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How to Be PatientTreating Back Pain and Trending on Tik TokIn this episode Preston and Margaret welcome their first guest, neurosurgeon and content creator Dr. Betsy Grunch (aka Lady Spine Doc), for a deep dive into pain—how we treat it, how we misunderstand it, and how the system often fails those who experience it. Takeaways:Pain Is Not Just Physical: Chronic pain isn’t just about physical damage—it involves neurological, psychological, and emotional factors that make treatment complex.Back Surgery Isn’t Always the Answer: Failed back surgery syndrome is common, often because patients receive the wrong procedure or aren’...2025-02-171h 34
Knock Knock, Hi! with the GlaucomfleckensUnitedHealthcare Speech | Dr. Glaucomflecken @ Chicago ImprovWe were thrilled to wrap up our life-changing “Wife & Death” 2024 tour at the Chicago Improv last weekend. That evening in a sold-out room with fans, friends, and family it felt important to talk about some of the feelings and questions so many of us are working through these days. Regardless of how each of us chooses to process the UnitedHealthcare shooting… you, your patients, and your family deserve to have your voices heard and safely advocate for positive change. Thank you everyone for all of the support this year. We and our awesome team hope to see you 2025!...2024-12-1806 minKnock Knock, Hi! with the GlaucomfleckensJoel Bervell on Diversifying the Medical Field with TikTokJoel Bervell shares how he’s already diversifying the field of medicine as a WSU Medicine student on Knock Knock Hi with Dr. Glaucomflecken and Lady Glaucomflecken. Known for medical mythbusting [00:48:00], Joel discusses how addressing racial bias in medicine can be the difference between waiting years for a kidney transplant [00:35:00], and the specialty area he’s applied for [00:10:00]. Through TikTok, Joel highlights vital issues and fosters humanity in healthcare, helping shape the future of medicine.Connect with Joel Bervell @Joelbervell:YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@joelbervell TikTok https://www.tiktok.com...2024-11-051h 05Knock Knock, Hi! with the GlaucomfleckensWomen Surgeons, Toxicity in the Medical Field, and the 80 hour Work WeekDr. Betsy Grunch (@ladyspinedoc) joins this episode of Knock Knock Hi with Dr. Glaucomflecken and Lady Glaucomflecken. Dr. Betsy Grunch shares her experience as an orthopedic spine surgeon and being a part of such a small network of women surgeons across the world.Listen to this episode for conversation on work-life balance [00:40:00], breaking stereotypes [00:28:00], increasing representation of women surgeons [00:29:00], and sharing solutions for overcoming toxicity in the medical field [00:31:00].This episode reminds us that humanity in medicine can even start with patients letting their doctors take a nap before...2024-10-291h 08
Critical MattersThe Forgotten PatientToday, we are revisiting one of our favorite episodes from last year - The Forgotten Patient. Dr. Zanotti focuses on the loved ones and families of critically ill patients and explores the topic through the lens of a cardiac arrest co-survivor. His guest is Kristin Flanary, a cognitive neuroscientist and social psychologist. Kristin is a co-survivor of cancer(twice) and a co-survivor of sudden cardiac arrest. She is also known for her social media alter ego – Lady Glaucomflecken. In 2022 Kristin co-founded Glaucomflecken LLC, where she works to advocate for caregivers and co-survivors of medical trauma and critical illness, community CPR an...2024-07-2551 min
RadiolabHow to Save a LifeWe get it… the world feels too bleak and too big for you to make a difference. But there is one thing - one simple tangible thing - you can do to make all the difference in the world to someone, possibly even a loved one, at arguably the worst moment of their life.Statistics show that 1 out of every 5 people on earth will die of heart failure. Cardiac arrests can happen anywhere, anytime - in your bed, on the street, on your honeymoon. And every minute that passes after your heart stops beating, your chances of su...2024-07-1247 min
43ccMeet the GlaucomfleckensWhat happens when "Feelings Bro" and "A Guy Who's Good At Science and Can Lift 300lbs Directly Over His Head" meets Dr. and Lady Glaucomflecken? Laughs, of course, but also a deadly serious conversation about how to use humor and insight not just to entertain, but to mobilize change in the US healthcare system.2024-03-2842 min
Docs Outside The BoxThe Glaucomfleckens - Comedy, Marriage, & Sacrifice. #406SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show!In this episode, the Flanary duo—Dr. Glaucomflecken and Lady Glaucomflecken—guide us with humor and humanity.Join us for an episode brimming with laughter, candidness, and wisdom from two figures who have carved a niche at the intersection of healthcare, social media, and the heart of everyday life.Things to expect in this episode:What The Glaucomfleckens skits say about the state of medicine for physicians.Ther...2024-03-051h 07
The Visible VoicesThe Glaucomfleckens: Navigating Trauma Through ComedyIn today's episode I speak with the Glaucomfleckens. Will and Kristin Flanary together join me for a humor filled episode where we explore trauma, healing from trauma, and healthcare design i.e. putting the patient, the clinician and the caretaker at the center of the design process.
