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On this episode, Aldwin talks about matching, the soap process and his experiencing interviewing in residency. Nothing is guaranteed at all but always put your best foot forward. From being down bad to redemption, it is time to claim the opportunity in front of us. How many people are unmatched and why this becomes a continual issue for graduating doctors? We have a doctor shortage yet people graduating with doctoral degrees and no jobs.. where they do that at? Lets talk about it! Not only that but lets talk about continued importance of sharing our vulnerabilities. Former NBA all star John Wall revealed he had a gun to his head twice several years ago but the thought of his two sons saved him. Finally lets speak about how men need to respect themselves and also women even in being rejected during advances. A woman was stabbed to death in Brooklyn after rejecting a man's advance. Why is it important to emotional regulate ourselves and MORE!
 

On this episode, we have Dr Una, founder of EntreMD business school and owner of Ivy League pediatrics speak on the importance of emerging from your shell. To grow, you must put yourself in uncomfortable positions. On top of that, your greatest investment you can have is in yourself. She speaks on how a 43,000-dollar investment in learning public speaking skills forever transformed her life.  She has successfully willed and navigated being a pastor, businesswomen, mother, and inspiration for many.
 
In medicine and our society in general we are taught a protocol to work for others but the autonomy of working for yourself is something many seek. Dr. Una shares some insight into how she was able to go from a 0 to a 1,000,000 dollars a year at her private pediatric practice within 3 years. We speak on her mantra of being a voracious reader and consumer of knowledge. Did you know reading 8 books a year can increase your chances of being a millionaire by 150 %? She shares stories of triumph and disappointment. Along with that, she talks about why faith works can bring you further than you can envision and MORE.
 
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On this episode, Aldwin talks about his experience interviewing for psychiatry residency and his recent anxiety of the process not knowing what is guranteed. Completely grateful for 7 interviews! . But, what is guranteed is your thought on what you accomplished, what you can do do and what you will do. The objective is that you are what you think. From depression and anxiety to conquering his greatest fear, we all have our pitfalls. With this new segment, each week Mind your mental will feature topics in mental health along with what is going on personally on the podcast. On this episode, Aldwin talks on an article which discusses how barbers and bartenders can be used to reduce gun related suicide, problems of being young branded as a mental health issues as there is an increase in youth calling out for illness for work and the trauma behind celebrities not giving back. French Montana recently stated he would not be as involved in giving back to the community after seeing Money Making Nip being killed in front of his shop and MORE! 
 
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On this short clip from an episode with Dr. Turner, we talk about why mentorship matters. When you are down and out, it is always good to rejuvenate yourself with the right people and the right energy. Aldwin speaks on a story where he got checked by an attending that surprised him. Dr. Turner also speaks on the foundation of social media success and why a medical dynasty is needed in our community. 

On this episode, Aldwin speaks on the importance of accepting the challenge of asking for help. There is nothing wrong with asking or receiving help, yet society deems individuals who ask for it weaker or vulnerable than. We can't accomplish anything in this life as individuals. When we surround ourselves with the right people, the right outcomes can occur. Aldwin speaks also on Jonathan Majors and domestic violence. By no means, should domestic violence be accepted in any shape or form. Also, he speaks on the migrant crisis going on in NYC and Chicago. How is that challenging the health and economic infrastructure of those respective cities and MORE! 
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On this episode Aldwin speaks about the phenomenon called Dry January and its importance for decreasing alcohol for the month. What's the implication for decreasing your alcohol intake on your body? In 2023, 15 % of Americans polled avoided alcohol for the month of Jan. 
How do you accomplish your New Years Resolution in 2024?
A Doctor in Wuhan China slapping a patient going viral during an eye surgery? 
Why how you think at the beginning of the year will allow you to flourish for the rest of 2024?
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