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The video features an interview with Dr. Jennifer about her experience in the medical field during the COVID-19 pandemic. She spoke about the intense and overwhelming experience of dealing with the virus, with the entire hospital becoming dedicated to treating COVID patients. She also discussed the potential reasons behind the decrease in cases, but emphasized the importance of remaining cautious and taking preventative measures. Dr. Jennifer also mentioned the hope of eventually achieving herd immunity through vaccination, but acknowledged the potential risks and challenges involved. The topic later turned to end-of-life care, which was described as a fascinating but emotionally difficult topic. The video ends with a sponsor message from BetterHelp, an online counseling company.
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In this episode of Health Theory with Tom Bilyeu, Dr. Jennifer Haythe discusses the immediate situation regarding the COVID-19 pandemic and the long-term effects of the disease. She also goes on to talk about death, how our culture doesn’t deal with it well, and what we can do to make the dying process more humane. Jennifer talks about her experience working through the center of the COVID-19 pandemic in New York City hospitals and shares steps people can take to protect their health and improve their immune systems. She also points out that we need to learn to listen to patients if we want the dying process to be more humane.
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Dr. Jennifer Haythe: The Medical, Emotional, and Psychological Consequences of the COVID-19 Pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic has taken its toll on the world, leaving many people emotionally and psychologically impacted. Dr. Jennifer Haythe has worked tirelessly in the center of the pandemic in New York City, facing all the medical, emotional, and psychological consequences that come with the crisis.
In this episode of Health Theory with Tom Bilyeu, Dr. Haythe sheds light on the immediate situation of the COVID-19 pandemic and also discusses the long-term effects of the disease. She and Tom also get into a discussion about a topic that a lot of people are asking about these days- death itself. Dr. Haythe talks about how our culture doesn’t deal with death well and provides insights on how we can make the dying process more humane.
COVID-19 Isn’t Over: The Immediate Situation
Dr. Haythe describes the experience of dealing with COVID-19 in New York City hospitals, where they saw the peak of the outbreak. Although the situation has improved, the pandemic still poses a significant threat to public health. Achieving herd immunity is necessary, but it will take time, as only a small percentage of the population has been vaccinated. Dr. Haythe emphasizes the importance of continued vigilance and adherence to public health guidelines to control the ongoing spread of the virus.
COVID-19 Long Term: The Lingering Effects
COVID-19 symptoms can become severe, resulting in long-term effects on the body’s organs. Dr. Haythe says that people who recover from COVID-19 may require long-term medical care to address the health issues caused by the disease. The fact that the virus is still relatively new means that its long-term effects are still unknown. However, Dr. Haythe remains hopeful and believes that we will find ways to help those who suffer from the effects of the virus in the long run.
Protect Your Health: Steps to Keep Yourself Healthy
Dr. Haythe advises people to keep themselves healthy to fight off any illness, including COVID-19. She suggests that people reduce their preexisting conditions by following healthy habits, such as exercising regularly, getting enough sleep, and managing stress. She also emphasizes the importance of improving one’s immune system as a way of reducing susceptibility to illnesses.
Face Death: American’s Unwillingness to Deal with Death
Dr. Haythe discusses the American culture’s reluctance to talk about or deal with death. She believes that having these conversations can help people prepare for the dying process, which will lead to more peaceful and compassionate deaths. She urges people to listen to the dying and spend time with them without hesitation. Dr. Haythe also stresses that sometimes extraordinary measures at the end of life are unnecessary and even unethical.
Make Death Better: Learn to Listen
Dr. Haythe suggests that we must stop projecting our feelings onto the dying process and instead learn to listen to patients. She says that we need to understand that every individual’s experience with dying is different, and the journey towards the end of life should be their own. She notes that when we listen to patients’ needs, we can make the dying process more humane for them.
Culture and Death: Experiencing Grief in Different Ways
Dr. Haythe discusses the experience of seeing a dead body and how grief happens in different ways. Even for the same person, grief can be different during the death of a loved one or their own impending death. She emphasizes the human quality of experiencing emotions, whether it be sadness, anger or joy, and how important it is for us to be empathetic while dealing with people who are battling for their lives.
If you enjoyed this episode, please follow Dr. Jennifer Haythe on her website, Instagram, and Twitter. Additionally, you can check out BetterHelp, an online counseling company that makes professional counseling accessible, affordable, and convenient.
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This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Go to https://betterhelp.com/HT for 10% off your first month. BetterHelp is an online counseling company with the mission to make professional counseling accessible, affordable, and convenient.
Dr. Jennifer Haythe has worked through the center of the COVID-19 pandemic in New York City, and dealt with all of the medical, emotional and psychological consequences of that crisis. On this episode of Health Theory with Tom Bilyeu, Jennifer Haythe discusses the immediate situation regarding the coronavirus, and also the long-term effects of the disease. Then, she and Tom get into a discussion about a topic that is on a lot of people’s minds as a result of COVID-19. They talk about death itself, how our culture doesn’t deal with it well, and what we need to do to make the dying process more humane.
SHOW NOTES:
[0:00] Intro: Tom explains why this is going to be a great episode and introduces Jennifer.
[1:09] COVID-19 Isn’t Over: Jennifer describes the experience of dealing with COVID-19 in New York City hospitals, and talks about what will be required to achieve herd immunity.
[8:39] COVID-19 Long Term: Jennifer explains why COVID-19 is so scary, how it damages so many different organs, and also why she is hopeful for those who recover.
[13:37] Protect Your Health: Jennifer details the steps people can take to keep themselves healthy, reduce their preexisting conditions, and improve their immune systems.
[21:39] Face Death: Jennifer discusses American’s unwillingness to face the reality of death, and why sometimes extraordinary measures at the end of life are unnecessary to the point of being unethical.
[29:49] Make Death Better: We project too many of our own feelings onto the dying, and if we want the dying process to be more humane we need to really learn to listen to patients.
[34:41] Culture & Death: Tom and Jennifer discuss the experience of seeing a dead body and why grief happens in such different ways, even to the same person.
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WEBSITE: https://columbiadoctors.org/jennifer-h-haythe-md
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TWITTER: https://twitter.com/drjennhaythe
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