Prognosis Ikigai Podcast

Hosted by Nicole Fox, MD, MPH

Join me as I sit down with healthcare professionals who have found purpose, passion and fulfillment in their work. They are living their professional ikigai.

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Dr. Carolyn Roy-Bornstein
Ep21:
6/1/26

Join me as I sit down with Dr. Carolyn Roy-Bornstein as we discuss her journey through nursing into a career as a pediatrician, the practice of restorative writing she discovered after a tragic accident and the impact she is having using restorative writing to combat burnout in healthcare.

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Dr. Carolyn Roy-Bornstein
Ep21:
6/1/26
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Join me as I sit down with Dr. Carolyn Roy-Bornstein as we discuss her journey through nursing into a career as a pediatrician, the practice of restorative writing she discovered after a tragic accident and the impact she is having using restorative writing to combat burnout in healthcare.

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Dr. Trina Gipson-Jones
Ep20:
5/3/26

Join me as I sit down with Dr. Trina Gipson-Jones, an associate professor of health science at Stockton, nurse by training and advocate for health equity and racial justice as we discuss her journey, passion for addressing maternal health challenges and her recent public service award from the March of Dimes.

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Dr. Trina Gipson-Jones
Ep20:
5/3/26
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Join me as I sit down with Dr. Trina Gipson-Jones, an associate professor of health science at Stockton, nurse by training and advocate for health equity and racial justice as we discuss her journey, passion for addressing maternal health challenges and her recent public service award from the March of Dimes.

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Dr. Ruth Shim. Featured Prognosis Ikigai podcast guest.
Dr. Ruth Shim
Ep19:
4/21/26

Join me as I sit down with Dr. Ruth Shim, a professor in cultural psychiatry at UC Davis, leader, health equity advocate and scholar as we discuss her journey in academic medicine, the reality of structural racism in healthcare, the concepts of retrenchment and anticipatory obedience and her passion for educating others around these important topics.

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Dr. Ruth Shim
Ep19:
4/21/26
Dr. Ruth Shim. Featured Prognosis Ikigai podcast guest.

Join me as I sit down with Dr. Ruth Shim, a professor in cultural psychiatry at UC Davis, leader, health equity advocate and scholar as we discuss her journey in academic medicine, the reality of structural racism in healthcare, the concepts of retrenchment and anticipatory obedience and her passion for educating others around these important topics.

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Dr. Malissa Wood. Featured Prognosis Ikigai podcast guest.
Dr. Malissa Wood
Ep18:
4/1/26

Join me as I sit down Dr. Malissa Wood a renowned cardiologist, researcher, hospital executive, advocate for women’s health and women in healthcare as we discuss her journey through academic medicine, the obstacles she faced throughout her career and her passion in for building a better future for women in medicine as the chief medical officer for Women as One.

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Dr. Malissa Wood
Ep18:
4/1/26
Dr. Malissa Wood. Featured Prognosis Ikigai podcast guest.

Join me as I sit down Dr. Malissa Wood a renowned cardiologist, researcher, hospital executive, advocate for women’s health and women in healthcare as we discuss her journey through academic medicine, the obstacles she faced throughout her career and her passion in for building a better future for women in medicine as the chief medical officer for Women as One.

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Dr. Ruth Shim. Featured Prognosis Ikigai podcast guest.
Dr. Paula Ferrada
Ep17:
3/4/26

Join me as I sit down with Dr. Paula Ferrada an accomplished trauma surgeon, chair of surgery at Inova Fairfax, health system leader and the President-elect of the Eastern Association for the Surgery of Trauma as we discuss her journey from Cali, to Miami, Boston, Maryland and Virginia, the resilience she cultivated and instilled in others and lessons about leadership learned along the way.

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Dr. Paula Ferrada
Ep17:
3/4/26
Dr. Ruth Shim. Featured Prognosis Ikigai podcast guest.

Join me as I sit down with Dr. Paula Ferrada an accomplished trauma surgeon, chair of surgery at Inova Fairfax, health system leader and the President-elect of the Eastern Association for the Surgery of Trauma as we discuss her journey from Cali, to Miami, Boston, Maryland and Virginia, the resilience she cultivated and instilled in others and lessons about leadership learned along the way.

