Well-Being at Michigan Medicine

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Well-being and how it brings teams together is so important. Michigan Medicine’s Chief Well-Being Officer, Elizabeth Harry, M.D., is bringing this topic, and many others, to audio life. It’s her dedicated mission to empower the expertise of Michigan Medicine’s team members by improving well-being and reducing burnout to advance seamless health care. The purpose of this podcast is to bring vital topics of conversation in the well-being space and expand on them. This isn’t an email. This isn’t a Teams message, or a text message. It’s a conversation, an exploration. Join Dr. Harry and her guests as they aim to improve the culture of shared purpose, trust, accountability, aligned values and psychological safety where everyone can work and grow. Let’s put the ‘we’ in well-being. Well-Being at Michigan Medicine is a part of the Michigan Medicine Podcast Network, and is produced by the Michigan Medicine Department of Communication. You can subscribe to Well-Being at Michigan Medicine on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. How Quality Improvement Supports Clinician Well-Being

    FEB 17

    How Quality Improvement Supports Clinician Well-Being

    How do quality improvement and clinician well-being intersect? Michigan Medicine’s Dr. Michael Englesbe, a transplant surgeon, joins Dr. Elizabeth Harry to discuss scaling change from the bedside, reducing burnout by removing unnecessary work, and lessons from Michigan’s opioid prescribing success.   A candid conversation on leadership, standardization, humility and why empowering frontline teams is essential to better care and a healthier workforce. Episode Transcript Learn more about how the Office of Well-Being aids it team members and brings a culture of belonging, resilience and support. Well-Being at Michigan Medicine is a part of the Michigan Medicine Podcast Network, and is produced by the Michigan Medicine Department of Communication. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    45 min
  2. A Chat with Better Together: A Scalable Solution to Physician Burnout

    JAN 20

    A Chat with Better Together: A Scalable Solution to Physician Burnout

    Dr. Elizabeth Harry welcomes guests Drs. Adrienne Mann and Tyra Fainstad, co-founders of Better Together, an evidence-based group coaching program transforming physician well-being.   They share their personal journeys from burnout to coaching, explain how metacognitive group coaching builds community and resilience, and present compelling data showing significant reductions in burnout, imposter syndrome, and moral injury.   The episode explores how scalable, confidential coaching can reshape medical culture and restore meaning in medicine.   Learn more about Better Together Physician Coaching here Episode Transcript Learn more about how the Office of Well-Being aids it team members and brings a culture of belonging, resilience and support. Well-Being at Michigan Medicine is a part of the Michigan Medicine Podcast Network, and is produced by the Michigan Medicine Department of Communication. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    50 min
  3. Purpose as a Foundation for Well-Being in Health Care

    12/17/2025

    Purpose as a Foundation for Well-Being in Health Care

    *Content warning: While well-being and purpose is the main topic, the following conversation does contain material related to the loss of a child and mental health that some might find distressing. Listener discretion is advised. Dr. Vic Strecher of U-M Public Health joins host Dr. Elizabeth Harry to explore why purpose is a powerful driver of well-being, resilience and professional fulfillment. Strecher shares personal reflections, groundbreaking research and practical strategies—including the SPACE framework (sleep, presence, activity, creativity and eating)—to help clinicians and organizations reconnect with their “why.” From preventing burnout to managing energy and attention, this conversation highlights how aligning personal and organizational purpose can transform health care work and support lasting well-being. Episode Transcript Learn more about how the Office of Well-Being aids it team members and brings a culture of belonging, resilience and support. Well-Being at Michigan Medicine is a part of the Michigan Medicine Podcast Network, and is produced by the Michigan Medicine Department of Communication. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    45 min
  4. Behind the Gold: The People Powering Joy in Medicine

    11/18/2025

    Behind the Gold: The People Powering Joy in Medicine

    In this special Well-Being at Michigan Medicine podcast with Dr. Elizabeth Harry, leaders across emotional support, clinical efficiency and faculty development reflect on Michigan Medicine’s achievement of gold status in the AMA’s Joy in Medicine Award. Drs. Jodie Eckleberry-Hunt, Whitney Begeman, Greta Branford, and George Mashour share how programs like COMPASS peer support, confidential counseling, AI-driven documentation tools and robust leadership development strengthen well-being across the institution. Their insights highlight systemwide commitment, innovation and continued investment in reducing burnout, fostering resilience and empowering faculty and clinicians to thrive. Episode Transcript Learn more about how the Office of Well-Being aids it team members and brings a culture of belonging, resilience and support. Well-Being at Michigan Medicine is a part of the Michigan Medicine Podcast Network, and is produced by the Michigan Medicine Department of Communication. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 4m
  5. Beyond Security: Creating Safe, Caring Spaces

