Welcome to Digest This, your go-to podcast for all things healthcare! Each episode, we break down complex medical topics into digestible bites, helping you stay informed and empowered. From the latest in medical research to practical tips for everyday wellness, we cover it all with a mix of expert interviews.
This podcast is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. The views expressed are those of the speakers and do not represent the official positions of any affiliated institutions.
E13: Culture, Identity, and Mental Health w/ Brendan Ross
Dr. Brendan Ross, a psychiatry resident at Mount Sinai, shares what he learned from Indigenous Amis healers in Taiwan during his Fulbright and Pulitzer fellowship. We discuss how culture and identity shape mental health and how those lessons inform his psychiatry practice in New York.
Read his Washington Post article here: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2023/10/22/taiwan-indigenous-amis-tribal-traditional-healing/
20 Jun 2025
E12: The World as a Lab: Stories from an MD/PhD Student w/ Tracy Okine
Tracy Okine, MD/PhD student, discusses her international research experiences and how they shape her perspective on medicine and scientific discovery in this interview episode.
6 Jun 2025
E11: Hearts, Minds, and Organs w/ Shruti Mutalik
Psychiatrist Shruti Mutalik discusses the multifaceted psychiatric evaluations for living organ donors, covering motivations, consent, and family dynamics to ensure donor psychological safety in this interview.
19 May 2025
E10: Medical Students, Major Impact w/ Cat Stratis
In this episode, Grace sits down with Cat Stratis, a rising fourth-year medical student at Mount Sinai and MPH candidate at Columbia, to talk about the power of student advocacy in reproductive healthcare. From co-creating a widely circulated abortion access guide for NYC-area med students, to putting on a play, Cat shares how medical trainees can take bold, informed action, even before graduation. Tune in for a conversation about coalition-building, education gaps, and how future physicians can protect reproductive rights in a post-Roe world.
19 May 2025
E9 From the Archives: Advocacy in a Pandemic w/ Erica Cahill
Recorded in February 2021, this episode features Dr. Erica Cahill, Clinical Associate Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology and Complex Family Planning at Stanford. She discusses medical advocacy during the COVID-19 pandemic, from protecting reproductive rights to engaging the public and using social media as a tool for clinician-led education during a time of crisis.
17 Apr 2025
E8: Mentorship, Medicine, and Melanoma w/ Nicholas Gulati
In this episode, Dr. Nicholas Gulati, Assistant Professor of Dermatology and Director of the Early Detection of Skin Cancer Clinic and Oncodermatology Clinic at Mount Sinai, joins us to discuss emerging frontiers in oncodermatology. We explore advances in early detection technologies, critical considerations surrounding skin cancer prevention and sunscreen regulation, and the integration of clinical practice and scientific research.
10 Aug 2024
E7: An MD-PhD's World w/ Braxton Schuldt
We're thrilled to welcome Braxton Schuldt, an MD-PhD student at the forefront of groundbreaking medical research. Braxton shares his journey through the dual-degree program, offering a unique perspective on balancing clinical practice with cutting-edge research. We dive into his latest research project on Alzheimer's disease, exploring how his findings could shape the future of patient care.
9 Feb 2021
E6: The COVID-19 Front Line w/ Dara Kass
The March 2020 COVID-19 outbreak in New York City marked the start of the major challenges that the rest of the nation would soon face. Dr. Dara Kass, Associate Professor of Emergency Medicine at Columbia and founder of FeminEM, a platform championing women in emergency medicine, joins Grace to discuss the pandemic, and the role of physicians as advocates for systemic change.
22 Jan 2021
E5: Pain Psychology w/ Beth Darnall
Pain is often conceptualized as primarily a sensory experience, but the emotional components of pain are just as important. In this episode, Beth Darnall, Director of the Stanford Pain Relief Innovations Lab, pain psychologist, and Associate Professor at Stanford University School of Medicine explains patient-centered pain care, the roles of federal agencies in crafting prescribing and de-prescribing guidelines, and the future of pain psychology.
7 Dec 2020
E4: Climate Policies and Health w/ Joe Nation
Studies show that more Americans than ever favor government action on climate change, but little has been done. Joe Nation, Professor of the Practice of Public Policy at Stanford and former elected official in the California State Assembly, joins Grace to talk about his perspective and experiences with climate policy at the state, national, and global levels.
10 Nov 2020
E3: Individual Mandate and SCOTUS w/ Laurence Baker
On November 10, the Supreme Court will hear a case involving the Affordable Care Act's individual mandate. Laurence Baker, a Professor in Medicine and Human Biology and a Senior Fellow at Stanford's Institute for Economic Policy Research, joins Grace to talk about the history, relevance, and future of the individual mandate.
9 Nov 2020
E2: Communicating Science w/ Seema Yasmin
Dr. Seema Yasmin, an Emmy Award-winning journalist, Clinical Assistant Professor in Stanford’s Department of Medicine, and Director of the Stanford Health Communication Initiative, joins Grace to talk about her experiences and perspectives on good science communication. We discuss past, present, and future efforts to combat misinformation and promote scientific literacy.
Interested in learning more from Dr. Yasmin? Her new book, Viral BS: Medical Myths and Why We Fall for Them is available for pre-order now: https://jhupbooks.press.jhu.edu/title/viral-bs
5 Nov 2020
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