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Dr. Stephanie Zarus. Featured Prognosis Ikigai podcast guest.
Dr. Stephanie Zarus
Ep16:
2/16/26

Join me as I sit down with Dr. Stephanie Zarus who began her career as a pharmacist and evolved into an educator, administrator, entrepreneur and philanthropist as we discuss her passion for strategy, performance improvement and helping others achieve incredible things!

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Dr. Stephanie Zarus
Ep16:
2/16/26
Dr. Stephanie Zarus. Featured Prognosis Ikigai podcast guest.

Join me as I sit down with Dr. Stephanie Zarus who began her career as a pharmacist and evolved into an educator, administrator, entrepreneur and philanthropist as we discuss her passion for strategy, performance improvement and helping others achieve incredible things!

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Dr. Autum Shingler-Nace
Ep15:
1/11/26

Join me as I sit down with Dr. Autum Shingler-Nace, Chief Nursing Officer at Cooper University Health Care to discuss her professional journey, the importance of trust in leadership, challenges facing the nursing workforce, the power of mentorship and so much more.

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Dr. Autum Shingler-Nace
Ep15:
1/11/26
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Join me as I sit down with Dr. Autum Shingler-Nace, Chief Nursing Officer at Cooper University Health Care to discuss her professional journey, the importance of trust in leadership, challenges facing the nursing workforce, the power of mentorship and so much more.

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2025 Wrap-up
Ep14:
12/31/25

Join me as the tables are turned and I sit down with the mixer/producer of this podcast who also happens to be my husband, Rod Coon. We discuss how season one unfolded, the amazing guests, lessons learned and what is in store next for season two of Prognosis Ikigai….Happy New Year!

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2025 Wrap-up
Ep14:
12/31/25
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Join me as the tables are turned and I sit down with the mixer/producer of this podcast who also happens to be my husband, Rod Coon. We discuss how season one unfolded, the amazing guests, lessons learned and what is in store next for season two of Prognosis Ikigai….Happy New Year!

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Dennis Pullin. Featured Prognosis Ikigai podcast guest.
Dennis Pullin
Ep13:
11/25/25

Join me as I sit down with Dennis Pullin the President and CEO of Virtua Health, host of the podcast “Here for Good” and author of Suited for Leadership: How to show Up with Purpose and Have a Lasting Impact as we discuss his professional journey, being invited but not wanted, leaders versus influencers and so much more!

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Dennis Pullin
Ep13:
11/25/25
Dennis Pullin. Featured Prognosis Ikigai podcast guest.

Join me as I sit down with Dennis Pullin the President and CEO of Virtua Health, host of the podcast “Here for Good” and author of Suited for Leadership: How to show Up with Purpose and Have a Lasting Impact as we discuss his professional journey, being invited but not wanted, leaders versus influencers and so much more!

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Dr. John Chovanes & Dr. Kirby Gross
Ep12:
10/19/25

Join me as I sit down with accomplished military trauma surgeons Dr. John Chovanes & Dr. Kirby Gross as they share their perspectives on finding their calling, serving their country, sacrifice and building programs that will ensure everyone is well prepared to care for critically and injured patients. This is a special episode rich with lessons in courage and leadership. Enjoy!

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Dr. John Chovanes & Dr. Kirby Gross
Ep12:
10/19/25
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Join me as I sit down with accomplished military trauma surgeons Dr. John Chovanes & Dr. Kirby Gross as they share their perspectives on finding their calling, serving their country, sacrifice and building programs that will ensure everyone is well prepared to care for critically and injured patients. This is a special episode rich with lessons in courage and leadership. Enjoy!

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Sophie Holder. Featured Prognosis Ikigai podcast guest.
Sophia Holder
Ep11:
9/14/25

Join me as I sit down with Sophia Holder, the chief financial officer at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, consistently ranked as one of the nation’s best children’s hospitals, as we discuss her professional journey, developing the next generation of leaders, the importance of financial literacy in healthcare and building a legacy.