    10/15/2025

    Beyond Security: Creating Safe, Caring Spaces

    In this episode celebrating Healthcare Security and Safety Week 2025, host Dr. Elizabeth Harry talks with Brian Uridge, Director of Safety and Security at Michigan Medicine. Uridge shares his journey from community policing to health care security and explains how relationship-based safety practices strengthen well-being across the organization.   From de-escalation training to canine therapy and mobile duress technology, Uridge reveals how his team blends compassion, trust and innovation to make Michigan Medicine safer for all. This inspiring conversation highlights how connection and presence are just as vital to security as any piece of equipment. Episode Transcript Learn more about how the Office of Well-Being aids it team members and brings a culture of belonging, resilience and support. Well-Being at Michigan Medicine is a part of the Michigan Medicine Podcast Network, and is produced by the Michigan Medicine Department of Communication. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    31 min
  6. Sacred Moments: Human connection in health care and well-being

    07/15/2025

    Sacred Moments: Human connection in health care and well-being

    In this episode, Dr. Sanjay Saint, Chief of Medicine at the VA Ann Arbor and the George Dock Professor of Internal Medicine at U-M, features as guest. Saint’s Sacred Moments Initiative highlights emotionally profound connections between patients and caregivers. These moments — where time slows and humanity shines — combat burnout and remind clinicians why they entered healthcare. Inspired by both research and personal stories, like a dying veteran thanking a student or a small act of kindness on a pickleball court, Saint emphasizes creating environments and cultures that invite presence and healing. Through reflection rounds, storytelling, and even architectural redesign, the initiative seeks to normalize, preserve, and celebrate these transformative human experiences in medical care. Transcript   Learn more: Sacred Moments InitiativeResearch paper: Sacred Moment Experiences Among Internal Medicine PhysiciansResearch paper: Making Room for Meaningful Moments in Medicine—Prioritizing Continuity and Relationships Learn more about how the Office of Well-Being aids it team members and brings a culture of belonging, resilience and support. Well-Being at Michigan Medicine is a part of the Michigan Medicine Podcast Network, and is produced by the Michigan Medicine Department of Communication. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    39 min
  7. Environmental sustainability and its effects on well-being

    06/18/2025

    Environmental sustainability and its effects on well-being

    Dr. Elizabeth Harry welcomes Chip Amoe, U-M Health’s Chief Sustainability Officer, who shares how his Michigan roots and passion for revitalizing communities inspired his career in health care sustainability.   He highlights the vital link between climate change and health, emphasizing the need for hospitals to lead sustainability efforts.   Through thoughtful building design, like the LEED-Platinum certified D. Dan and Betty Kahn Health Care Pavilion, and a focus on reducing waste, emissions, and harmful chemicals, U-M Health is improving well-being for patients, staff, and communities. Amoe encourages individuals to be ambassadors for sustainable practices both at work and home.   Learn more: U-M Health Environmental Sustainability & Carbon NeutralityD. Dan and Betty Kahn Health Care Pavilion Transcript Learn more about how the Office of Well-Being aids it team members and brings a culture of belonging, resilience and support.   Well-Being at Michigan Medicine is a part of the Michigan Medicine Podcast Network, and is produced by the Michigan Medicine Department of Communication. You can subscribe to Well-Being at Michigan Medicine on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    26 min

  8. 05/20/2025

    Mental health and building resilience: Practical tools for well-being in 2025

    In this episode, Dr. Elizabeth Harry speaks with leaders from U-M (Dr. Kelcey Stratton), Office of Counseling and Workplace Resilience (Dr. Whitney Begeman) and MHealthy (Karen Schmidt) about key mental health and well-being challenges in 2025. They explore how post-pandemic trauma, burnout, social isolation and workplace stress continue to impact health care professionals.   The trio of guests share insights on practical tools like micro-breaks, peer support through the COMPASS program and nature-based practices from the NatureRx initiative. They emphasize the power of small, sustainable habits—like five-minute daily check-ins and better sleep hygiene—to boost resilience. Whether you're a caregiver, leader, or staff member, this conversation offers meaningful strategies for thriving in body, mind and spirit.   Episode guests: Kelcey Stratton, Ph.D.Whitney Begeman, Psy.D., L.P.Karen Schmidt, M.P.H.  Resources: Office of Counseling and Workplace Resilience (OCWR)MHealthyWell-being Collective Transcript Learn more about how the Office of Well-Being aids it team members and brings a culture of belonging, resilience and support.   Well-Being at Michigan Medicine is a part of the Michigan Medicine Podcast Network, and is produced by the Michigan Medicine Department of Communication. You can subscribe to Well-Being at Michigan Medicine on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    34 min
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Well-being and how it brings teams together is so important. Michigan Medicine’s Chief Well-Being Officer, Elizabeth Harry, M.D., is bringing this topic, and many others, to audio life. It’s her dedicated mission to empower the expertise of Michigan Medicine’s team members by improving well-being and reducing burnout to advance seamless health care. The purpose of this podcast is to bring vital topics of conversation in the well-being space and expand on them. This isn’t an email. This isn’t a Teams message, or a text message. It’s a conversation, an exploration. Join Dr. Harry and her guests as they aim to improve the culture of shared purpose, trust, accountability, aligned values and psychological safety where everyone can work and grow. Let’s put the ‘we’ in well-being. Well-Being at Michigan Medicine is a part of the Michigan Medicine Podcast Network, and is produced by the Michigan Medicine Department of Communication. You can subscribe to Well-Being at Michigan Medicine on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  • Creator
    Michigan Medicine Podcast Network
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    17
  • Rating
    Clean
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