Welcome to the very first episode of Medicine with Meaning with Dr. Julie Taw. In this inspiring debut, Dr. Julie explores her remarkable journey from Myanmar to becoming a physician in the United States, a path deeply shaped by her family’s courage and her father’s influence as a doctor. Dr. Julie shares the profound impact of a formative mission trip to El Salvador, where she witnessed the power of community, resilience, and the crucial role of social and economic factors in health.

Dr. Julie dives into the limitations of conventional medicine and discusses her passion for root-cause healing, mind-body medicine, and functional medicine. Listeners will hear about the value of discovering one’s “why” in health, the importance of tending not just to the body but also to the mind and spirit, and simple, practical steps anyone can take to reconnect with themselves.

Whether you’re seeking empowerment on your own health journey or want to understand how deeper meaning can transform medicine, this episode lays the foundation for a podcast focused on whole-person wellbeing, self-inquiry, and the lifelong pursuit of vibrant health. Join us as we embark on a journey to bring more meaning to medicine and to your own daily life.

Timestamps:

00:00 Father's Influence on My Career

04:09 Witnessing Resilience and Health Challenges

09:08 "Exploring Mind-Body and Functional Medicine"

12:41 Purpose-Driven Health Choices

16:37 Listening to Body's Messages

20:18 Root Causes of Chronic Fatigue

23:53 Unconscious Community Health Practices

26:22 "Village Life: Connection and Resilience"

28:54 Holistic Health: Mind, Body, Spirit

31:14 "Holistic Health: Mind, Body, Spirit"

37:31 Listening to Stress Signals

38:42 "Finding Meaning in Health"

44:23 Podcast Appreciation & Invitation

Show Website - https://medicinewithmeaning.com/

Dr. Julie Taw's Clinic Website - https://julietawmd.com/

Dr. Julie Taw's Instagram - @julie.taw.md

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