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Sophia Holder
Ep11:
9/14/25
Sophie Holder. Featured Prognosis Ikigai podcast guest.

Join me as I sit down with Sophia Holder, the chief financial officer at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, consistently ranked as one of the nation’s best children’s hospitals, as we discuss her professional journey, developing the next generation of leaders, the importance of financial literacy in healthcare and building a legacy.

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Kaitlan Baston
Ep10:
7/30/25

Join me as I sit down with Dr. Baston, the interim CEO of University Hospital and the former NJ Commissioner of Health as we discuss her travels across the globe focused on decreasing health disparities, establishing a Center for Healing to provide integrated pain, addiction and behavioral health care in Camden, the challenges of leading an academic health system and what is next on her incredible journey.

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Kaitlan Baston
Ep10:
7/30/25
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Join me as I sit down with Dr. Baston, the interim CEO of University Hospital and the former NJ Commissioner of Health as we discuss her travels across the globe focused on decreasing health disparities, establishing a Center for Healing to provide integrated pain, addiction and behavioral health care in Camden, the challenges of leading an academic health system and what is next on her incredible journey.

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Velma Scantlebury. Featured Prognosis Ikigai podcast guest.
Dr. Velma Scantlebury
Ep9:
6/10/25

Join me as I sit down with Dr. Scantlebury, a trailblazer and advocate as we discuss becoming the first black female transplant surgeon in the United states, writing her book Beyond Every Wall, encountering racism in medicine, motherhood and mental health struggles physicians face.

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Dr. Velma Scantlebury
Ep9:
6/10/25
Velma Scantlebury. Featured Prognosis Ikigai podcast guest.

Join me as I sit down with Dr. Scantlebury, a trailblazer and advocate as we discuss becoming the first black female transplant surgeon in the United states, writing her book Beyond Every Wall, encountering racism in medicine, motherhood and mental health struggles physicians face.

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Dr Steven Stylianos. Featured Prognosis Ikigai podcast guest.
Dr. Steven Stylianos
Ep8:
5/28/25

Join me as I sit down with Dr. Steven Stylianos, an internationally recognized pediatric surgeon, leader and mentor as we discuss separating conjoined twins, the importance of family in his career and the beauty of moving from “strength to strength” and pivoting at different phases of your career.

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Dr. Steven Stylianos
Ep8:
5/28/25
Dr Steven Stylianos. Featured Prognosis Ikigai podcast guest.

Join me as I sit down with Dr. Steven Stylianos, an internationally recognized pediatric surgeon, leader and mentor as we discuss separating conjoined twins, the importance of family in his career and the beauty of moving from “strength to strength” and pivoting at different phases of your career.

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Lenworth M. Jacobs. Featured Prognosis Ikigai podcast guest.
Dr. Lenworth Jacobs
Ep7:
5/21/25

Join me as I sit down with Dr. Lenworth Jacobs, an educator, innovator and visionary from Hartford Hospital who takes us on his journey from Jamaica to Boston and onto Connecticut. Along the way he implemented programs such as Stop the Bleed which is in 120 countries, has trained over 1.5 million people and saved countless lives. He reflects on a lifetime of innovation, leadership and his “reproducible strategies for success.”

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Dr. Lenworth Jacobs
Ep7:
5/21/25
Lenworth M. Jacobs. Featured Prognosis Ikigai podcast guest.

Join me as I sit down with Dr. Lenworth Jacobs, an educator, innovator and visionary from Hartford Hospital who takes us on his journey from Jamaica to Boston and onto Connecticut. Along the way he implemented programs such as Stop the Bleed which is in 120 countries, has trained over 1.5 million people and saved countless lives. He reflects on a lifetime of innovation, leadership and his “reproducible strategies for success.”

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Dr. C. William Schwab
Ep6:
4/8/25

Join me as I sit down with Dr. C. William Schwab, an internationally known trauma surgeon and educator from the University of Pennsylvania. From his service in the US Navy during the Vietnam War onward Dr. Schwab has saved countless lives and graduated trauma surgeons who are leaders across the globe. He reflects on a lifetime of service, leadership and education in this episode.

