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June 6, 2022 33 mins

Dr. Parul Dua Makkar joins Hospitalist, Family and Rural Medicine Physician, and one of Manu's closest friends since university, Dr. Branko Lazarevic.

 

Topics discussed:

  • Manu and Branko's initial bond.
  • Manu and Branko's lasting bond.
  • Manu's return to work.
  • Manu's sell of his practice.
  • COVID's potential role in Manu's treatment.
  • Branko's acceptance and respect of Manu's approach to treatment.
  • Parul's loss off Manu goes beyond losing a sibling.
  • On Maya.
  • On parents.
  • Looking to gurus vs. looking inward.
  • Finding inner peace.
  • Manu and Branko, always fighters, never competitive.
  • Manu's appreciation for quality without the pretention.
  • The error of focusing on trophies vs. experiences.
  • Manu's ability to transcend material objects into shared experiences.
  • Manu's idea of wellness.
  • Manu & Branko's idea of time well-spent together.
  • Manu's shared dreams.
  • Branko's final exchanges with Manu.

Branko's message to Manu:

"I love you, we spent some incredible times together. We shaped each others lives and kept pushing each other, intricately weaving our realities and always striving for more. I am honoured to have known you, you inspire me every day and I always hear your voice in the background guiding me in difficult situations. Until we meet again brother."

 

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From today's episode:

Manu's book, Life Interrupted: Dr. Dua's Survival Guide.

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