Ever wondered what it really takes to survive medicine’s front lines?In this eye-opening episode, Dr. Claudia Mendonça pulls back the curtain on life inside the hospital—sharing stories you’ll never see on TV. From power outages in emergency rooms to confronting bullying in toxic hierarchies, Claudia reveals the unseen realities, hard choices, and human cost of working as a doctor in South Africa’s overstretched healthcare system.No filters. No hero worship. Just the truth about what it means to care for others—while barely holding yourself together.We discuss:Hierarchical bullying and the silent mental health crisis in medicineThe physical and emotional toll of relentless, sleepless shiftsLife-or-death decisions made without basic resources—and hope found in impossible momentsThe infamous Tom Ford story: what really happened, and what it says about our hospitalsHow holistic therapies like IV Glow are changing the way doctors care for themselves and their patientsWhy you’ll want to listen:If you think you know what it means to be a doctor, think again. This episode will challenge your assumptions and inspire you with real resilience, innovation, and the fight to change broken systems from the inside out.Key Themes:Toxic hierarchies and bullying in medicineBurnout, mental health, and the human side of doctoringThe reality of practicing medicine in under-resourced environmentsHolistic health and the rise of integrative IV therapy (IV Glow)Finding hope, meaning, and purpose in the chaosStandout moments:“Sometimes you save a life by torchlight—and sometimes you have to fight just to be heard.”Why Dr. Mendonça believes self-care isn’t selfish—it’s survivalHow adversity can spark innovation, empathy, and real changeKeywords:doctors, healthcare, hospital stories, physician burnout, medical mental health, South Africa hospitals, IV therapy, integrative medicine, healthcare innovation, physician wellness, Antioxi Talks podcastFollow us:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@antioxi.supplementsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/antioxi.supplements/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@antioxi.supplementsWebsite: https://antioxi-supplements.com/?srsltid=AfmBOoo_zhOqpv2uc5sLikTVu7Yt6--87pIkD0ybNEdI8daEI4gdpm9gBrought to you by Antioxi, Europe’s trusted mushroom supplement brand—fueling honest conversations and authentic wellness.

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