
After seven and a half years and 500 episodes, Dr. Bradley Block says goodbye to the Succeed in Medicine podcast. In this deeply personal final episode, he reflects on leadership, burnout, purpose, communication, side hustles, and the evolving definition of success in medicine and life.
May 12
36 min

When a radiation oncologist becomes the caregiver for her son with mitochondrial disease who develops heart failure and requires a heart transplant during COVID, what happens next? Dr. Bradley Block welcomes Dr. Heather Gatcombe on this episode of Succeed In Medicine as she shares her personal story from the other side of the stethoscope and how it made her a better physician.
Apr 7
27 min

When the Department of Justice subpoenas a small queer medical practice for providing gender-affirming care, what happens next? Dr. Crystal Beal shares their personal story of receiving a DOJ subpoena, fighting back with the ACLU, and why this battle matters for all physicians.
Mar 31
35 min

Join host Dr. Bradley Block and Dr. Heather Gatcombe, as they discuss why mitochondrial disease often goes undiagnosed for years, the red-flag symptoms across organ systems, the long diagnostic odyssey, and critical management tips including perioperative precautions, to improve outcomes and shorten delays for patients and families.
Mar 24
27 min

Join host Dr. Bradley Block and guests Dr. Volke Roelcke and Dr. Mical Raz as they shatter the viral myth that the Nazis invented the term “provider” to denigrate Jewish doctors, and explain why this persistent misinformation trivializes the Holocaust, weaponizes language of marginalization, and distracts from real debates on medical professionalism, scope creep, and regulation.
Mar 17
28 min

Join host Dr. Bradley Block and guest Dr. Michael F. Myers as they continue their discussion on physician marriages. They delve into effective communication strategies, navigating gender dynamics, recognizing red flags like loneliness or affairs, and finding solutions to maintain healthy relationships amid the intense demands of a medical career.
Mar 10
28 min

Being a physician is tough; being married is tough, combine them, and challenges mount. In part one of this Succeed In Medicine episode, host Dr. Bradley Block talks with Dr. Michael Myers about common stressors in physician marriages, from communication breakdowns and overwork to avoiding home life, providing strategies for better balance and connection.
Mar 3
29 min

Menopause isn't just hot flashes, it's recurrent UTIs, heart palpitations, and GI symptoms that baffle clinicians. In this episode of Succeed In Medicine podcast, host Dr. Bradley Block dives deep with Dr. Lauren Streicher, on recognizing hormonal links, debunking myths, and using vaginal estrogen or non-hormonal options for relief.
Feb 24
40 min

Dr. Bradley Block explores the future of surgical robotics and autonomy with Dr. Michael Yip, discussing how robots already assist in procedures, the timeline for greater independence, barriers to full autonomy, and why surgeons' expertise remains essential for years to come.
Feb 17
31 min

Dr. Bradley Block dives into the art of charisma and nonverbal communication with Dr. Nick Morgan, exploring how doctors can use body language to build instant trust, convey authority, and enhance patient interactions, from posture tweaks to active listening techniques.
Feb 10
39 min
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