Joy of Medicine-on Call Podcast

SSVMS Joy of Medicine On Call Podcast Series

Download Joy of Medicine On Call, a podcast where we explore the many paths physicians take to bring joy into their practice of medicine. The podcast aims to promote and increase access to physician wellness by focusing on topics of mindfulness, burnout, stress management, and joy. Each episode features a local physician discussing their journey through medicine.

Special Series - Experiences from the Pandemic's Front Lines: Dr. Brooks Kuhn

Portrait of Dr. Chiraag Patel, Allergist at Granite Bay Allergy — S4E5 Starting a Private Practice with Dr. Chiraag Patel

Leena and Anand Mehta pictured at the annual SSVMS Honors event — S4E3 Married in Medicine with Dr. Leena and Anand Mehta

Photo of Dr. Deanne Nyland at her Joy of Medicine On Call Podcast — S4E2 Time Management, Support, and Wellness with Dr. Deanne Nyland

Portrait of Dr. Caroll Kimbal, the 2021 president of SSVMS — S4E1 Recovering from Physician Burnout with Dr. Carol Kimball

Picture of Dr. Yellowlees and Dr.Misquitta at a Joy of Medicine On Call Podcast interview — S2 E10 Wake Up Call Rajiv Misquitta, MD, Internal Medicine, The Permanente Medical Group

Dr. Yellowlees and Dr. FitzgeraldJoy of Medicine On Call Podcast interview — S2 E9 The Stories We Tell Faith Fitzgerald, MD, Internal Medicine, UC Davis School of Medicine, Faculty - Retired

Portrait of Dr. Lydia Wytrzes at the Joy of Medicine On Call Podcast Interview — A Good Night's Sleep Lydia Wytrzes, MD, Neurologist/Sleep Specialist and Director of Sutter Sleep Center

Dr. Korman and Dr. Yellowlees at the Joy of Medicine On Call Podcast recording — Saying "Yes!" Irina Korman, MD, Internal Medicine, The Permanente Medical Group

Portrait of Dr. Ruth Haskins at the Joy of Medicine On Call Podcast Interview — Ruth Haskins, MD

Picture of Rochelle Frank, MD and Louise Glaser, MD at the Joy of Medicine On Call Podcast — Medical Student Wellness, Starting the Trend of Self-Care Rochelle Frank, MD and Louise Glaser, MD

Picture of Doctor Eric Williams with Joy of Medicine On Call Podcast interview — The Importance of Mentorship Eric Williams, MD

Picture of Vanessa Waker, DO and Angela Trapp, MSW at the Joy of Medicine On Call Podcast Interview — Vanessa Waker, DO and Angela Trapp, MSW

Picture of Zachary Nicholas pictured at the Joy of Medicine On Call Podcast Interview — A Medical Student Perspective Zachary Nicholas, IV MS

Dr. Eric Tepper and Dr. Peter Yellowlees pictured at the Joy of Medicine On Call Podcast interview — Dr. Eric Tepper and Dr. Peter Yellowlees

Portrait of Rajiv Misquitta, MD — Walking Meditation with Rajiv Misquitta, MD

Picture of John Wiesenfarth, MD and Dr.Misquitta — The Power of Laughter and Connection John Wiesenfarth, MD

Picture of Melissa Marshall, MD at the Joy of Medicine On Call Podcast Interview — The Healer's Art and the Power of Connection Melissa Marshall, MD

Portrait of Megan Babb, DO — Empathy and Data: A Path Toward Healing Megan Babb, DO

Picture of Tyler Smith, MD at the Joy of Medicine On Call Podcast Interview — More Mindfulness, Less Screen Time Tyler Smith, MD

Portrait of Michelle Segar, PhD, MPH — Sustainable Behavior Change for Health and Well-Being Michelle Segar, PhD, MPH

Writing as an Outlet Caroline Giroux, MD

Picture of Dr. Peter Yellowlees and Rajiv Misquitta, MD — Change from the Top Down Peter Yellowlees, MD, Chief Wellness Officer, UC Davis Health

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Check out our latest episodes below! Find the the full list of episodes at our Blubrry page

Our Host

Dr. Yellowlees is Professor of Psychiatry and Chief Wellness Officer at UC Davis Health, and the first to serve such role in the University of California system. Dr. Yellowlees is a pioneer in telemedicine and an international advocate for physician wellness. He has published over 200 papers on topics including psychiatry, telemedicine, physician burnout, and digital health. He has over 30 years of experience treating patients, leading healthcare organizations, and championing clinician well-being.

Our Latest Episodes

Find the the most recent episodes of Joy of Medicine On Call below! Access all four seasons on our Blubrry page at www.blubrry.com/joyofmedicineoncall/ or on your favorite podcast app!

