Love Rounds

Leading with a Wellness Focus

This week on Love Rounds, Rachel and Anna sit down with Dr. Michael Gaies, Co-Executive Director of the Heart Institute, to explore what it means to lead with a wellness focus in a clinical setting. Dr. Gaies shares how prioritizing staff well-being directly impacts patient care and highlights key initiatives within the Heart Institute designed to support and uplift teams. Tune in for an insightful discussion on leadership, resilience, and the power of a well-supported workforce.

Healing the Whole Person: A Conversation on Integrative Care

In this episode of Love Rounds, Rachel and Anna sit down with Wanda Baker, Child Life and Integrative Care Clinical Manager, to explore what it means to care for patients—and ourselves—from a perspective of wholeness. Wanda reflects on the intricate tapestry of experiences that brought her to Cincinnati Children’s, discusses how she approaches her personal wellness through a lens of integrative health, and shares about the exciting work taking place in Integrative Care today.

Valentine's Day with Love Rounds!

This week on Love Rounds, Rachel and Anna welcome two very special guests—their husbands, Paul Thienprayoon and Kent Sheets! Get to know your Wellness leaders on a more personal level through the people who know them best. From how they met to what the Wellness team dynamic is like at home, this fun and heartfelt conversation offers a unique glimpse into their lives beyond Cincinnati Children’s. 

Prioritizing Wellness: A Conversation with CHRO Peter Adebi

This week on Love Rounds, Rachel and Anna sit down with Chief Human Resources Officer Peter Adebi for an insightful conversation on personal wellness and the importance of fostering well-being in the workplace. Peter shares his journey to Cincinnati Children’s, his perspective on supporting employee wellness, and the ways he prioritizes his own well-being.

Benefits to Support Your Wellbeing

Employee wellness isn’t just about self-care—it’s about the support systems in place to help you thrive. In this episode, Rachel and Anna sit down with Vice President of Total Rewards Amanda Lord and Benefits Consultant Rachael Grile to explore the benefits designed to support mental health and overall wellbeing.

Learn more about resources like Spring Health and discover some hidden benefits you might not even know exist!

Wellness Spotlight: Dr. Stephanie Weber

This week, Rachel and Anna sit down with Dr. Stephanie Weber from the Division of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics (DDBP) to explore the critical challenges of resilience, compassion fatigue, and burnout in pediatric healthcare. Dr. Weber shares key insights from her research, shedding light on how these factors impact healthcare workers, and what can be done to foster a culture of support.

Wellness Spotlight: Allie Schulten, RN

In this episode of Love Rounds, Rachel and Anna sit down with Hem-Onc nurse Allie Schulten, a passionate advocate for mental health awareness. Allie shares how she prioritizes her team members—not just as skilled nurses, but as whole individuals—and the inspiring efforts her unit has made to support wellness among frontline staff. Tune in for a heartfelt conversation about fostering mental health, building connections, and creating a culture of care.

Ethics, Wellness, and Compassion

In this episode of Love Rounds, Rachel and Anna are joined by Drs. Armand Antonmaria and Elizabeth Lanphier from the Ethics Center for a captivating discussion. Learn about their unique journeys into the field of ethics and gain insight into the vital work the Ethics Center does to support Cincinnati Children's. From navigating complex decisions to guiding compassionate care, this episode offers a fascinating look into healthcare ethics.