The Trusted Messenger Podcast
There are no more trusted messengers in America than health care providers. But they aren’t trained or supported in communication. We’re here to talk about that. And to change it.
Episodes
7 episodes
Embracing the Messy Yes
This week's health care communication topics include:• the critical role of pharmacists in public health,• ways to reduce resistance and increase receptivity from patients• the advantages of sound bites and talking points,&...
I'm Just Teaching Infection
This week's topics include:• teaching as a way of connecting with patients,• trusting the intelligence of your patients (and yourself), • finding the common ground necessary for patient conversations, and •...
Storytelling is a Cheat Code
This week we dig in to:• storytelling as a tool for health communication, • strategies for delivering information & building health literacy in entertaining ways, • why the human brain prefers stories over log...
(Really, Truly) Meeting People Where They Are
This week's topics include: • the intersection of competence and communication, • strategies for teaching communication in both med school and residency, • some skill sets that improve every patient visit,&nb...
The Muddied Waters of Health Care
Our topics this week include:• shared clinical decision-making,• the often muddy waters of health care in 2025,• the importance of creating support tools for front-line clinicians, and • some helpful, practical ...