Compassion Heals

About Compassion Heals

Since overcoming “burnout” and successfully beating advanced cancer, “Patient Lee” Tomlinson has been a man on a mission. A mission to reveal and reverse the catastrophic crisis caused by the rapid disappearance of compassion in healthcare. The absence of which has a hugely negative and sometimes fatal impact on patients and the far too often burned-out healthcare professionals who treat us. Why? To insure that every patient gets treatment by equally medically competent and compassionate professionals. Which science has proven beyond any doubt must, MUST be present for the best, quickest patient outcomes and long-term health. On his new Podcast, “Compassion Heals” “Patient Lee” will interview people on all sides of that crisis. Patients, who have received exceptionally kind, caring and compassionate treatment during their medical interventions and its positive impact not only on their physical health, but also their mental, emotional and spiritual well-being. And, those who haven’t received compassionate care during treatment and the impact of that on their lives. Plus, "Patient Lee” will be interviewing healthcare professionals from every aspect of the profession, including doctors, nurses, scientists, and other healthcare professionals to reveal the immense challenges and stress each faces daily. Which has caused 60+ percent of them to burn-out, being unable to share compassionate care with their patients or themselves. Lastly, “Patient Lee” will seek to discover and reveal what you and I can do to avoid this life-threatening lack of compassion when we or a loved one face a serious medical challenge. And how we can better support our healthcare professionals to help them avoid burning-out so they’re able to be their most competent and compassionate selves when we need them the most. “Patient Lee” Pre-Cancer Professional History: Prior to his diagnosis and deeply challenging battle and recovery from advanced throat cancer, “Patient Lee” was an owner/operator of the famed century-old Culver Studios in Hollywood and co-developer of the Albuquerque Studios in New Mexico. Prior to that, Lee was the creator and Executive Producer of a decade-long series of 3-hour CBS Primetime TV Specials celebrating the best movies and actor/actresses from the first century of American movies. And, in doing so, raised tens of millions of dollars to help fund the American Film Institute efforts to “advance and preserve the art of the moving image”. Before getting into the entertainment industry Lee was the VP of Marketing for the US Olympic Festival a bi-annual event featuring all of America’s top Olympic hopefuls in a competition to help them qualify for and compete in the immediately following global Olympics. Early-on in his career, Lee was one of the first US businessmen in 20 years invited to do business in China, which expanded to include business in Hong Kong and the Philippines. Followed by a five-year adventure as a world-ranked professional tennis player.

Publisher

"Patient Lee" Tomlinson

Category

business · health & fitness · science

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

1 Nov 2023

Latest episode

5 Mar 2025

Latest episodes

18 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   5 Mar 2025

   Talking Compassion with Dr. Joyce Mikal-Flynn

   Lee interviews Dr. Joyce Mikal-Flynn, a nurse practitioner and author, about her near-death experience and the transformative power of post-traumatic growth.

2. 

   8 Oct 2024

   Talking Compassion with Dr. Tom Kusek

   In this episode Lee interviews Dr. Tom Kusek (Dr. T), one of the few people in the world to have more experience as a patient than Lee! Together they discuss Dr. T's PhD in Leadership and Education, the most compassionate experience Dr. T has had in his life, the impact compassion can have on patient care, and much more.

3. 

   10 Sept 2024

   Talking Compassion with Aleks Kalinich

   In this episode Lee interviews Aleks Kalinich, a fellow graduate of the Standford CCARE program where they worked together to bring compassion into the world. Lee and Aleks discuss the place compassion has at work, how suffering is on a continuum, what happens when you don't deal with your own suffering, the power of having compassion for yourself, and so much more.

4. 

   14 Aug 2024

   Talking Compassion with Christine Colburn

   In this episode Lee interviews Christine Colburn, a mental health therapist using compassion to transform the lives of her patients. Together they discuss the impact of compassion on Christine's life, living with regret and overcoming it, listening without the intent to answer, being your own cheerleader, facing burnout and how Christine overcame burnout.

5. 

