The Waiting Room Revolution
This podcast can help anyone dealing with serious illness. Over the years, we have cared for and interviewed thousands of patients and families who tell us they felt overwhelmed and ‘in the dark’ during their illness journey. Yet we sometimes heard stories where individuals felt prepared, in control and ‘in the know.’ What was the difference between these experiences? The answer is the 7 keys. Join your hosts Dr. Samantha Winemaker, palliative care doctor, and Dr. Hsien Seow, health care researcher, as they share real-life stories to explain the 7 keys to being hopeful and prepared when facing serious illness. For more information visit: waitingroomrevolution.com Our theme song is Maypole by Ketsa.
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Episodes
Tuesday Dec 14, 2021
Tuesday Dec 14, 2021
This episode features our interview with Oncologist Dr. Mark Levine! Sammy, Hsien and Mark discuss how patient care has changed in his 40 year career, how communication can be scary for doctors too and his best advice for future physicians.
For more information visit: waitingroomrevolution.com
Our theme song is Maypole by Ketsa and is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0
Tuesday Dec 07, 2021
Tuesday Dec 07, 2021
This episode features our interview with Meera Agar, palliative care physician, Professor of palliative medicine at the University of Technology, Sydney and Chair of Palliative Care Australia. Sammy, Hsien and Meera discuss the use of the "P-word", Meeras research into cognition and mental awareness and what the Canadian system could learn from Australia.
For more information visit: waitingroomrevolution.com
Our theme song is Maypole by Ketsa and is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0
Tuesday Nov 30, 2021
Tuesday Nov 30, 2021
This episode features our interview with Pain and Symptom Management Nurse, Mahoganie Hines aka Nursestaxx! Sammy, Hsien and Mahoganie discuss why Mahoganie chose palliative care right out of the gate, the role of nursing in end of life care and her own personal experience with end of life.
For more information visit: waitingroomrevolution.com
Our theme song is Maypole by Ketsa and is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0
Tuesday Nov 23, 2021
Tuesday Nov 23, 2021
This episode features our interview with Dr. Karl Lorenz, general internal medicine and palliative care physician from Stanford University and Section Chief of the VA Palo Alto-Stanford Palliative Care Program. Karl, Hsien and Sammy discuss Karls origin story for his work in palliative care, his work with Veterans and the VA system and advice on what system change needs to happen to make the experience of serious illness better.
For more information visit: waitingroomrevolution.com
Our theme song is Maypole by Ketsa and is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0
Tuesday Nov 16, 2021
Tuesday Nov 16, 2021
Todays episode features our conversation with Child Life Specialist Shaindy Alexander! Sammy, Hsien and Shaindy discuss how Child Life Specialists use play to support kids, Shaindys best tips for supporting kids through serious illness and some helpful tips for parents and families about talking to kids about difficult things.
For more information visit: waitingroomrevolution.com
Our theme song is Maypole by Ketsa and is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0
Tuesday Nov 09, 2021
Tuesday Nov 09, 2021
This episode features our interview with Lisa Gretzky, MPP in the Ontario Legislature for Windsor West. Sammy, Hsien and Lisa discuss the catalyst for her running for provincial politics, her work on the More Than a Visitor Act and how personal experience with caregiving has informed her work.
For more information visit: waitingroomrevolution.com
Our theme song is Maypole by Ketsa and is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0
Tuesday Nov 02, 2021
Tuesday Nov 02, 2021
This episode features our interview with Dr. Liz O'Riordan, Breast surgeon, author, podcaster and speaker. Liz, Hsien and Sammy discuss what it was like for Liz to be on the other side of the exam room, some of the power imbalances in medicine and some of the best places to get information and support.
For more information visit: waitingroomrevolution.com
Our theme song is Maypole by Ketsa and is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0
Tuesday Oct 26, 2021
Tuesday Oct 26, 2021
This episode features audio from our live event with the Myeloma Canada Hamilton Support Group featuring Dr. Hira Mian, a hematology oncologist at McMaster University. Some highlights include: The most important keys for Multiple Myeloma patients, examples of questions to ask at your next appointment and some fantastic audience member questions.
For more information visit: waitingroomrevolution.com
Our theme song is Maypole by Ketsa and is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0
Tuesday Oct 19, 2021
Tuesday Oct 19, 2021
This episode features our interview with Dr. Erin Gallagher, family doctor, palliative care consultant and Assistant Professor at McMaster University. Erin, Hsien and Sammy discuss tips on how to journey with your patients and their families, the chipping away method of difficult conversations and the most rewarding thing about family medicine.
For more information visit: waitingroomrevolution.com
Our theme song is Maypole by Ketsa and is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0.
Tuesday Oct 12, 2021
Tuesday Oct 12, 2021
This episode features our interview with Elizabeth Miller, certified caregiver consultant and host of the Happy Healthy Caregiver Podcast. Elizabeth, Hsien and Sammy discuss the all encompassing impact of caregiving has on someone, how she got started as a caregiver consultant and what changes can be made to make caregiving better for future caregivers.
For more information visit: waitingroomrevolution.com
Our theme song is Maypole by Ketsa and is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0