Flourishing in Medicine: From Surviving to Thriving Podcast

Episode 26: Building a Culture of Compassionate Care

Dr. Todd Hill is a clinical psychologist and Director of Behavioral Medicine and the Centre for Mindfulness at the University of Calgary’s Cumming School of Medicine. Dr. Ward Flemons is a professor and Vice-Chair of Health Analytics and Safety, and former Head of Respiratory Medicine at the University of Calgary. In the conversation, Dr. Hill and Dr. Flemons share how their personal journeys and formative experiences led them to discover mindfulness as a vital tool for fostering compassionate care and meaningful culture change within medical education.

Episode 35: Relational Leadership in Healthcare

Dr. Sarah Smithson is an internist and physician-leader with expertise in leadership development and interprofessional education. As Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Relational Leadership Partners. Jane Cooper-Driver brings over 20 years of experience in leadership and organizational development. In the conversation, they explore relational leadership as a human-centered approach that fosters connection and challenges traditional hierarchies in healthcare.

Episode 29: Compassion in Physician Wellness

Dr. Pound joined CMPA in 2021 and became Director of Physician Support and Wellness in 2023. A pediatrician, researcher, and former University of Ottawa professor, she has led research, published widely, and developed physician wellness programs. In the conversation, she shares her journey from early burnout to advocating for systemic change to support physician well-being.