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E110: The Social Domain of Risks

Mar 27, 2026

Workplaces are one of the most common places adults form relationships—and one of the most complex environments for social risk.

In the social domain of risks, Kirtly Jones, MD, and Katie Ward, PhD, unpack the social dynamics that shape professional spaces, from subtle exclusion and power hierarchies to more overt issues like harassment, boundary crossings, and workplace relationships. Joined by Harriet Hopf, MD, they explore what it really means to “see something, say something”—and why that decision can carry real personal and professional consequences.

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Credits

Host: Kirtly Jones, MD, Katie Ward, PhD

Guest: Harriet Hopf, MD

Producer: Chloé Nguyen

Editor: Mitch Sears