Episode 165: Dr. Cory Jenks ON Reimagining Patient Care & Transforming Healthcare with Improv Comedy
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In this enlightening episode, the host interviews Dr. Corey Jenks, a clinical pharmacist, comedian, and author who advocates for reforming the healthcare experience. Dr. Jenks discusses the power of improv comedy in addressing systemic issues in patient care and fostering a more rewarding healthcare experience.  He highlights his mission to support both healthcare professionals and patients and stresses the importance of empathy in creating a meaningful patient-provider relationship. Towards the end, Dr. Jenks introduces his upcoming book intended to help newish dads navigate the challenges of fatherhood. 00:00 Introduction and Guest Presentation 00:32 Interview Begins: Dr. Corey Jenks' Unique Approach 03:02 Dr. Corey's Journey: From Clinical Pharmacist to Comedian 05:28 The Power of Diet and Lifestyle Intervention 09:17 Challenges in the Healthcare System 13:19 Improving Patient-Provider Relationship with Improv Comedy 16:30 Addressing the Skepticism and Challenges in Healthcare 19:46 The Power of Honesty and Empathy in Healthcare 24:24 The Power of Saying Yes in Improv and Healthcare 24:58 The Importance of Accepting and Understanding Reality 26:01 The Fear of Emotional Investment in Patients 26:36 The Struggles of Healthcare Professionals 27:22 The Impact of the Healthcare System on Professionals 28:47 The Role of Diet and Lifestyle in Healthcare 33:16 The Power of Empathy and Listening in Healthcare 34:02 The Importance of Humility and Objectivity in Healthcare 36:23 The Struggles and Rewards of Being a Healthcare Professional 37:56 The Impact of Burnout on Healthcare Professionals 38:50 The Challenges of Changing the Healthcare System 39:48 The Role of Leadership in Building a Better Healthcare Culture 42:16 The Challenges and Joys of Parenthood 43:18 The Importance of Feeding Healthy Food to Kids 43:37 The Importance of Empathy and Understanding in Healthcare 45:16 The Future of Healthcare and the Role of Conferences  Website: https://coryjenks.com Author page: https://mandalatreepress.com/cory-jenks/ Book: https://www.amazon.com/Permission-Care-Building-Healthcare-Culture/dp/1954801300/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UT Call to action for listeners: Follow ketones and Coffee PThe Keto Kamp Podcast With Ben AzadiBen Azadi, founder of Keto Kamp reveals everything you want to learn about intermittent...Listen on: Apple Podcasts   Spotify ~~~~~~Estrella by Audiorezout is licensed under a Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International License.~~~~~~ Save yourself that trip to the market — Instacart delivers groceries in as fast as 1 hour! They connect you with Personal Shoppers in your area to shop and deliver groceries from your favorite stores. Instacart - Groceries delivered in as little as 1 hour. Free delivery on your first order over $35. Go to ketocoachlorenz.com and use the contact form to get your Free Consultation! Support the show
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