Dr Sogge with Dr Dzung Vo MD on Fierce Compassion: Mindfulness in Adolescent Healthcare

About this episode

Dr. Kimberly Sogge discusses the integration of mindfulness in adolescent healthcare with Dr. Dzung Vo.

In this episode of 'The Art and Science of Thriving,' Dr. Kimberly Sogge welcomes Dr. Dzung Vo, a pediatrician and mindfulness pioneer, to discuss integrating mindfulness into healthcare for adolescents and young adults. Dr. Vo shares his personal journey with mindfulness, influenced by his Vietnamese heritage and personal practice, and how it has shaped his professional approach. He explains how mindfulness can help young people manage stress, anxiety, and pain, drawing from his experiences at BC Children's Hospital and the development of the Mars AE Program. The conversation also explores the importance of community, family involvement, and the distinction between pain and suffering, offering insights into how mindfulness can be authentically introduced and practiced in healthcare environments. 00:00 Introduction 00:37 Meet Dr. Dzung Vo: A Mindfulness Pioneer 02:05 Dr. Vo's Personal Journey with Mindfulness 05:47 Integrating Mindfulness into Medical Practice 07:23 Supporting Adolescents with Mindfulness 10:25 Mindfulness in Parenting and Adolescence 18:50 Fierce Compassion and Engaged Practice 23:06 Introduction to Mindfulness Research with Adolescents 23:34 Mindfulness for…

People in this episode

Host: Dr Kimberly Sogge

Guest: Dr Dzung Vo

Topics covered

• mindfulness
• adolescent healthcare
• stress management
• community involvement
• pain and suffering

Keywords

• mindfulness
• adolescents
• healthcare
• stress
• pain
• community
• compassion

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: BC Children's Hospital, Mars AE Program

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