   30 Jul 2024

   Talking Compassion with Professor Frank Chindamo

   In this episode Lee interviews friend and founder of LaughMD, Professor Frank Chindamo. Together they discuss the importance of comedy, the scientifically proven benefits of laughter, how watching comedy is a form of compassion for yourself, and how the LaughMD platform helps people across the entire healthcare pipeline laugh a little more. If you're a healthcare provider that's interested in using laughter in your practice, check out Frank's company LaughMD at the link below. https://www.laughmd.com/ Since overcoming “burnout” and successfully beating advanced cancer, “Patient Lee” Tomlinson has been a man on a mission.  A mission to reveal and reverse the catastrophic crisis caused by the rapid disappearance of compassion in healthcare.  The absence of which has a hugely negative and sometimes fatal impact on patients and the far too often burned-out healthcare professionals who treat us. Why?  To insure that every patient gets treatment by equally medically competent and compassionate professionals. Which science has proven beyond any doubt must, MUST be present for the best, quickest patient outcomes and long-term health. Join “Patient Lee” on this journey and mission to make the world a more compassionate and caring place! Learn insights to help loved ones and yourself in times of crisis. Hear interviews from all sides of the compassion crisis, including doctors, nurses and patients. Together we can make a difference in the world today.

6. 

   3 Jul 2024

   Talking Compassion with Euron Nicholson

   In this episode Lee interviews friend and founder of WellTyme, Euron Nicholson. Together they discuss the connection of wellness and healthcare, the state of modern medicine, the lack of kindness and compassion in the healthcare industry, what burnout really means, being vocal about your needs with others, and much more! If you have a business that could use a boost of compassion, or you need help with growing your reach, check out Euron's company WellTyme at the link below! https://welltyme.com/ Since overcoming “burnout” and successfully beating advanced cancer, “Patient Lee” Tomlinson has been a man on a mission.  A mission to reveal and reverse the catastrophic crisis caused by the rapid disappearance of compassion in healthcare.  The absence of which has a hugely negative and sometimes fatal impact on patients and the far too often burned-out healthcare professionals who treat us. Why?  To insure that every patient gets treatment by equally medically competent and compassionate professionals. Which science has proven beyond any doubt must, MUST be present for the best, quickest patient outcomes and long-term health. Join “Patient Lee” on this journey and mission to make the world a more compassionate and caring place! Learn insights to help loved ones and yourself in times of crisis. Hear interviews from all sides of the compassion crisis, including doctors, nurses and patients. Together we can make a difference in the world today.

7. 

   18 Jun 2024

   Talking Compassion with Christine Cunningham

   In this episode Lee interviews friend and former colleague Christine Cunningham. Christine is the Chief Experience Officer at El Camino Health in the San Fransisco Bay Area. There she is in charge of patient experience, spiritual care and healing arts, interpreter services, volunteer services and the call center. Together, Lee and Christine discuss compassion in the workplace and the importance of kindness and compassion in the healthcare industry. Since overcoming “burnout” and successfully beating advanced cancer, “Patient Lee” Tomlinson has been a man on a mission.  A mission to reveal and reverse the catastrophic crisis caused by the rapid disappearance of compassion in healthcare.  The absence of which has a hugely negative and sometimes fatal impact on patients and the far too often burned-out healthcare professionals who treat us. Why?  To insure that every patient gets treatment by equally medically competent and compassionate professionals. Which science has proven beyond any doubt must, MUST be present for the best, quickest patient outcomes and long-term health. Join “Patient Lee” on this journey and mission to make the world a more compassionate and caring place! Learn insights to help loved ones and yourself in times of crisis. Hear interviews from all sides of the compassion crisis, including doctors, nurses and patients. Together we can make a difference in the world today.

8. 

