In celebration of Valentine’s Day, let’s take a moment to reflect on a force that drives meaningful change in the world—love. Whether in social work, education, medicine, public health, or other social justice spaces, love shows up in the way we listen, connect, and honor each other’s narratives.

Watch our fascinating conversation with Dr. John Launer, a doctor, educator, and award-winning writer, as he explores the transformative power of narrative-based practices in healthcare.

At the intersection of art, science, and storytelling, SciToons is transforming how we understand complex topics. Founded by Dr. Oludurotimi Adetunji at Brown University, this innovative program combines animation and narrative to make science accessible, engaging, and deeply human.

A writer and editor, Alexis Rehrmann has dedicated her professional and personal life to exploring the profound connection between storytelling and healing. From her compelling profiles of homeless parents seeking shelter for their families in The New York Times, to her beginnings in theater and her unwavering support and devotion as she stood with her family during her mother’s end of life, Rehrmann’s work reflects a deep commitment to stories as the windows to healing the body and the human spirit.

 Through storytelling, Providence College health science students are transforming their personal experiences into powerful lessons for a more empathetic approach to medicine.

Jean Determan, 77, was exhausted. It was September 20, 2024. Her husband, Tedd, 87, was nearing what would become the final month of his life.

Lisa Erdman’s career is a dynamic journey, defined by bold risk-taking and invention in the pursuit of what she has coined “artful medicine.”

Eben Pingree’s life was altered forever in 2022 when his mother, 78, and father-in-law, 80, were both diagnosed with Alzheimer’s in the same week. The simultaneous onset of their illnesses sent him on an emotional journey that was both heartbreaking and revelatory. As their conditions worsened, Eben found himself grappling with the agonizing question,  “What can I do?”