# Caring in Crisis: What Emergency Medicine Teaches Us About Connection

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Podcast: [Rooted in Connection: Where Relationship Moves us Forward](https://stenobird.com/podcast/rooted-in-connection-where-relationship-moves-us-forward-7616071)
Published: 2025-12-15T22:32:04+00:00
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## Resource

In this episode of Rooted in Connection , host Erin Forward, MS, CCC-SLP, CLC, is joined by her oldest friend, Julie, an emergency medicine physician assistant, for an honest conversation about connection in high-stress healthcare environments. They explore emergency medicine, caregiver burnout, anxiety in healthcare professionals, the importance of listening to patients, and the role of self-care in sustaining compassionate care. This episode offers insight for healthcare providers, caregivers, therapists, and anyone navigating emotionally demanding work. Through personal stories and reflection, Erin and Julie discuss how relationships, communication, and human connection remain essential—even in moments of crisis. Topics include: • Emergency medicine and emotional resilience • Anxiety and mental health in healthcare • Compassion fatigue and burnout • The importance of listening and communication • Friendship, self-care, and staying human in high-pressure roles

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