   8 May 2024

   Talking Compassion with Shola Richards

   Join “Patient Lee” Tomlinson as he interviews his long time friend and colleague, Shola Richards compassion, kindness, the importance of compassion in the workplace, the meaning of Ubuntu and so much more. If you enjoyed hearing Shola talk and want to hear more, check out his website at the link below! https://sholarichards.com/ Since overcoming “burnout” and successfully beating advanced cancer, “Patient Lee” Tomlinson has been a man on a mission.  A mission to reveal and reverse the catastrophic crisis caused by the rapid disappearance of compassion in healthcare.  The absence of which has a hugely negative and sometimes fatal impact on patients and the far too often burned-out healthcare professionals who treat us. Why?  To insure that every patient gets treatment by equally medically competent and compassionate professionals. Which science has proven beyond any doubt must, MUST be present for the best, quickest patient outcomes and long-term health. Join “Patient Lee” on this journey and mission to make the world a more compassionate and caring place! Learn insights to help loved ones and yourself in times of crisis. Hear interviews from all sides of the compassion crisis, including doctors, nurses and patients. Together we can make a difference in the world today.

9. 

   20 Mar 2024

   Talking Compassion with Dr. David Cutler

   Join “Patient Lee” Tomlinson as he interviews his long time General Practitioner, Dr. David Cutler about how compassion has made an impact on his career, how compassion is important in the field of healthcare and ways to Dr. Cutler incorporates compassion into his practice. Since overcoming “burnout” and successfully beating advanced cancer, “Patient Lee” Tomlinson has been a man on a mission.  A mission to reveal and reverse the catastrophic crisis caused by the rapid disappearance of compassion in healthcare.  The absence of which has a hugely negative and sometimes fatal impact on patients and the far too often burned-out healthcare professionals who treat us. Why?  To insure that every patient gets treatment by equally medically competent and compassionate professionals. Which science has proven beyond any doubt must, MUST be present for the best, quickest patient outcomes and long-term health. Join “Patient Lee” on this journey and mission to make the world a more compassionate and caring place! Learn insights to help loved ones and yourself in times of crisis. Hear interviews from all sides of the compassion crisis, including doctors, nurses and patients. Together we can make a difference in the world today.

10. 

    27 Feb 2024

    Talking Compassion with Erika Behl

    Join “Patient Lee” Tomlinson as he interviews his friend Erika Behl who has gone through similar challenges in her life to Lee. They discuss how compassion from others and eventually their own compassion helped them overcome seemingly insurmountable points of their lives. Since overcoming “burnout” and successfully beating advanced cancer, “Patient Lee” Tomlinson has been a man on a mission.  A mission to reveal and reverse the catastrophic crisis caused by the rapid disappearance of compassion in healthcare.  The absence of which has a hugely negative and sometimes fatal impact on patients and the far too often burned-out healthcare professionals who treat us. Why?  To insure that every patient gets treatment by equally medically competent and compassionate professionals. Which science has proven beyond any doubt must, MUST be present for the best, quickest patient outcomes and long-term health. Join “Patient Lee” on this journey and mission to make the world a more compassionate and caring place! Learn insights to help loved ones and yourself in times of crisis. Hear interviews from all sides of the compassion crisis, including doctors, nurses and patients. Together we can make a difference in the world today.

11. 

    14 Feb 2024

    Talking Compassion with Fred Gortner

    Join “Patient Lee” Tomlinson as he interviews his friend Fred Gortner about his compassion and the importance of it throughout every aspect of life. Since overcoming “burnout” and successfully beating advanced cancer, “Patient Lee” Tomlinson has been a man on a mission.  A mission to reveal and reverse the catastrophic crisis caused by the rapid disappearance of compassion in healthcare.  The absence of which has a hugely negative and sometimes fatal impact on patients and the far too often burned-out healthcare professionals who treat us. Why?  To insure that every patient gets treatment by equally medically competent and compassionate professionals. Which science has proven beyond any doubt must, MUST be present for the best, quickest patient outcomes and long-term health. Join “Patient Lee” on this journey and mission to make the world a more compassionate and caring place! Learn insights to help loved ones and yourself in times of crisis. Hear interviews from all sides of the compassion crisis, including doctors, nurses and patients. Together we can make a difference in the world today.

12. 

