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Heartline: Changemaking in Healthcare

Heartline: Changemaking in Healthcare

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Welcome to "Heartline," a podcast dedicated to exploring the inspiring journeys and impactful work of healthcare changemakers leading the charge in transforming healthcare. Despite the United States spending more on healthcare than any other developed nation, key quality outcomes like life expectancy and maternal mortality lag behind. With over half of American physicians experiencing burnout, the challenges within the system are clear. Join us as we delve into the stories of patients, medical professionals, and other experts who defy the status quo. We’ll uncover the unique characteristics and experiences that propel them to be effective changemakers and the organizational factors that support change. Dr. Austin, host of the podcast, is an emergency physician with real-world experience with the dysfunction in the system. Along with working in the emergency department, she is a medical educator focusing on healthcare worker well-being and how innovative approaches like simulation can improve healthcare. In addition, she researches how we can accelerate changemakers in healthcare. Dr. Austin also uses coaching-informed thinking to unlock the potential of healthcare changemakers, and she will guide you through these narratives with insightful commentary and expert analyses. Through in-depth interviews and real-world examples, this podcast aims to inspire and equip the next generation to drive meaningful change in healthcare. Whether you're a physician, a medical student, or simply passionate about the future of healthcare, "Heartline" will offer valuable perspectives and actionable ideas to help you thrive in a challenging environment and contribute to improving our healthcare system. Seasons 1-4 focused on gender bias in the medical system and shared the uplifting stories of women and allies who stay true to their values, boundaries, and priorities, improving their career fulfillment and increasing their impact on healthcare. Season 5 will expand the guests beyond physicians and tackle issues beyond gender bias that impact healthcare. Tune in to the "Hearline" for a deep dive into healthcare transformation and be inspired by the changemakers making a real difference.© 2024 Heartline Ciencias Sociales Desarrollo Personal Enfermedades Físicas Higiene y Vida Saludable Éxito Personal
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  • Part 2: Action Brings Clarity

    Part 2: Action Brings Clarity
    Oct 7 2025
    What happens when burnout pushes physicians toward innovative, autonomous careers?In this Echo Episode, Dr. Andrea Austin continues her conversation with Dr. Kim Chan Co, to speak about her journey from ophthalmology to launching Reset Ketamine in Palm Springs. Kim discusses supporting her husband Sam's shift from ER medicine to ketamine infusions, the clinic's focus on treatment-resistant depression, PTSD, anxiety, and chronic pain, and the business challenges of starting a private practice. She emphasizes intentional use of ketamine, collaborative care, and the importance of "set and setting" to minimize risks like emergence phenomena or addiction.You’ll hear how they:Explore ketamine's evolution from ER staple to therapeutic tool for mood disorders and chronic pain ·Discuss managing patient expectations, emergencies, and addiction risks in a clinic setting Share strategies for physicians considering their own ketamine clinics, including market research and business planning Inspire action amid burnout through small steps, clarity on values, and trying new pathsIf you’re a physician facing burnout or envisioning entrepreneurial ventures in medicine, this episode offers practical advice and motivational insights for reclaiming autonomy and purpose.About the Guest:“Action brings clarity.” – Dr. Kim Chan koDr. Kim Chan Ko is a board-certified ophthalmologist, diplomat of the American College of Lifestyle Medicine, and co-founder of Ketamine Startup, an online course teaching physicians to open ketamine infusion clinics. After years as creative director of Reset Ketamine in Palm Springs, CA, alongside her emergency physician husband, Kim stepped away from academic ophthalmology to pursue a path aligned with her passions for patient education, mentorship, and innovative healthcare. Her journey through burnout and coaching has shaped her mission to help physicians find clarity and build fulfilling careers.📍 Connect with KimWebsite: https://www.ketaminestartup.comInstagram: @resetketamine Personal Instagram: @dr.kimberlyco📚 Resources + Mentions🔗 Reset Ketamine: https://resetketamine.com · 🔗 Ketamine Startup: https://ketaminestartup.com · 🔗 Free Business Plan Template: https://ketaminestartup.com/revitalizingdoctor · 🔗 American Society of Ketamine Physicians, Psychotherapists & Practitioners: https://askp.org ·🔗 PHQ-9 and Beck Depression Inventory (mentioned for patient monitoring)🔑 Top 3 Key TakeawaysKetamine as Therapy: When used intentionally in a supportive "set and setting," IV ketamine infusions can effectively treat refractory depression, PTSD, anxiety, and chronic pain with low addiction risk under supervision. Starting a Clinic: Research your market via directories like ASKP.org, clarify your "why," and use resources like business plan templates to navigate administrative challenges for greater autonomy. ·Overcoming Burnout: Take small, actionable steps toward change—action brings clarity. Explore new paths, align with your values, and don't fear trying (and pivoting from) ideas to find contentment.🩺 About the Host:Dr. Andrea Austin is a board-certified emergency physician, educator, and passionate advocate for system-level change in healthcare. As the creator and host of Heartline: Changemaking in Healthcare, Dr. Austin brings curiosity, compassion, and bold honesty to conversations with leaders who are challenging the norms and reshaping medicine from the inside out.With decades of experience in high-pressure clinical environments, Andrea has seen firsthand the cracks in the system—and the people working to repair them. Whether she’s mentoring residents, speaking on national stages, or recording with a fellow disruptor, she centers one theme: change doesn’t happen in isolation. It happens heart to heart.💫 About the Show:Heartline: Changemaking in Healthcare isn’t just a podcast—it’s a pulse check on what’s possible.Hosted by emergency physician and educator Dr. Andrea Austin, Heartline features conversations with healthcare leaders, innovators, and quiet disruptors who are challenging the way things have always been done.Each episode explores real stories of change—from redefining leadership and communication, to reimagining systems built on burnout and hierarchy. This is a space for truth-telling, for asking better questions, and for reconnecting with the reason we all got into medicine in the first place: to make it better.This isn’t about perfection. It’s about progress—with heart. 🎓 Upcoming Events & Opportunities🔥 ⁠⁠Recalibrate: Group Coaching for Physicians⁠⁠Starting 2026, I’ll be co-leading Recalibrate with psychologist and coach Sharee Johnson. This 6-month group coaching program supports physicians in rediscovering mindfulness, meaning, and wholehearted practice. I'm an alum myself—this program transformed my career. Learn more and enroll here, and please share with colleagues who may ...
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    32 m
  • Part 1: The Multifaceted Career

