Stand Up (for) Doctors! — July 2025 Edition

Building connection and creating advocacy for healthy doctors

Jul 01, 2025

📚 BIG NEWS: Our Book Has Launched!

We’re thrilled to announce that White Coats, Courageous Hearts is now available on Amazon — both in paperback and Kindle! 🎉

Not only that — it debuted as the #1 Amazon Hot New Release in two categories: Physicians and Health Policy!

⭐ "As someone outside the medical field, I wasn’t sure what to expect from this book but what I found was a deeply human, unforgettable collection of stories that are raw, personal reflections on grief, burnout, compassion, and the quiet strength it takes to keep showing up in a system that often asks too much.

What struck me most is how universal many of the struggles felt. Yes, the setting is hospitals and clinics, but the themes—sacrifice, self-doubt, resilience, and humanity—are ones we all relate to. This book gave me a newfound respect not just for what doctors do, but for who they are. It’s a humbling, eye-opening read.
I’d recommend it to anyone who wants to better understand the human side of healthcare.”

📢 This is just one of the heartfelt reviews we’ve received so far. We’d love your support in spreading the word — Amazon reviews are incredibly helpful in helping others discover the book, thank you very much!

🔗 White Coats, Courageous Hearts on Amazon

🎙️ Podcast Appearances!

I was honored to join two amazing podcast teams recently:

🎧 It’s Your Life Radio with Dr. James JC, Michelle Cooley & Michael Mantell
▶️ Watch Here

🎧 Red Carpet: Healthcare Solutions with Dr. Ryan Molli & Travis Buzzell
▶️ Watch Here

🤝 Summer Meetups = Real-World Connections!

More in-person moments that spotlight how powerful real connection is!:

📹 I featured Tushar Bhagat on my YouTube channel with Dr. Michael Foti, and we continued collaborating on a KevinMD article and podcast…Tushar visited Connecticut and I got to meet his lovely friends Lisa and Bani. We had such a great time, I’m introducing them to friends here in CT… ripples and waves of connection!

🎶 We continued on to Long Island to catch Dr. Robert Kornfeld’s Chills and Thrills Blues Band’s final show. They play the opening music for my podcast, and hearing it live one more time was unforgettable!

I also got to reconnect with Dr. Gretchen Rickards and meet her husband, Dr. Neal Das — we had so much fun!

📬 Shout-out from Offcall!

Dr. Graham Walker’s Offcall newsletter is a must-read for physicians. I was grateful for the kind shout-out (twice!).

Check it out here! On/Offcall

🌍 Upcoming 2026 Event to Watch

🗓️ CINI 2026 is happening next June in BC, Canada. Theme: South Asian Health through Integrative Thinking. Thank you, Dr. Arun Garg, for the invitation to share this!

✍️ KevinMD Collaborative Feature

Read here…True Stories of Doctors Reclaiming Their Humanity in a System That Challenges It - Alae Kawam, DO & Kim Downey, PT & Nicole Solomos, DO

🎥 New YouTube Episodes Are Live!

We're excited to now offer Episode Sponsorships; reach out for details!

HUGE thank you to Dr. Ben Reinking, our first sponsor! Ben is a pediatric cardiologist and a Master Certified Physician Development Coach, empowering medical professionals with practical development strategies. ▶️ Learn more about Dr. Ben Reinking

🎉 Our live book launch celebration, hosted by Dr. Tamara Beckford, featured an incredible panel of eight physician authors, including Dr. Tony Avellino, Dr. Alae Kawam, Dr. Robert Kornfeld, Dr. Todd Otten, Dr. Amna Shabbir, Dr. Joe Sherman, Dr. Sue MacLellan-Tobert, Dr. Tamara Beckford, and our brilliant series editor, Emee Vida Estacio, PhD…Replay Available Here!