Best Emily Silverman Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 716: Mark Blake, Nora Lange, Charles Yu

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This week on "BETA," ...music journalist Mark Blake on his latest book, “Dreams: The Many Lives of Fleetwood Mac.” And Nora Lange joins us to discuss her incredible debut novel, “US Fools.” Author Charles Yu also discusses adapting his novel Interior Chinatown into a mind-bending Hulu streaming series.…

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Episode 103: Worn Out And Worthy: Navigating Core Beliefs and Self-Worth 1:07:29

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Struggling with feelings of not being “good enough” or questioning your legitimacy, even as your achievements grow, is a common but often isolating experience for neurodivergent professionals. In this episode, Patrick Casale and Dr. Megan Anna Neff, two AuDHD mental health professionals, discuss the complexities of “not good enough” schemas, impost…

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Former Epic Doctor Says the System Is Designed to Fail Physicians 32:32

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Dr. Craig Joseph is a pediatrician, informaticist, and the Chief Medical Officer at Nordic Global. He’s also the author of Designing for Health and a former Epic employee, with decades of experience at the intersection of clinical care and health IT. On this episode of How I Doctor, Dr. Graham Walker talks with Craig about what’s actually broken in…

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4 - Uncertainty in Medicine: Root Causes with Ronald Wyatt, MD 21:18

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What does uncertainty in medicine have to do with Chernobyl? According to patient safety officer Dr. Ron Wyatt, more than we might think. In the fourth episode of our "Uncertainty in Medicine" series, he draws a chilling connection between one of history’s worst nuclear disasters and the quiet, preventable tragedies that unfold in hospitals every d…

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Episode 715: JD McPherson, Jean Hanff Korelitz, Ian Nathan

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Musician JD McPherson sits down with us to discuss his latest album – “Nite Owls.”Also, Jean Hanff Korelitz joins us to talk about the sequel to her best-selling novel, “The Plot.” It’s called…”The Sequel.” And one of our favorite film critics, Ian Nathan, returns to share his thoughts on Steven Spielberg’s movies.…

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Episode 102: FLASHBACK — OCD (Part 3): Differentiating OCD, Autism, and Tourettes Behaviors and Enhancing Healthcare [featuring Dr. Stacy Greeter] 1:00:04

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Navigating the healthcare system and advocating for needs can be a frustrating and invalidating experience, especially for neurodivergent individuals who exhibit interwoven behaviors associated with OCD, autism, or Tourettes. In this flashback episode, Patrick Casale and Dr. Megan Anna Neff, two AuDHD mental health professionals, and Dr. Stacy Gree…

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Physician Contract Lawyer: No Other Profession Has It As Bad As Doctors! Here Are the Most Insane Clauses In Doctors’ Contracts and Why Every Physician Needs to Renegotiate Them! 43:51

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Michael Johnson is an attorney and the founder of Michael Johnson Legal, a firm that works exclusively with physicians and physician groups to review contracts, negotiate fair compensation, and protect career freedom. In this episode of How I Doctor, Dr. Graham Walker sits down with Michael to unpack one of the most overlooked yet high-stakes parts…

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3 - Uncertainty in Medicine: Through Thick and Thin 32:05

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In episode 3 of the "Uncertainty in Medicine" series, patient Dana undergoes a routine knee replacement and expects a straightforward recovery. Instead, she’s plunged into a baffling and relentless illness—one that defies diagnosis and leaves her life in limbo. As her symptoms intensify and specialists write her off, Dana finds an unwavering ally i…

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BONUS: Behind the Scenes of The Pitt with Gemmill, Sachs, and Herbert 53:38

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On this episode of Conversations, Emily sits down with the creative team behind The Pitt—a gripping new medical drama on HBO Max that’s making waves in the healthcare world and beyond. Joining her are showrunner R. Scott Gemmill (ER, NCIS: LA), physician-writer Dr. Joe Sachs (ER), and emergency medicine educator and EM:RAP founder Dr. Mel Herbert. …

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Episode 714: Nick Lowe, Emily St. James/Noel Murray, Dan Kois

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This week on "BETA," ... Britain’s greatest living songwriter, Nick Lowe, joins us to talk about his newest album, “Indoor Safari.”Also, Emily St. James and Noel Murray take us back to the island to revisit the significance of the TV series, “Lost.”And Dan Kois revisits selling newspaper subscriptions on a cold winter’s night in Milwaukee.…

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Episode 101: FLASHBACK — Chronic Health (Part 1): Biopsychosocial Approach to Chronic Health Issues 35:09

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Dealing with chronic health issues can often feel like a neverending battle, especially when it seems like there’s no clear path to improvement. In this flashback episode, Patrick Casale and Dr. Megan Anna Neff, two AuDHD mental health professionals, discuss their personal battles with chronic health conditions. They provide an insightful analysis …

