Healer Heal Yourself Reduce Burnout, Discover Your Creativity While You Heal Others
By: Dr. Hisla Bates, MD
Language: en-gb
Categories: Health, Fitness, Medicine, Arts, Design, Education, Self Improvement
Interviews with healthcare professions who practice creativity, innovation and self preservation through writing and the arts. Your host Dr. Hisla Bates, MD is an artist, author, speaker and pediatric and adult psychiatrist.
Episodes
Finding Joy in Adversity: Queen Stewart's Journey
Jan 08, 2026In this episode of 'Healer', host Dr. Bates welcomes Queen Stewart to discuss her transformative journey following a stage three breast cancer diagnosis. At 35, Queen's experience catalyzed a profound reflection on life, propelling her towards comedy as a form of healing during chemotherapy. She emphasizes the critical role of gratitude in finding joy and discusses the importance of addressing inner traumas. Queen shares how her perspective shifted from fulfilling societal expectations to truly embracing life's beauty and depth, encouraging listeners to appreciate the present and seek joy in creativity.
Duration: 00:44:07Dr. Andrea Merrill Breast Surgeon, art lover, foodie and physician advocate!
Jan 08, 2026Dr. Merrill is a Breast surgeon and a leader in the Physician Just Equity (PJE) program that advocates for physicians who are in employment situations that are hostile, discriminatory, or intensely conflictual. Oftentimes, physicians have nowhere to turn, and PJE helps them navigate these environments by providing support (not legal advice). She is also an art lover, photographer, baker, writer, foodie, and more. Join us in conversation.
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Duration: 00:42:49