Podcast
Inside The Pitt
Inside the Pitt goes beyond the drama to unpack what’s really happening behind the scenes of The Pitt.
Hosted by Heather Pierce, a healthcare communications executive with 25 years of experience in the industry, and Dr. Adrian Cois, a real emergency department physician, Inside the Pitt takes you episode by episode into the clinical realities, ethical dilemmas, healthcare policies, and system failures playing out in the ED. We’ll look at what the show gets remarkably right, where Hollywood takes liberties, and how the policies and decisions made far beyond the hospital walls ultimately show up at the bedside.
From overcrowding and staffing to access, insurance, public health, patient safety, and the impossible decisions clinicians face every day, we’ll connect the storylines of The Pitt to the bigger healthcare system—and ask what they reveal about how healthcare actually works.
- Episodes
- 23
- Releases
- Daily
- Typical length
- 6 min
- On air since
- 2026
- Latest episode
- 2 days ago
Episodes
23 episodes, newest first
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42 min
S1E11: 5-6pm
Episode 23
Show notes
Today, Heather and Dr. Cois discuss cases from Season 1 Episode 11 of The Pitt. The conversation includes cases of complex births and postpartum hemorrhage, opiod use and medications effective for addition recovery (both emergency and long-term wise), and the unavoidance of working under burnout for American healthcare professionals. Especially for those working Inside The Pitt.
Dr. Cois' Ted Talk: https://youtu.be/Lba5t17CWN0?si=e85y6EMLKQIGqvtp
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6 min
Highlight Reel: 5-6pm
Episode 22
Show notes
Highlights from Heather and Dr. Cois' breakdown of Season 1 Episode 11 of The Pitt.
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36 min
S1E10: 4-5pm
Episode 20
Show notes
Heather and Dr. Cois break down a high-intensity ER hour that covers workplace violence, miscarriage, stroke recognition, a severe burn care, eye-saving trauma procedures, and the implications of physician drug use. They also dig into the episode’s biggest clinical moments and what they reveal about patient care, safety, and the limits of hope.
Dr. Cois' signs of a stroke video: https://youtu.be/i_9AWSdb5C8?si=hbfkvSGAfzhN83p_
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6 min
Highlight Reel: 4-5pm
Episode 21
Show notes
Highlights from Heather and Dr. Cois breaking down Season 1 Episode 10 of The Pitt.
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42 min
S1E9: 3-4pm
Episode 19
Show notes
In this episode, Heather and Dr. Cois explore critical issues facing today's healthcare providers, including vaccination debates, weight bias among healthcare providers, and the importance of masks and systemic support for vulnerable populations.
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6 min
Highlight Reel: 3-4pm
Episode 18
Show notes
Highlights from Heather & Dr. Cois' breakdown of Season 1 Episode 9 of The Pitt.
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43 min
S1E8: 2-3pm
Episode 17
Show notes
In this episode, Heather and Dr. Cois explore emotional medical cases, including pediatric resuscitation, bradycardia management, and the impact of healthcare access disparities. They share insights on medical procedures, emotional challenges, and systemic issues in healthcare.
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5 min
Highlight Reel: 2-3pm
Episode 16
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Highlights from Season 1 Episode 8.
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41 min
S1E7: 1-2pm
Episode 15
Show notes
In this episode, Heather & Dr. Cois explore critical medical procedures like ECMO (Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation), discuss ethical dilemmas in healthcare, and examine the importance of communication and resource management in emergency medicine.
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4 min
Highlight Reel: 1-2pm
Episode 14
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Highlights from Season 1 Episode 7
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41 min
S1E6: 12-1pm
Episode 13
Show notes
In this episode, Dr. Cois and Heather explore the realities of healthcare, including private equity impacts, medical procedures, and the importance of evidence-based medicine, all through the lens of medical dramas and personal stories.
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5 min
Highlight Reel: 12-1pm
Episode 12
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Highlights from Season 1 Episode 6
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39 min
S1E5: 11am-12pm
Episode 11
Show notes
In this episode, Heather and Dr. Cois explore critical themes from medical emergency scenarios, communication in high-stakes situations, and systemic healthcare challenges. They analyze real cases, emphasizing the importance of calm leadership, effective communication, and systemic improvements in healthcare.
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5 min
Highlight Reel: 11am-12pm
Episode 10
Show notes
Highlights from Episode 5 Season 1, 11am-12pm.
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44 min
S1E4: 10-11am
Episode 9
Show notes
In this episode, Heather and Dr. Cois delve into the complex topics of end-of-life care, mental health, healthcare disparities, and sensitive issues like abortion and transgender healthcare, highlighting the importance of compassion, communication, and systemic change.
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5 min
Highlight Reel: 10-11am
Episode 8
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Highlights from Season 1 Episode 4.
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44 min
S1E3: 9-10am
Episode 7
Show notes
In this episode, Dr. Cois and Heather explore the realities of emergency medicine, including the emotional toll, decision-making challenges, and the importance of systemic support and research. They discuss key medical concepts like cardiac arrest, STEMI, and overdose management, sharing insights from the show and personal experiences.
Check out Heather's other podcast Healthcare Uprising @ https://open.spotify.com/show/4NTh5Jgn5LZqD6RpuYxvrS?si=469028eb139e44f8
Check out Dr. Adrian's YouTube Channel @dr_cois
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45 min
S1E2: 8-9am
Episode 6
Show notes
In this episode, we explore the realities of emergency medicine during COVID-19, the importance of bias awareness in healthcare, and the significance of advance care planning. Join us for insights from healthcare professionals and personal stories that highlight the human side of medicine.
Check out Heather's other podcast Healthcare Uprising @ https://open.spotify.com/show/4NTh5Jgn5LZqD6RpuYxvrS?si=469028eb139e44f8
Check out Dr. Adrian's YouTube Channel @dr_cois
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50 min
S1E1: 7-8am
Episode 5
Show notes
In this episode, Heather Pierce and Dr. Adrian Cois discuss the realities of emergency healthcare as portrayed in Episode 1 of the show 'The Pitt'. They explore topics like ER dynamics, healthcare system challenges, and the importance of understanding medical workflows.
Check out Heather's other podcast Healthcare Uprising @ https://open.spotify.com/show/4NTh5Jgn5LZqD6RpuYxvrS?si=469028eb139e44f8
Check out Dr. Adrian's YouTube Channel @dr_cois
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6 min
Highlight Reel: S1E3 9-10am
Episode 4
Show notes
Highlights from Episode 3 of Inside The Pitt
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