Four Prompts On Death

Scott H! Scott is a 28yo third year medical student, 2nd LT in the United States Army, and follower of Jesus Christ. Additionally, Scott serves as the man behind the curtain for this podcast, editing and adjusting the recordings in post-production. During this heady conversation, we discuss a rational belief in faith, his service-based approach to selecting his church communities, and why you shouldn’t bury gold.

I hope you enjoy!

Scott is…
a sinner saved by the grace of God alone,
and a follower of Jesus.

Before Scott dies, he wants…
to share the gift of the gospel to all who will hear it.

When Scott dies, he wants…
to hear “well done, good and faithful servant.”

After Scott dies, he wants…
others to not feel bad.

In conclusion, Scott says…
"Seek the truth.

Going back to the scripture, Matthew 7 & 8, Jesus says, "Ask and it will be given to you. Seek and you will find. Knock and the door will be opened."

If God exists, then he will see that you are seeking the truth and will present that truth to you.

If you are seeking it."

#LongFormSundays!

This week, I quickly reflect on a trip to NYC. I wrote this post on my phone and boy does it show!

I hope you enjoy :)

#LongFormSundays!

This week, I mourn the loss of a new, old friend. May his garbage be piled high, his bathtubs always wet, and his meows always droning.

I love you Frank.

Nic Werbeckes! Nic is a 26yo fourth year medical student, recovering Catholic, and thinker. I met Nic when he presented on mindfulness during my first year orientation and I’ve been quietly waiting to interview him since the inception of this podcast. He does not disappoint! During this heady conversation, we discuss the dance between chaos and order, the importance of harmony, and the impact of his grandfather’s death.

I hope you enjoy!

Nic is…
the process of discovery that my consciousness is experiencing,
a balance of chaos and order,
and a being within a biological system.

Before Nic dies, he wants…
to find harmony
and to help others do the same.

When Nic dies, he wants…
to be okay with it,
and to look back.

After Nic dies, he wants…
curiosity to continue.

In conclusion, Nic says…
“Continue to see, in yourself, growth in areas you’d like to see yourself grow.”

#LongFormSundays!

This week, I reflect on the start of Neuro/Psych and my practice of archery. I recount a few clinical experiences so far in the neurology and psychiatry clinics. Finally, I explain why I've begun to shoot arrows everyday.

I hope you enjoy!

#LongFormSundays!

This week, I reflect at length on my Internal Medicine rotation. I journal on each inpatient and outpatient experience, ending with some retrospective philosophizing on emotional triage.

I hope you enjoy!

Lucy Horton! Lucy is a 72yo hippy, an activist, and an entrepreneur. I met Lucy through an attending physician, Dr. Dehoff, and I am glad to bring her perspective to the podcast. During this conversation, we discuss her cross country ramblings as a young hippy, her 15yrs on a commune in Vermont with 18 other people, joining an Episcopal Church because she wanted to attend school on Sundays, and serving as a volunteer escort for women’s health clinics.

I hope you enjoy!

Lucy is…
an old hippy,
entrepreneurial,
a singer,
and a cook.

Before Lucy dies, she wants…
recreational marijuana to be legalized everywhere.

When Lucy dies, she wants…
to donate her body to science.

After Lucy dies, she wants…
to leave a legacy endowment,
and to have a fun memorial service.

In conclusion, Lucy says…
“Don’t be like me! But do gain as many basic physical skills as you can. Things you can do with your hands. Things you can make.”

#LongFormSundays!

This week, I quickly reflect on my journey to NH for a bachelor party. I look forward to both the end of Internal Medicine and the approaching fall weather. One obstacle remains: the Shelf exam.

I hope you enjoy!

#LongFormSundays!

This week, I reflect on the night shift. This week gifted me free time in exchange for challenges to my partnership. Overall, I feel like I ended up on top and am ready for the end of Internal Medicine.

I hope you enjoy!

Camille Imbo! Camille is a 25yo fourth year medical student, an older sister, and a black woman. I met her during a SELECT session this year and the rawness of her laugh put her on my radar. During this conversation, we discuss the importance of names and how they change identity, the politicization of blackness, the inseparable mix of purpose and potential, and the soulmate bond between herself and her grandmother.

I hope you enjoy!

Camille is…
Camille,
25,
black,
and a medical student.

Before Camille dies, she wants…
to live,
to be happy,
to love and to be loved,
and to see the world.

When Camille dies, she wants…
the people around her to be okay without her.

After Camille dies, she wants...
eternal joy,
and to hangout with Jesus.

In conclusion, Camille says...
"Figure out what matters to you, because the world throws a lot at you.

It's easy to get bogged down in thinking what you need to be, what you should be. Figuring out what you want to put out there in this world, what you can put out there, is what, at the end of the day, will get you through any type of situation."