
What Needs to Change in Healthcare with Marschall S. Runge, M.D., Ph.D| 6.25.2025
In this episode, Kristen is joined by Dr. Marschall Runge, Executive VP for Medical Affairs at the University of Michigan and author, to explore how true healthcare disruption begins with integrating emotional and mental health into patient care.
You'll Learn
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Why so many people feel dismissed, unseen, or emotionally disconnected in today’s healthcare system
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What it means to disrupt the healthcare system from the inside out
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How trauma, especially unprocessed emotional or early-life trauma, can shape physical health outcomes
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The role of AI in improving (not replacing) human connection in medical care
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Why mental health must be treated as essential in overall healthcare
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How therapy and trauma-informed care can support both patients and medical professionals
Resources
Dr. Runge's Book Recommendations:
1. Super Agers: An Evidence-Based Approach to Longevity
2. Make Magic: The Book of Inspiration You Didn't Know You Needed
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