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Capturing Essence for Care: Storytelling that Promotes Personhood in Healthcare

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Capturing Essence for Care: Storytelling that Promotes Personhood in Healthcare

3. The Art and Science of Digital Storytelling: Dr. Mike Lang on Reshaping Healthcare Through Patient Narratives

April 22, 2025 • Lisa Joworski • Episode 3

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Dr. Mike Lang is a Digital Storytelling Specialist, Researcher, Film Director/Producer and Social Entrepreneur. He shares with us what Digital Storytelling is and the impact it has as it relates to making positive change in healthcare policies.

We also talk about:

Digital storytelling as a product
Digital storytelling as a process
A variety of ways a digital story can be used (for education, advocacy, research and therapeutic intent)
Making sense of our own stories
Gaining wisdom through stories
Dr. Lang's personal mission: "openly and honestly sharing my story and encouraging others to do the same"
Alberta Health Services

**Note: this episode was recorded in the summer of 2022.

Digital stories that Dr. Lang mentioned during this podcast:

To learn more about Dr. Mike Lang, please visit his website: https://www.mikelangstories.com/

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