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Loneliness isn’t weakness — it’s a signal.

A signal that we need connection, creativity, and care.

In case you missed it, read Dr. Jeremy Nobel’s reflection on how art and empathy can help us answer that call: https://t.co/gi62fkSzjC

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For Dr. Staci Goussev, happiness is simple: wandering into a bookstore she’s never seen before, and getting lost in the shelves (with coffee).

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Dr. Staci Goussev calls veterinary medicine ‘the original narrative medicine.’

Beyond veterinary care, what other fields depend on stories told by others?

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When you look at this painting, what do you see?

The latest in our Narrative Mindworks member writing series, Paul Engelhardt reflects on a powerful experience at an Advocate Health Narrative Medicine workshop held at The Art Institute of Chicago.

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In her touching poem Ode to My Hepatologist, Dr. Blei, Susan Zemelman shares her experience of care, loss, and gratitude for a doctor she will never forget.

Read her poem: https://t.co/cHt2WgDbtp

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We asked Jen to describe herself in six words… and Koji decided to make a cameo.

📖 Watch the clip, then read her full story → https://t.co/CWFfmEv4w4

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ICYMI: One of this month’s most-read stories:

Jean Determan reflects on how one doctor’s empathy—and a simple poem—offered unexpected comfort and connection during a time of change.

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In this Mindworks Conversation, Cathy Smith, PhD, shares how her field tackled these same challenges—offering valuable lessons for anyone building narrative programs in healthcare or education.

🔗 Watch the conversation: https://t.co/kmYGp3uKni

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“Every child deserves a story.”

That belief sparked a growing partnership between Advocate Children’s Hospital and Chicago-area libraries—embedding books, stories, and literacy into pediatric care to help children heal, grow, and connect.
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Membership isn’t just about access - it’s about real visibility and professional opportunities.
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𝗟𝗶𝘁𝘁𝗹𝗲 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘀, 𝘀𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗱 𝗸𝗻𝗲𝗲𝘀, 𝗯𝗶𝗴 𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗼𝗻𝘀: Is the playground our first classroom for learning empathy

🩺 Watch the full conversation, "Can empathy be taught" between Andre Lijoi, MD and Elizabeth Tracey, MS: https://t.co/zkqxaMETDP

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Can empathy be taught?

Dr. Andre Lijoi says empathy is a skill to be practiced.

Elizabeth Tracey, MS believes it’s innate but often buried by the pressures of medical training.

🔗 Catch the latest Mindworks Chat → https://t.co/wCnXr9U3s9

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Teaching future clinicians to lead with empathy: Amanda Caleb, PhD, shares how narrative practice is shaping medical education - and why it matters for more compassionate, patient-centered care - in our latest Mindworks in Conversation episode.

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"Poetry chose me."

In our latest conversation, Dr. Maya Sorini shares how writing & poetry became a steady companion - helping her reflect on the emotional weight of emergency medicine.

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Marissa Spear shares six words that capture the spirit behind her story - of chronic illness, voice, and reclaiming narrative.

🔗 Read her full reflection: https://t.co/vrmiCcCf8G

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In this deeply reflective piece, Martie McNabb explores how the things we hold onto can hold us - connecting us across generations and opening space for healing and human connection.

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Martie McNabb calls herself a legacy artist. Her medium? People’s cherished objects.

In this SnapShot Story, Martie shares how objects - and the stories they carry - can become vessels for healing, connection, and creative expression.

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𝗕𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗮 𝗡𝗮𝗿𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗠𝗶𝗻𝗱𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀 𝗠𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿.

This is more than a membership - it’s a space to be seen, to be heard, and to grow.

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In the simple act of cooking, Slavena Nissan found her ancestors - and a way to carry their stories forward.

It’s a moving reflection on food, memory, and the invisible ways our foremothers still guide us.

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