    Part 1: The Multifaceted Career
    Sep 30 2025
    What happens when the “perfect” medical specialty no longer fits, and you dare to forge a new path?In this Echo Episode, Dr. Andrea Austin sits down with Dr. Kim Chan Ko, a former academic ophthalmologist and co-founder of Ketamine Startup, to explore her transition from repairing eyes to building a ketamine infusion clinic and teaching other physicians to do the same. Kim opens up about the challenges of practicing at a high-pressure Level 1 trauma center, the emotional weight of patient care, and the struggle to reconcile her identity as an ophthalmologist with her need for creativity and connection.Through personal development coaching and a circuitous journey, Kim discovered her passion for patient education, mentorship, and innovative healthcare models. She shares how embracing her multifaceted identity and saying “yes” to new opportunities—like video editing and coaching—paved the way for her current work. This episode dives into the power of redefining “physician,” the value of coaching for personal growth, and the courage to step away from traditional medicine to serve patients on your own terms.You’ll hear how they:Navigate the emotional and professional challenges of leaving a specialty that no longer alignsUse coaching to uncover personal strengths and reframe physician identityEmbrace creative outlets like video editing to build new ventures in healthcareHighlight the growing trend of physicians starting independent practices, from ketamine clinics to telemedicineIf you’re a physician feeling stuck or seeking a more fulfilling career, this episode offers honest insights and practical inspiration for your own journey.About the Guest“I am a multifaceted individual. I am just practicing medicine.” – Dr. Kim Chan KoDr. Kim Chan Ko is a board-certified ophthalmologist, diplomat of the American College of Lifestyle Medicine, and co-founder of Ketamine Startup, an online course teaching physicians to open ketamine infusion clinics. After years as creative director of Reset Ketamine in Palm Springs, CA, alongside her emergency physician husband, Kim stepped away from academic ophthalmology to pursue a path aligned with her passions for patient education, mentorship, and innovative healthcare. Her journey through burnout and coaching has shaped her mission to help physicians find clarity and build fulfilling careers.📍 Connect with KimWebsite: https://www.ketaminestartup.com 📚 Resources + Mentions· 🔗 Co-Active Training Institute (formerly CTI): https://coactive.com· 🔗 Reset Ketamine: https://www.resetketamine.com🔑 Top 3 Key TakeawaysRedefine Your Identity as a Physician: Shifting from “I am an ophthalmologist” to “I practice medicine” opens up possibilities for multifaceted roles and reduces the pressure of tying your worth to a single specialty.Embrace the Meandering Journey: Career transitions don’t need to be linear. Exploring passions like teaching, mentoring, or creative skills can lead to unexpected and fulfilling paths.Coaching Unlocks Growth: Personal development programs, like the Co-Active Training Institute, help physicians ask powerful questions, foster self-discovery, and find clarity in their professional and personal lives.🩺 About the HostDr. Andrea Austin is a board-certified emergency physician, educator, and passionate advocate for system-level change in healthcare. As the creator and host of Heartline: Changemaking in Healthcare, Dr. Austin brings curiosity, compassion, and bold honesty to conversations with leaders who are challenging the norms and reshaping medicine from the inside out.With decades of experience in high-pressure clinical environments, Andrea has seen firsthand the cracks in the system—and the people working to repair them. Whether she’s mentoring residents, speaking on national stages, or recording with a fellow disruptor, she centers one theme: change doesn’t happen in isolation. It happens heart to heart.💫 About the ShowHeartline: Changemaking in Healthcare isn’t just a podcast—it’s a pulse check on what’s possible.Hosted by emergency physician and educator Dr. Andrea Austin, Heartline features conversations with healthcare leaders, innovators, and quiet disruptors who are challenging the way things have always been done.Each episode explores real stories of change—from redefining leadership and communication, to reimagining systems built on burnout and hierarchy. This is a space for truth-telling, for asking better questions, and for reconnecting with the reason we all got into medicine in the first place: to make it better.This isn’t about perfection. It’s about progress—with heart. 🎓 Upcoming Events & Opportunities🔥 ⁠⁠Recalibrate: Group Coaching for Physicians⁠⁠Starting 2026, I’ll be co-leading Recalibrate with psychologist and coach Sharee Johnson. This 6-month group coaching program supports physicians in rediscovering mindfulness, meaning, and ...
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    21 m
  • Part 2: Going from Reacting to Responding

