Lessons from the Pandemic from an ICU doctor with Dr. Kwadwo Kyeremanteng

Dr. Kwadwo is not only a dedicated healthcare professional but also a passionate researcher committed to optimizing ICU resources and improving access to palliative care without compromising quality. Join Dr. Stephanie and Dr. Kwadwo as they engage in a therapeutic and enlightening conversation about healthcare policy, with a particular focus on the COVID pandemic. They explore what went wrong, what went right, and the valuable lessons we can learn from this global health crisis. Together, they delve into the policies implemented in Canada and the United States, sharing their experiences as Ontario residents, discussing travel restrictions, vaccine passports, and mandates.Tune in for a thought-provoking discussion on how we can heal and improve healthcare delivery both in North America and around the world, especially in regions where vaccine policies have been coercive rather than individualized. Don't miss this insightful episode with two passionate healthcare professionals who share their vision for a better, more compassionate future.Connect with Dr. Kwadwo on:Unapologetic Leadership: Finding The Moral Courage To Do The Right Thing book: https://amzn.to/401ZHbJTwitter: https://twitter.com/kwadwo777LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kwadwo-kyeremanteng/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kwadcast/?hl=enPodcast: https://kwadcast.substack.com/podcastYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@kwadcastsolvinghealthcare1948/aboutEpisode Overview:0:00:00 Intro0:01:13 Introducing Dr. Kwadwo Kyeremanteng and His Work in Healthcare0:06:11 Ignored Health Factors in COVID-19 Outbreak0:08:41 Leadership Based on Polling, Not Unapologetic Values0:12:12 Holistic Approach in Leadership, Considering All Aspects for Success0:15:37 Core Values: Excellence, Zest for Life, Gratitude, and Courage0:18:35 Impacts of COVID Closures on Children's Mental Health0:29:10 Challenging the Black and White Thinking in Vaccinations0:29:59 Media's Failure to Acknowledge Metabolic Disease Risk Factor0:33:05 Pursuit of Truth in Medicine and Science0:34:43 Struggles and Tragedies of Dealing with COVID at Work0:37:14 The Consequences of Coercion and Lack of Understanding0:40:14 Considering the Patient's Perspective and Cultural Influence0:43:44 Personalizing Health Interventions for Individual Patients0:47:08 Leaders Showing Humility and Connecting with the People0:50:01 The Effects of Learned Helplessness on Children's Future Leadership0:53:36 Ways to Become an Unapologetic Leader: Leaning on Action, Embracing Failure, and Delegating0:58:16 Reflecting on Failure and Learning from It1:02:38 Meaningful Conversation on Healing and Facilitating ChangeWe are grateful for our sponsors:If you want to start a healthy scalp routine I have a special offer for you to help you do just that. Go to https://diviofficial.com/BETTER or enter BETTER at checkout to get 20% off your first order.Wear it to sleep every night and notice an improvement in your HRV and deep sleep that is off the charts. Go to https://apolloneuro.com/better and use code BETTER to get $50 off at checkout.These minerals taste like water, so you can down them in seconds every single morning. If you want to try Beam Minerals for yourself, head over to https://beamminerals.com/better for 20% off of the entire store.