Vital Conversations: Influencing Workplace Well-Being in Health Care

Johns Hopkins Medicine · hopkinsmedicine.org

About the podcast: Let’s face it — working in health care is rewarding, but it can also be very hard. The Johns Hopkins Medicine Vital Conversations podcast explores the many factors that affect workplace well-being in health care. We take on complex topics through engaging conversations with thought leaders, bringing a range of perspectives and approaches to making work better. Whether you are a health care executive, front-line manager, clinician, researcher or a patient, we invite you to be part of this well-being journey. To learn more visit https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/office-of-well-being/podcast

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Episodes 25

Ep 25: Why Belonging Matters at Work: Creating the Conditions for People to Thrive | Johns Hopkins Medicine Office of Well-Being
1mo ago · 30:38
In this episode of Vital Conversations, JHM Chief Wellness Officer, Dr. Lee Daugherty Biddison welcomes Dr. Carolyn Cumpsty Fowler for an insightful discussion about why belonging is a fundamental human need and a critical driver of well-being in healthcare. Together, … Ep 25: Why Belonging Matters at Work: Creating the Conditions for People to Thrive | Johns Hopkins Medicine Office of Well-Being Read more →
Ep 24: More Than Words: The Power of Expressed Gratitude in Healthcare | Johns Hopkins Medicine Office of Well-Being
3mo ago · 36:44
Healthcare teams operate under constant pressure, making meaningful support, not token gestures, essential for sustained well-being. In this episode, we explore the gratitude literature, sharing how gratitude practices strengthen well-being across multiple domains, and offer strategies leaders, teams and individuals … Ep 24: More Than Words: The Power of Expressed Gratitude in Healthcare | Johns Hopkins Medicine Office of Well-Being Read more →
Ep 23: Leading Through Uncertainty: The Power of Listening in Times of Change | Johns Hopkins Medicine Office of Well-Being
4mo ago · 36:44
A deep dive into leading through uncertainty, this episode explores practical tools for navigating change and transition, highlights listening as a critical leadership skill, and offers principles for authentic communication that every leader can use. Access the podcast here. Have an … Ep 23: Leading Through Uncertainty: The Power of Listening in Times of Change | Johns Hopkins Medicine Office of Well-Being Read more →
Ep 22: A Risk Worth Taking: The Hard Work and Reward of Culture Change| Johns Hopkins Medicine Office of Well-Being
6mo ago · 40:13
The ICU is a high-stress environment that can strain the most functional team. Learn how the Neurocritical Care Unit at Johns Hopkins undertook a comprehensive culture transformation to repair team dynamics, why culture change is difficult and risky, and how … Ep 22: A Risk Worth Taking: The Hard Work and Reward of Culture Change| Johns Hopkins Medicine Office of Well-Being Read more →
Ep: 21 Good Science for Well-Being: Better Questions and Interventions that Work | Johns Hopkins Medicine Office of Well-Being
7mo ago · 30:50
Dr. Bryan Sexton joins the podcast to share observations from a career as a psychometrician and well-being researcher. He offers insights into gathering meaningful, actionable data and explores both participation incentives and packaging of micro-interventions for busy healthcare workers. Access … Ep: 21 Good Science for Well-Being: Better Questions and Interventions that Work | Johns Hopkins Medicine Office of Well-Being Read more →
Ep: 19 Making care better: How telemedicine supports access to care and clinician well-being | Johns Hopkins Medicine Office of Well-Being
9mo ago · 28:49
This episode features Dr. Helen Hughes, Medical Director for the Office of Telemedicine at Johns Hopkins Medicine. She shares insights into the evolution of digital health and explores ways technology like virtual nursing and remote patient monitoring can support professional … Ep: 19 Making care better: How telemedicine supports access to care and clinician well-being | Johns Hopkins Medicine Office of Well-Being Read more →
Ep: 20 Behind the Visits: Innovations in Joy and Retention at JHCP | Johns Hopkins Medicine Office of Well-Being
10mo ago · 32:06
This episode of Vital Conversations features Dr. Steve Kravet, president of Johns Hopkins Community Physicians (JHCP), who discusses the organization’s growth and innovative strategies to enhance clinician well-being and retention. Access the podcast here. Have an idea for a podcast? Email owb@jhmi.edu.
Ep. 18 Virtual Nursing: Innovation for Patient Care and Nurse Well-Being | Johns Hopkins Medicine Office of Well-Being
11mo ago · 35:13
