10/16/2026
Ep. 369 - Drs. Jensen and Richey -The Stories That Shape Our Profession
In this special episode of Dean’s Chat, Dr. Jeffrey Jensen and Dr. Johanna Richey -the dynamic duo in podiatric podcasting- celebrate more than 300 episodes together, while reflecting on how the podcast has evolved over the past three years. What began as an effort to introduce prospective students to podiatric medicine has grown into a resource for students, residents, physicians, educators, and leaders across the profession. Along the way, the hosts have had the opportunity to speak with people from every stage of a podiatric career and to capture the stories, experiences, and perspectives that make the profession unique.
Drs. Jensen and Richey discuss some of the unexpected outcomes of the podcast, including the creation of playlists and resources organized around students, residents, leaders, and storied careers. They reflect on the value of interviewing influential figures in podiatric medicine and preserving their stories for future generations. Beyond a CV or list of accomplishments, these conversations reveal the personal journeys, mentors, challenges, and experiences that shaped the people who have contributed to the profession. The hosts share how meaningful it has been to capture some of the history of podiatry directly from the people who lived it.
Perhaps most importantly, they reflect on the human side of medicine. They discuss the value of long-form conversations, communication, leadership, teamwork, professional sustainability, and creating opportunities to understand perspectives that may differ from our own. As Dean’s Chat looks toward its next chapter, the hosts remain committed to bringing forward the voices of current and future leaders in podiatric medicine while creating space for the conversations that matter. After 300 episodes together, the message is clear: the stories are worth telling, the conversations are worth having, and there is still much more to explore.
