Thriving in Scrubs

Author: Abigail Ford Winkel MD, MHPE, Annie Robinson MS, CHWC, and Aubrie-Ann Jones

Thriving is not the absence of adversity, but rather a result of what we learn after we stumble. On this podcast, we examine how working as health professionals strengthens us by challenging us. By recounting experiences of embracing struggle, finding meaning, and celebrating triumph, our stories will foster a sense of shared humanity and act as a reminder that we are not alone.
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Season 4 Episode 1: Hope in Clinical Practice
Episode 1
Tuesday, 25 August, 2026

We speak with Dr. Leslie Boyd, gynecologic oncologist and healthcare leader, about one of medicine's most delicate balances: nurturing hope while remaining honest in the face of serious illness. Through stories from her patients, reflections on her own career, and insights from years of mentoring physicians in training, Leslie explores how clinicians can help sustain hope without offering false reassurance. We consider how hope is not the opposite of realism but an essential part of healing. This thoughtful conversation offers a powerful reminder that even when medicine cannot change the outcome, physicians can profoundly influence how patients experience the journey. Interview and Commentary: Abigail Ford Winkel and Annie Robinson Editing: Abigail Ford Winkel Sound Engineering: Greg Dorsainville