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29. Serving Patients and Finding Purpose with Allison Hare

“I’m just so grateful to be in the position that I am, so that I can meet people like her and take care of her, and just feel like I found my calling. Because that honestly how I feel. I’ve connected with his flow of purpose, and it’s the best feeling in the world. And it makes all of this struggle worth it.”
This week, we continue our conversation with Penn medical student, Allison Hare, who has an immense passion for caring for and connecting with others.
In this episode, she shares the powerful story of a past patient’s miraculous recovery which helped her identify internal medicine as her true calling.
Additionally, she provides insightful advice for new medical students, which is arguably applicable to anyone adventuring down a new path. This portion of the episode evolves into an enlightening conversation around exploration, self-discovery, and the balance of intention and surrender.
Lastly, we dive into the importance of examining personal motivations, reframing situations, and ultimately, starting with why.
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We hope you enjoy this episode of Discover More, with us and Allison Hare.
Thank you.

28. Babies on Netflix and Care through Music and Medicine with Allison Hare

Allison Hare is a medical student at the University of Pennsylvania, who has an immense passion for caring for and connecting with others.
In this week’s episode, she tells the story of the identity crisis that occurred in high school, when she was told she wasn’t good enough to be a professional cellist.
This crisis brought her to a pre-med track at the University of Wisconsin, where she majored in psychology, and worked in a research lab that was just featured in the Netflix documentary, “Babies.”
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The lab studies the way infants acquire language through statistical learning, and her personal research shows the impact that music exposure can have on babies’ ability to acquire language.
She shares the gratitude that she now has for this identity crisis, as it led her to medicine, a field that also allows her to connect and provide care, but on a larger scale than music.
We also dive into the power of reflection, the necessity of creative outlets, and the importance of framing your self-talk around behavior rather than identity.
This one touches on so many different topics and is quite insightful into the world that is medical school, so we really think you’ll enjoy it.
“In that moment, I kind of realize that I don’t have to give up on the part of the music that allowed me to connect with other people when I go into medicine. I can still touch people in a way that’s deep, profound, meaningful, and real even if it is not through the cello. Just being a lending ear to someone that’s going through a difficult time or experience, or providing emotional support…Just showing someone that I care can have that same impact.”
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We hope you enjoy this episode of Discover More, with us and Allison Hare.
Thank you.

27. Level Up Modern Dating with the 5 C’s

In this week's episode, we synthesize our collective experiences in modern dating. We both have recognized the importance and profound impact that our relationships have served in our lives.
We have compiled all the experiences into the 5 Cs, in respective order, to help simplify the complexity of modern dating- Chemistry, Compatibility, Comfortability, Commitment, and Communication.
Chemistry is the initial spark between the two people or known as the first impression. Compatibility is the shared connection of beliefs, habits, and personalities between the two people. Comfortability is the ability to display one's authenticity and vulnerability. Commitment is the decision to choose each other through both highs and lows by becoming the best partner you can be. Communication is the bridge that connects all the C's and the force that could make or break a relationship.
We hope you enjoy this episode of Discover More and thank you for listening.

26. Discover More Books: I Will Teach You to be Rich by Ramit Sethi

The book "I Will Teach You to be Rich" by Ramit Sethi fundamentally changed the way we look at our money.
In this week's episode of Discover More Books, we discuss our biggest takeaway from the book, as well as our perspective around money before and after reading. Unlike most financial books, this one focuses on human psychology and is definitely a fun and more exciting read.
We highly recommend this book to anyone looking to take control, optimize their finances, and create a truly rich life by changing their relationship with money.

25. Near Death Experiences and Divine Interventions with Christian Buttrick

In this week's episode, we continue our conversation with Christian Buttrick, one of the most interesting and well-rounded people we know.
Christian tells the stories of near-death experiences that made him question his life, and inspired his move to Chicago.
This leads to a discussion around the fragility of life, the beauty of helping strangers, and the importance of wiping the slate clean with the people you love.
We hope you enjoy this episode of Discover More, with us and Christian Buttrick. You can follow Chrisitan and his journey on Instagram: @thee_avatar.