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Most Shared Episodes: These 4 Physicians Are Fighting to Save Medicine and Give Doctors Their Power Back! -- Dr. Glaucomflecken, Dr. Eric Bricker, Dr. Elisabeth Potter, Dr. Jim Dahle 43:19

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Last week’s interview with Mark Cuban generated a huge response — thank you to everyone who listened, commented on, or shared the episode. New guests will debut next week, but this week, we’ve rounded up some of the show’s most inspiring and thought-provoking moments to date to help all the new listeners get acquainted with How I Doctor and Offcall…

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2 - Uncertainty in Medicine: Looking with Uncertainty with Alexa Miller 20:38

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Step inside Alexa Miller’s classroom, where paintings become portals and doctors learn to see like patients. In this episode, Alexa leads a powerful exercise called the “image circle,” where clinicians reflect on their own experiences of medical uncertainty and choose artworks that speak to those moments. What follows is anything but abstract—throu…

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Episode 801: Joseph Patel, Sara Sligar, Phil Cook

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Producer Joseph Patel joins us to discuss his documentary, “Sly Lives!” It pays tribute to the groundbreaking musician Sly Stone.And Sara Sligar takes us inside her modern gothic novel, “Vantage Point,” which has it all – wealth, status, power…and a curse. Also, musician and Wisconsin native Phil Cook talks with us about his latest album, “Appalach…

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Episode 100: FLASHBACK — Chronic Health (Part 4): All Brains Belong [featuring Dr. Mel Houser] 1:00:19

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Neuroimmune systems often intertwine with chronic health and neurodivergence, leaving neurodivergent individuals grappling with things like energy management, chronic fatigue, or other long-term health conditions. In this flashback episode, Patrick Casale and Dr. Megan Anna Neff, two AuDHD mental health professionals, talk with Dr. Mel Houser, an A…

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Mark Cuban: How I’d Reform Healthcare If I Were in Charge 59:55

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Mark Cuban is a business mogul, the “Shark” every entrepreneur wants to make a deal with, the former owner of the Dallas Mavericks, and, most recently, an online pharmacy CEO. In 2022, Mark co-founded Cost Plus Drugs with the goal of lowering prescription drug prices. The direct-to-consumer company makes generic drugs affordable by cutting pharmacy…

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1 - Uncertainty in Medicine: The Art of Not Knowing 28:12

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In the premiere of the "Uncertainty in Medicine" series, The Nocturnists explore medicine’s uneasy relationship with not knowing. From the clean resolutions of medical dramas to the structured rituals of case conferences, the culture of medicine often treats uncertainty as something to be avoided, resolved, or explained away. But what happens when …

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Episode 713: Sarah Silverman, Gabino Iglesias, Jenny Slate

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This week on "BETA," comedian Sarah Silverman joins us to discuss her stand-up tour, “Postmortem.” Also, Gabino Iglesias on his incredibly intense novel, “House of Bone and Rain.” And comedian Jenny Slate shares the complicated beauty of motherhood in her essay collection, “Lifeform.”

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Episode 99: FLASHBACK — Neurodivergent Entrepreneurs (#4): Rewiring Beliefs to Face Your Inner Critic [featuring Yunetta Smith] 57:23

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Neurodivergent individuals can sometimes feel overwhelmed by emotions or struggle to understand their own stress responses, and entrepreneurship can add another level of intensity to this experience. In this flashback episode, Patrick Casale and Dr. Megan Anna Neff, two AuDHD mental health professionals, talk with Yunetta Smith, a licensed clinicia…

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Re-Release: The Uncertain World of Chronic Lyme with Ross Douthat 50:49

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Our Uncertainty in Medicine series launches next week, and to set the stage, we’re sharing one of our favorite episodes from the archives - a heartfelt conversation with New York Times columnist Ross Douthat about his journey through the healthcare system while living with chronic Lyme disease. Medicine likes certainty - diseases we can see and tes…

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It’s Time for Physicians To Fight Back Against Insurance Companies To Save Our Practice With Dr. Elisabeth Potter 37:04

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Dr. Elisabeth Potter is a plastic surgeon and practice owner in Austin, Texas, who specializes in post-mastectomy breast reconstruction. In January, Elisabeth made waves on social media when she posted a video about UnitedHealthcare calling her during surgery, pulling her out of the OR to explain why her patient — who was already under anesthesia —…

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Trailer: Uncertainty in Medicine 1:05

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Medicine is full of uncertainty—from ambiguous diagnoses to unpredictable outcomes and the complex emotions of not knowing. Uncertainty in Medicine is a new documentary podcast series, created in collaboration with Alexa Miller of ArtsPractica, that examines how both healthcare workers and patients navigate the unknown. Through powerful personal st…

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Episode 723: Susan Morrison, Leah Kardos, Maggie Su

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Susan Morrison joins us to discuss her definitive biography of SNL creator Lorne Michaels.Author Leah Kardos tells us why Kate Bush’s album, “Hounds of Love,” is as fresh as ever 40 years after its release.Also, Maggie Su on her very funny and very moving debut novel,“Blob: A Love Story.”

