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The Journey to Better
Dr. Bill Lombardi has been one of the highest-volume complex PCI and chronic total occlusion (CTO) operators in the world for over a decade. He's always striving to improve his skills and methods to perform safer and more efficient procedures. It's a journey to better that extends beyond technical and into mental and emotional health. Bill will discuss topics, ideas, and examples with special guests and live audience questions to navigate his journey to better.
Episodes
80 episodes
Guenter Haines - Strategic Listening
Guenter Haines, the Senior Vice President of US Commercialization at Reflow Medical, shares invaluable insights on the transformative power of authentic leadership and strategic ...
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Season 1
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Episode 80
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1:06:35
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Dr. Alex Van Duyvendyk - The Physician-Patient
What happens when a physician becomes a patient, facing life-altering health challenges? Alex Van Dyke's journey through the healthcare system is both harrowing and inspiring. Her story, marked by childhood illnesses and a critical heart condit...
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Season 1
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Episode 79
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1:03:40
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Dr. George Touma - Betrayal and Collaboration
What happens when a promising tennis career evolves into a profound journey through the realms of pharmacy and interventional cardiology? Join us as Dr. George Touma, a distinguished cardiologist ...
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Season 1
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Episode 78
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1:04:46
Mrs. Lombardi, Dr. Abdallah Bitar, Karen Chiang - Marriage, Parenting & Career
Ever wondered how major career shifts and cultural backgrounds shape relationships? Join us on Journey to Better as we unravel the fascinating stories of Dr. Abdallah Bitar, his wife
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Season 1
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Episode 77
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1:17:29
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Dr. Robert Mentz - Leading with Inclusivity and Innovation
Dr. Robert Mentz from Duke University shares his fascinating career journey in this episode of "Journey to Better." From his humble beginnings in Wisconsin to becoming a standout heart failure cardiologist a...
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Season 1
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Episode 76
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1:00:06
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Jason Fontana, PhD - Global Perspective
Jason Fontana, Vice President of Marketing and Strategy at Medtronic, shares his journey from a biology degree and a PhD in pharmacology to a leadership role in the groundbreakin...
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Season 1
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Episode 75
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1:00:58
Kevin Beedon - Pivots
Ever wondered how a career journey with multiple pivots can shape a person's professional and personal growth? Join us as we catch up with my old friend Kevin Beedon, whose career p...
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Season 1
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Episode 74
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59:14
Dr. Tim Henry - STEMI Networks
Discover the transformative career moves that shaped Tim's approach to clinical practices and lifesaving innovations. We discuss his experiences at Hennepin County with carbon monoxide poisoning cases and how a serendipitous discovery led to gr...
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Season 1
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Episode 73
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1:05:20
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Dr. Joseph Walsh - Collaborative Spaces & Murmur App
In a profession where the stakes are incredibly high, how can collaborative platforms reshape the practice of medicine? This episode also explores the creation of Murmur, a specialized social media app for interventional cardiologists, co-found...
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Season 1
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Episode 72
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1:07:12
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Dr. Tyra Fainstad - Better Together Physician Coaching
Can gratitude really transform anxiety into a powerful tool for healing? Dr. Tyra Fainstad, an insightful internist from the University of Colorado, takes us through her intense battle with burnout. He...
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Season 1
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Episode 71
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1:06:17
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Elizabeth Leedom - Navigating Legal Storms in Healthcare
Ever wondered what it takes to defend a healthcare professional's reputation amidst a storm of malpractice allegations? This week on Journey to Better, we have the privilege of talking to
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Episode 70
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Dr. Zach Steinberg - Balancing Risk & Innovation
Pioneering medical procedures and the emotional resilience required in cardiology is the topic as we sit down with Dr. Zach Steinberg from the University of Washington. With his roots on the East Coast, Z...
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Season 1
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Episode 69
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55:23
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John Michael Maier - Producing the Podcast
What if the future of healthcare lies in the untold stories of those working behind the scenes? Join us as we sit down with John Michael Maier, the innovative mind behind "Journey to Better," who takes us on a journey from roles at Covidien to ...
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Season 1
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Episode 68
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Dr. Edward Tuohy - Reality of Reimbursements
Dr. Ed Tuohy joins us to help understand physician reimbursement and hospital finance. Dr. Tuohy sheds light on the importance of relative value units (RVUs), how they ...
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Season 1
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Episode 67
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1:03:14
Betty Sue Flowers, Ph.D. - Organizational Transformation
Have you ever wondered how a Ph.D. poet could end up shaping the future for a global oil giant? Join us as we chat with the extraordinary Betty Sue Flowers, who shares her transformative journey from academia to strategic foresight planning at ...
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Season 1
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Episode 66
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1:00:31
Dr. Eric Rothstein - Athletes in Medicine
Unlock the secrets of balancing a high-stakes career with a competitive spirit as we chat with Dr. Eric Rothstein, a former D1 tennis star turned int...
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Season 1
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Episode 65
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1:00:38
Steve Keene - Recovery through Community
What happens when a heartfelt friendship of 18 years becomes the catalyst for incredible change in the lives of many? Join us as we take you on a journey with Steve Keene, from his roots in Lincoln, Nebraska, to his remarkable work in the healt...
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Season 1
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Episode 64
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1:03:05
Dr. Drew Klein - Healing the Healers
Dr. Drew Klein joins to dig into the pressing mental health issues facing the healthcare profession today. Dr. Klein, who has a robust background in interventional cardiology and is a criti...
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Season 1
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Episode 63
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Dr. Sanjog Kalra - Emotional Resilience in Interventional Cardiology
I sit down with Dr. Sanjog Kalra, as we explore the motivations and challenges behind working with high-risk patients, the vital role of mentorship, and the collaborative decision-making processes that he...
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Season 1
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Episode 62
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Dr. Sarah Samaan - Aligning Goals with Heart & Mind
What if slowing down is the secret to achieving more? Join us as we sit down with retired cardiologist Sarah Samaan, MD, FACC, FACP, FASE, whose journey from Vanderbilt Medical School g...
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Episode 61
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Dr. Hannah Chaudry - Imposter Syndrome
What if feeling like you don’t belong is actually the key to your success? Join us for a compelling conversation with Hannah Chaudry, CHIP Interventional Cardiologist at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Heart and ...
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Episode 60
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Mike Minogue - Crafting Excellence
Join us as we sit down with Mike Minogue, whose story is as impactful as it is instructional. He is the President and CEO of Minogue Consulting, LLC...
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Episode 59
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Dr. Hemal Gada - Navigating Industry Influence
Prepare to have your perspective on the interplay between industry-sponsored clinical trials and physician decision-making profoundly expanded. Esteemed interventional cardiologist
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Season 1
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Episode 58
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1:09:21
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