Hosted by Dr. Bill Lombardi · 🇺🇸 US · EN-US · 107 episodes
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Dr. Bill Lombardi has been one of the highest-volume complex PCI and chronic total occlusion (CTO) operators in the world for over a decade. He's always striving to improve his skills and methods to perform safer and more efficient procedures. It's a journey to better that extends beyond technical and into mental and emotional health. Bill will discuss topics, ideas, and examples with special guests and live audience questions to navigate his journey to better.
Dr. Bill Lombardi hosts The Journey to Better, a health show with 107 episodes published.
Bill Lombardi welcomes Dr. Jasleen Tiwana , an interventional cardiologist practicing in Alaska who completed her high-risk PCI fellowship at the University of Washington, to discuss her journey from training to building
Dr. Greg Witkop shares his journey from Army ophthalmologist to DARPA researcher, developing innovative approaches to mental health by combining neuroscience, psychology, and sleep medicine to heal trauma-affected brains
Primero Ng, a recent high-risk PCI graduate who trained with Bill at UW, shares his experience transitioning back to practice in Australia and the challenges of building a complex cardiac program in a different healthcar
Dr. Rhian Davies shares her journey from cardiology fellowship to becoming an interventionist specializing in complex high-risk PCIs and CTOs while balancing her passion for competitive horseback jumping. • Meeting Dr. L
Dr. Jesse Kane shares his journey from interventional cardiology fellow to attending physician at the University of Vermont, exploring how his diverse training experiences shaped his approach to medicine and patient care
After cardiology fellowship, physicians face critical career decisions balancing technical skills, personal fulfillment, and family demands that shape their professional trajectories. Dr. Amy Cheney shares her journey fr
Physicians aren't broken - the healthcare system is. Dr. Gabe Charbonneau joins Bill to discuss physician burnout and the hopeful path forward through solidarity, boundaries, and reclaiming joy in medicine. • Dr. Charbon
Dr. Bill Lombardi celebrates his 100th podcast episode by reversing roles, allowing his early guests Dr. Aaron Grantham and Dr. Jared Frizzell to interview him about his personal transformation and journey to better. • D
Joe Green, a former Olympic pole vault hopeful, shares how his journey from ambitious athlete to purpose-driven entrepreneur taught him valuable life lessons about failure, faith, and finding peace. • Growing up in a sma
Lisa Hunt shares her transformative journey on the Camino de Santiago, a 500-mile pilgrimage across Spain that helped her shed lifelong burdens of shame and rediscover her authentic self. Her story illustrates how steppi
Two cardiac specialists explore the transformative power of medical collaboration, discussing how cross-specialty partnerships are revolutionizing patient care and creating space for innovation. They examine how breaking
Sarah Samaan Sarah, MD, FACC, FACP, FASE, a retired cardiologist turned physician coach and art educator, explores how visual thinking strategies and leadership coaching can transform healthcare culture and combat physic
Joy Glasser, a certified leadership coach with over two decades of experience, shares insights on how coaching differs from therapy and addresses the unique challenges physicians face in their professional lives. She ill
Samantha Propper, founder of "Don't Miss a Beat" joins Bill to discuss the challenges and solutions for creating better cath lab environments through improved communication, education, and psychological safety. • Sam's j
Robert Ricker shares his transformative journey from competitive, achievement-driven professional to a leader focused on building meaningful connections through vulnerability, reflection, and authentic listening. His sto
Bringing to light the incredible journey of Odayme Quesada, MD, MHS, FACC FAHA, FESC, Endowed Chair in Women’s Cardiovascular Health, Board-Certified Cardiologist, Medical Director of The Women’s Heart Center, Physician
We sat down with the esteemed Dr. Larry Sperling from Emory University to uncover the fascinating intersections of personal stories and professional insights in medicine. Larry's journey from his Northeast upbringing to
This episode delves into the intersection of healthcare professional experiences and patient care, as Jesse Gibson and Rebecca Gibson, PA-C share their own stories of vulnerability amidst health crises. The conversation
This episode dives deep into the experiences of Dr. Najah Khan and Dr. Merna Abdou , two cardiology fellows, as they discuss the impact of COVID-19 on their training and patient care. They share personal stories of traum
Matt Bowen shares his inspiring journey of transforming his health and channeling it into honoring Gold Star families through running. He discusses the emotional ties with veterans, highlights his experiences with Operat
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The Journey to Better is hosted by Dr. Bill Lombardi. The show is categorised under health (fitness) and has published 107 episodes.
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