Did you choose to become a doctor? Or was it something your parents have always dreamed you would be? Are good intentions enough? These are some of the many questions we tend to ask ourselves when we are faced with a dilemma with different levels of parental pressure and shaping our lives. In today's episode, we discuss common scenarios we can find ourselves in with our parents, and how can we overcome the pressure from expectations and pursue our dream career paths and life goals. Disclaimer: W...
Dec 20, 2021•48 min•Ep. 30
We are back with an episode bound to give you some flashbacks 👀 In today's episode, we bring back topics blasted from the past with Niket Shah and Karmveer Singh, who are currently in their first year of premed, undertaking biomedical sciences. We chat to them about compromises, expectations and some handy advice for aspiring future doctors. Check us out on YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, and on our website.
Jul 02, 2021•37 min•Season 1Ep. 29
Through our show we aim to educate future doctors about the medical field as in-depth as possible. In today's episode, we interview Dr Bo Jiang, a medical registrar who runs us through what a day looks like for him, the difference to a surgical registrar, and his advice for students. Check us out on YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, and on our website.
Apr 17, 2021•49 min•Season 1Ep. 28
In our previous episode, we brought to light the political perspective on the End Of Life Choice Bill that is currently in question to the public during the 2020 NZ election. Today, we are joined by Dr Nic and Dr Art (from IMReasoning), who will be providing an in-depth medical perspective on the concept of euthanasia, as well as their opinions about the proposed bill. This episode is not sponsored, and is in NO way a means for us to push our political views onto anyone. This is simply a discuss...
Oct 16, 2020•1 hr 5 min•Season 1Ep. 27
The NZ general election day is nearing and one of the current referendums in question is the legislation of assisted dying (The End Of Life Choice Bill). Today, we are joined by Adriana Christie (MP for TOP in Epsom), who provides us with the political perspective of the bill, so that as voters, we are all given a well-rounded insight into what assisted dying is, what are the current laws around it and why the bill (in topic) was proposed in the first place. This episode is not sponsored, and is...
Oct 15, 2020•55 min•Season 1Ep. 26
In today's episode, Niel shares his experiences during his paediatric surgery run, the importance of scrubbing in and how he ended up becoming the patient... Check us out on YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, and on our website.
Sep 30, 2020•20 min•Season 1Ep. 25
Can money really buy happiness? It's important for us to first address what defines happiness for us before we can answer that. In this episode, Emma, Justin and Niel discuss the topics of choosing a career based on the financial return it will give, and whether money can really "buy" us happiness. Disclaimer: We are not financial advisors. Any advice or information shared in this episode is merely based on our own personal experiences. You should seek professional investment or financial advice...
Sep 16, 2020•47 min•Season 1Ep. 24
With the growth of our episode numbers comes the progression of incredibly special guests that we have on our show. Today we are joined by the amazing Dr Sanjeev Krishna, who is an Orthopaedic Registrar and Co-Founder of Ark Discovery Health. Sanjeev's work spans across working as a surgical registrar in NZ, to creating the world's first measles chatbot. Tune in to hear about his journey! Check us out on YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, and on our website.
Aug 26, 2020•39 min•Season 1Ep. 23
If you want to be a GOOD doctor, especially in New Zealand, you NEED to watch this episode. We continue our conversation with Dr Coralie Takuira and Georgia Whitta today, on the topic of Māori and Pacific representation within the medical career. In our episode today, we talk more about the deep rooted issues, taken effect from the days of colonisation, that affect the Māori and Pacific peoples - as doctors, patients, and as human beings. We crack down on these myths and misconceptions that will...
Aug 19, 2020•43 min•Season 1Ep. 22
Here's an episode that was highly requested by our listeners. In this first part of the episode, we are joined by Georgia Whitta, and Coralie Takuira to discuss the topic of Maori and Pacific background within the medical career. Today's topic is an under-looked yet FUNDAMENTAL part of NZ's deep rooted history and culture that is incredibly relevant for all those looking to pursue a medical career in NZ. Check us out on YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, and on our website.
Aug 12, 2020•44 min•Season 1Ep. 21
Doctors see many patients, and make many decisions in their daily work. Some are bound to make mistakes, which amounts to the question of whether they are incompetent or not. Ethics, processes and outcomes when making decisions in the medical field are all topics we discussed in this episode, so join us and share your thoughts with us! Check us out on YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, and on our website.
Aug 05, 2020•38 min•Season 1Ep. 20
Can I be a nurse, a doctor, an entrepreneur AND a mother all in one lifetime? 🤔 WELL, today's special guest is sure to blow you away and we are super thankful to have her on our show! Dr Elizabeth Berryman is the Founder of Chnnl app, and she sat down with us to share the ups and downs of her journey to becoming the wonderful and inspiring person that she is today. Some of the topics we talked about include workplace bullying, leadership, mental health, and career changes - to summarise. We've ...
Jul 29, 2020•53 min•Season 1Ep. 19
How good is your sleep hygiene? Are you the kind of person who falls asleep watching YouTube videos? Or are you someone who lies awake in bed for hours wondering why the sky is blue? Today we decided to talk about sleep and its importance not only for those who work in healthcare, who unfortunately have irregular sleeping schedules, but also just as a general topic of caution. Check us out on YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, and on our website.
