{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Flourishing in Medicine: Dr. Kimara Ellefson on Meaning, Connection, and Culture Change","description":"In this episode, Dr. Stuart Slavin speaks with Dr. Kimara Ellefson, national director of Strategy and Partnerships for the  Kern National Network for Flourishing in Health (KNN). Together they explore how the concept of flourishing\u2014defined as \u201ca wholeness of being and doing\u201d\u2014can transform the culture of medicine beyond burnout prevention toward purpose, belonging, and growth. Dr. Ellefson discusses KNN\u2019s framework of caring, character, and practical wisdom, and shares how institutions can cultivate environments that nurture both individual and collective well-being. The conversation highlights measurement strategies; resident-led initiatives; and the power of small, everyday actions to create meaningful, lasting change in health care. Podcast Chapters (00:00) \u2013 Intro &amp;amp; Welcome (00:14) \u2013 Guest Background: Dr. Kimara Ellefson (00:55) \u2013 What Is Flourishing and Why It Matters (02:48) \u2013 Moving Beyond Burnout: What can we do? (04:16) \u2013 Residents: Connection &amp;amp; Belonging (05:02) \u2013 About the Kern National Network (KNN) (05:54) \u2013 KNN\u2019s Framework for Flourishing (07:45) \u2013 Kimara\u2019s Professional Journey &amp;amp; Personal Insights (09:27) \u2013 Engaging with KNN (10:00) \u2013 Measuring Flourishing: Tools and Challenges (12:28) \u2013 Avoiding Reductionism in Measurement (14:12) \u2013 Innovative Projects in GME: Flourishing in Action (17:38) \u2013 Aspirations for Flourishing in Healthcare (20:31) \u2013 Message for the Listeners: Everyday Change (21:38) \u2013 Closing Thoughts &amp;amp; Resources ","author_name":"ACGME Well-Being Podcast","author_url":"http:\/\/acgme.libsyn.com\/website","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/38729845\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/194522465"}