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Scalpel and Sword: Conflict and Negotiation in Modern Medicine

Doctor Podcast Network, Lee Sharma MD

Behind every procedure, every patient encounter, lies an untold story of conflict and negotiation. Scalpel and Sword, hosted by Dr. Lee Sharma—physician, mediator, and guide—invites listeners into the unseen battles and breakthroughs of modern medicine. With real conversations, human stories, and practical tools, this podcast empowers physicians to reclaim their voices, sharpen their skills, and wield their healing power with both precision and purpose.

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EP37 - Conflict in Career Transition with Jake...

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2026/02/02

What if reaching the top of your career mountain leaves you wondering, "Is this it?" In this episode of Scalpel and Sword Podcast, Dr. Lee Sharma welcomes Jake Kennington, to explore the journey from professional achievement to personal fulfillment, and discover how to realign and redesign your life. Jake shares his origin story—from discovering engineering at BYU, building a career in California, to facing a mid-career crisis after passing his grueling structural engineering exam. He discusses how

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00:48:09

EP36 – The experience of conflict in residency with...

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2026/01/26

What if the way we were trained to give feedback in medicine is the very thing burning doctors out today? Every physician remembers their first day of residency—the fear, the overwhelm, and the sudden realization that medical school did not truly prepare them for the intensity of real-world practice.In this episode of Scalpel and Sword Podcast, Dr. Lee Sharma sits down with fellow OB/GYN Dr. Emily McInnis for an honest conversation about what it was really like to train in a high-pressure residency

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00:42:42

EP35 - Culture, conflict and mediation in medicine...

Scalpel and Sword: Conflict and Negotiation in Modern... ·

2026/01/19

What if conflict in healthcare wasn't a sign of failure, but an opportunity for innovation, better teamwork, and superior patient outcomes?In this episode, Dr. Lee Sharma welcomes Dr. Jeff Stuart, as he shares his journey from anesthesiology and CMO roles to specializing in conflict resolution, including mediation training and insights from the High Conflict Institute. They discuss the inevitability of conflict in high-stakes environments like hospitals, the impact of the pandemic on exposing

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00:36:35

EP34 - Experience With Conflict in Medicine from the...

Scalpel and Sword: Conflict and Negotiation in Modern... ·

2026/01/12

This episode is sponsored by Lightstone DIRECT. Lightstone DIRECT invites you to partner with a $12B AUM real estate institution as you grow your portfolio. Access the same single-asset multifamily and industrial deals Lightstone pursues with its own capital – Lightstone co-invests a minimum of 20% in each deal alongside individual investors like you. You’re an institution. Time to invest like one._____________________________________What if the biggest threat to healthcare isn’t conflict itself—but

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00:36:17

EP33 - The Impact of Gun Violence Through the Eyes of...

Scalpel and Sword: Conflict and Negotiation in Modern... ·

2026/01/05

This episode is sponsored by Lightstone DIRECT. Lightstone DIRECT invites you to partner with a $12B AUM real estate institution as you grow your portfolio. Access the same single-asset multifamily and industrial deals Lightstone pursues with its own capital – Lightstone co-invests a minimum of 20% in each deal alongside individual investors like you. You’re an institution. Time to invest like one._____________________________________What if locking up a gun could prevent a child's accidental death

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00:40:51

EP32 – From Caregiver to Burnout Warrior: Jodie...

Scalpel and Sword: Conflict and Negotiation in Modern... ·

2025/12/22

This episode is sponsored by Lightstone DIRECT. Lightstone DIRECT invites you to partner with a $12B AUM real estate institution as you grow your portfolio. Access the same single-asset multifamily and industrial deals Lightstone pursues with its own capital – Lightstone co-invests a minimum of 20% in each deal alongside individual investors like you. You’re an institution. Time to invest like one._____________________________________What if the solution to healthcare burnout wasn’t more studies but

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00:37:29

EP31 – How More Doctors Are Quietly Building 7-Figure...