Will Flanary, MD, is an ophthalmologist and part-time comedian. He moonlights in his free time as “Dr. Glaucomflecken,” a social media personality who creates medical-themed comedy shorts for an audience of over 4 million across social media. Dr. Flanary’s humor has been shaped by the tribulations of med school and residency but al...2024-01-1134 min
Healthy Matters - with Dr. David HildenS03_E03 - "Knock Knock, Hi!" with THIS Guy!12/24/23The Healthy Matters PodcastS03_E03 - "Knock Knock, Hi!" with THIS Guy!The end of the year is here, so we thought we'd wrap it up with a fun one for Episode 3. Recently, Dr. Hilden was the featured guest on the "Knock Knock, Hi!" podcast with none other than internet sensations Dr. and Lady Glaucomflecken! So we're re-airing that episode here for all to enjoy! Get all the details about the life of an internal medicine doctor in the Midwest, a bird's-eye view of a busy safety net hospital, Dr. Hil...2023-12-2455 min
ComedicineS1 Ep7 GlaucomFLEX!I know, I know, it’s hard to believe, but in this episode, Sarah chats with Dr Will Flanary. You know, that guy, Glaucomflecken!! When Will/Glaucomflecken agreed to be a guest on Comedicine, Sarah squealed like a little girl on Christmas morning. (For reals though!) Will is a (human) ophthalmologist and (human) comedian who has become a (human) social media sensation with his videos that satirize, lampoon, ridicule and parody the interactions between physicians from different specialties and the health care system in general. Will also uses comedy to expose the ridiculousness of US Health Insurance Companies, speaking tr...2023-11-2355 min
Your Stories: Conquering CancerCo-Survivors, Part 2 By the time internet-comedy power-couple Kristin (“Lady Glaucomflecken”) and Will Flanary (“Dr. Glaucomflecken”) were 35, Will had survived cancer twice, along with a sudden cardiac arrest. Throughout these traumatic experiences, Kristin took on the role of caregiver. In at least one case, she was also his lifeline. Between her experience marrying into medicine, caring for a partner with a life-altering diagnosis, and her background in social psychology and cognitive neuroscience, Kristin brings a unique array of perspectives and insight to the cancer advocacy table. In this episode of Your Stories, we welcome Kristin back to share more abou...2023-11-2135 min
2 View: Emergency Medicine PAs & NPs30 - Phenylephrine Fail, Neurosyphilis Review, A Non-STD Genital Ulcer, Non-Sustained V-TachWelcome to Episode 30 of “The 2 View,” the podcast for EM and urgent care nurse practitioners and physician assistants!
Show Notes for Episode 30 of “The 2 View” – oral phenylephrine, visual diagnosis plans, and NSVT.
Oral Phenylephrine
Myers Z. FDA panel: Many oral allergy meds don’t work. WTTV CBS4Indy. Published October 15, 2023. Accessed October 17, 2023. https://cbs4indy.com/news/fda-panel-many-oral-allergy-meds-dont-work/
Neurosyphilis Review
Hamill MM, Ghanem KG, Tuddenham S. State of the art review: neurosyphilis. Clin Infect Dis. Published August 18, 2023. Accessed November 1, 2023. doi: 10.1093/cid/ciad437
Visual Diagnosis - Behcet’s Disease
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The Waiting Room RevolutionS7: Episode 76: Lady GlaucomfleckenThis episode features our conversation with Kristin Flanary a.k.a. Lady Glaucomflecken on Social Media. She is a co-host on the podcast Knock Knock Hi with her husband Dr. Glaucomflecken. Kristin advocates for caregivers and co-survivors of medical trauma, and patient caregiver centered care. We chat about the origin story of the Glaucomflecken name, the motivation behind her advocacy work and her exciting projects aimed at bringing humanity back into health care. To check out Kristin's work visit: https://glaucomflecken.com/
