Welcome to Episode 7, a rich tapestry of tales that traverse love, medicine, and history with our captivating guest, my love, Maria. As an established anesthesiologist with two decades of experience, Maria threads powerful stories drawn from her roots and her incredible journey to becoming a medical doctor. Unfolding realities of her profession, unraveled nuances of a doctor's lifestyle, and the far-reaching impacts of residual habits on medical residency culture shape our discussion.

Maria's accounts offer insights on the intriguing historical aspects of medicine, ranging from the addictive past of the first head of surgery at Johns Hopkins to the unnerving experimentation on slaves. She dives into the intricate role of religion, particularly Catholic nuns, in the genesis and growth of hospitals.

Off the medical path, we delve into Maria’s lifelong love for nature. Born into a coffee plantation in the mountainous terrain of Puerto Rico, Maria reflects on her enchanting childhood scenes and the origins of her fervor for plants. Her story about her father sowing 250 orange trees to express his immense love for her introduces us to an unspoken language of affection.

The conversation encompasses the shifting paradigm of healthcare services swaying from compassion and sacrifice to emphasis on efficiency and profit. The episode shines a light on the erosion of medical values in the face of VC intrusion, hinting at the urging need to revert back to empathy, compassion, and altruism.

We also explore the loss of relationships in modern society due to more transactional thinking in business and healthcare, the pitfalls of antagonizing medical relationships, discrimination and imbalance in healthcare access for marginalized communities, and the redefinition of 'sacrifice.' We wrap up our deep dive pondering actions to nurture our shared ecosystem.

Join us for this enriching and inspiring episode as we navigate through a riveting journey that spans from the peaks of Puerto Rico's mountains to the intricate halls of medical history.