Sara Garza, MD & Kirk Pinto, MD

Sara Garza, MD & Kirk Pinto, MD

Author: Cook Children's January 31, 2025 Duration: 1:00:17

Physicians dedicate their lives to healing others, but what happens when the healers themselves are struggling? In this episode of Untold: The Stories of Cook Children's, we sit down with Dr. Kirk Pinto and Dr. Sarah Garza, the passionate voices behind Cook Children's Office of Physician Wellbeing.

They pull back the curtain on the realities of burnout in modern medicine, why corporate healthcare is driving unprecedented levels of stress, and how they’re working to reimagine the way doctors practice. From the evolution of work-life balance to deeply personal journeys that shaped their mission, this episode is an eye-opening look at the hidden struggles doctors face—and the hope for a healthier future.

If you've ever wondered what it takes to restore the passion for medicine, this is an episode you don't want to miss.


Behind the doors of a major pediatric hospital, countless narratives unfold every day, each one a unique thread in the vast tapestry of human experience. Untold: The Stories of Cook Children's brings those threads into the light, sharing intimate audio portraits from the heart of the medical center. This podcast moves beyond clinical summaries to capture the raw, emotional soundscape of pediatric care-the quiet courage in a parent's voice, the determined humor of a child facing treatment, the reflective pause of a surgeon after a long shift. You'll hear directly from the people who live these realities, from families navigating unexpected diagnoses to the staff whose dedication forms the backbone of the institution. These conversations naturally explore the full spectrum of pediatric health, touching on physical recovery, mental fortitude, and the complex journey toward wellness. The result is a profoundly human collection of episodes that reveals the resilience, hope, and occasional heartbreak that define this community. Tuning into this podcast offers a rare, unfiltered connection to the moments that truly matter, reminding us of the profound impact one community of care can have on countless young lives. Each story, previously known only to those within those walls, is shared here with honesty and depth, providing listeners with a genuine understanding of the extraordinary world inside Cook Children's.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 14

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