Heart-Based Medicine Foundation

06/01/2026

We often learn that means feeling everything.
That if someone suffers, we should suffer too.

But many of us reach a quiet inner limit: I can’t take on one more thing.

That moment reveals an important distinction — the difference between empathy and heartfulness.

Empathy merges.
Heartfulness grounds.

Empathy can drain us.
Heartfulness sustains us.

We can be fully present without absorbing another’s pain.
We can care deeply without burning out.

The heart is vast enough to hold the whole world.
It just doesn’t have to carry it.

✨ Beyond Empathy Fatigue: Practicing Heartfulness Without Burning Out

👇 Read the full article on Psychology Today!
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/heart-of-healthcare/202512/beyond-empathy-fatigue

Feeling drained by caring too much? Discover how heartfulness lets you stay open without burning out.

10/12/2025

In this final episode of the Heart of Healthcare mini-series, Prof. Dr. Jan Bonhoeffer and Andrea Gardner look ahead to the next decade of heart-based medicine — exploring how evidence, human connection, and responsible scaling can shape a more compassionate future of care.

They are joined by Dr. Farhad Riahi, physician, Assistant Professor of Medicine at McGill University, and long-time leader in cross-sector healthcare partnerships. Together, they examine what it means to grow a model without losing its essence: how to identify what must stay core, what can adapt, and how teams can carry heart-based principles into diverse contexts.

Through a rich dialogue on culture, leadership, collaboration, and mission-aligned investment, the episode highlights the emerging role of the Heart-Based Center as a living lab — and the Foundation’s work to build scalable, evidence-informed models for human-centered healthcare.

This closing episode invites listeners to become part of a broader movement: strengthening health systems by strengthening the human relationship at their core. 👏 https://lnkd.in/daU3j7Rd

Listen the podcast now on Spotify ▶️ https://lnkd.in/dPuMgTNv

09/12/2025

A question that opened the door to a new way of supporting families.

Episode 3 takes us back to the moment KIDZ began — with one simple, thoughtful question.
How can families receive medical and emotional support at home in a way that feels connected, coordinated, and reassuring?

Jan and Andrea explore how this question led to early insights on bringing different forms of medical care together, creating more continuity and guidance for families as they navigate complex situations in their everyday lives.

🎧 Listen to Episode 3: https://open.spotify.com/episode/44fp50BIzy6HiZIe47SlZQ?si=RvUWG74fSumtEKJmn6jPuw

If our work resonates with you support the KIDZ program through this link: https://www.heartbasedmedicine.org/giving-initiatives/

04/12/2025

Some of the most meaningful insights come from families themselves.

In Episode 3, Jan and Andrea reflect on what families share about their experience with coordinated healthcare.

One parent described the relief of feeling that her child was truly recognised — not only through medical data, but as a whole person within their unique situation.

These lived experiences help guide how programs like KIDZ continue to develop and how different forms of support can come together in a thoughtful, integrated way.

Listen now on Spotify 🎧
https://lnkd.in/eZt8qsWu

⭐️ And if our work resonates with you, you can support research & programs like KIDZ through this link: https://lnkd.in/e8RSdGFF

03/12/2025

Gemeinsam Herzen bewegen. ❤️

Am Giving Tuesday stärken wir Gesundheit, Resilienz und Wohlbefinden – dort, wo Menschen es am meisten brauchen.

Mit Deiner Spende schenkst Du Kindern medizinische Geborgenheit zu Hause, unterstützt Väter auf ihrem Weg zu klarer, liebevoller Führung und hilfst Schulen, eine gesunde, nachhaltige Kultur aufzubauen.

Jeder Beitrag wirkt.
Jede Unterstützung trägt.
Danke, dass Du Teil dieser Bewegung bist.

👉 Entdecke alle drei Aktionen & spende: https://www.heartbasedmedicine.org/giving-initiatives/

03/12/2025

New Podcast Episode (Ep. 3) – Programs & Impact: How Coordinated Care Changes Lives

Now live on Spotify 🎧

In this third episode of the Heart of Healthcare mini-series, Prof. Dr. Jan Bonhoeffer and Andrea Gardner explore how coordinated, integrated care can transform the experience of families navigating complex health challenges.

