In this episode, we welcome Rishabh Gupta, a future neurosurgery resident in New York. Hear us talking about how psychedelics can change the face of neuro research! We also play a game called "If I ruled the world" where Rishabh talks about how he would change medicine for the better.

What does it take to rebuild trust in medicine? In this episode of Big Brain Time: The Podcast, Akash sits down with Dr. Michael Kim - a med-peds physician and Assistant Dean of Student Affairs at the University of Minnesota - to talk about empathy, burnout, and the human side of healthcare.

From hilarious “lightning round” questions and why he’s the Asian version of The Rock, to deep conversations about toxic residencies, patient trust, and mental health in medicine, this episode blends humor with heart.

If you’ve ever wondered what your doctor’s thinking — or how doctors stay human — this one’s for you.