In this episode, Dr. April Saathoff, Vice President and Chief Nursing Information Officer at the Johns Hopkins Health System, shares how technology is enhancing patient care, streamlining documentation and making nursing care more efficient and fulfilling. The conversation highlights virtual … Ep. 18 Virtual Nursing: Innovation for Patient Care and Nurse Well-Being | Johns Hopkins Medicine Office of Well-Being Read more →
Ep. 17 Well-Being by Design: Building Systems That Support the Whole Team | Johns Hopkins Medicine Office of Well-Being
1y ago · 41:19
Join a conversation with Dr. Carolyn Cumpsty Fowler, JHHS Executive Director for Nurse Well-Being and Dr. Cassie O'Malley, Senior Director of Well-being and Innovation, MedStar Health, on how healthcare leaders can create supportive environments that foster inter-disciplinary team well-being. The … Ep. 17 Well-Being by Design: Building Systems That Support the Whole Team | Johns Hopkins Medicine Office of Well-Being Read more →
Ep. 16 Fostering a Resilient Workforce Through a Comprehensive Support System | Johns Hopkins Medicine Office of Well-Being
1y ago · 36:31
Dr. Jennifer Katzenstein, a board-certified pediatric neuropsychologist at Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital, shares how her team supports both patients and healthcare professionals, especially in the wake of repeated natural disasters in St. Petersburg, Florida. She introduces the concept of … Ep. 16 Fostering a Resilient Workforce Through a Comprehensive Support System | Johns Hopkins Medicine Office of Well-Being Read more →
Ep. 15 When a Colleague Dies Unexpectedly: Considerations for an Institutional Response | Johns Hopkins Medicine Office of Well-Being
1y ago · 33:14
Across large healthcare systems, the unexpected death of a colleague can be disruptively sad, but isn’t necessarily an uncommon event. Join a conversation between Jonathan Ripp and Lee Biddison on coordinating support for team members who have experienced the loss … Ep. 15 When a Colleague Dies Unexpectedly: Considerations for an Institutional Response | Johns Hopkins Medicine Office of Well-Being Read more →
Ep. 14 Making Well-Being a Strategic Priority: A Vital Conversation with Deborah Bake| Johns Hopkins Medicine Office of Well-Being
1y ago · 31:14
We welcome Deborah Baker, senior vice president for nursing and chief nurse executive for the Johns Hopkins Health System, to the podcast. Under her leadership, Johns Hopkins Nursing set well-being as a strategic priority to ensure continued focus and investment … Ep. 14 Making Well-Being a Strategic Priority: A Vital Conversation with Deborah Bake| Johns Hopkins Medicine Office of Well-Being Read more →
Ep. 13 Taming the EHR: work smarter and improve your work-life balance| Johns Hopkins Medicine Office of Well-Being
1y ago · 34:49
The volume of electronic messages and time spent in the EHR has increased exponentially and is widely recognized as a contributor to healthcare worker burnout. Learn about Johns Hopkins Medicine’s “Great 8” Epic training and provider support initiative and other … Ep. 13 Taming the EHR: work smarter and improve your work-life balance| Johns Hopkins Medicine Office of Well-Being Read more →
Ep. 12 Department-level Strategies for Well-being | Johns Hopkins Medicine Office of Well-Being
1y ago · 24:56
Dr. Kelvin Hong, Executive Vice Chair of Radiology, shares the experience of the Department of Radiology, a large department at Johns Hopkins with a range of well-being needs. Learn about how they are investing in well-being, how they view outcomes … Ep. 12 Department-level Strategies for Well-being | Johns Hopkins Medicine Office of Well-Being Read more →
Ep. 11 Supporting Health Care Workers Through Credentialing and Licensing Reform | Johns Hopkins Medicine Office of Well-Being
1y ago · 33:19
Join a conversation with Corey Feist, CEO of the Dr. Lorna Breen Heroes’ Foundation, about the national movement to reform clinician licensing and credentialing by removing stigmatizing questions about seeking mental health support. The conversation highlights the need to recognize … Ep. 11 Supporting Health Care Workers Through Credentialing and Licensing Reform | Johns Hopkins Medicine Office of Well-Being Read more →
Ep.10 How We Can Live and Work Mindfully: Strategies for Improving Patient Care, Workplace Relationships and Work-life Balance | Johns Hopkins Medicine Office of Well-Being
1y ago · 31:37
Employers increasingly recognize the positive impact of mindfulness, but how can it be practiced in a busy health care setting? Join a conversation with Jennifer Salaverri, a licensed clinical social worker and mindfulness meditation teacher who leads the mindfulness strategy … Ep.10 How We Can Live and Work Mindfully: Strategies for Improving Patient Care, Workplace Relationships and Work-life Balance | Johns Hopkins Medicine Office of Well-Being Read more →
Ep.9 Leadership Masterclass: How to Build Trust, Belonging and Psychological Safety in Healthcare Teams | Johns Hopkins Medicine Office of Well-Being
