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Medicine, Motherhood, & Metaphysics

Medicine, Motherhood, & Metaphysics

Written by: Dr. Bone and Dr. Castillo
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 Open up the proverbial medicine cabinet in this monthly podcast with award winning conversations between two of America’s veteran frontline emergency medicine doctors who through over fifty years of collective experience in medicine and motherhood have come to know the metaphysical. Come and be inspired by their reflections of stages of life – from birth to death, from medical student to seasoned attending from young mother to menopause. Learn from their personal experiences of burnout, grief and their unwavering belief in the miracle and the mystery of life.

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Placid Bone, M.D. & Jenny Castillo, M.D.Copyright 2023 All rights reserved. Hygiene & Healthy Living Physical Illness & Disease
Episodes
  • Medicine Motherhood, & Metaphysics Epi 15 - Pregnancy

    Medicine Motherhood, & Metaphysics Epi 15 - Pregnancy
    Oct 8 2025

    How do you manage a full patient load while growing a human? This episode is a candid conversation about the reality of pregnancy as a healthcare professional. We cover managing extreme fatigue, dealing with professional bias, understanding workplace hazard mitigation, and making the transition into—and back from—maternity leave while protecting your mental health.
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    1 hr and 2 mins
  • Medicine Motherhood, & Metaphysics Epi 14 - Aging And Dying

    Medicine Motherhood, & Metaphysics Epi 14 - Aging And Dying
    Aug 3 2025

    Beyond the clinical protocols, how do we master the art of end-of-life care? This episode provides essential guidance on navigating the complex emotional and ethical landscape of aging and dying. We cover effective communication, honoring patient autonomy, and the vital self-care needed to bear witness to profound loss without becoming emotionally depleted.
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    36 mins
  • Medicine, Motherhood, & Metaphysics Epi 13 - [Stage 5] Sex

    Medicine, Motherhood, & Metaphysics Epi 13 - [Stage 5] Sex
    May 24 2025

    Sexual wellness is a critical component of overall health, but it's rarely discussed in depth. Join us as we examine the framework of Sex, exploring how intentional presence, vulnerability, and deep connection can be a powerful antidote to burnout and relationship strain for busy doctors.
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    30 mins
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