Beyond the Mountains: Medical Miracles and Stories of Hope with Dr. Manno

Welcome to a special series on Unpacked, where we journey to the vibrant and resilient nation of Haiti. In this series, we have the privilege of hearing from inspiring individuals who have not only grown up in this beautiful country but have dedicated their lives to positively impacting their communities.Join us as we sit down with Elio, Jessica, and Dr. Manno, leaders born in Haiti (two still living there) each with a unique story and perspective on life in Haiti. They graciously share their personal experiences, offering a glimpse into the rich tapestry of Haitian culture, and emphasizing the immense joy that persists even in the face of challenging circumstances, including economic and political unrest.This week on Unpacked we are chatting with Dr. Manno. Dr. Manno in Haiti, a physician at Sante 2000 in Haut Limbe, Haiti. Dr. Manno specializes in diabetic care and works with the Evangelical Covenant Church of Canada. In this episode, we discuss Dr. Manno’s life story, lessons and learnings along the way from growing up in Haiti to becoming a doctor. Dr. Manno is one of the wisest people, a good friend and has had a long-standing relationship with Evan for many years. Dr. Manno shares how he learned English, his journey to becoming a doctor and his mission to serve his community and dispel myths and misinformation about illness in Haiti. He calls this his life mission and ministry work. He asks deep questions about community and neighbourhood and challenges us to what we want to be remembered for. Don't miss this episode into the heart of Haiti and with our dear friend. LINKS-Donate + Support Haiti-Evangelical Covenant Church of Canada-Petite Anse Feeding Project Video (featuring Jessica)-More on Haiti: Dr. Manno's Episode part 1 and part 2-Unpacked Series - Shoulder to Shoulder-Unpacked Series - Everyday Enneagram-Unpacked Series - AdoptionSupport the showUnpacked is a podcast exploring life as messy people. It’s conversations with counsellors, leaders, and storytellers discussing the experiences of being human. We talk about the strength that comes from big messy failures and vulnerable moments so we can learn to live more authentically. Subscribe and leave us a revSupport the showUnpacked is a podcast exploring life as messy people. It’s conversations with counsellors, leaders, and storytellers discussing the experiences of being human. We talk about the strength that comes from big messy failures and vulnerable moments so we can learn to live more authentically. Subscribe and leave us a review!Instagram:@theunpackedpodFacebook: @theunpackedpodunpackedpod.caSupport the show*music by Bensound