A Transplant Surgeon Shares the Gift of Life - A Conversation with Dr. David Weill

On this episode of VIE Speaks: Conversations with Heart & Soul podcast, host Lisa Marie Burwell, VIE’s CEO/editor-in-chief, spoke with David Weill, renowned transplant pulmonologist, author, and former director of the Lung and Heart-Lung Transplant Program at Stanford University Medical Center.

Over the course of his remarkable career, Dr. Weill has witnessed the profound intersection of life, loss, hope, and healing through the world of organ transplantation. From leading one of the nation's premier transplant programs to advocating for advancements in pulmonary and transplant care, his work has transformed countless lives while offering a unique perspective on what it means to care for patients during their most vulnerable moments.

We also discuss his three books, Exhale, Tell Me I Belong, and All That Really Matters. He shares the process of writing and how it became a way to process the emotional realities of what he was experiencing. This episode offers a thoughtful and moving conversation about resilience, purpose, and the stories that connect us all.

You can find all three books on Amazon as well as on Audiobook! And to learn more about David visit his website: davidweill.com