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Our theme song is Maypole by K...2023-10-2445 minKnock Knock, Hi! with the GlaucomfleckensA Conversation with Ma GlaucomfleckenMa Glaucomflecken came into town to visit Dr and Lady Glaucomflecken, so they all sat down to hear her thoughts about the podcast and her son's fans!—We want to hear YOUR stories (and medical puns)! Shoot us an email and say hi! knockknockhi@human-content.comCan’t get enough of us? Shucks. You can support the show on Patreon for early episode access, exclusive bonus shows, livestream hangouts, and much more! – www.patreon.com/glaucomflecken Produced by Human Content Learn more about your ad choices...2023-09-1430 min
Blood Bank Guy Essentials Podcast103: Glaucomflecken! with Will and Kristin FlanaryDr. Will Flanary is an ophthalmologist and stand-up comic who moonlights as the hilarious “Dr. Glaucomflecken” on social media. The Glaucomflecken videos have earned him an enormous worldwide following, as he has gently parodied physicians of many specialties (including pathology). He and his wife Kristin (aka "Lady Glaucomflecken") join me to share their inspirational story, with NO blood bank learning whatsoever! Even so, you've gotta listen!2023-08-1148 min
The NocturnistsHow Comedy Became a Lifeline with Will and Kristin Flanary (The Glaucomfleckens)Emily speaks with ophthalmologist-comedian Will Flanary and educator Kristin Flanary (aka Dr. Glaucomflecken and Lady Glaucomflecken) about their medical comedy platform, and how Will's personal experience with cardiac arrest impacted the way they view their work as healthcare satirists and content creators. Find show notes, transcript, and more at thenocturnists.com. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thenocturnists.substack.com2023-08-1058 minKnock Knock, Hi! with the GlaucomfleckensHanging With Our Kid...Scooby DooOn this episode of Knock Knock Eye, Dr. and Lady Glaucomflecken are joined by one of their children (a.k.a. Scooby Doo) who interviews them for a change!—We want to hear YOUR stories (and medical puns)! Shoot us an email and say hi! knockknockhi@human-content.comCan’t get enough of us? Shucks. You can support the show on Patreon for early episode access, exclusive bonus shows, livestream hangouts, and much more! – www.patreon.com/glaucomflecken Produced by Human Content Learn more about your ad c...2023-07-0622 min
Healio RheuminationsAn Afternoon with the Glaucomfleckens: On hypermobility and physician burnout On this special episode of Rheuminations, I interview comedian and ophthalmologist William Flanary, MD, and Kristin Flanary, also known as the Glaucomfleckens, on hypermobility and physician burnout. Kristen Flanary highlights what it's like to live with hypermobility, and Dr. William Flanary discusses his thoughts on physician burnout and using their podcast, Knock Knock, Hi, as comedy relief. · Intro 0:11 · In this episode 0:45 · Interview with Dr. William and Kristin Flanary, also known as Doctor and Lady Glaucomflecken 2:49 · Rheumatology and ophthalmology overlap 3:11 · Can you tell me a few things about yourselves? 7:48 · Kr...2023-06-2846 min
PulmPEEPsMeet the GlaucomfleckensWe are so excited to be joined today by the Glaucomfleckens. Listen today as we meet Kristin Flannary or Lady Glaucomflecken as well as Will Flanary better known as Dr. Glaucomflecken. Learn about the history behind the Glaucomflecken name, the … Continue reading →2023-06-1334 minPulmPEEPsMeet the GlaucomfleckensWe are so excited to be joined today by the Glaucomfleckens. Listen today as we meet Kristin Flannary or Lady Glaucomflecken as well as Will Flanary better known as Dr. Glaucomflecken. Learn about the history behind the Glaucomflecken name, the … Continue reading →2023-06-1334 min
It Takes BallsKristin Flanary Cared for Her Husband Twice with Testicular CancerKristin Flanary (also known as Lady Glaucomflecken) was the caregiver to her husband, Will (also known as Dr. Glaucomflecken), during both of his testicular cancer diagnoses. Kristin talks about not being acknowledged by the doctor breaking the news, her questions about what the future was going to look like at the time, dealing with Will's fluctuating testosterone, performing CPR on Will, and much more!
