The ladies of the PATH Pod show up in Indianapolis, Indiana during this episode steeped in humanism and deep connection. Toni and Jenny have an incredible conversation with Dr. Laura Vater, a hematology-oncologist who developed the SMILE Scale to help patients and clinicians prioritize their own health. It was through the recognition of the need for her own self-care that this simple, yet effective tool was born. Dr. Vater explains how her belief in seeing people beyond their diagnosis is the key to deep and meaningful connection with her patients and is why she is an advocate for humanism in medicine. She weaves together the connection between humanism, social justice and health disparities while sharing her vision for disease prevention, diagnosis, treatment and end of life care that serves everyone by addressing the root causes. This is a cannot-miss episode focused on self-care along with a deep dive into what it means to truly care for others. To learn more about the SMILE Scale and Dr. Vaters work visit lauravater.com