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June 16, 2025 β€’ 49 mins

Episode 24 released June 16

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In this chilling episode of Medical Media Mixer Podcast, we take a deep dive into survival against impossible odds. Inspired by the Netflix film Society of the Snow and Morbid podcast episode 638, we unpack the infamous story of the Uruguayan Air Force Flight 571 crash and the desperate fight for survival that followed.

From the devastating effects of starvation, hypothermia, and frostbite to the controversial subject of cannibalism, we explore the medical, psychological, and ethical dimensions of survival in extreme conditions.

πŸŽ™οΈ We also reflect on the human side of this tragedyβ€”asking ourselves: Could we survive in those conditions? Would we eat a friend to stay alive? Nicole joins in with insight on the psychological impacts of trauma and survival decisions.

We discuss:

βœ… Starvation 🀀 βœ… Hypothermia & Frostbite ❄️ βœ… Cannibalism 🦴

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