Episode 165: Dr. Cory Jenks ON Reimagining Patient Care & Transforming Healthcare with Improv Comedy

Ketones and Coffee Podcast with Lorenz

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

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