An Overdue Update: 5 Lessons, Podcast Growth and Exciting News!
What 3,300+ downloads and conversations with world-class medical innovators taught me
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As we wrap up 2024, I am excited to share some updates on my professional journey and the future of Clinical Changemakers.
Life’s Been Busy 🚀
2024 has been a year of growth and change. After returning to New Zealand from the US last year, we welcomed a new addition to our family - now balancing life with two under three!
Professionally, I transitioned to part-time General Practice, took on a new role as Product Manager of Aotearoa's Immunisation Register, and joined the Health Informatics New Zealand board. These experiences have been both demanding and rewarding, reinforcing my passion for improving healthcare systems.
Big News for Clinical Changemakers! 🔊
Thanks to the support from the Commonwealth Fund, Clinical Changemakers Season 2 is nearly live. It features inspiring conversations with globally renowned healthcare leaders on topics like:
Science Communication with a New York Times writer.
The Commerical Determinants of Health.
How to scale clinical best practices across an organisation that spans 630,000 sq miles (the geographic size of France, Germany, Spain and the UK).
Amazon’s One Medical Approach to Quality Care.
The Failure of Problem-oriented Medicine.
The “Headless” EHR revolution.
Plus many more exciting topics.
We’re also expanding to video on YouTube, where you’ll find both our back catalogue and the upcoming season.
5 Lessons From Starting This Podcast 💡
Creating Clinical Changemakers has been an incredible learning experience. Here are five key takeaways:
People are generous. Guests have been remarkably generous with their time and stories, reinforcing my faith in our global collective potential to drive positive change in healthcare.
Content creation is hard. Behind each episode lies countless hours of planning, research, editing and thoughtful packaging to value the listeners' time. My perfectionism often clashes with deadlines, an area of growth for me.
Feedback is lumpy. Initially it felt like talking into a void, but when feedback did arrive, it came from unexpected people and places, offering kind and thoughtful messages. If someone makes something you like - tell them! It’ll make their week!
Authenticity is gold. The best moments often come from unscripted honesty and unexpected tangents.
Impact takes many forms. Podcasts can amplify ideas and spark conversations far beyond the reach of traditional research papers.
Podcast Growth 💪
With close to 300 subscribers, 3,300+ downloads, and listeners spanning 14 countries, we continue to see healthy growth. You have been instrumental in how we grow, so thank you to everyone who has helped spread the word!
Looking Ahead to 2025
I’m very excited for Season 2 to launch early next year. As I continue this journey, I’d love your support - please share your favourite episode with a friend or colleague. It’s the best gift you could give this holiday season!
Thank you for joining me.
Here’s to a great 2025!