Scalpel and Sword: Conflict and Negotiation in Modern... ·

2025/12/15

This episode is sponsored by Lightstone DIRECT. Lightstone DIRECT invites you to partner with a $12B AUM real estate institution as you grow your portfolio. Access the same single-asset multifamily and industrial deals Lightstone pursues with its own capital – Lightstone co-invests a minimum of 20% in each deal alongside individual investors like you. You’re an institution. Time to invest like one._____________________________________What if your retirement plan didn’t rely on stock market

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00:38:41

EP30 – If It’s Not Documented, It Didn’t Happen –...

Scalpel and Sword: Conflict and Negotiation in Modern... ·

2025/12/08

This episode is sponsored by Lightstone DIRECT. Lightstone DIRECT invites you to partner with a $12B AUM real estate institution as you grow your portfolio. Access the same single-asset multifamily and industrial deals Lightstone pursues with its own capital – Lightstone co-invests a minimum of 20% in each deal alongside individual investors like you. You’re an institution. Time to invest like one._____________________________________What happens when a paramedic becomes a medical-malpractice lawyer

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00:35:40

EP29 – From Conflict-Avoidant Introvert to Empowered...

Scalpel and Sword: Conflict and Negotiation in Modern... ·

2025/12/01

This episode is sponsored by Lightstone DIRECT. Lightstone DIRECT invites you to partner with a $12B AUM real estate institution as you grow your portfolio. Access the same single-asset multifamily and industrial deals Lightstone pursues with its own capital – Lightstone co-invests a minimum of 20% in each deal alongside individual investors like you. You’re an institution. Time to invest like one._____________________________________What if being quiet isn’t a weakness… but your biggest leadership

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00:33:05

EP28 – Why Every Doctor Needs a Coach Even If You...

Scalpel and Sword: Conflict and Negotiation in Modern... ·

2025/11/24

This episode is sponsored by Lightstone DIRECT. Lightstone DIRECT invites you to partner with a $12B AUM real estate institution as you grow your portfolio. Access the same single-asset multifamily and industrial deals Lightstone pursues with its own capital – Lightstone co-invests a minimum of 20% in each deal alongside individual investors like you. You’re an institution. Time to invest like one._____________________________________What happens when a pediatric plastic surgeon becomes a master of

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00:35:35

EP27 - Microaggressions in Medicine: The Triangle of...

Scalpel and Sword: Conflict and Negotiation in Modern... ·

2025/11/17

This episode is sponsored by Lightstone DIRECT. Lightstone DIRECT invites you to partner with a $12B AUM real estate institution as you grow your portfolio. Access the same single-asset multifamily and industrial deals Lightstone pursues with its own capital – Lightstone co-invests a minimum of 20% in each deal alongside individual investors like you. You’re an institution. Time to invest like one._____________________________________What if a single comment could push a talented resident out of

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00:21:09

EP26 - Sharpen the Sword - The Apple of Discord:...

Scalpel and Sword: Conflict and Negotiation in Modern... ·

2025/11/10

This episode is sponsored by Lightstone DIRECT. Lightstone DIRECT invites you to partner with a $12B AUM real estate institution as you grow your portfolio. Access the same single-asset multifamily and industrial deals Lightstone pursues with its own capital – Lightstone co-invests a minimum of 20% in each deal alongside individual investors like you. You’re an institution. Time to invest like one._____________________________________One apple, three conflicts. In this solo episode of The Scalpel

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00:36:54

EP25 - The Pause That Heals: Master Communication...

Scalpel and Sword: Conflict and Negotiation in Modern... ·

2025/11/03

This episode is sponsored by Lightstone DIRECT. Lightstone DIRECT invites you to partner with a $12B AUM real estate institution as you grow your portfolio. Access the same single-asset multifamily and industrial deals Lightstone pursues with its own capital – Lightstone co-invests a minimum of 20% in each deal alongside individual investors like you. You’re an institution. Time to invest like one._____________________________Effective communication isn’t just a skill—it’s a reflection of inner

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00:35:45

EP24 - Positivity Under Pressure: Pooie Cantrell’s...

