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Average audio length:
25 minutes
Guest interviews
English
United States
6 episodes
since June 20, 2026
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Send us Fan Mail Cassie Ferguson, MD, is a pediatric emergency physician, professor, medical educator, and nationally recognized advocate for physician and trainee well-being. She serves on the faculty of the Medical College of Wisconsin and Children's Wisconsin, where she has spent nearly two…

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Send us Fan Mail Why do so many medical students feel alone while surrounded by so many people living through the same experiences? In this episode of The Only Life You Could Save, Dr. Cassie Ferguson explores belonging—the often-overlooked foundation of well-being, resilience, and human connection…
Send us Fan Mail What if the goal isn't to be a good doctor—but a good-ish one? In this episode of The Only Life You Could Save, Dr. Cassie Ferguson explores the perfectionism, self-doubt, and fear of failure that so often accompany a career in medicine. Through stories from medical school, cl…
Send us Fan Mail Who is talking to you when you tell yourself you're not good enough? In this episode of The Only Life You Could Save, Dr. Cassie Ferguson explores the inner critic—that relentless voice that questions our competence, magnifies our mistakes, and convinces us we don't belon…
Send us Fan Mail How do we remain open to suffering without being overwhelmed by it? In this episode of The Only Life You Could Save, Dr. Cassie Ferguson explores one of the most important—and least taught—skills in medicine: how to care deeply without losing yourself in the process. Building on th…
Send us Fan Mail In the inaugural episode of The Only Life You Could Save, Dr. Cassie Ferguson explores vulnerability—the uncertainty, risk, and emotional exposure that accompany the practice of medicine. Drawing on a powerful story from her own training, she reflects on the first time she pronounc…
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