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EPISODE · Oct 8, 2025 · 50 MIN

From a Small Town with a Life Expectancy of 56 to a Billion Views a Year

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Dr. Michael Gibson grew up in Stillwell, Oklahoma — a town where life expectancy was just 56 years. Decades later, his work has helped save millions of lives and brought free medical knowledge to the world through WikiDoc, an open-source encyclopedia with nearly a billion views a year.In this episode, Dr. Gibson shares how he went from dreaming of stock car racing to revolutionizing cardiology, fighting medical gatekeeping, and creating a future where lifesaving information is free for everyone.🎙️ Want to be a guest on the podcast? Click👉 https://medstorymedia.com/podcast⁠⁠⁠📚 Access free tools and downloads⁠. ⁠Click 👉 ⁠⁠https://medstorymedia.com/resources⁠⁠⁠Disclaimer: The views expressed in this podcast are solely those of the individuals speaking and do not represent the views of their employers. This episode is for informational and storytelling purposes only and should not be taken as medical advice. Always consult your healthcare provider with any personal medical concerns.Music Credits: Music for this episode comes from Blue Dot Sessions and the Descript Audio Library.Production Note: The MedStory Podcast is made possible by MedStory Studios and listeners like you.

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