In this episode, host Armand DiMele speaks with Dr. Rachel Naomi Remen, a physician and professor at UCSF, about the importance of human connection in medicine. They discuss the need to return to a more compassionate approach to healthcare, emphasizing the significance of listening and understanding patients beyond their physical ailments. Dr. Remen shares insights from her course, ‘The Healer’s Art,’ which aims to remind medical students of the heart of medicine and the values of service, compassion, and authenticity. The conversation highlights the challenges faced by healthcare professionals and the necessity of nurturing their own humanity to better serve others.