Greg Austin speaks with Dr. Naomi Gauthier, Boston Children's Hospital pediatric cardiologist, who shares her journey into the field and her work promoting what is possible for patients.

Dr. Gauthier also talks about the development of the Cardiac Fitness Program, which combines mental skills and physical activity to help patients achieve their fitness goals. She highlights the intersection between congenital heart disease and neurodiversity and the importance of adapting to different learning styles and social communication styles. The program has had a significant impact on both the healthcare side and the patients.

This conversation explores the impact of inclusive fitness programs on patients and families, as well as the importance of recognizing and overcoming unconscious bias and low expectations. The chapters cover topics such as the antidote to burnout, measuring impact beyond health outcomes, the power of language, and the need to presume competence.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction
03:00 Dr. Gauthier's Journey into Pediatric Cardiology
07:32 Camp Meridian and Promoting What is Possible
15:08 The Cardiac Fitness Program and the Intersection with Neurodiversity
25:06 The Antidote to Burnout
26:04 Impact on Patients and Families
26:32 The Four Pillars of Fitness
27:30 Measuring Impact Beyond Health Outcomes
28:19 Strength, Confidence, and Community
29:32 The Importance of Health Now
30:01 Impact on Everyday Life
30:30 Recognizing the Inequity
32:19 Overcoming Expectations and Bias
33:46 Changing Mindsets and Expectations
34:03 The Power of Language
35:02 Reframing Medical Diagnoses
36:29 Changing Verbal and Nonverbal Cues
37:15 Presuming Competence
38:23 Recognizing Unconscious Bias
39:16 Awareness and Opening Up to Possibilities
40:46 Believing in What Is Possible
44:35 Be Aware and Open to Possibilities
46:01 Finding Our Possible