1y ago · 31:37
In this episode of Vital Conversations, Carolyn Carpenter, president of the National Capital Region (NCR) for the Johns Hopkins Health System (JHHS) describes her relational leadership approach, built from 33 years in health care. She offers advice for leaders who might … Ep.9 Leadership Masterclass: How to Build Trust, Belonging and Psychological Safety in Healthcare Teams | Johns Hopkins Medicine Office of Well-Being Read more →
Ep.8 Caring for the Caregiver — Lessons from 13 years of the Resilience in Stressful Events (RISE) Peer Responder Program | Johns Hopkins Medicine Office of Well-Being
1y ago · 31:17
Resilience in Stressful Events (RISE) is a peer responder program that supports health care workers who have emotional distress due to difficult care-related events. Developed in 2010 at The Johns Hopkins Hospital, RISE has been replicated by hospitals and health … Ep.8 Caring for the Caregiver — Lessons from 13 years of the Resilience in Stressful Events (RISE) Peer Responder Program | Johns Hopkins Medicine Office of Well-Being Read more →
Ep.7 OWB Leadership Team on Building a Workplace Culture that Supports Well-Being
1y ago · 27:52
We welcome Rich Safeer, our colleague in the Office of Well-Being. Rich leads the Healthy at Hopkins employee health and well-being strategy for Johns Hopkins Medicine (JHM). In this episode, the JHM well-being leadership team engages in conversation around culture--a … Ep.7 OWB Leadership Team on Building a Workplace Culture that Supports Well-Being Read more →
Ep.6 “I should be able to manage this myself”: The unique challenges of getting clinicians to access mental health care | Johns Hopkins Medicine Office of Well-Being
1y ago · 26:22
Most clinicians know that depression, anxiety and other mood disorders are treatable conditions. Unfortunately, clinicians often face barriers when accessing care for themselves. To better understand why, we welcome Dr. Karen Swartz, Professor of Clinical Psychiatry at Johns Hopkins to … Ep.6 “I should be able to manage this myself”: The unique challenges of getting clinicians to access mental health care | Johns Hopkins Medicine Office of Well-Being Read more →
Ep.5 The Promise of Health IT to Support Clinician Well-Being | Johns Hopkins Medicine Office of Well-Being
2y ago · 33:04
Manisha Loss, Associate Chief Medical Information Officer at Johns Hopkins, joins the podcast to talk about promising artificial intelligence interventions happening at Johns Hopkins. Learn how new innovations in health IT can bring us closer together, improving the provider-patient relationship. In this … Ep.5 The Promise of Health IT to Support Clinician Well-Being | Johns Hopkins Medicine Office of Well-Being Read more →
Ep.4 “This Is Getting in the Way of Me Providing the Best Care”: An Approach to Tackle Prior Authorization Burden in Primary Care
2y ago · 25:49
In this episode, Kim Peairs joins us to discuss the role of the medication access pharmacy technician, a promising approach to tackling prior authorizations in primary care being piloted at Johns Hopkins. Dr. Peairs walks us through this team-based intervention … Ep.4 “This Is Getting in the Way of Me Providing the Best Care”: An Approach to Tackle Prior Authorization Burden in Primary Care Read more →
Ep. 3 Lightening the Load: Strategies to Reduce Cognitive Stress in Clinical Practice | Johns Hopkins Medicine Office of Well-Being
2y ago · 30:31
Delivering health care is high stakes, but we too often don’t protect our attention and let in too many distractions. In this podcast, Liz Harry, Chief Well-Being Officer at Michigan Medicine, argues that we make things harder by enabling systems … Ep. 3 Lightening the Load: Strategies to Reduce Cognitive Stress in Clinical Practice | Johns Hopkins Medicine Office of Well-Being Read more →
Ep. 2 Are You Paying Attention?: How We Can Use Our Focus to Reduce Cognitive Load in Support of Well-Being | Johns Hopkins Office of Well-Being
2y ago · 22:40
Has the complexity of our work in health care outpaced our brain’s ability to keep up? Liz Harry, Chief Well-Being Officer at Michigan Medicine, discusses the connection between cognitive load and burnout, and introduces the concept of the attention economy. … Ep. 2 Are You Paying Attention?: How We Can Use Our Focus to Reduce Cognitive Load in Support of Well-Being | Johns Hopkins Office of Well-Being Read more →
Ep. 1 No Amount of Kale and Yoga Will Fix This: The Need for a Systems-Change Approach to Workplace Well-Being | Johns Hopkins Office of Well-Being
2y ago · 20:31
Most of us know what it feels like when our well-being at work is compromised. But do we know how we got there? Is it just that it’s been a tough week or we didn’t have time for yoga, or … Ep. 1 No Amount of Kale and Yoga Will Fix This: The Need for a Systems-Change Approach to Workplace Well-Being | Johns Hopkins Office of Well-Being Read more →

