In this episode, Jason Wolf sits down with Laura Wood, Executive Vice President of Patient Care Operations and System Chief Nurse Executive at Boston Children's Hospital. As a nurse leader, Dr. Wood shares what it takes to lead the nursing operations of one of the world's top-ranked pediatric hospitals while keeping the human experience at the center of care. Whether you are a bedside nurse, a healthcare executive, or a patient advocate, this conversation offers a masterclass in leading with optimism and gratitude.

Evan Steele, Founder and CEO of rater8, reinforces how first impressions shape the human experience in healthcare. From a frustrating hotel check-in in Prague to building a platform that helps healthcare organizations listen, learn, and improve in real time, Evan shares the origin story behind rater8 and the philosophy of the "art of the warm welcome." This conversation is a practical and inspiring look at how measuring, improving, and celebrating experience can drive more consistent, compassionate care across organizations.

Dr. Jamie Colbert, a hospitalist at Mass General Brigham and Chief Medical Officer of Commure, joins the podcast to discuss how ambient AI is reshaping clinician presence, wellbeing, and patient trust—and what healthcare leaders must do to ensure AI enhances the human experience.

In this episode of To Care Is Human, host Jason Wolf sits down with Anne Marie Hadley, Chief Experience Officer for New South Wales Health, to explore what it means to lead with courage, compassion, and authenticity. From her personal journey shaped by resilience and empathy to her groundbreaking work designing kindness into one of the world's largest healthcare systems, Anne Marie shares how small acts of humanity can spark profound change. Her message is clear: be brave, be kind, and keep showing up.

In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Swati Mehta of Vituity and Dr. Terrance McGovern and the Director of Nursing, Robyn Dodds, from Marian Regional to talk about how they're helping teams reconnect with the human side of emergency care. They share how a simple communication tool called F.A.S.T.—First impression, Acknowledge, Sit/Say/Slow down, and Teach-back—has strengthened teamwork, reduced burnout, and made a real difference in how patients feel seen and heard.

In this PX Marketplace edition of To Care is Human, Stacy Palmer speaks with Kristen Valdes, CEO of b.well, about her personal journey as a mother advocating for her daughter and how it inspired a mission to simplify healthcare. Kristen shares insights on patient rights, data transparency, and the future of digital access, highlighting how empowering people with their health information can transform the care experience.

Jason Wolf sits down with Tyler Gegen to discuss his intentional path into patient experience leadership. Tyler shares how curiosity, relationships, and a focus on humanity continue to shape his work and the future of healthcare.

In this episode, Amy Kwiatkowski talks with Liddy Deacon of Sutter Health about their Emergency Department Service Ambassador Program. Liddy shares how ambassadors support patients and staff, foster meaningful connections, and improve care experiences across the ED.