    1 Feb 2024

    Talking Compassion with Franz Ressel

    Join “Patient Lee” Tomlinson as he interviews Franz Ressel about his company DoyenShield that uses compassionate teaching techniques to help people of all ages and technical backgrounds learn the skills necessary to protect themselves online. If you're interested in working with Franz, go to his website at https://doyenshield.com/ (https://doyenshield.com/) or email him at hello@doyenshield.com (mailto:hello@doyenshield.com) to schedule your free consultation call. In addition to cybersecurity, Lee and Franz talk about the importance of compassion in the world of technology. Since overcoming “burnout” and successfully beating advanced cancer, “Patient Lee” Tomlinson has been a man on a mission.  A mission to reveal and reverse the catastrophic crisis caused by the rapid disappearance of compassion in healthcare.  The absence of which has a hugely negative and sometimes fatal impact on patients and the far too often burned-out healthcare professionals who treat us. Why?  To insure that every patient gets treatment by equally medically competent and compassionate professionals. Which science has proven beyond any doubt must, MUST be present for the best, quickest patient outcomes and long-term health. Join “Patient Lee” on this journey and mission to make the world a more compassionate and caring place! Learn insights to help loved ones and yourself in times of crisis. Hear interviews from all sides of the compassion crisis, including doctors, nurses and patients. Together we can make a difference in the world today.

13. 

    17 Jan 2024

    Talking Compassion with Dr. Fred Dennis

    Join “Patient Lee” Tomlinson as he interviews his friend Dr. Fred Dennis about his experience working as an emergency room physician in Los Angeles for over 30 years. Dr. Dennis explains his initial detachment from patients over time, which led him to burnout. However, by learning to connect with patients by asking about their underlying concerns, not just their symptoms. Dr. Dennis was able to provide compassionate care to his patients, which in-turn helped reverse Dr. Dennis' own burnout by making his work more meaningful. Since overcoming “burnout” and successfully beating advanced cancer, “Patient Lee” Tomlinson has been a man on a mission.  A mission to reveal and reverse the catastrophic crisis caused by the rapid disappearance of compassion in healthcare.  The absence of which has a hugely negative and sometimes fatal impact on patients and the far too often burned-out healthcare professionals who treat us. Why?  To insure that every patient gets treatment by equally medically competent and compassionate professionals. Which science has proven beyond any doubt must, MUST be present for the best, quickest patient outcomes and long-term health. Join “Patient Lee” on this journey and mission to make the world a more compassionate and caring place! Learn insights to help loved ones and yourself in times of crisis. Hear interviews from all sides of the compassion crisis, including doctors, nurses and patients. Together we can make a difference in the world today.

14. 

    3 Jan 2024

    True Compassionate Stories (2nd Edition)

    In this episode “Patient Lee” Tomlinson tells two more true stories involving the power of compassion. Showing us all how a little bit of kindness can make a massive difference. Not only in the lives of the people we help, but in our own as well. Since overcoming “burnout” and successfully beating advanced cancer, “Patient Lee” Tomlinson has been a man on a mission.  A mission to reveal and reverse the catastrophic crisis caused by the rapid disappearance of compassion in healthcare.  The absence of which has a hugely negative and sometimes fatal impact on patients and the far too often burned-out healthcare professionals who treat us. Why?  To insure that every patient gets treatment by equally medically competent and compassionate professionals. Which science has proven beyond any doubt must, MUST be present for the best, quickest patient outcomes and long-term health. Join “Patient Lee” on this journey and mission to make the world a more compassionate and caring place! Learn insights to help loved ones and yourself in times of crisis. Hear interviews from all sides of the compassion crisis, including doctors, nurses and patients. Together we can make a difference in the world today. Know a story of compassion you would like to be told on the show? Contact Lee at lee@leetomlinson.com (mailto:lee@leetomlinson.com)

15. 