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Vital Conversations: Influencing Workplace Well-Being in Health Care

Episodes 25

Ep 25: Why Belonging Matters at Work: Creating the Conditions for People to Thrive | Johns Hopkins Medicine Office of Well-Being

Ep 24: More Than Words: The Power of Expressed Gratitude in Healthcare | Johns Hopkins Medicine Office of Well-Being

Ep 23: Leading Through Uncertainty: The Power of Listening in Times of Change | Johns Hopkins Medicine Office of Well-Being

Ep 22: A Risk Worth Taking: The Hard Work and Reward of Culture Change| Johns Hopkins Medicine Office of Well-Being

Ep: 21 Good Science for Well-Being: Better Questions and Interventions that Work | Johns Hopkins Medicine Office of Well-Being

Ep: 19 Making care better: How telemedicine supports access to care and clinician well-being | Johns Hopkins Medicine Office of Well-Being

Ep: 20 Behind the Visits: Innovations in Joy and Retention at JHCP | Johns Hopkins Medicine Office of Well-Being

Ep. 18 Virtual Nursing: Innovation for Patient Care and Nurse Well-Being | Johns Hopkins Medicine Office of Well-Being

Ep. 17 Well-Being by Design: Building Systems That Support the Whole Team | Johns Hopkins Medicine Office of Well-Being

Ep. 16 Fostering a Resilient Workforce Through a Comprehensive Support System | Johns Hopkins Medicine Office of Well-Being

Ep. 15 When a Colleague Dies Unexpectedly: Considerations for an Institutional Response | Johns Hopkins Medicine Office of Well-Being

Ep. 14 Making Well-Being a Strategic Priority: A Vital Conversation with Deborah Bake| Johns Hopkins Medicine Office of Well-Being

Ep. 13 Taming the EHR: work smarter and improve your work-life balance| Johns Hopkins Medicine Office of Well-Being

Ep. 12 Department-level Strategies for Well-being | Johns Hopkins Medicine Office of Well-Being

Ep. 11 Supporting Health Care Workers Through Credentialing and Licensing Reform | Johns Hopkins Medicine Office of Well-Being

Ep.10 How We Can Live and Work Mindfully: Strategies for Improving Patient Care, Workplace Relationships and Work-life Balance | Johns Hopkins Medicine Office of Well-Being

Ep.9 Leadership Masterclass: How to Build Trust, Belonging and Psychological Safety in Healthcare Teams | Johns Hopkins Medicine Office of Well-Being

Ep.8 Caring for the Caregiver — Lessons from 13 years of the Resilience in Stressful Events (RISE) Peer Responder Program | Johns Hopkins Medicine Office of Well-Being

Ep.7 OWB Leadership Team on Building a Workplace Culture that Supports Well-Being

Ep.6 “I should be able to manage this myself”: The unique challenges of getting clinicians to access mental health care | Johns Hopkins Medicine Office of Well-Being

