In this North America episode of the World PICU Awareness Week 2026 podcast, leading experts explore how leadership directly influences caregiver wellbeing and burnout in pediatric intensive care.
Through practical examples and evidence-based insights, the discussion highlights the importance of listening to teams, addressing system-level challenges, and fostering a culture where wellbeing is embedded into everyday practice.
From leadership behaviors to institutional support, this episode emphasizes a clear message: sustainable PICU care starts with how we lead.
HOST
Leah Harris
Professor and Chair, Department of Pediatrics
Dell Medical School at the University of Texas at Austin - Dell Children's Hospital
GUEST
Asha N Shenoi
Professor, Associate Dean
University of Kentucky
Will Border
Chief Physician Wellness Officer, Director of Noninvasive Cardiac Imaging
Children's Healthcare of Atlanta and Emory University School of Medicine
Wendy Quiroz Nasser
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
Baylor College of Medicine (BCM) | Texas Children's Hospital
DATE
Initial publication date: May 7, 2026
TRANSCRIPTS
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