Scalpels to Serenity: Trauma Surgery and My Path to Clean Living

Bonjour friends, and welcome to Whole Body Optimism for Healthcare Professionals! 

In this special episode, I'm excited to take you on a personal journey—explaining why I decided to become a trauma surgeon. I've received many messages on Instagram asking about my path, and today, I'm sharing the full story.

Key Highlights:

1. My Early Influences:

   • Growing up in Cut Off, Louisiana, and how my family's background shaped my career.
   • Early experiences in healthcare inspired by my father's role as an intensive care nurse and my mother's influence as a teacher.

2. Pivotal Moments:

   • A boating accident in first grade that led to my fascination with medical care.
   • My own medical emergency with appendicitis on Christmas Eve, sparking my admiration for surgeons.
   • My brother's three-wheeler crash and the lifesaving efforts of local surgeons.

3. Medical School Journey:

   • The excitement of anatomy labs and the decision to pursue surgery.
   • The importance of away rotations in shaping my trauma surgery career.

4. Residency and Beyond:

   • The challenges and rewards of my surgical residency and research year in New Orleans.
   • My fellowship at USC and the invaluable mentorship I received.
   • Transitioning to a role that balances clinical practice and wellness advocacy.

5. Whole Body Optimism:

   • How my experiences led me to prioritize clean living and wellness.
   • Encouraging healthcare professionals to journal, reflect, and speak up.
   • Emphasizing the importance of self-care to improve patient care and personal well-being.

Takeaway Message:

• Embrace your journey, learn from every experience, and always strive for a balanced life.
• Your voice and well-being matter—take control of your health, think positively, and relax.

Join us in this episode for an inspiring story of resilience, passion, and the pursuit of a meaningful career in trauma surgery.

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