Love Rounds

A Discussion on Zero Suicide

This week on Love Rounds, Rachel and Anna are joined by Dr. Brian Kurtz, associate professor in Child and Adolescent Psychology and Dr. Melissa Young, assistant professor in Behavioral Medicine and Clinical Psychology to discuss the Zero Suicide program. Brian and Melissa share their experiences, what drove them to support this work, and how they focus on their own well-being after difficult situations.

If you or someone you know needs support, you can call the Spring Health crisis line at 855-629-0554 option 2 or the national Suicide and Crisis hotline by dialing 988. You can also call 803-SAFE for emotional and physical support. For additional crisis resources, please visit the Well-being CenterLink site.

Allison Craft on Employee Experience & Well-being

In this episode of Love Rounds, Rachel and Anna sit down with Allison Craft, assistant vice president of Culture and Talent Management, to explore how employee experience and well-being go hand in hand. They discuss how well-being strengthens employee experience (and vice versa), why employee experience should be seen as a collection of priorities rather than a single initiative, and what’s ahead for culture and experience at our organization. 

Wellness Spotlight: Morgan Henry

This week on Love Rounds, Rachel and Anna welcome Morgan Henry, director of strategy and operations in Population Health. Morgan shares insights into our school-based program, the vital role it plays in supporting our community, and what she finds most rewarding about advancing health and wellness through population health.

Dr. Steve Muething on Leading with Purpose and Safety

This week on Love Rounds, Rachel and Anna are joined by Dr. Steve Muething, a longtime leader at Cincinnati Children’s. Steve shares his journey from small-town pediatrician to champion for safety, how his passion for safety has evolved over the years, and the advice he offers to others committed to improving care.

Supporting Each Other with Stress First Aid

This week on Love Rounds, Rachel and Anna are joined by Clinical Managers Chrissy McAlister-Hughes and Molly Villari for a meaningful conversation about the power of pausing and checking in, both with yourself and others. Together, they explore Stress First Aid, a new peer support framework being introduced at Cincinnati Children’s. Chrissy and Molly share what it’s been like to participate in this initiative, why recognizing early signs of stress matters, and what excites them most about how it can strengthen individual and team well-being.

Season 2 Premiere: Finding Stability Through Change

We’re back! 🎉 Thanks to all our listeners for sticking with us during our short break—Love Rounds is back and kicking off Season 2 with a powerful conversation you won’t want to miss.

In this first episode, Rachel and Anna are joined by Jamie Dinwiddie, director of change management, to explore how thoughtful change management can support employee well-being. Jamie shares how building a foundation of clarity and understanding during times of transition can reduce stress, foster trust, and create a greater sense of peace across teams.

Joy at Work: Finding Lightness in a Serious World

This week on Love Rounds, Rachel and Anna are joined by Melody Siska, vice president of quality transformation and advanced analytics, for an honest and uplifting conversation about the role of joy, humor, and authenticity in the workplace.

Together, they explore the misconception that being joyful at work means you're not working hard enough, and why bringing your whole self to work, including your sense of humor, can foster stronger teams and better well-being. In a field where the stakes are high, sometimes a little levity can go a long way.

Learning to Lead: How QI Education Supports Well-Being

This week on Love Rounds, Rachel and Anna are joined by DaVona Chapman, director of quality improvement education, and Dwayne Spencer, senior quality improvement specialist, for a conversation about the deeper purpose behind Leadership Academy, Cincinnati Children’s QI education program. They explore how quality improvement is not just about efficiency—it’s about connection, support, and creating environments where people and processes can thrive. Learn how QI education empowers staff to build a culture of well-being, one improvement at a time.