Podcast
The Human Doctor
Hosted by Dr. Kimberly Manning and Dr. Ashley McMullen · EN
Dr. Kimberly Manning and Dr. Ashley McMullen are two dope academic internists who use the power of storytelling to explore the human side of medicine, along with teaching, living, learning, and all things in between
19episodes
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Extraordinary Ordinary
Mar 400:38:45Tap to summarizeDespite all that's happening in the world, we need not look too far to find moments that uplift and inspire us. Yet it requires our attention and intention to find beauty in the seemingly mundane. In today's episode, Kimberly reflects on a few recent extraordinary ordinary moments in her life.
Transcribe →When I think of home
Feb 2500:27:16Tap to summarize"Home" carries different meanings for all of us - from places, to people, to feelings and sensations. Those meanings can also evolve overtime. This week Ashley reflects on how her sense of home changed during a period of many transitions.
Transcribe →Chosen Family
Feb 1900:35:36Tap to summarizeEven as human doctors, we appreciate the extraordinary value of non-human connections. This episode Kimberly unpacks several experiences that demonstrate how four-legged friends can be more like family.
Transcribe →Failure is part of the story
Feb 1200:40:18Tap to summarizeMuch of life happens outside of our control. Yet, even when we do have the ability to plan, prepare, and make choices for the outcome we want, things can still fall apart. This week Ashley shares how she coped after an experience she prepared for went very wrong in more ways than one.
Transcribe →Heart in a Fist
Feb 500:37:53Tap to summarizeWelcome back for season 10! This week Kimberly is kicking us off with a story from Grady Hospital and some words of wisdom for moving through difficult times.
Transcribe →Choose You
Dec 1000:33:51Tap to summarizeSometimes choosing yourself requires a bold move. In this last episode of the season, Ashley shares a story about a choice she's making for herself in 2026 and how she got there despite some real challenges. Again, we are so grateful to all of you who are listeners to this podcast. We look forward to being back in the new year!
Transcribe →I Won't Complain
Nov 2600:36:01Tap to summarizeThis week of Thanksgiving, Kimberly shares some lessons on gratitude and perspective learned from the incredible patients at Grady Hospital.
Transcribe →Is anything real or does it just seem?
Nov 1900:24:14Tap to summarizeCommemorating meaningful life events looks different for every person and every occasion. Yet, it's always worth asking whether these moments of celebration reflect something genuine, or does it just seem. This week, Ashley shares how one particular celebration has shifted over the years.
Transcribe →Crucial Conversations
Aug 20Tap to summarizeThis week Kimberly reflects on two important experiences where one serious lapse in communication taught her how to move another conversation forward. Topics discussed: Heritage Fire Tour Anything We Love Can Be Saved - by Alice Walker Zikora - A Short Story - by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
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