107 - 7 Insights From Spain That Can Help Independent Physicians Live (And Work) Longer

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Did you know Spain ranks higher than the U.S. in life expectancy — even though 20% of their population smokes?

In this week’s curiosity episode, we’re digging into why Spain is sitting pretty at #9 in global life expectancy. If you're a younger physician trying to build a better, less stressful life outside of corporate medicine, these insights aren’t just interesting — they’re clues. We're talking diet, disease, divorce rates, smoking, suicide, and more. Spoiler: it's not all about high-tech healthcare.

• See how smaller portion sizes and mid-day meals may be helping Spaniards live longer.
• Find out how many doctors they have per capita — and how it compares to us in the U.S.
• Learn what the top 5 causes of death in Spain can tell us about inflammation, lifestyle, and stress.

Press play and stay curious — because understanding why Spain lives longer might just help you live (and practice) better.

Discover how medical graduates, junior doctors, and young physicians can navigate residency training programs, surgical residency, and locum tenens to increase income, enjoy independent practice, decrease stress, achieve financial freedom, and retire early, while maintaining patient satisfaction and exploring physician side gigs to tackle medical school loans.