Joy of Medicine On Call

Special Series - Experiences from the Pandemic's Front Lines: Dr. Christian Sebat February 1, 2022
Christian Sebat, DO, a pulmonologist and critical care specialist at UC Davis Medical Center, shares his experiences on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic and why the vaccines are so important.
Special Series - Experiences from the Pandemic's Front Lines: Dr. Shideh Chinichian December 7, 2021
Dr. Shideh Chinichian, a family medicine physician with the Mercy Medical Group shares her experiences on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic and the importance of the vaccines.
Special Series - Experiences from the Pandemic's Front Lines: Dr. John Coburn November 10, 2021
Dr. John Coburn, an emergency physician with The Permanente Medical Group, shares his experiences on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic, embracing the challenge, and saving patients at his own risk.
Special Series - Experiences from the Pandemic's Front Lines: Dr. Brooks Kuhn October 27, 2021
Dr. Brooks Kuhn, a pulmonary and critical care specialist at UC Davis Medical Center, shares his experiences on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic, balancing the stresses of work and family, and the importance of the vaccines.
S4E5 Starting a Private Practice August 2, 2021
Dr. Chiraag Patel shares with us his story from entering medicine, choosing to become an allergist, and opening a practice during the COVID pandemic.
S4 E4 Gun Policy Advocacy July 1, 2021
Dr. Amy Barnhorst, a psychiatrist at UC Davis, works on the frontlines of the mental health system. Join us as she speaks about her advocacy work on gun policy, her unconventional journey into medicine, and her decision to work in psychiatry.
S4 E3 Married in Medicine April 20, 2021
Married physicians, Dr. Leena Mehta and Dr. Anand Mehta are physicians, parents, and advocates for health policy reform and physician wellness. They share how they have supported each other while they both face the challenge of practicing medicine and raising children during a pandemic. They also share their personal tips for staying healthy through […]
S4 E2 Time Management, Support, and Wellness March 16, 2021
Dr. Deanne Nyland, Otolaryngologist and Chief Wellness Officer at Mercy Medical Group, talks to us about balancing her work and family life, agency - choosing to say no for her own wellness, and the importance of family support. Dr. Nyland shares her experience as a female surgeon and a mother, learning to value and optimize her […]
S4 E1 Recovering from Physician Burnout January 30, 2021
SSVMS President Carol Kimball, practicing family medicine physician at Dignity Health, talked to Dr. Peter Yellowlees about her journey, becoming a leader in the medical community and her experience with physician burnout. Dr. Kimball shares with us what she learned in her recovery and her passion for designing quality into medical systems and progressing clinical […]
S3 E4 Empathy and Data: A Path Toward Healing June 30, 2020
SSV Medicine contributor and family practice physician, Dr. Megan Babb talks to host, Dr. Peter Yellowlees, about the two pandemics in this country; one viral, the other social. Dr. Babb has become a powerful voice for social change, the rights and empowerment of women, and the importance of using data to move us toward a […]
S3 E3 A Good Cup of Tea May 27, 2020
We continue our podcast series in this time of social distancing. Utilizing Zoom, guest-host Dr. Peter Yellowlees interviews Psychologist and Joy of Medicine Provider Dr. Amy Ahlfeld. Dr. Ahlfeld discusses how her practice and ways of working with her physician clients has changed, what new challenges physicians are facing in this time of increased anxiety […]
S3 E2 A Medical Student Perspective March 2, 2020
We are joined this episode by fourth year medical student Zachary Nicholas. Zachary is studying at California Northstate University and talks to host Dr. Peter Yellowlees about the new ways medical students are managing their time and studies. Take a listen through the eyes of one of our future physician leaders.
S3 E1 Concierge Medicine January 31, 2020
Guest host Peter Yellowlees, MD sits down with Eric Tepper, MD for a look into Concierge Medicine. School teacher to physician, Dr. Tepper talks about his journey into medicine, his medical care philosophy, and what ultimately lead him to his decision to open a Concierge Practice.
S2 E10 Wake Up Call November 26, 2019
Joy of Medicine On Call Podcast host turns guest! Dr. Peter Yellowlees talks with the man who started it all, Dr. Rajiv Misquitta. Dr. Misquitta discusses his personal health scare, and how the experience changed his life, and health habits, forever. Co-authoring a cookbook with his wife, Dr. Cathi Misquitta, the pair dive into the […]
S2 E9 The Stories We Tell October 29, 2019
Guest host Dr. Peter Yellowlees sits down with the legendary Dr. Faith Fitzgerald to talk about her early years in medicine and the importance and value of learning not only from your mentors and colleagues, but also from your patients. Dr. Fitzgerald tells listeners about her early life and family, her love affair with books, […]
S2 E8 Saying "Yes!" October 3, 2019
Guest host Dr. Peter Yellowlees sits down with Dr. Irina Korman to talk about her journey through medicine and saying "Yes!" to new opportunities.
Walking Meditation with Dr. Rajiv Misquitta September 27, 2019
Join Dr. Misquitta for a walking meditation.
S2 E7 A Good Night's Sleep August 30, 2019
Show Notes Neurologist/Sleep Specialist and Director of the Sutter Sleep Center, Dr. Lydia Wytrzes joins host Dr. Peter Yellowlees to talk about sleep medicine and what lead her to the specialty. Dr. Wytrzes discusses the effects of alcohol and other ...
S2 E7 A Good Night's Sleep August 30, 2019
Show Notes Neurologist/Sleep Specialist and Director of the Sutter Sleep Center, Dr. Lydia Wytrzes joins host Dr. Peter Yellowlees to talk about sleep medicine and what lead her to the specialty. Dr. Wytrzes discusses the effects of alcohol and other substances on our sleep patterns and the importance of a good night's sleep. An accomplished […]
S2 E6 Weaving Meaning and Balance into Day-to-Day Operations July 24, 2019
Show Notes: Dr. Chuck tells all young aspiring physicians to “just say yes!” Saying yes is what lead him to become chief of health and wellness at TPMG North Valley. Dr. Chuck has combined his love for health promotion, helping people and technology to create numerous projects that increase access to care, such as the […]

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Podcast production by Cameron Baptiste, Sound and Recording Technician.