    20 Dec 2023

    True Compassionate Stories

    Can compassion really save someone's life? Can it make a difference in the world? Yes, and yes! In this episode “Patient Lee” Tomlinson tells a couple true stories of people who risked their lives to provide compassion to the people who needed it most. In the hopes of inspiring you to commit your own acts of compassion. Not all acts of compassion have to be life saving, even the simple act of holding the door for someone can make a massive difference. Since overcoming “burnout” and successfully beating advanced cancer, “Patient Lee” Tomlinson has been a man on a mission.  A mission to reveal and reverse the catastrophic crisis caused by the rapid disappearance of compassion in healthcare.  The absence of which has a hugely negative and sometimes fatal impact on patients and the far too often burned-out healthcare professionals who treat us. Why?  To insure that every patient gets treatment by equally medically competent and compassionate professionals. Which science has proven beyond any doubt must, MUST be present for the best, quickest patient outcomes and long-term health. Join “Patient Lee” on this journey and mission to make the world a more compassionate and caring place! Learn insights to help loved ones and yourself in times of crisis. Hear interviews from all sides of the compassion crisis, including doctors, nurses and patients. Together we can make a difference in the world today. Know a story of compassion you would like to be told on the show? Contact Lee at lee@leetomlinson.com (mailto:lee@leetomlinson.com)

16. 

    5 Dec 2023

    Talking Compassion with Ben Farber (Ep 3)

    Is compassion a helpful tool in a medical professional's toolbox? Yes! Is it vital? YES! “Patient Lee” Tomlinson talks  all about compassion in the workplace with Vice President of Patient Care at Eisenhower Health, Benjamin Farber. Since overcoming “burnout” and successfully beating advanced cancer, “Patient Lee” Tomlinson has been a man on a mission.  A mission to reveal and reverse the catastrophic crisis caused by the rapid disappearance of compassion in healthcare.  The absence of which has a hugely negative and sometimes fatal impact on patients and the far too often burned-out healthcare professionals who treat us. Why?  To insure that every patient gets treatment by equally medically competent and compassionate professionals. Which science has proven beyond any doubt must, MUST be present for the best, quickest patient outcomes and long-term health. Join “Patient Lee” on this journey and mission to make the world a more compassionate and caring place! Learn insights to help loved ones and yourself in times of crisis. Hear interviews from all sides of the compassion crisis, including doctors, nurses and patients. Together we can make a difference in the world today.

17. 

    21 Nov 2023

    A Life Saving Act of Kindness (Episode 2)

    Can compassion really save someone's life? Yes! “Patient Lee” Tomlinson talks about how a simple act of kindness saved his life. Leading him to start the Compassion Heals movement, spreading the life saving powers of compassion to tens of thousands around the world. Since overcoming “burnout” and successfully beating advanced cancer, “Patient Lee” Tomlinson has been a man on a mission.  A mission to reveal and reverse the catastrophic crisis caused by the rapid disappearance of compassion in healthcare.  The absence of which has a hugely negative and sometimes fatal impact on patients and the far too often burned-out healthcare professionals who treat us. Why?  To insure that every patient gets treatment by equally medically competent and compassionate professionals. Which science has proven beyond any doubt must, MUST be present for the best, quickest patient outcomes and long-term health. Join “Patient Lee” on this journey and mission to make the world a more compassionate and caring place! Learn insights to help loved ones and yourself in times of crisis. Hear interviews from all sides of the compassion crisis, including doctors, nurses and patients. Together we can make a difference in the world today.

18. 

    1 Nov 2023

    What the Heck Is Compassion? (Episode: 1)

    What the heck is compassion anyway? “Patient Lee” Tomlinson explores this question and his background in the first episode of his brand new podcast Compassion Heals! Since overcoming “burnout” and successfully beating advanced cancer, “Patient Lee” Tomlinson has been a man on a mission.  A mission to reveal and reverse the catastrophic crisis caused by the rapid disappearance of compassion in healthcare.  The absence of which has a hugely negative and sometimes fatal impact on patients and the far too often burned-out healthcare professionals who treat us. Why?  To insure that every patient gets treatment by equally medically competent and compassionate professionals. Which science has proven beyond any doubt must, MUST be present for the best, quickest patient outcomes and long-term health. Join “Patient Lee” on this journey and mission to make the world a more compassionate and caring place! Learn insights to help loved ones and yourself in times of crisis. Hear interviews from all sides of the compassion crisis, including doctors, nurses and patients. Together we can make a difference in the world today.

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Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

2 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 31 / 100

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38

Social presence

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YouTube

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Engagement

60