Nerd Nite Austin #164: The Best Medicine

Thursday, November 21st, 7:30pm at Barrel O’ Fun and on Twitch

This month we feature two doctors talking about the healing power of laughter, music and compassion.

“Patch Adams’ Gesundheit Institute: Legacy and Future” by Patrick Harris, PhD, LPC

Dr. Patch Adams founded the Gesundheit Institute in 1971 as a radical move to take the most expensive thing in the United States, and give it away for free. Healthcare costs are the number one reason for bankruptcy in the United States, so Patch started a life long mission to build a fun, and free hospital that embraced the healing power of humor while making healthcare accessible to those in need. Over 50 years later, we are still working towards revolutionizing healthcare, but in a hospital without walls.

Dr. Patrick Harris is a published researcher, professor, psychotherapist, non-profit board member, and Chief Operations Officer for the Gesundheit Institute residing in Austin, Texas. He has a bachelor’s in psychology and religious studies, a master’s in counseling, and a PhD in Mind-Body Medicine.
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“Medicine That Rocks!” by Tyler Jorgensen, MD

Research shows that music can help patients with pain, anxiety, mood and emotional well-being. But music therapy is often underfunded in clinical settings. Dr. Jorgensen shares stories that demonstrate the power of music to help health care providers connect to the person inside each patient.

Tyler Jorgensen is a physician, writer, and podcaster who practiced emergency medicine for a decade before transitioning to palliative care. He looks for creative ways for clinicians to harness the therapeutic benefits of medicine for their patients at the bedside.
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Nerd Nite happens at


the bar inside the
Alamo Drafthouse Mueller

  • Shows are the last third Thursday of every month at 7:30pm.
  • The Barrel opens at 4pm. The show is free, so arrive early to get a good seat.
  • They have a full bar including beers on tap and a great food menu.
  • There’s parking in the garage behind the Alamo Mueller along McBee street. Barrel O’ Fun will validate parking for up to 4 hours. Bring your ticket with you to the bar.
  • The Barrel O’ Fun website has menus, map and more.