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Design Lab with Bon KuKnock Knock, Hi with the Glaucomfleckens | Will and Kristin FlanaryThis week, Bon talks about redesigning medicine with Will and Kristin Flanary (aka the Glaucomfleckens)!Knock Knock, Hi! Is a podcast and YouTube series hosted by Will and Kristin Flanary (aka the Glaucomfleckens). I had the chance to join this famous duo on their show and chat about redesigning medicine. We talk about why fax machines are still a thing, how I can die happy if we figure out how to eliminate hallway beds from ever being a thing, And how Dr. Glaucomflecken really just nailed his emergency medicine character. ICYMI we are rebroadcasting that interview for...2023-06-0151 min
Healthy Matters - with Dr. David HildenSeason 2 Bonus Episode - Meet the Glaucomfleckens05/28/2023Season 2 Bonus Episode - Meet the GlaucomfleckensHave you ever heard of Dr. Glaucomflecken? How about Lady Glaucomflecken? Well, millions of people have heard of them, and we'll get to know these funny and talented people too, on a special Season 2 Bonus Episode of the Healthy Matters Podcast!We'll go over Dr. Glaucomflecken's start in comedy and Ophthalmology (yep, that's how you spell it), the origins of the characters in his skits, the importance of maintaining humor in our lives, and even an inspiring story from their own personal healthcare journey. Join us as...2023-05-2852 minCritical MattersThe Forgotten PatientMay is National Critical Care Awareness and Recognition Month, a time to celebrate our ICU teams and honor our patients. In this episode of the podcast, we will focus on the forgotten patient – the loved ones and families of critically ill patients. We will explore the topic through the lens of a cardiac arrest co-survivor. Our guest is Kristin Flanary, a cognitive neuroscientist and social psychologist. Kristin is a co-survivor of cancer(twice) and a co-survivor of sudden cardiac arrest. She is also known for her social media alter ego – Lady Glaucomflecken. In 2022 Kristin co-founded Glaucomflecken LLC, where she works to a...2023-05-1151 min
CorConsult Rx: Evidence-Based Medicine and PharmacyMixing Laughter and Medicine with the GlaucomfleckensOn this episode, we are joined by Dr. Will Flanary (AKA Dr. Glaucomflecken) and Kristin Flanary (AKA Lady Glaucomflecken). Dr. Flanary is a practicing ophthalmology who also creates hilarious skits incorporating a wide range of characters who worked at a fictional hospital called "Glaucomflecken General." As Dr. Glaucomflecken, he has collaborated with the US Surgeon General, given the 2022 Yale Medical School commencement address, and amassed a fan following of more than 4 million. Kristin Flanary was formally trained in cognitive neuroscience and social psychology and now works in marketing and communications. Together, they recently launched their hit podcast, Knock Knock, HI...2023-04-1653 minCorConsult Rx: Evidence-Based Medicine and PharmacyMixing Laughter and Medicine with the GlaucomfleckensOn this episode, we are joined by Dr. Will Flanary (AKA Dr. Glaucomflecken) and Kristin Flanary (AKA Lady Glaucomflecken). Dr. Flanary is a practicing ophthalmology who also creates hilarious skits incorporating a wide range of characters who worked at a fictional hospital called "Glaucomflecken General." As Dr. Glaucomflecken, he has collaborated with the US Surgeon General, given the 2022 Yale Medical School commencement address, and amassed a fan following of more than 4 million. Kristin Flanary was formally trained in cognitive neuroscience and social psychology and now works in marketing and communications. Together, they recently launched their hit podcast, Knock Knock, HI...2023-04-1653 min
CorConsult Rx: Evidence-Based Medicine and PharmacyMixing Laughter and Medicine with the GlaucomfleckensOn this episode, we are joined by Dr. Will Flanary (AKA Dr. Glaucomflecken) and Kristin Flanary (AKA Lady Glaucomflecken). Dr. Flanary is a practicing ophthalmology who also creates hilarious skits incorporating a wide range of characters who worked at a fictional hospital called "Glaucomflecken General." As Dr. Glaucomflecken, he has collaborated with the US Surgeon General, given the 2022 Yale Medical School commencement address, and amassed a fan following of more than 4 million. Kristin Flanary was formally trained in cognitive neuroscience and social psychology and now works in marketing and communications. Together, they recently launched their hit podcast, Knock Knock...2023-04-1453 min
The Short Coat: An Inside Look at Getting Into and Getting Through Medical SchoolCo-Surviving Medicine, With The GlaucomfleckensDr. and Lady G have a new podcast! Will and Kristin Flanary, better known as Dr. and Lady Glaucomflecken, visit with The Short Coats to talk about their new podcast, Knock Knock, Hi! AJ, Madi, Zay, Jacob, and Hend talk with the Flanarys about the value of satirizing medicine–a surprisingly universal source of workplace comedy–an its ability to humanize physicians. Kristin discusses her experiences as co-survivor of everything Dr. Flanary has put her through, like cancer (twice), a midnight cardiac arrest, and–shudder–medical school.2023-03-301h 08
Doctor Vs ComedianEpisode 100: Interview With Dr. Glaucomflecken and Lady GlaucomfleckenToday for our 100th episode, Asif and Ali welcome back one of their most popular guests, Will Flannary aka social media star Dr. Glaucomflecken. As a bonus they are also joined by Will’s wife Kristen Flannary, aka Lady Glaucomflecken. They guys ask Will and Kristin about their busy lives with Glaucomflecken.com and balancing work and family and how they met back in college. They then ask about Will’s cardiac arrest in 2020 and how Kristen had to do CPR on Will for 10 minutes. They clarify how Will had a cardiac arrest and not a heart attack and how...2023-02-1039 min
Behind The Knife: The Surgery PodcastThe King and Queen of Medical Comedy: Up Close and Personal with Dr. and Lady GlaucomfleckenJoin Patrick Georgoff and Kevin Kniery for a special conversation with the king and queen of medical comedy Dr. Will Flanary, aka Dr. Glaucomflecken (@drglaucomflecken), and Kristin Flanary, aka Lady Glaucomflecken (@Lglaucomflecken).