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Episode 98: FLASHBACK — In-Between Phase of an Autism Diagnosis: From Asking to Assessment [featuring Jak Levine-Pritzker] 53:04

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For adults who are questioning if they are Autistic, ADHD, etc., there is often an exploratory and somewhat confusing phase where they feel in between two different identities. In this flashback episode, Patrick Casale and Dr. Megan Anna Neff, two AuDHD mental health professionals, talk with Jak Levine-Pritzker, ADHD coach and founder of Authentica…

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Banks Rejected Me in Residency - So I Started My Own Bank for Doctors with Dr. Michael Jerkins 30:41

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Dr. Michael Jerkins is a meds-peds physician and the co-founder of Panacea Financial, a financial services company for doctors. After being rejected for multiple loans during residency, Michael realized that traditional banks were failing doctors as customers. So, he created a bank that understands the unique financial struggles and goals of the me…

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Episode 712: Eugene Mirman, Yael van der Wouden, Walter Chaw

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This week on “BETA,” comedian Eugene Mirman joins us to talk about “Bob’s Burgers” and more. Also, Booker Prize nominee, Yael van der Wouden, on her debut novel, “The Safekeep.” […]

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Episode 97: FLASHBACK — Navigating Neurodiversity in the Workplace: Crafting Safe Spaces [featuring Lyric Rivera] 1:04:29

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A traditional workplace can be really challenging for neurodivergent individuals, and if a workplace culture is made to be one-size-fits-all, the chances are high that it won’t fit for many neurodivergent people. In this flashback episode, Patrick Casale and Dr. Megan Anna Neff, two AuDHD mental health professionals, talk with Lyric Rivera, founder…

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Physician CEO: PBMs Are Ruining Healthcare! I Quit Full-Time Medicine to Start a Company ... So I Could Fight the Drug Industry Head-On! 20:40

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Dr. Simon Chang is a hospitalist and the CEO and co-founder of eNavvi, an online pharmacy platform. Since finishing his residency in 2022, Simon has been a part-time physician, splitting his time between clinical care and entrepreneurship. On this episode of How I Doctor, Offcall co-founder Dr. Graham Walker talks with Simon about building a career…

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Episode 722: Clay McLeod Chapman, Paul de Jong, Karen Russell

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This week on "BETA," ...Master of horror, Clay McLeod Chapman joins us to discuss his latest novel, “Wake Up and Open Your Eyes.”And musician Paul de Jong talks to us about his captivating found sound music.Also, MacArthur Genius Karen Russell sits down with us to talk her about her incredible novel, “The Antidote,”…

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Episode 96: FLASHBACK — Sensory Shutdowns and Meltdowns: Navigating Neurodivergent Experiences 57:06

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Sensory meltdowns and shutdowns can be deeply misunderstood and unsettling experiences, whether you've faced them personally or seen a loved one struggle. For many Autistic individuals, dealing with overwhelming sensory stimuli is a recurring battle. The space between feeling in control and experiencing a complete sensory meltdown or shutdown can b…

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I Made Myself Sick Working Back-to-Back 20-Hour Shifts in Residency. How Burned-Out Doctors Can Find Our Creativity Again with The Nocsturnist’s Dr. Emily Silverman 30:02

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Dr. Emily Silverman is a practicing internist and the founder of The Nocturnists, a groundbreaking podcast that amplifies the raw, deeply human stories of healthcare workers. In this episode of How I Doctor, Dr. Graham Walker sits down with Dr. Silverman to discuss her personal experience with burnout, the systemic flaws in medicine that drive phys…

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Showtime with Allan Detsky, MD 52:58

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Dr. Allan Detsky, a Canadian physician, health economist, and Broadway producer, examines the contrasts between Canadian and American healthcare. He then delves into his passion for musical theater, recounting his unexpected journey into Broadway production and how he integrates musical theater into hospital wards as a means of decompression and co…

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Episode 711: Simon Rich, Helen Phillips, Chris Nashawaty

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This week on "BETA," Simon Rich joins us to talk about his short story collection, "Glory Days." Helen Phillips explores Artificial Intelligence in her suspenseful novel, "Hum." And author Chris Nashawaty revisits the epic summer of 1982 - when Star Wars and Sci-Fi Fever hit it's peak.

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