- 52
- Episodes
- 23
- Transcribed
- 31
- Ratings
- Daily
- Cadence
- 2025
- First episode
About A Dose of Optimism
A Dose of Optimism is a podcast dedicated to exploring the world of healthcare innovation and the optimists driving meaningful change. Hosted by Omkar Kulkarni, this show shines a light on bold ideas, transformative solutions, and the passionate individuals working every day to make healthcare better for children and their families. Each episode dives into the real-world challenges facing the healthcare industry and highlights the people and organizations pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. From tackling mental health and food allergies to reimagining hospital care and harnessing Artificial Intelligence for better outcomes. Listeners will discover game-changing solutions, hear stories of creativity and resilience, and gain inspiration from leaders who believe in building a healthier, more hopeful future. From medical professionals and entrepreneurs to patients and community advocates, the podcast brings together diverse voices united by a shared commitment to improving healthcare delivery. Whether you’re working inside the industry or simply curious about the innovations shaping tomorrow’s care, A Dose of Optimism offers insight, connection, and inspiration. “The content, views, opinions, and information presented on this podcast do not reflect the views of Children’s Hospital Los Angeles or of the sponsors of the podcast. CHLA does not endorse the views, opinions and information presented on this podcast and CHLA specifically disclaims any legal liability or responsibility for the podcast’s content.”
- Publisher
- Omkar Kulkarni
- Category
- health & fitness · science
- Language
- en
- Explicit
- No
- First episode
- 7 Oct 2025
- Latest episode
- 6 Oct 2026
Latest episodes
23 of 52 episodes have a transcript.
6 Oct 2026
The Power of Nurse Innovators: Part 1
22 Sept 2026
50 Episodes of Optimism
15 Sept 2026TRANSCRIPT
Female Athletes: Health & Wellness
Inside a recent episode
Female Athletes: Health & Wellness
Published 15 Sept 2026 · Transcript excerpt
[…] But I think the majority of people play sports as kids and don't make that their career, but it still has a tremendous value in how they grow up, right? They learn confidence. They learn how to play as a team. They learn things about science that they don't think about. Or you think about basketball, how to jump, when to jump, when to go after the ball, whether it's soccer or whether it's how to cut the angle on the player that's coming, how to use your body to your point, to speed up, slow down, turn, put your head on a swivel. So many little things that you realize and think about, it releases energy. […]
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- Courtnay Caufield
- Omkar Kulkarni
- Maya Hayes
- Dr Shafali Jeste
- Dr Bianca Edison
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- Apple Podcasts (US)
- 4.9 / 5
- 31 ratings
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