Join Stephanie Feals and Dr. Apurv Gupta as they sit down with Dr. Elias Zerhouni, former NIH Director under George W. Bush, presidential envoy under President Barack Obama, and consultant to the White House medical team of President Ronald Reagan. They explore the U.S. healthcare system - from the historic bifurcation between cutting-edge biomedical research and patient care to regionalization as a solution for better outcomes. Dr. Zerhouni shares firsthand insights from decades in medicine, government, and innovation. Discover why “disease knows no politics” and how healthcare can be designed to truly serve people, not politics.

In this episode of Making Healthcare Work for You, Dr. Jennifer Fraser, author of The Bullied Brain and the upcoming The Gaslit Brain, reveals how brain science explains the hidden impact of bullying, gaslighting, and abuse culture in healthcare. Even when injuries to the brain aren’t visible, they affect providers, leaders, and patients alike. We discuss how harmful behaviors become normalized, why language shapes entire healthcare systems, and why psychologically safe cultures are essential for healthcare transformation. This conversation offers a roadmap for leaders: when healthcare leadership is rooted in love instead of fear, organizations become stronger, safer, and more resilient. That’s how real healthcare transformation happens.

London-based Dr. Daniel Gordon shares how he built a private clinic rooted in compassion, empathy, and patient-centered care. Hear his insights on creating a culture of care, leading by example, and blending traditional general practice with modern technology and excellent customer service.

Discover how Guidehealth transforms healthcare with AI and human expertise. Learn how they improved patient engagement, reduced staff burnout, and closed 2,000+ care gaps in 90 days with proven results.

Wade Mitzel, CEO of UofL Physicians, believes that leadership in healthcare isn’t just about metrics—it’s about love, intention, and caring for one another. In our conversation, Wade shares how these values are driving real change: reducing staff turnover, improving patient outcomes, and building healthier communities across Kentucky. His story also touches on how his personal experience as a parent shapes his approach to creating workplaces where people can truly flourish.

What happens when a nursing facility treats residents like family—especially those who are hard to place? Mary Cole, Infection Control Specialist at The Highlands at Brighton, shares how a culture of compassion and respect transforms - and fulfills - the lives of those living in long-term care.

Discover how Hackensack Meridian Health became one of Fortune’s Top 100 Best Places to Work. In this episode of Making Healthcare Work for You, hosts Dr. Apurv Gupta and Stephanie Feals sit down with Tria Deibert, SVP of Culture and Team Member Wellbeing, to discuss the power of trust, meaningful attention, and love in leadership. Tria shares real-world strategies behind improving engagement, reducing turnover, and boosting patient outcomes — all while creating a culture where people fall in love with their workplace. Learn how tools like StandOut and trust-based coaching are driving lasting change in healthcare organizations.

Stephen White, founder of The PC, shares his inspirational journey from serious cognitive decline resulting concussion from football injuries to healing himself through a comprehensive protocol. Now he’s helping others “make their 4th quarter count” by helping them improve their health through a combination of medical care, community, hope, and living with purpose.

Henry Kacprzyk shares his journey from substitute teaching to a 4-decade, storied career at the Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium. He talks about meeting Steve Irwin, getting a Komodo Dragon in exchange for Steelers tickets, and more!

For three decades, both Phil Koopman and Steve Wilson have been working in AI. They joined us on Making AI Work for You for a conversation about health tech safety and security. With exceptional backgrounds and unparalleled experience, they share their perspectives on: * Why cybersecurity is an “arms race” * How safety standards differ from machine learning testing * The considerations about the level of agency you give an AI system * Why there needs to be a human “captain of the ship” * Struggles with the software supply chain * Why it’s critical to have rigorous engineering processes

In this inspirational interview, Darlene Cunha, Nurse Executive at Trinity Health, shares how using Caritas processes empowers care and connection for patients and providers. She also shares tactical ideas for implementing Caritas to drive business results.

Legendary founder of Becker’s Healthcare and healthcare investor, Scott Becker, joins us for a conversation about considerations for investing in technology - with an emphasis on trust, safety, and security.

In this incredible interview Dr. Gordon Chen talks about his new company, ThriveWell, which aims to help people increase their ”Thrive Years,” ie increase their life span, with healthful, joyful, purposeful years through a 5-pronged approach. Gordon is the Co-Founder and CEO of ThriveWell, and is a founding family member and current board member of ChenMed, as well as former Chief Medical Officer at ChenMed.

Healthcare heavyweight investor, Bill Taranto, President of Merck Global Health Innovation Fund, joins us to share his investment strategies. Taking a patient-first approach, he looks for use cases that need solved, and finds aligned organizations to create an integrated solution that will positively impact patients.

In this MHWFY Voice of Love interview (brought to you by VoiceLove), Kiersten LeBar joins us for an awesome conversation about how to operationalize loving practices as part of a greater Loving Organization. Her journey started years earlier when she was a pediatric patient at MUSC, leading her to a career in nursing. She shares how she leads with loving practices, stays connected to her team, builds support for priorities, & plans for the future.

Anurag Mairal, PhD joins us on Making AI Work for You about the role of technology in shaping and advancing healthcare worldwide.

In this interview, Johar Singh and Shannon McPeek of Astra Wellbeing share how they’re positively supporting the wellbeing of healthcare workers with an accessible digital wellness platform.

Julie Rish, VP of Consumer Experience at AdventHealth, shares how investing in the company values and mission reflects its commitment to whole-person care. Julie says AdventHealth uses “uncommon compassion,” celebration, and recognition to achieve their organizational goals and support their team.

Don’t miss this enlightening interview with Dr. Matthew Lungren, where he shares incredible insights about balancing technology in healthcare. Dr. Lungren is the Chief Scientific Officer of Health and Life Sciences at Microsoft, and is an Adjunct Professor at Stanford University School of Medicine. Sherri Douville, CEO of Medigram & Chair of the TTIC, Dr. Apurv Gupta and I spoke with Dr. Lungren about his journey at Stanford and Microsoft, and how his work in medicine and tech shapes the approach to his work.

In this episode, Geoffrey Smith shares how he found his true purpose, how his sweet pup helped him and his wife heal after tragedy, and how organizations can help their employees truly thrive while pursing their passion and providing amazing care.