24. Embracing Conflicts, Managing the Ego, and Exercising the Mind with Christian Buttrick

This week’s guest is Christian Buttrick, a good friend and one of the most interesting guys we know.
Christian is a high-level athlete. He played college basketball at Penn State Altoona and now, holds a blue belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.
He also has thousands of hours of meditation and Kundalini Yoga under his belt, which is extremely evident in his calm presence and humility.
After graduating from college and a couple of near-death experiences, Christian realized that life is too fragile to not take the risks you know you should be taking. He then took his leap; moving to Chicago to pursue a career in IT and develop his passion for Jiu-Jitsu.
In this episode, he shares his strategies for dealing with conflict, managing the ego, and approaching the biggest battle that we all face; the battle within our minds.
He also shares his unique perspective on competitiveness, that is, competing only against yourself while using the standards of others as inspiration and support.
We also discuss the idea that the body is the subconscious mind, and how self-care practices such as yoga and meditation, are actually for the benefit of others, not just for yourself.
This interview is one of our favorites to date and we think you will take a lot out of it.
We hope you enjoy this episode of Discover More, with us and Christian Buttrick. Follow Christian, his jiu-jitsu journey, and more on Instagram @thee_avatar.

23. The 5 Biggest Lessons Learned as a 25 Year Old with Aidan Weinmann

On today’s episode of Discover More, we share Aidan’s biggest lessons learned as a 25 year old.
Every day for the last two years, Aidan has written down three lessons and three wins from each day.
This episode is our effort to distill down the 1000+ lessons learned into the 5 that we feel can create the most impact in your life.
We are immensely grateful for this year’s wins, losses and lessons, and we cannot wait to share them with you.
1️⃣ All stress is self-created. You get to choose how to respond in each moment.
2️⃣ Extreme accountability and ownership means that you are the source of every result in your life, good or bad.
3️⃣ Seek the Lesson. Life always gives the cast of characters & circumstances you need to grow.
4️⃣ Know thyself - then perform action without attachment (to the result).
5️⃣ Sooner or later, health will be your #1 concern.
These lessons emerged from a range of teachers and in a variety of forms, including podcasts, books, captions, and most importantly, life experience.
We would like to sincerely thank all of the teachers that have shared their wisdom and continue to create positive change every day.
@nick_boleto @aubreymarcus @lewishowes @emilystellafletcher @mindpumpmedia @jockowillink @paul.chek @jayshetty @tombilyeu @erickgodsey @petercroneofficial
Let us know what lesson resonated with you the most!

22. Discover More Books. Stillness is the Key.

If you haven’t heard yet, stillness is the key to just about everything.
Ryan Holiday’s best selling book, Stillness is the Key, is one of the most impactful books we’ve ever read and this episode is our effort to share our biggest takeaways and lessons learned.
As Holiday explains, stillness is that moment where thoughts settle around you.
It’s that ability to get quiet, step back, and truly reflect.
It’s the thing that allows you to think clearly, make tough decisions, and handle high-pressure situations.
It’s one of the most powerful forces in the world.
Holiday masterfully draws on examples from a range of subjects and distills wisdom down into relatable, actionable four to six-page chapters.
We cannot recommend this book more, and we hope you pick up a copy and/or discover more about it on this weeks’ episode.

21. Rwanda’s Relationship with Time, Math’s Contribution to Music, and the Pursuit of Knowledge with Matthias Wuest

In this week's episode, we continue our conversation with Matthias Wuest, a gifted math teacher and endurance athlete.
We discuss his recent move to Rwanda and how the new culture has impacted his relationship with time and efficiency.
We also explore Matthia's passion for mathematics, what it has taught him about life, as well as its connection with music.
Whether it is math, music, endurance sports, or new cultures, it is clear that Matthias pursues knowledge for the sake of knowledge. This disciplined, yet multi-disciplinary approach has allowed him to complete rigorous academic and athletic achievements, move halfway across the world for love, and, ultimately, live a happy and balanced life.
We hope you enjoy this episode of Discover More, with us and Matthias Wuest.

20. Cycling the Elevation of Mount Everest, Completing Teach for America, and Structuring Goals with Matthias Wuest

"Efficiency was born out of necessity and privilege." This week's guest is Matthias Wuest, a gifted math teacher and endurance athlete. After graduating from Northwestern University with a mathematics major, Matthias went on to work for Teach for America and completed a 70-mile triathlon. Now, he lives in Rwanda and teaches for a company that aims to empower students to apply to universities and create opportunities through global education. Recently, Matthias has accomplished a feat known as Evest-ing, in which he cycled for over 15 hours until he reached the cumulative elevation of Mount Everest. That is a 29,000 ft vertical elevation climb over 165 miles. We discuss how he prepared for such a challenging task, as well as his powerful motivation for embarking on this journey. This episode shows that if your "why" is big enough, anything is possible. We also dive into the importance of structuring non-negotiables, setting supplementary goals, and balancing different types of focus.