Will is a practicing ophthalmologist and social media personality with over 4 million followers. During his 3rd year of medical school, he was diagnosed with testicular cancer, and he began using humor as a coping mechanism. Following a second bout with cancer three years into his medical career, he created a Twitter account under the pseudonym "Dr. Glaucomflecken"— because it is arguably the funniest word in ophthalmology. A c...2023-02-0641 min
DRIVE TIME DEBRIEF: A Physician Wellness Podcast with The Whole Physician#43: The Co-Survivor with Kristin Flanary, MA (aka Lady Glaucomflecken)We're honored in this episode to talk with Kristin Flanary, MA (aka Lady Glaucomflecken). She shares her experience when her famously hilarious husband (Will Flanary, MD aka Dr. Glaucomflecken) unexpectedly went into cardiac arrest while sleeping. Her quick action saved his life, but she talks about how that experience changed her and her subsequent journey coming back from what she calls The Quiet Place.
In healthcare, so much on the patient in the gurney, but often overlooked are the family/loved ones/friends who are also affected. Some have labeled them The Forgotten Patients or Co-Survivors. In ma...2023-01-0545 minKnock Knock, Hi! with the GlaucomfleckensWelcome to the Glauc Flock!Whether you're a medical marvel or marvel at all things medical - join Will Flanary (aka TikTok's Dr. Glaucomflecken) and Kristin Flanary (aka Lady Glaucomflecken) as they explore the strange, hilarious, and deeply human experience of working in (and making content about) modern medicine. —We want to hear YOUR stories (and medical puns)! Shoot us an email and say hi! knockknockhi@human-content.comCan’t get enough of us? Shucks. You can support the show on Patreon for early episode access, exclusive bonus shows, livestream hangouts, and much more! – www.patreon.com/glaucomflecken ...2022-12-1301 min
ACEP NowcastSeptember 2022: Dr. Pasichow and Dr. and Lady GlaucomfleckenIn this month’s episode of ACEP Nowcast, Host Dr. Amy Ho speaks with Dr. Scott Pasichow about his article from 2021 in observance of National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. Then, Dr. Dark is back interviewing Dr. and Lady Glaucomflecken about their upcoming keynote at ACEP22. 2022-09-1641 min
Vital CapacityCritical Illness Cosurvivors: An Interview with Lady GlaucomfleckenWe all will be at the receiving end of critical illness for ourselves or our loved ones. It is almost guaranteed. A family’s needs are the blind spot of the overstretched and dysfunctional health care system that needs to be addressed. Here, Kristin Flanary, also known as Lady Glaucomflecken, shares her experience, hoping to highlight the challenges of the families who are at the revived end of critical illness for their loved one. Take-home lessons for health care professionals: While clinical excellence and focus on the patient is an absolute given, what sets a great HCP ap...2022-03-161h 18
Being Better, TogetherEpisode 4: Dr Glaucomflecken on comedy and laughter in healthcareDr Will Flanary is an ophthalmologist and a comedian. Over the last few years, Will's alter ego, "Dr Glaucomflecken" has taken social media by storm with a wealth of comedy sketches making light of a wide variety of situations in which we work in healthcare. In this conversation, we discuss the origins of Dr Glaucomflecken; the impact of positive feedback on how we feel and how we perform; the role of laughter and comedy in healthcare; and what makes for appropriate humour in our work.
Below is a list of some of the references from the conversation:...2022-02-0524 min
The House of PodEpisode 144 - Finance for Dummies (Doctors)Kaveh is joined by guest co-host Kristin Flanary (aka Lady Glaucomflecken) to talk about growing up and doing adult stuff like finance. Financial advisor Tyler Olsen and ER doctor Viveta Lobo join.Send your questions and comments to hopquestions@gmail.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-11-291h 04