often triggers shame — and how to sto...
Dr. Mrinalini Kulkarni-Date is an Associate Professor and Division Chief of Endocrinology in Austin, Texas. She’s also a tireless advocate for advancing women in medical leadership positions, and serves as a mentor and career coach for women seeking to develop thriving careers in medicine. She’s a true example of leadership. She dives deep into her own journey and the challenges of being a woman in a leadership role, and provides fantastic advice for any physician seeking to thrive in their l...
In this episode of The Purposeful MD Podcast, I talk with Dr. Melissa Milanak, licensed clinical psychologist and founder of Mind Impact Consulting, about the critical importance of sleep for optimal performance and wellbeing. Dr. Milanak shares how our society's perspective on sleep is shifting from viewing it as a luxury to recognizing it as essential for peak performance and health. We cover: ✔️ Why sleep deprivation is no longer a badge of honor ✔️ The 15-minute pre-bedtime wr...
We’ve been taught to believe that confidence comes first—that we need to feel ready before we take the leap. But the truth? Confidence is built through action, not before it. In this solo episode, I’m unpacking why waiting for confidence is keeping you stuck—and how small, aligned actions are the real catalysts for growth. You’ll hear real stories from my coaching clients who acted before they felt ready—and how that brave action led to deep self-trust, clarity, and yes, confidence. Whether y...
In this episode of The Purposeful MD Podcast, I talk with Dr. Stephanie Pearson, former OB-GYN and CEO of Pearson Ravitz, about the critical importance of disability and life insurance for physicians. After a career-ending injury, Dr. Pearson turned her experience into a mission—helping doctors avoid the same mistakes she made. We cover: ✔️ Why your employer’s insurance might not be enough ✔️ Key policy details every physician should understand ✔️ How to truly protect yourself and your ...
Dr. Andrea Austin is a leading emergency physician, simulation educator, author, and advocate for physician well-being. Her book, “Revitalized: A Guidebook to Following Your Healing Heartline,” was published in October 2024. Join this heartfelt and empowering conversation to hear how to create a thriving career and advocate for impactful change in healthcare. Connect with Dr. Austin here: www.andreaaustinmd.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/andreaaustinmd/ Instagram @andreaaustinmd
In this solocast episode, we dive into the power of letting go and focusing only on what we can control. As physicians, we’re wired to fix problems, but when we try to control the uncontrollable, it leads to frustration, exhaustion, and burnout. I’ll share key insights from my book, The Purposeful MD-Creating the Life You Love Without Guilt, to help you recognize when it’s time to let go and how to shift your energy toward what truly matters. Listen in for practical strategies to ...
Dr. Judith Borger is a mother of three, a wife, a Board Certified physician specializing in Pediatric Emergency Medicine, and a successful business owner of both The Aesthetic Doctor and Concierge Medical Arts. Her mission is to help others create their most authentic and beautiful lives, to include their self-image and relationship to self, relationships with others and their businesses. Join this heartfelt conversation to learn how to become the agent of your own life, and create more...
Designing Healthcare that Cares is a podcast for leaders who believe healthcare can, and must, be built differently. Hosted by physician, executive coach, speaker, author, and consultant Dr. Laura Suttin, each episode explores how to transform burnout-driven systems into thriving cultures where both people and performance flourish.Through thoughtful conversations with healthcare executives, frontline leaders, and changemakers, along with solo episodes where Dr. Suttin shares practical tools, reflections, and evidence-based strategies, you’ll gain insights that tackle root causes instead of symptoms. You’ll hear stories and insights that show what’s possible when we reimagine healthcare with purpose, connection, empowerment, and joy.If you’re ready to create environments where clinicians feel safe and supported, patients receive better care, and organizations achieve sustainable success, you’re in the right place.Disclaimer -While I am a physician, the information presented in this podcast is for educational purposes only and should not be considered medical advice. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Please consult with your own healthcare provider before making any significant changes to your lifestyle or routine. By listening to this podcast, you are not creating a physician/patient relationship.
