I am honing my storytelling craft after thirty years as an emergency physician, mother, and observer of the human condition. I will be creating new entries and pulling in some of my published works. Thanks for coming along.

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After Emergency Medicine…

#71 New Zealand: Open but not Quite Ready
Dr. Joan Naidorf Dr. Joan Naidorf

#71 New Zealand: Open but not Quite Ready

Go back to New Zealand with me to experience geysers, the Kiwi bird, a Maori cultural performance, and a sheep herding demonstration. We lost some port calls but still did and saw a lot of charming New Zealand

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#70 You saw a Kangaroo Where?
Dr. Joan Naidorf Dr. Joan Naidorf

#70 You saw a Kangaroo Where?

Here is Part 2 of my recent visit to Australia and New Zealand. They have kangaroos where? And we get one of those unique opportunities that might only come once or twice, if you’re lucky.

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#69 Reflection: When You Don’t Like Someone
Dr. Joan Naidorf Dr. Joan Naidorf

#69 Reflection: When You Don’t Like Someone

Podcaster Jody Moore has a few ideas for what to do when you don’t like someone. Her approach can be applied to the way doctors and nurses approach patients with challenging behaviors. We have the power to own the experience and learn more.

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#68 Exploring Sydney
Dr. Joan Naidorf Dr. Joan Naidorf

#68 Exploring Sydney

With three full days to explore Sydney, Australia, we were not about to waste any time. Come along to spend three whirlwind days and nights in vibrant Sydney.

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