by Jackie Acho, Ph.D. | Nov 10, 2022 | #CurrencyOfEmpathy, Cancer, Death and Dying
Lunar Eclipse by Mark Moore of Brighton, Michigan, via Jonathan Gold What do you do “in hospice” when you have an upcoming expiration date but still a clear mind? I’ve never done this before and am no expert, but life and death are so fascinating….and mysterious…that...
by Jackie Acho, Ph.D. | Aug 23, 2022 | Empathy, Leadership
People sometimes equate empathy with being nice, but that’s wrong. That mixup brings people to the conclusion that strong, effective leadership and empathy don’t mix. That’s wrong too. My latest article in the International Journal of Ethical...
by Jackie Acho, Ph.D. | Aug 16, 2022 | Empathy, Parenting
Pete and Jackie Acho ~1998 Peter Acho (12/27/38 – 8/7/22) was the best Dad and Baba we can Imagine. I learn a lot from celebrating the lives of others when they transition from this life. Reflecting on my dad’s life has been poignant. Below is the eulogy I...
by Jackie Acho, Ph.D. | Jul 23, 2022 | #CurrencyOfEmpathy, Cancer, Empathy in Medicine
Our Turkish Team, led by Dr. Slocum (back center, in the suit), who is one example of a wonderful oncologist In the two and a half years since I was diagnosed with ovarian cancer, John and I have experienced a range of medical, oncological, naturopathic, and healing...
by Jackie Acho, Ph.D. | Jul 7, 2022 | #CurrencyOfEmpathy, Cancer, Empathy, Ovarian Cancer
Shaker Heights is my home. My people are here. John, Sophie, Grant, Rocky (he’s a person too, really). Our friends. My colleagues. My kitchen. My bed. My life is here. Istanbul was a great adventure…enough of one to see me through 6 months of brutal cancer treatments...
