🎙 Part 1: Leaving the Path — Javi’s Story of Walking Away from Medical School

In Part 1, we sit down with Javi, a former medical student who made the courageous and deeply personal decision to leave medical school in order to protect his mental health.Javi shares his experience navigating medical training, the mounting pressure to keep going at all costs, and the internal conflict of walking away from a dream he once held tightly.We explore:• The emotional weight of medical training• The fear, guilt, and grief that come with leaving• How identity becomes entangled with becoming a doctor• Why choosing yourself can feel like failure—even when it’s survivalThis episode is an honest look at the cost of staying silent—and the bravery it takes to step off the expected path.🎧 Streaming now on Spotify, Apple & YouTube📲 Follow @empowermedlife