Jul 22, 2020•32 min•Season 1Ep. 18
WE'RE BACK! And in this week's new episode we are joined by general consultants Dr Art Nahill and Dr Nic Szecket from IMreasoning podcast! We asked some of our students what they would like to ask doctors, and Art and Nic were kind enough to answer their questions. We talk to them about burnout, whether you can be a doctor if blood makes you squeamish, and many more! We also released a YouTube exclusive with them last week - so head to our YouTube channel if you haven't already watched it. Check...
Jul 15, 2020•37 min•Season 1Ep. 17
"Do I have to be perfect to be a good doctor?" Perfectionism is a trait that many of us in the medical community have, and at times struggle to deal with. We've had countless conversations with students and professionals about this topic, so we decided to cover it in our discussion today. We hope that this episode enlightens some of you that are in the process of dealing with the pressures of perfectionism. Check us out on YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, and on our website.
Jun 24, 2020•32 min•Season 1Ep. 16
What is the reality of life after leaving the medical career? In today's episode, we continue our conversation with Justin about his life one year after leaving his job as a doctor to pursue his social enterprise work. Tune in to hear all about whether Justin was able to continue with his goal of creating impact, finding fulfilment, and his bonding with pigeons (Nikolas Tesla is that you?)... Check us out on YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, and on our website.
Jun 17, 2020•20 min•Season 1Ep. 15
The road to becoming a doctor is a long, tiring but rewarding process; in fact, it's a career that some strive for but fail to even make it through the first cut. So leaving the medical career is an unconventional story that many find risky, bizarre, and difficult to grasp. In today's episode, we asked Justin about what his life has been like since he quit his job as a doctor - 1 year ago. Check us out on YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, and on our website.
Jun 10, 2020•20 min•Season 1Ep. 14
New Zealand went into a nationwide lockdown at the end of March and most of us were given so little time to really prepare. Practical classes stopped, medical placements were halted and it brought forward a whole lot of stress, anxiety and uncertainty. Today's episode covers our update on how we adapted and accepted the changes that came with eliminating COVID-19. Check us out on YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, and on our website.
Jun 03, 2020•23 min•Season 1Ep. 13
Today we talked about Niel’s first few weeks working at the hospital; valuable learnings, pros and cons, and the reality of “applying” classroom learning into real-life experiences. Join us as we discuss the truth about this huge milestone for those who go through the medical pathway. Check us out on YouTube, Facebook, Instagram and on our website.
May 27, 2020•28 min•Season 1Ep. 12
A person tends to be shaped by their experiences and encounters in life. So how does one decide on a career at a very early stage where they don't know who they even are yet? Today's episode explores the world of career decision-making and how to overcome decisions that will impact the rest of your life... Check us out on YouTube, Facebook, Instagram and on our website.
May 20, 2020•19 min•Season 1Ep. 11
"How much free time do I have as a doctor?" In today's episode, Justin and Niel debunk the misconceptions about what it's like to live the life of a doctor. Tune in to hear more about what they don't tell you about the "secret lives" of doctors... Check us out on YouTube, Facebook, Instagram and on our website.
May 06, 2020•15 min•Season 1Ep. 9
In today's episode, Niel and Justin discuss the topic of EQ vs IQ; which of the two types of intelligence matters most in being a good doctor? A smart doctor vs. an empathetic doctor - tune in to their conversation to learn more... Check us out on YouTube, Facebook, Instagram and on our website.
Apr 29, 2020•20 min•Season 1Ep. 8
We're no experts on this topic, but today's episode discusses the importance of side gigs and overcoming fears of failure. If you're looking to earn an extra $10,000 a year, listen in and see how you can achieve that. Check us out on YouTube, Facebook, Instagram and on our website.
Apr 22, 2020•16 min•Season 1Ep. 7
In today's episode, Justin reveals the major turning points that led to his decision of quitting his job as a doctor to pursue his 'side-hustle-turned social-enterprise'. Listen in to hear the very details of his journey... Check us out on YouTube, Facebook, Instagram and on our website.
Apr 15, 2020•34 min•Season 1Ep. 6
In today's episode, we'll hear about Justin's VERY odd encounter with a psychiatrist (ironically) in his 5th year of Med School. And I mean, the title says it all really. This will be one to perk up your ears... Check us out on YouTube, Facebook, Instagram and on our website.
Apr 08, 2020•31 min•Season 1Ep. 5
Med Students are geniuses that can't be in relationships. DEFINITE MYTH. Today, we talk about some of the many myths and misconceptions about Med Students and debunk them with the truth. Check us out on YouTube, Facebook, Instagram and on our website.
Apr 01, 2020•23 min•Season 1Ep. 4
"If you're not sorted, how can you sort other people out?". In this episode, we discuss the overlooked facts and truths about the journey through Med School, as well as the importance of self-care, especially as doctors. Check us out on YouTube, Facebook, Instagram and on our website.
Mar 25, 2020•28 min•Season 1Ep. 3
In this episode, we discuss the main struggles and mistakes many students experience during their pre-medical year, and how they can be overcome. Check us out on YouTube, Facebook, Instagram and on our website.
Mar 25, 2020•17 min•Season 1Ep. 2
We interview Nela Zisser, a competitive eating YouTuber with Dyslexia... who is now studying to become a doctor! Let's explore what drove her to this decision and her fascinating story leading up to it. Check us out on YouTube, Facebook, Instagram and on our website.
Mar 18, 2020•25 min•Season 1Ep. 1