Drawing on early insights from the KIDZ program (Koordinierte integrierte Diagnostik und Versorgung zu Hause für Kinder, Jugendliche und ihre Familien im Kanton Basel-Stadt), they discuss:

👉 how medical, psychological, and social support can come together to create continuity, trust, and measurable impact
👉 what happens when teams collaborate closely, when families are guided instead of left alone, and when care meets people in the reality of their lives — often in their own homes
👉 why research, professional coordination, and heart-based presence belong together
👉 how integrative care models can reduce strain on families, strengthen resilience, and create a more human, effective form of healthcare

✨ Listen now on Spotify
Link in bio ☝️

⭐️ And if our work resonates with you, you can support research & programs like KIDZ through this link: https://lnkd.in/e8RSdGFF

02/12/2025

Am Giving Tuesday setzen wir auf die Kraft der Gemeinschaft, um Gesundheit, Resilienz und Wohlbefinden weltweit zu stärken.

Mit drei gezielten Spendenaktionen geben wir Menschen in belastenden Lebenssituationen Zugang zu wissenschaftlich fundierten Programmen, die Stress reduzieren, Selbstregulation fördern und Lebensqualität verbessern.

Jede Spende zählt – und gemeinsam können wir nachhaltige Wirkung erzielen, die weit über den Tag hinaus bleibt.

Entdecke unsere Aktionen und werde Teil einer Bewegung, die Herz, Wissenschaft und Mitgefühl verbindet: https://lnkd.in/e8RSdGFF

28/11/2025

From the beginning, Youkidoc was designed to be more than a clinic — it was meant to be a place where medicine becomes conversation and healing becomes relationship.

The Heart-Based Center carries the same relational philosophy into adult care.

Discover the full discussion on the Heart of Healthcare podcast. https://open.spotify.com/episode/4cKYgp2i6YjXUg6b5q1srE?si=0c_O9uLKTpC9awcFLvcx8A

26/11/2025

In Episode 2 of Heart of Healthcare, we explore what happens when the Six Living Principles meet real clinical practice.

Pediatrician Mandy Dolezal (Youkidoc) joins Prof. Dr. Jan Bonhoeffer and Andrea Gardner to share heartfelt stories from her daily work with families — showing how presence, deep listening, and true human connection can transform care.

This episode is a reminder that small moments of awareness can shift the entire experience for both patient and practitioner.

Tune in to experience heart-based medicine in action.✨
➡️ Listen now on Spotify ➡️

26/11/2025

As Thanksgiving approaches on November 27, it’s a special moment to pause, reflect, and give thanks. At Heart-Based Medicine, we are a growing team full of dedication, energy, and purpose — and it’s clear that our strength comes from how we come together to meet challenges and pursue our vision of promoting health, connection, and well-being.

This season reminds us to appreciate not only what we have achieved but also the journey ahead. While we acknowledge the hardships many face around the world — from access to basic healthcare to food and shelter — we remain inspired by the collective impact of our work and the community we are building together.

Thank you to everyone who supports, collaborates, and contributes to our mission. Your spirit and commitment make this journey meaningful, and we are grateful to share it with you.

From all of us at Heart-Based Medicine, wishing you a thoughtful, peaceful, and gratitude-filled Thanksgiving.
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25/11/2025

The moment you stop trying to be liked is the moment you start to feel free.

We’re trained to believe that acceptance comes from fitting in.
But real belonging only begins when we unmask, unlearn, and return to our true selves.

The Courage to Be Unpopular is an invitation to do exactly that — to choose honesty over approval, inner truth over outer polish, and gentle self-loyalty over the old habit of shrinking.

If you’re in a season of shedding, shifting, or strengthening your boundaries, this one’s for you.

Read the article Today
👉 https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/heart-of-healthcare/202511/the-courage-to-be-unpopular

25/11/2025

Thought leadership isn’t accidental. 2018–2023 we built it — through curiosity, partnership & dialogue.

💬 Discover how early summits, collaborations, and podcasts shaped our foundation’s journey.
🎧 Listen to the full story behind this journey on Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/episode/1zw2TOt1qL8ZJtrH0QdDeB?si=n3FTRjbcQSqLvDy1_GBjyg