Dr Sogge with Dr Dzung Vo MD on Fierce Compassion: Mindfulness in Adolescent Healthcare

In this episode of 'The Art and Science of Thriving,' Dr. Kimberly Sogge welcomes Dr. Dzung Vo, a pediatrician and mindfulness pioneer, to discuss integrating mindfulness into healthcare for adolescents and young adults. Dr. Vo shares his personal journey with mindfulness, influenced by his Vietnamese heritage and personal practice, and how it has shaped his professional approach. He explains how mindfulness can help young people manage stress, anxiety, and pain, drawing from his experiences at BC Children's Hospital and the development of the Mars AE Program. The conversation also explores the importance of community, family involvement, and the distinction between pain and suffering, offering insights into how mindfulness can be authentically introduced and practiced in healthcare environments. 00:00 Introduction 00:37 Meet Dr. Dzung Vo: A Mindfulness Pioneer 02:05 Dr. Vo's Personal Journey with Mindfulness 05:47 Integrating Mindfulness into Medical Practice 07:23 Supporting Adolescents with Mindfulness 10:25 Mindfulness in Parenting and Adolescence 18:50 Fierce Compassion and Engaged Practice 23:06 Introduction to Mindfulness Research with Adolescents 23:34 Mindfulness for Teens Program: Mars A 24:56 Differentiating Pain and Suffering 30:25 The Role of Community in Mindfulness 31:32 Addressing Systemic and Intergenerational Trauma 33:52 Indigenizing the Mars A Program 39:43 Creating a Mindful Hospital Environment 44:00 Conclusion and Final Thoughts Mindfulness for Teens https://www.mindfulnessforteens.com/dr-dzung-vo BC Children's Hospital Centre for Mindfulness https://centreformindfulness.kelty.link/node/8041 Mindful Awareness and Reslience Skills for Parents and Caregivers (MARS-PC) https://centreformindfulness.kelty.link/program/mars-pc-mindful-awareness-resilience-skills-parents-and-caregivers