Ep.5 The Promise of Health IT to Support Clinician Well-Being | Johns Hopkins Medicine Office of Well-Being

Ep.4 “This Is Getting in the Way of Me Providing the Best Care”: An Approach to Tackle Prior Authorization Burden in Primary Care

Ep. 3 Lightening the Load: Strategies to Reduce Cognitive Stress in Clinical Practice | Johns Hopkins Medicine Office of Well-Being

Ep. 2 Are You Paying Attention?: How We Can Use Our Focus to Reduce Cognitive Load in Support of Well-Being | Johns Hopkins Office of Well-Being

Ep. 1 No Amount of Kale and Yoga Will Fix This: The Need for a Systems-Change Approach to Workplace Well-Being | Johns Hopkins Office of Well-Being

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Episodes 25

Ep 25: Why Belonging Matters at Work: Creating the Conditions for People to Thrive | Johns Hopkins Medicine Office of Well-Being

Ep 24: More Than Words: The Power of Expressed Gratitude in Healthcare | Johns Hopkins Medicine Office of Well-Being

Ep 23: Leading Through Uncertainty: The Power of Listening in Times of Change | Johns Hopkins Medicine Office of Well-Being

Ep 22: A Risk Worth Taking: The Hard Work and Reward of Culture Change| Johns Hopkins Medicine Office of Well-Being

Ep: 21 Good Science for Well-Being: Better Questions and Interventions that Work | Johns Hopkins Medicine Office of Well-Being

Ep: 19 Making care better: How telemedicine supports access to care and clinician well-being | Johns Hopkins Medicine Office of Well-Being

Ep: 20 Behind the Visits: Innovations in Joy and Retention at JHCP | Johns Hopkins Medicine Office of Well-Being

Ep. 18 Virtual Nursing: Innovation for Patient Care and Nurse Well-Being | Johns Hopkins Medicine Office of Well-Being

Ep. 17 Well-Being by Design: Building Systems That Support the Whole Team | Johns Hopkins Medicine Office of Well-Being

Ep. 16 Fostering a Resilient Workforce Through a Comprehensive Support System | Johns Hopkins Medicine Office of Well-Being

Ep. 15 When a Colleague Dies Unexpectedly: Considerations for an Institutional Response | Johns Hopkins Medicine Office of Well-Being

Ep. 14 Making Well-Being a Strategic Priority: A Vital Conversation with Deborah Bake| Johns Hopkins Medicine Office of Well-Being

Ep. 13 Taming the EHR: work smarter and improve your work-life balance| Johns Hopkins Medicine Office of Well-Being

Ep. 12 Department-level Strategies for Well-being | Johns Hopkins Medicine Office of Well-Being

Ep. 11 Supporting Health Care Workers Through Credentialing and Licensing Reform | Johns Hopkins Medicine Office of Well-Being

Ep.10 How We Can Live and Work Mindfully: Strategies for Improving Patient Care, Workplace Relationships and Work-life Balance | Johns Hopkins Medicine Office of Well-Being

Ep.9 Leadership Masterclass: How to Build Trust, Belonging and Psychological Safety in Healthcare Teams | Johns Hopkins Medicine Office of Well-Being

Ep.8 Caring for the Caregiver — Lessons from 13 years of the Resilience in Stressful Events (RISE) Peer Responder Program | Johns Hopkins Medicine Office of Well-Being

Ep.7 OWB Leadership Team on Building a Workplace Culture that Supports Well-Being

Ep.6 “I should be able to manage this myself”: The unique challenges of getting clinicians to access mental health care | Johns Hopkins Medicine Office of Well-Being

Ep.5 The Promise of Health IT to Support Clinician Well-Being | Johns Hopkins Medicine Office of Well-Being

Ep.4 “This Is Getting in the Way of Me Providing the Best Care”: An Approach to Tackle Prior Authorization Burden in Primary Care

Ep. 3 Lightening the Load: Strategies to Reduce Cognitive Stress in Clinical Practice | Johns Hopkins Medicine Office of Well-Being

Ep. 2 Are You Paying Attention?: How We Can Use Our Focus to Reduce Cognitive Load in Support of Well-Being | Johns Hopkins Office of Well-Being

Ep. 1 No Amount of Kale and Yoga Will Fix This: The Need for a Systems-Change Approach to Workplace Well-Being | Johns Hopkins Office of Well-Being