Episodes 9
Avg. Duration 45m
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 5.0 (2)
Since Dec 2025
Latest Episode May 2026

Publishing Details

Schedule
Every 2 Weeks
Format
Episodic
Consistency
77%
Hosting
feeds.captivate.fm

About This Podcast

Val-You Based Care is hosted by triple board-certified physician Dr. Kimberly Ku, dedicated to exploring the human side of modern medicine. At a time when healthcare is rapidly evolving—shaped by rising patient needs, provider shortages, and the expanding role of technology—this show takes a step back to focus on something timeless: the way we communicate, connect, and care for one another. Each episode dives into conversations that challenge the traditional boundaries of clinical training by placing communication, empathy, and relational practice at the center of the dialogue. Drawing from Dr. Ku’s personal experiences in clinical research, oncology, hematology, and community-based care, the podcast shines a light on the skills, stories, and perspectives that often go untaught in medical school but are essential to delivering meaningful, patient-centered care. Listeners can expect wide-ranging discussions with clinicians, researchers, community leaders, patients, innovators, and academic partners. Topics span the future of community care, the measurable impact of empathy in clinical settings, the nuances of delivering care closer to home, and how healthcare teams can collaborate more effectively across disciplines. Episodes often explore how communication can be strengthened as a reproducible, teachable competency—and why doing so is vital to sustaining the healthcare workforce of tomorrow. Whether it’s navigating difficult conversations, understanding patient perspectives, supporting colleagues, or adapting to a changing care landscape, Val-You Based Care offers a grounded and deeply human look at what high-quality care truly requires. At its core, this podcast is about connection: seeing people fully, honoring trust, and helping one another move through uncertainty with compassion, competence, and resilience. Because in the end, we are all patients—and how we treat each other matters.

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Recent Episodes

Rethinking the Cancer Clinic: A Better Model for Modern Oncology (Feat: Dr. Shawn Seibert)

May 27, 2026 48m

In this episode of Val-You Based Care, Dr. Kimberly Ku sits down with Dr. Shawn Seibert of Illinois CancerCare to explore what it really takes to build a better model for modern oncology.With years…

The Future of Oncology Is Personal (Feat: Elizabeth Klumpp)

May 18, 2026 13m

In this episode of Val-You Based Care, Dr. Kimberly Ku sits down with Elizabeth Klumpp, Group Editorial Director at Haymarket Oncology, for a wide-ranging conversation on some of the most important…

Seen and Unseen: The Roles That Hold Healthcare Together (Feat: Jessica Everett)

Apr 28, 2026 48m

In this episode of Val-You Based Care, Dr. Kimberly Ku sits down with genetic counselor Jessica Everett to explore the often unseen roles that quietly hold healthcare together.From their shared work…

Protecting the Profession: Burnout, Violence, and the Future of Medicine (Feat: Dr. Noelle LoConte)

Mar 30, 2026 53m

In this deeply personal episode of Val-You Based Care, Dr. Kimberly Ku reconnects with longtime colleague and friend Dr. Noelle LoConte for an honest conversation about protecting the heart of…

Beyond the Referral: Building Trust Across Healthcare Systems (Feat: Dr. Justin Kline)

Mar 10, 2026 43m

In this episode of Val-You Based Care, Dr. Kimberly Ku sits down with Dr. Justin Kline to explore what it truly means to collaborate across healthcare systems—and why trust, not transactions, is the…

Leading Without Labels (Feat: Dr. Julie Chang)

Feb 18, 2026 49m

In our latest installment of Val-You Based Care, Dr. Kimberly Ku welcomes Dr. Julie Chang of SSM Health System for a deeply reflective conversation about mentorship, authenticity, and redefining…

Beyond Guidelines: The Power of Story in Care (Feat: Dr. Chadi Nabhan)

Jan 27, 2026 39m

In Episode 3 of Val-You Based Care, Dr. Kimberly Ku is joined by Dr. Chadi Nabhan—physician, thought leader, and host of Healthcare Unfiltered—for a wide-ranging conversation about what honest,…

When the Patient Becomes the Teacher

Jan 07, 2026 35m

In Episode 2 of Val-You Based Care, Dr. Kimberly Ku sits down with Marie—a current patient who has been courageously living with cancer for several years—for a deeply human conversation about…

Welcome to Val-You Based Care!

Dec 07, 2025 9m

In the debut episode of Val-You Based Care, host Dr. Kimberly Ku—triple board-certified in Oncology, Hematology, and Internal Medicine—shares the personal journey that brought this show to life. From…

Frequently Asked Questions

How many episodes does Val-You Based Care have?

Val-You Based Care has published 9 episodes since December 2025, covering topics in Alternative Health, Health & Fitness.

Is Val-You Based Care still active?

Val-You Based Care is currently highly active with new episodes every 2 weeks. Average episode length is 45m.

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