In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Alexius Russell, an ophthalmology intern at Naval Medical Center San Diego, to talk about her non-traditional journey into medicine.

We dive into what it really looks like to start later, overcome doubt, and push through the challenges of medical training.

If you’ve ever felt like you’re behind or questioned your path, this episode is for you.

In this final episode of Real Talks with Steve, I sit down with Marla Guadámuz, a Latina therapist, to have an honest conversation about mental health in the Latino community.

We talk about why so many of us were never taught to express our emotions, how stigma around therapy still affects our families, and what it really looks like to start prioritizing mental health. This episode brings everything together—from culture and upbringing to relationships and generational patterns—and challenges the way we’ve been taught to think about healing.

If you’ve ever struggled to open up, felt like your emotions were dismissed, or are trying to break old patterns, this conversation is for you.

In this episode of Real Talks with Steve, I sit down with Marla Guadámuz, a Latina therapist, to dive into generational trauma within Latino families and what it really means to break the cycle.

We talk about how emotional patterns are passed down, why many of us were raised to suppress our feelings, and how culture, upbringing, and family dynamics shape the way we show up in relationships today. This is an honest conversation about healing, self-awareness, and doing the work to become better, for ourselves and for future generations.

If you’ve ever felt like you’re carrying things that weren’t yours to begin with, this episode will resonate with you.

In this episode of Real Talks with Steve, I sit down with Marla Guadámuz, a Latina therapist, to have an honest conversation about mental health in the Latino community.

We talk about the stigma around therapy, how generational trauma shapes our relationships, and why so many of us were raised not to talk about our emotions. This is a real, unfiltered conversation about culture, healing, and what it takes to break cycles.

If you’ve ever struggled to open up, felt misunderstood, or want to better understand your family dynamics, this episode is for you.

Thinking about Caribbean med school? This is everything you need to know before you apply.

In this episode, I break down the full reality of attending a Caribbean med school.

I share my personal perspective as a current medical student navigating this journey and what I've learned so far.

If you're considering Caribbean med school or want a real, unfiltered look into the process, this episode will give you clarity.

If I had to restart my premed journey and study for the MCAT again, I would approach it completely differently.

In this episode, I break down the biggest mistakes I made, what actually works, and how I would structure my studying to be more efficient and effective.

If you're preparing for the MCAT or planning to start soon, this episode will help you avoid wasting time and focus on what truly matters.

In this episode, I break down the biggest mistakes I made before getting into medical school. From having no structure to wasting time and comparing myself to others. If you’re currently on the premed path or just getting started, this episode will help you avoid the same mistakes and stay focused on what actually matters. I’m documenting my journey from medical school to residency — sharing the real process, not just the highlight reel.

I started my journey in community college without a clear roadmap or connections. In this first episode, I share my real story, the doubts, mistakes, and turning point that led me to medical school in the Caribbean. If you’re on a similar path or feel like becoming a doctor is out of reach, this episode is for you. I’ll be documenting my journey from medical school to residency, from the wins and struggles to everything in between.