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Dr. C. William Schwab
Ep6:
4/8/25
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Join me as I sit down with Dr. C. William Schwab, an internationally known trauma surgeon and educator from the University of Pennsylvania. From his service in the US Navy during the Vietnam War onward Dr. Schwab has saved countless lives and graduated trauma surgeons who are leaders across the globe. He reflects on a lifetime of service, leadership and education in this episode.

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Dan Sundahl. Featured Prognosis Ikigai podcast guest.
Daniel Sundahl
Ep5:
4/1/25

Join me as I sit down with Daniel Sundahl (DanSun) an artist, writer, counseling therapist, paramedic and retired firefighter as we discuss mental health, PTSD and his incredible journey to Ikigai. Please look through www.dansunphotos.com while you listen!

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Daniel Sundahl
Ep5:
4/1/25
Dan Sundahl. Featured Prognosis Ikigai podcast guest.

Join me as I sit down with Daniel Sundahl (DanSun) an artist, writer, counseling therapist, paramedic and retired firefighter as we discuss mental health, PTSD and his incredible journey to Ikigai. Please look through www.dansunphotos.com while you listen!

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Lily Sirover. Featured Prognosis Ikigai podcast guest.
Lilly Sirover
Ep4:
3/20/25

Join me as I sit down with Lilly Sirover, a student at Exeter completing her masters in public health and preparing to start medical school this fall as we discuss the importance of peer support in healthcare and working to change the culture of medicine.

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Lilly Sirover
Ep4:
3/20/25
Lily Sirover. Featured Prognosis Ikigai podcast guest.

Join me as I sit down with Lilly Sirover, a student at Exeter completing her masters in public health and preparing to start medical school this fall as we discuss the importance of peer support in healthcare and working to change the culture of medicine.

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Dr. Michael Rotondo
Dr. Michael Rotondo
Ep3:
3/3/25

Join me as I sit down with Dr. Michael Rotondo, CEO of the physician practice at the University of Rochester. He is an accomplished and internationally recognized trauma surgeon, researcher, hospital executive (and drummer!) who discusses his unique career path and lessons learned along with way.

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Dr. Michael Rotondo
Ep3:
3/3/25
Dr. Michael Rotondo

Join me as I sit down with Dr. Michael Rotondo, CEO of the physician practice at the University of Rochester. He is an accomplished and internationally recognized trauma surgeon, researcher, hospital executive (and drummer!) who discusses his unique career path and lessons learned along with way.

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Lori Herndon
Ep2:
2/14/25

Join me as I sit down with Lori Herndon, healthcare executive advisor at Herndon Bayside Health and former CEO of Atlanticare.

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Lori Herndon
Ep2:
2/14/25
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Join me as I sit down with Lori Herndon, healthcare executive advisor at Herndon Bayside Health and former CEO of Atlanticare.

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Dr. Anthony Mazzarelli
Ep1:
1/11/25

Join me as I sit down with Dr. Anthony Mazzarelli, MD, JD, MBE, Co-President/Chief Executive Officer at Cooper University Health Care in Camden, NJ.

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Dr. Anthony Mazzarelli
Ep1:
1/11/25
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Join me as I sit down with Dr. Anthony Mazzarelli, MD, JD, MBE, Co-President/Chief Executive Officer at Cooper University Health Care in Camden, NJ.

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Ep0:
1/1/26

Prognosis Ikigai is a podcast where host Dr. Nicole Fox speaks with healthcare professionals who are living their purpose and loving their work. Tune in as her guests share their journey and reflect on the successes and failures they endured on their path to finding professional Ikigai.

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Prognosis Ikigai Trailer
Ep0:
1/1/26
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Prognosis Ikigai is a podcast where host Dr. Nicole Fox speaks with healthcare professionals who are living their purpose and loving their work. Tune in as her guests share their journey and reflect on the successes and failures they endured on their path to finding professional Ikigai.

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