Interview with Alan Blum
The battle against smoking evolved from awareness campaigns to challenging a profit-driven industry, using humor, irony, and persistent activism to drive cultural change.
In My Time of Dying by Sebastian Junger
A profound memoir on life’s meaning through a near-death lens, exploring consciousness, the afterlife, and the mystery of reality’s deepest layers. Thought-provoking and gripping.
James by Percival Everett
A gripping, clever retelling that flips racial dynamics, giving voice to the silenced, and exploring power, identity, and resistance with biting commentary and emotional depth.
Heal Me: Childhood Trauma in The Who’s Tommy with Dr. Anthony Tobia
The Who’s Tommy is used to explore psychiatric trauma, with its iconic songs helping teach mental health concepts to students and professionals.
Knife by Salman Rushdie
Recovery from trauma isn’t linear. Doctors think in long-term progress, while patients crave quick fixes, hoping for the moment when they’re finally told they’re "fine."
X-ray by Nicole Lobdell
A fascinating exploration of X-rays, blending science, history, and culture, revealing their profound impact on medicine, art, privacy, and the human desire for transparency.
Benjamin Rush: Reflections from a Psychiatrist
A founding figure in American psychiatry, known for pioneering reforms, but also controversial for his treatments and complex contradictions in beliefs and practices.
Between Two Worlds, New York to Uganda
A journey of translating care, bridging cultures, and fighting cancer in rural villages with dedication, compassion, and hope.
Francesc Tosquelles at the American Folk Art Museum
Francesc Tosquelles: Catalan psychiatrist and visionary who merged avant-garde art with groundbreaking mental health care, empowering patients to create profound works of Art Brut
Moral Judgment in Medicine: “Sensibility of Heart”
Emotions shape medical judgment, blending compassion with clinical reasoning and balancing the moral and intellectual aspects essential for ethical, patient-centered care.