Part Two is here.
Dr. Tim Spurrell is back—and this time, we’re talking more about what it really takes to lead change in healthcare without losing your people in the process.

In this episode, Tim breaks down how great clinical leaders communicate through uncertainty, build alignment across teams, and keep standards high even when everything is shifting. If you’ve ever felt like you’re pushing change uphill—while staff are exhausted, systems are strained, and expectations keep rising—this conversation will give you some practical strategies you can use.

Guest: Dr. Timothy Spurrell

Host: Amanda Laramie

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Dr. Timothy Spurrell—a fan favorite from Episode 7—is back for a powerful conversation on what truly sets great clinical leaders apart. In this episode, he shares practical insights, real-world lessons, and leadership perspectives that resonate with clinicians and executives alike.

If you’re looking for grounded wisdom, candor, and inspiration you can actually use in your healthcare environment, this is one episode you won’t want to miss. Dr. Spurrell unpacks what great clinical leaders consistently do (and what they avoid), how strong leadership shows up in chaos and change, and the habits that build trust, accountability, and alignment across teams. You’ll also hear practical ways to communicate with clarity and empathy—without lowering standards—and a refreshing reminder that great leadership isn’t about charisma; it’s about consistency.

✨ Stay tuned for Part Two: The Backbone, not the Face. It releases January 21, 2026 (you’ll want the follow-up!)

Guest: Dr. Timothy Spurrell

Host: Amanda Laramie

Book shoutouts in this episode:

Will Guidara: Unreasonable Hospitality

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Adrienne Mann and Melissa Stratman dig into a timely question for health centers: how should we be talking about productivity right now? With federal funding on shaky ground, they reframe productivity as a mission-protecting tool—not a punitive metric—and share practical ways leaders can discuss capacity, schedules, and expectations with clarity, fairness, and trust, building on the ADKAR model for change management. A must-listen for teams feeling the pressure to serve more patients while building real financial resilience.

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Ready for some rural healthcare magic? In this Coleman Associates Innovation Podcast episode, we spotlight the creative team from Axis Health Systems in Colorado. They took access to behavioral health services to new heights with out-of-the-box ideas—including unique voicemail scripts that got patients from “I’ll think about it” to “Absolutely, I’ll be there!” Discover how these innovators improved patient outcomes in their community, turned no-shows into yes-shows, and tackled the unique challenges of rural behavioral healthcare with humor, heart, and a few unexpected phone tricks. Get ready to rethink what’s possible!

Guests:
Casie LaMunyon
Amanda O’Connor


Host:
Amanda Laramie

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In podcast episode #60, "Making Over Behavioral Health and Substance Use Care," Kaitlin Boger, a seasoned Director of Counseling and Behavioral Health Services and Director of Integrated Care, teams up with Amanda Laramie to explore the exciting possibilities for clinics to expand their mental health and substance use services. They dive into the hot topics of today's mental health landscape, including the youth mental health crisis, the relentless opioid epidemic, and the urgent need for better care for serious and persistent mental illnesses. With so many clinics now eyeing or already securing grant funding, this dynamic duo shares practical tips and inspiring stories on making the most of these opportunities to serve our communities better. Prepare for an engaging and insightful conversation that's as informative as uplifting!

Guest:
Kaitlin Boger EdD,LCSW(NC),LSCSW,LCAC (KS)
Amanda Laramie

Host:
Adrienne Mann

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In this illuminating episode of "One Doctor's Mission to Eliminate Pajama Time with AI," host Adrienne sits down with Dr. Joshua Reischer, the visionary CEO of Health Note, to delve into the transformative impact of AI technology on healthcare workflows.

Dr. Reischer shares his personal journey from the frontline of medicine to pioneering innovative solutions as he discusses the genesis of Health Note's revolutionary platform. Drawing from his own frustrations with redundant documentation in community health centers, Dr. Reischer reveals how Health Note is revolutionizing registration, intake, and clinical documentation. Tune in as they explore how AI can be leveraged to make patient care faster and better while preserving quality of life for the folks that make it happen.

Guest:
Dr. Joshua Reischer, MD, CEO of Health Note

Host:
Adrienne Mann

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In this episode, Adrienne dives into a conversation with Dr. Seth Rinderknecht, bookended by Seth's prescient pillow with the quote from Kendrick Lamar's song "Be Humble. Sit Down."

Seth is a patient-centered, everything kind of doctor from Eskenazi Health Center in Indianapolis, Indiana. He shares his initial skepticism when his organization embarked on a major change process. It turns out his superpower is changing his own mind. Don't miss this story of skepticism, humility, transformation, and continued success.

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"To the Clinic...and Beyond" catapults listeners into a exploration of innovative healthcare as the Chispa team propels the concept of community health centers to cosmic heights. This episode unfolds like a galactic saga of healthcare transformation. Join host Adrienne and the Chispa team as they navigate uncharted territories, envisioning health centers as futuristic hubs with cutting-edge technologies and groundbreaking practices. It's a journey through the cosmos of healthcare possibilities, where the boundaries of imagination are pushed, and the mission is clear: to revolutionize community health and boldly go where no clinic has gone before. Engage your warp drives and set course for a healthcare future that's out of this world!

Originally released in 2021.

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