Listen to a conversation with musician, artist and playwright Michelle Pauls as she discusses her work as a grief activist in Philadelphia, and how she has turned her personal grief into an interactive theatrical experience.

Listen to a conversation with Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter and educator Cathy Fink, as she reflects on the beginnings of her musical career in Canada during the early 1970s, busking and performing folk music in coffeehouses.

Sapana Adhikari, MD, isn’t just an Emergency Medicine physician at Advocate Health in Charlotte, NC, she’s an artist and healer in every sense of the word. 

Please join our next Mindworks Chat on Tuesday, December 10th, 5:30-6:30 ET for an engaging discussion on how to co-create your place in the field of narrative practices, including narrative medicine, narrative therapy, and storytelling. Whether you’re new to narrative or an experienced practitioner, this Chat is for you. We welcome you to invite students, friends and colleagues who are also interested in careers in narrative practices.

Inspiring Change Through Storytelling at the University of Wisconsin-Madison - Brendon Panke, at 42, is a passionate advocate for amplifying silenced stories, believing they hold transformative power. He sees storytelling as a vital tool for change, emphasizing that these narratives can challenge societal norms and inspire action. Through his work, he aims to shed light on the voices often overlooked, fostering a deeper understanding and connection within communities.

Contributing Columnist | Kayla (Isaac) Branstetter - English Instructor at Crowder College, TEDx Speaker, Writer, Artist, and Women’s Activist. Kayla discusses the critical importance of empathy in healthcare, drawing from personal experiences to illustrate how understanding patients' perspectives can improve care and human connection.