    Part 2: Going from Reacting to Responding
    Sep 23 2025
    How can emergency physicians thrive in a broken system while staying true to themselves? In part two of this Echo Episode, Dr. Andrea Austin and Dr. Leslie Koenig explores sustainable solutions for physician well-being and systemic change in healthcare. Leslie shares insights from her journey as an emergency physician, reflecting on the toll of circadian rhythm disruptions, the limitations of quick-fix administrative solutions, and the power of personal practices like meditation and fitness. From navigating burnout to embracing compassion over judgment, this episode offers practical strategies for physicians and system leaders alike.You’ll hear how they:Challenge quick-fix solutions like bonuses and travel nurses, advocating for cultural shifts in healthcare.Explore whether full-time emergency medicine is sustainable long-term and the value of diversifying income streams.Share mindfulness techniques, like five-minute meditations and loving-kindness practices, to combat burnout and judgment.Emphasize fitness and parasympathetic activities (e.g., yoga, swimming) for stress relief and longevity.Offer metaphors from surfing and paddleboarding to face life’s challenges with resilience and acceptance.If you’re feeling overwhelmed by shift work or seeking ways to reclaim joy in medicine, this episode provides actionable steps and hope for lasting change.About the Guest“Meditation isn’t about clearing your mind—it’s about investigating what’s there.” – Dr. Leslie KoenigDr. Leslie Koenig is a board-certified emergency physician, Afghanistan combat veteran, and author of the Stress Relief Survival Guide. With experience on the COVID frontlines and a career shaped by military service, she has developed practical, research-backed techniques to manage stress in high-stakes environments. Now training to become a meditation teacher through The Path program, Dr. Koenig is passionate about helping physicians embrace mindfulness, track heart rate variability, and prioritize recovery to combat burnout.📍 Connect with LeslieWebsite: https://stressreliefsurvivalguide.comFacebook: https://web.facebook.com/stressreliefsurvivalguideInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/stressreliefsurvivalguideLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lesliecrawfordmd📚 Resources + Mentions🔗 Stress Relief Survival Guide by Dr. Leslie Koenig 🔗 Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki🔗 TEAMSTEPPS (Team Strategies and Tools to Enhance Performance and Patient Safety)🔗 Sharon Salzberg’s Loving-Kindness Meditation🔗 Man’s Search for Meaning by Viktor Frankl🔑 Top 3 Key TakeawaysShift the culture, not just the schedule: Sustainable healthcare requires systemic changes, like fostering supportive leadership and team-based practices, rather than relying on bonuses or temporary staffing solutions.Diversify your career for freedom: Explore side gigs or passive income (e.g., real estate, coaching) to shift from “I have to” to “I want to” in emergency medicine, reducing financial and emotional pressure.Start small with mindfulness: Five-minute meditations in your car or simple practices like sun salutations can build resilience, reduce judgment, and restore compassion in high-pressure shifts.🩺 About the HostDr. Andrea Austin is a board-certified emergency physician, educator, and passionate advocate for system-level change in healthcare. As the creator and host of Heartline: Changemaking in Healthcare, Dr. Austin brings curiosity, compassion, and bold honesty to conversations with leaders who are challenging the norms and reshaping medicine from the inside out.With decades of experience in high-pressure clinical environments, Andrea has seen firsthand the cracks in the system—and the people working to repair them. Whether she’s mentoring residents, speaking on national stages, or recording with a fellow disruptor, she centers one theme: change doesn’t happen in isolation. It happens heart to heart.💫 About the ShowHeartline: Changemaking in Healthcare isn’t just a podcast—it’s a pulse check on what’s possible.Hosted by emergency physician and educator Dr. Andrea Austin, Heartline features conversations with healthcare leaders, innovators, and quiet disruptors who are challenging the way things have always been done.Each episode explores real stories of change—from redefining leadership and communication, to reimagining systems built on burnout and hierarchy. This is a space for truth-telling, for asking better questions, and for reconnecting with the reason we all got into medicine in the first place: to make it better.This isn’t about perfection. It’s about progress—with heart. 🎓 Upcoming Events & Opportunities🔥 ⁠⁠Recalibrate: Group Coaching for Physicians⁠⁠Starting in 2026, I’ll be co-leading Recalibrate with psychologist and coach Sharee Johnson. This 6-month group coaching program supports physicians in rediscovering mindfulness, meaning, and wholehearted ...
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    34 m
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