The final episode of This COVID Life kicks off with Lakshmi explaining the different types of COVID-19 immunity tests — what the results of antibody tests can tell us and what they do not. Jacci and Lakshmi take stock of what's next: What does

Helplessness, anxiety, and love in the midst of a pandemic.

May 8th, 2020 25m 25s

Lakshmi and Jacci discuss the wide range of emotions that arise while living in a pandemic. The episode kicks off with Lakshmi sharing the experience of a patient whose condition was dramatically affected by coronavirus -- but not in the way yo

The heart of the matter.

May 5th, 2020 34m 51s

Speaking from Atlanta as the state of Georgia reopens its economy, the episode opens with Lakshmi talking about how her health system is preparing for an uptick in COVID-19 cases. The focus shifts to the relationship between COVID-19 and heart

Appointing a designated survivor

Apr 29th, 2020 29m 36s

This episode explores leadership during the coronavirus pandemic. Lakshmi describes her health system's preparedness approach, which includes the appointment of "designated survivors." Leadership at the local, national, and global level are di

We're losing money.

Apr 24th, 2020 24m 37s

In this episode, the co-hosts discuss the changing economic landscape resulting from efforts to stop the spread of coronavirus. Lakshmi opens with the story of a patient who has to make difficult choices due to economic challenges. Jaclyn share

When COVID-19 is a family affair.

Apr 21st, 2020 28m 55s

The coronavirus pandemic is having a major effect on family dynamics. The episode kicks off with Dr. Lakshmi Sridharan relating the experience of treating a patient whose whole family was diagnosed with COVID-19. She also discusses her adjustme

"I woke up with a little bit of a cough."

Apr 17th, 2020 23m 4s

After two exposures while examining COVID-19 patients, Lakshmi found herself sitting in an office with an infectious disease specialist. After describing the process for COVID-19 testing, she discusses the emotional effect of her work on her p

I was exposed to COVID-19. Twice.

Apr 14th, 2020 33m 40s

In this episode, we meet Lakshmi Sridharan, an advanced heart failure and transplant cardiologist at Emory University in Atlanta. Lakshmi moved to Atlanta less than a year ago and was adjusting to life in a new city and her role within the acad

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