<description>&lt;p&gt;In this powerful episode of &lt;em&gt;Hey Man; It’s Ok&lt;/em&gt;, Sky and Ryan sit down with authors Jim and Bela, whose book We All Die - Healthcare Insiders Pull no Punches on Our Failed System. Together, they unpack how money, policy, and burnout have shaped a system that often forgets the human beings it’s meant to serve.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Through honest conversation, they explore the emotional toll on both patients and providers, the impossible choices families face, and the need for a complete reimagining of how we approach care in this country. Jim and Bayla share personal stories, eye-opening data, and hopeful ideas for rebuilding a system centered on compassion, equity, and mental well-being.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you’ve ever felt frustrated, unseen, or overwhelmed navigating healthcare—or you simply care about creating a system that truly helps people—this one’s for you.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;0:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;00:32 Overview of the Book and Healthcare System Critique&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;02:37 Healthcare System Failures and Comparisons&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;05:21 Mental Health and Systemic Issues&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;09:05 Challenges in the Healthcare Profession&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;12:40 Personal Experiences and Career Reflections&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;16:39 The Need for Systemic Change&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;22:21 Grassroots Efforts and Future Outlook&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;23:58 The Healthcare System's Breaking Point&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;24:09 Comparing Global Healthcare Models&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;24:32 The Need for a Complete Redesign&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;25:14 Political and Cultural Influences&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;25:50 Employment Tied Healthcare Issues&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;26:29 Healthcare as a Business&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;27:29 Physician Compensation Dilemmas&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;29:43 The Cost of Medical Education&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;32:08 Potential Solutions and Influencers&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;37:00 The Role of Big Pharma&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;40:31 Mental Health in the Healthcare System&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;43:57 Final Thoughts and Call to Action&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Hey Man; It's Ok

Skyler Bridges

Hey Man; It's Ok - Episode 314 - We all Die with Bela Biro and Jim Cunningham

OCT 24, 202547 MIN
Hey Man; It's Ok

Hey Man; It's Ok - Episode 314 - We all Die with Bela Biro and Jim Cunningham

OCT 24, 202547 MIN

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<p>In this powerful episode of <em>Hey Man; It’s Ok</em>, Sky and Ryan sit down with authors Jim and Bela, whose book We All Die - Healthcare Insiders Pull no Punches on Our Failed System. Together, they unpack how money, policy, and burnout have shaped a system that often forgets the human beings it’s meant to serve.</p><p>Through honest conversation, they explore the emotional toll on both patients and providers, the impossible choices families face, and the need for a complete reimagining of how we approach care in this country. Jim and Bayla share personal stories, eye-opening data, and hopeful ideas for rebuilding a system centered on compassion, equity, and mental well-being.</p><p>If you’ve ever felt frustrated, unseen, or overwhelmed navigating healthcare—or you simply care about creating a system that truly helps people—this one’s for you.</p><p></p><p>0:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome</p><p>00:32 Overview of the Book and Healthcare System Critique</p><p>02:37 Healthcare System Failures and Comparisons</p><p>05:21 Mental Health and Systemic Issues</p><p>09:05 Challenges in the Healthcare Profession</p><p>12:40 Personal Experiences and Career Reflections</p><p>16:39 The Need for Systemic Change</p><p>22:21 Grassroots Efforts and Future Outlook</p><p>23:58 The Healthcare System's Breaking Point</p><p>24:09 Comparing Global Healthcare Models</p><p>24:32 The Need for a Complete Redesign</p><p>25:14 Political and Cultural Influences</p><p>25:50 Employment Tied Healthcare Issues</p><p>26:29 Healthcare as a Business</p><p>27:29 Physician Compensation Dilemmas</p><p>29:43 The Cost of Medical Education</p><p>32:08 Potential Solutions and Influencers</p><p>37:00 The Role of Big Pharma</p><p>40:31 Mental Health in the Healthcare System</p><p>43:57 Final Thoughts and Call to Action</p>