Explore The Space

David Berke is a retired Marine aviator, Top Gun instructor, and pilot of next generation F-22 and F-35 fighter planes. He joins us to discuss his article on redefining perfection and we get into an extraordinary conversation on accountable leadership, the importance of discussing mistakes with teammates and the importance of organizational culture.

Elisabeth Rosenthal is the author of a provocative and powerful book on healthcare delivery in the United States called “An American Sickness.” She joins us during a nationwide debate over healthcare reform to evaluate our current state and how to move forward.

Michelle West is tough. 135 miles through Death Valley in 120 degree heat tough. She is running the Badwater 135 Ultramarathon for the second time in a few days, her discussion of mental toughness, teamwork, and overcoming extraordinary challenges has something for everyone.

BJ Miller is a Palliative Care physician who has rapidly become an essential voice in helping us change the way we think, feel, and talk about death. This is an amazing opportunity to hear a world leader open up and explore a subject guaranteed to effect each of us.

Amber Moore is a Hospitalist who joins us to discuss her experiences as a patient after being struck by a car. She takes us through that whirlwind, and also through her work as part of a Patient-Family Advisory Council (PFAC) & a member of Society Of Hospital Medicine’s Patient Experience Committee

Justin Legg @gorillafrog is a retired Navy SEAL officer who is no stranger to frightening situations. From combat in Iraq to acute leukemia to lung transplantation, Justin has overcome obstacles far beyond the normal human experience. He shares his insights on overcoming fear, communicating with your medical team, and appreciating life.

Eric Byrnes has made a remarkable and unique transition from playing Major League Baseball to becoming an ultra-endurance athlete. He joins us to discuss the skills and discipline he used in both pursuits, his pathway to completing the Western States 100, and the outstanding movie “Diamond To The Rough”, which captures his journey.

Karl Meltzer holds the record for most 100 mile race wins and recently completed the 2,190 mile Appalachian Trail in a record 45 days, 22 hours, 38 minutes. He joins us to discuss his suffer-fest on the AT and overcoming the demon between the ears.

Michael Cheatham is a Trauma Surgeon at Orlando Regional Medical Center and he joins us to discuss the shocking events following the June 12th mass shooting at Pulse Nightclub in Orlando. This incredible conversation looks at the extraordinary teamwork and dedication required to save so many lives, the challenge of informing and reuniting families, and the vital role of drilling in disaster preparedness.

ZDoggMD (aka Zubin Damania) comes back on the show to discuss his evolution from satire to activism, the Healthcare 3.0 movement, and getting pushback from doctors.

Jeffrey Drazen is the editor-in-chief of the New England Journal of Medicine, the foremost medical publication in the world. He joins us to discuss how the Journal helps discern the interface between society and medicine, getting presidential candidates to submit an editorial, and how to cover a public health emergency.

Jessica Shapiro, the voice of Explore The Space, joins us during Breast Cancer Awareness Month to discuss her diagnosis at age 30, the rollercoaster of fighting cancer, and adapting to life afterwards.

Dr. Sanjeev Arora is the Founder and Director of one of the most innovative health care delivery programs in the world, Project ECHO. He joins us to discuss how Project ECHO works, the impact it is already having around the world, and the far-reaching effects it will have beyond patient care.

Peter Pronovost is a professor of Critical Care medicine and is an international leader in improving the safety of hospitalized patients. He joins us for a remarkable discussion on how physicians, patients, and their families can bridge gaps in understanding patient safety and how we all can participate in caring for a loved one.

Dr. Matthew Matava is an Orthopedic Surgeon who was team MD for the LA Rams for 17 years, as well as immediate past president of the NFL Physician Society. He joins us to discuss public perceptions of NFL player medical care, how standards of care are provided, and the external pressures NFL team physicians must handle.

Dr. Ricardo Nuila comes back to the podcast to discuss his recent New Yorker article “Poor and Uninsured in Texas.” Our conversation digs into the incredible story he was part of and the process of creating such a provocative and powerful document.

Travis Good is the founder and CEO of Catalyze. In addition to having his MD and MBA, he’s an expert on safety and security of health data. This is a riveting conversation on a subject that effects every one of us.

Mark Johnson is a long-time sports journalist who joins us just in time for the 2016 Summer Olympics to discuss issues around doping in sports. His new book entitled “Spitting In The Soup” takes us on a deep dive into the evolution of the problem and what it has done to the sports we love.

Paddy Barrett is host of the very popular podcast The Doctor Paradox, and he joins us to discuss the phenomenon of  professional, not just physician, burnout. This is not a “woe is me” discussion, this is a forward thinking toolbox to help us all enjoy our professional work more.

Peter Grinspoon joins Explore The Space to discuss his frightening and compelling journey as a physician who became addicted to prescription pain medication.