NBM Talks: Podcast from the Narrative-Based Medicine Lab

NBM Talks is a podcast from the Narrative-Based Medicine Lab at Continuing Professional Development, Temerty Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto. Listen to engaging conversations with writers, clinicians, scholars, and artists working at the intersection of literature, medicine, and health. Discover the rewarding possibilities that exist when we engage with narrative-based principles and practices in healthcare. Visit our website to learn more about our work and offerings: narrativebasedmedicine.ca

NBM Talks: Podcast from the Narrative-Based Medicine Lab is a health podcast hosted by CPD Programs, with 57 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

CPD Programs hosts NBM Talks: Podcast from the Narrative-Based Medicine Lab, a health show with 57 episodes published.

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  What Writing Reveals About Character: Guided Writing Exercise with Jay Baruch

  Aug 27, 20265 min

  Jay Baruch shares an exercise he regularly returns to and begins writing workshops with, anchored in the belief that writing reveals something interesting about character. *** Follow "NBM Talks" for future episodes, where we explore the transformative impact and reach of narrative-based medicine with talented guests. Visit the ⁠ Narrative-Based Medicine Lab ⁠ to learn about our work and offerings.

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  A Visual Odyssey: Guided Writing Exercise with Rita Charon

  Aug 13, 20263 min

  Rita Charon describes a narrative-based medicine activity she led for a group of palliative care professionals based on an artistic piece from Romare Bearden's "A Black Odyssey" collage series. *** Follow "NBM Talks" for future episodes, where we explore the transformative impact and reach of narrative-based medicine with talented guests. Visit the ⁠ Narrative-Based Medicine Lab ⁠ to learn about our work and offerings.

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  [Rerun] A Conversation with Conor Mc Donnell

  Aug 6, 202633 min

  Conor Mc Donnell has launched several creative and academic projects since we last spoke on the podcast. Conor is the Editor-in-Chief of Case Repertory, an initiative that seeks to reimagine the genre of the traditional case report and amplify the creative work of our NBM Lab community members. You can read these pieces on our website: Winter 2026 Issue: https://narrativebasedmedicine.ca/updates/letter-from-the-editor-winter-2026/ Spring 2026 Issue: https://narrativebasedmedicine.ca/updates/letter-from-the-editor-spring-2026/ Stay tuned for our third issue that will be released at the end of summer. To celebrate, we're revisiting the episode when Conor reflected on his introduction to narrative-based medicine and the value that writing has brought to his personal and professional life. *** Follow "NBM Talks" for future episodes, where we explore the transformative impact and reach of narrative-based medicine with talented guests. Visit the ⁠ Narrative-Based Medicine Lab⁠ to learn about our work and offerings.

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  The Mind-Body Connection: Guided Writing Exercise with Sarah Kim

  Jul 16, 20267 min

  Sarah Kim encourages us to imagine what's possible with a prompt of imagination and magical powers. Find a quiet spot and pick up a pencil for this guided writing exercise that will help you pay closer attention to the mind-body connection and find greater clarity in your thoughts. *** Follow "NBM Talks" for future episodes, where we explore the transformative impact and reach of narrative-based medicine with talented guests. Visit the ⁠ ⁠⁠Narrative-Based Medicine Lab⁠⁠⁠ to learn about our work and offerings.

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  Where the Story Goes Next: Guided Writing Exercise with John Launer

  Jul 2, 20267 min

  John Launer invites you to draw inspiration from an ordinary moment in this guided writing exercise. Begin with a recent moment or memory, pick up where the events left off, and let your imagination ponder where the story might go next. *** Follow "NBM Talks" for future episodes, where we explore the transformative impact and reach of narrative-based medicine with talented guests. Visit the ⁠ ⁠Narrative-Based Medicine Lab⁠⁠ to learn about our work and offerings.

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