Scalpel and Sword: Conflict and Negotiation in Modern... ·

2025/10/27

This episode is sponsored by Lightstone DIRECT. Lightstone DIRECT invites you to partner with a $12B AUM real estate institution as you grow your portfolio. Access the same single-asset multifamily and industrial deals Lightstone pursues with its own capital – Lightstone co-invests a minimum of 20% in each deal alongside individual investors like you. You’re an institution. Time to invest like one.____________________________________________________________________What if a nurse’s positivity could

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00:42:57

EP23 – When Doctors Need Healing Too: Kim Downey’s...

Scalpel and Sword: Conflict and Negotiation in Modern... ·

2025/10/20

This episode is sponsored by Lightstone Direct LLC. Lightstone Direct LLC connects you to institutional-quality real estate investments backed by a $12-billion AUM firm that co-invests alongside you—your partner in building lasting wealth. All investments involve risk. Please visit LightstoneDirect.com for a full list of disclosures. _______How can we heal the healers?In this heartfelt conversation on Scalpel and Sword, host Dr. Lee Sharma welcomes Kim Downey, After surviving three cancer diagnoses

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00:41:50

EP22 - From Burnout to Breakthrough: Dr. Michael ...

Scalpel and Sword: Conflict and Negotiation in Modern... ·

2025/10/13

This Episode is Sponsored by: Lightstone DirectLightstone Direct provides access to elite, private real estate investments backed by a $12 billion AUM firm with 37 years of experience. Targeting accomplished individuals, it offers institutional-quality opportunities without middlemen, emphasizing transparency and partnership. Lightstone co-invests 20% or more in each deal, ensuring aligned interests. Designed for those seeking lasting wealth, it simplifies investing while you focus on life. All

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00:43:44

EP21 - Mending Medicine: Kimberly Best on Conflict...

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2025/10/06

Can conflict be a catalyst for positive change in healthcare?In this episode of Scalpel and Sword, Dr. Lee Sharma sits down with Kimberly Best, drawing from her extensive experience as a trauma nurse and mediator, Kimberly discusses how conflict, often seen as negative, is a natural part of human systems that can be harnessed for growth. She shares her journey from nursing to mediation, sparked by a painful personal divorce, and explains how transformative mediation can build better healthcare

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00:33:42

EP20 - Sharpen The Sword: From Speakeasy to Surgery -...

Scalpel and Sword: Conflict and Negotiation in Modern... ·

2025/09/29

Can lessons from managing a speakeasy transform how physicians handle conflict? Dr. Lee Sharma discusses with Kenny Cox about his journey from dishwasher to bar manager, drawing insights on empathy, hierarchy, and creativity. Kenny shares stories of resolving staff conflicts, fostering a positive work culture, and adapting to challenges like post-COVID staffing. While highlighting the "love always wins" approach, he discusses building trust, setting boundaries, and using creativity to lubricate the

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00:41:26

EP19 - Tackling Incivility in Healthcare: Insights...

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2025/09/22

How can addressing a small group of clinicians’ behaviors transform healthcare safety and culture? In this episode of Scalpel and Sword, Dr. Lee Sharma sits down with Dr. William Cooper, to unpack 25-30 years of groundbreaking research on incivility in medicine. They explore how just 2-5% of physicians account for 50% of malpractice claims and unsolicited patient complaints, often linked to unprofessional conduct toward colleagues. Dr. Cooper shares how Vanderbilt’s peer-intervention model—using

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00:23:48

Ep18 - Narrative Medicine: The Power of Storytelling...

Scalpel and Sword: Conflict and Negotiation in Modern... ·

2025/09/15

How can storytelling transform clinical practice and medical education? In part two of this two-part interview, host Dr. Lee Sharma continues her conversation with Dr. Allan Detsky about the role of storytelling in medicine. Dr. Detsky explains how moving from positional debates to shared stories builds trust and commonality with patients, using examples like resolving conflicts over mammography screening guidelines. He shares his approach to teaching medical students and residents, encouraging them

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