Celebrating 100 Episodes: Being a Healer, Facing Cancer & Leaving Medicine Better | DMD#101

He was an ER doctor who found a 26cm tumor in his own abdomen at 7pm, and still had to work 12 more hours. How did that night lead to 100 episodes of Doctors Making a Difference? Guest host John Winkler interviews Dr. Peter Crane on the cancer journey that launched the podcast, the power of human connection, reclaiming the healer identity, and a vision for keeping physicians whole for the next 100 episodes. ⏱️ Timestamps: 00:00 – Introduction & 100-episode milestone 01:50 – The surgery recovery moment that sparked the podcast 07:30 – Receiving the diagnosis mid-ER shift 11:00 – Why physicians must be healers, not just technicians 17:00 – The power of connection against isolation 25:00 – Resetting after tough shifts & protecting purpose 33:00 – Vision for the next 100 episodes & closing message 👍 If this episode resonated with you, especially if you've felt isolated, burned out, or you've walked the line between being a doctor and a patient, reach out. Connect with us by messaging through the Doctors Making a Difference podcast website. Visit: doctorsmakingadifference.com to share your story and be a guest on a future episode. Please like, subscribe, and share — it helps these conversations reach the physicians who need them most. #DoctorsMakingADifference #100Episodes #PhysicianHealer #CancerSurvivor #PhysicianConnection #BurnoutRecovery #LivingWithMetastaticCancer #MedicineWithHeart