Love Rounds

Belonging with Brian Wildman

In this episode of Love Rounds, Rachel and Anna welcome Brian Wildman, business director in Patient Services, for a heartfelt conversation about belonging. Brian shares how coming out after many years at Cincinnati Children’s transformed his sense of connection at work and beyond. Together, they explore the courage it takes to be authentic, the role of supportive teams and ERGs, and how leaders can create spaces where people feel safe, valued, and heard.

Why Recognition Matters

In this episode of Love Rounds, Rachel and Anna welcome Nina Martin and Nicole Hamilton from the Benefits team for a thoughtful conversation about the role of recognition in healthcare. They explore how meaningful appreciation—when it’s specific, timely, and authentic—can strengthen relationships, reinforce values, and build a culture of connection.

From formal recognition programs to everyday gratitude, Nina and Nicole share practical insights on how honoring one another’s work fuels engagement, belonging, and joy across teams.

A Family Affair: Valentine's Day Episode

In this Valentine’s Day episode of Love Rounds, Rachel and Anna welcome sisters Erica Sellmeyer, a nurse practitioner on the palliative care team, and Andrea Holderbaum, a graduate researcher. They reflect on what it’s like to work at the same institution as siblings and how shared purpose, connection, and unconditional support show up in both their professional and personal lives. Through stories of hallway hugs, hard days, and meaningful work, this episode highlights the power of family, compassion, and love at work.

Team Love: Centering Team Well-Being with Dr. Mark Meyer and Karen Behm

In this episode of Love Rounds, Rachel and Anna sit down with Dr. Mark Meyer and Karen Geiger-Behm from the palliative care and StarShine Hospice teams to talk about what it truly means to care for one another while doing emotionally demanding work. They explore how vulnerability, trust, and shared rituals support connection and joy in care delivery, and why team wellbeing is essential for healthcare teams.

Leading with Empathy in Ambulatory Care

In this episode of Love Rounds, Rachel and Anna sit down with OpEx ambulatory subspecialty care leaders Sarah Corathers, MD, associate chief of staff, and Carrie Romano, DNP, RN, vice president of patient services.

 

Together, they discuss major accomplishments from the past year, including the successful launch and expansion of the Nurse Helpline, systemwide improvements in care delivery, lessons learned from scaling large initiatives, and what lies ahead as new clinical spaces open and teams continue to innovate.

Personal Growth as a Leader and Clinician

In this episode of Love Rounds, Rachel and Anna welcome Dr. Brad Kurowski, associate chief wellbeing officer for faculty wellbeing. Brad reflects on his 15-year journey at Cincinnati Children’s and how his work in clinical care, research, and faculty development has shaped his evolving approach to leadership. Together, they explore servant leadership, coaching, strategy, psychological safety, and the importance of understanding how we are experienced by others.

Looking Back: Our Hardest & Best Moments of the Year

In this episode of Love Rounds, Rachel and Anna dust off the podcast mics—this time with no guests—just space to reflect on the past year together. They explore the best and hardest moments of 2025, including meaningful personal milestones, professional growth, and moments that tested resilience across the healthcare landscape.
 
They share the joy of travel, family celebrations, and purpose-driven work. Through it all, they uncover lessons about growth in the valleys, clarity of purpose, and the power of community.

Holding Yourself During the Holidays: Navigating Grief, Tradition & Tenderness

In this episode of Love Rounds, Rachel and Anna welcome back their first-ever returning guest—Bryan Wright, grief care provider from the Center for Spiritual & Grief Care. As the holiday season approaches, Bryan helps us explore why this time of year can feel confusing, heavy, or lonely—and how we can meet it with honesty, compassion, and thoughtful care.

Together, they unpack themes of anticipatory grief, shifting family dynamics, and the pressure to “be joyful” when our emotions are far more complex. Bryan offers practical tools for navigating the season—like naming what’s hard, creating meaningful rituals, and leaning on trusted people who can help when we need support (or when we might need a code word: banana pudding).