Laughing through Life: Coping Mechanisms and Advice for Students

26/03/2025 38 min
Laughing through Life: Coping Mechanisms and Advice for Students

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American Ophthalmologist and Comedian, Will Flanary (AKA Dr Glaucomflecken) joins us to discuss his use of humour as a coping mechanism for challenges in his life and how he has managed to integrate medicine and comedy. Will delves into the importance of laughter as a therapeutic tool, providing an invaluable perspective on how personal challenges have changed his outlook on life over the years.This podcast contains content that some listeners may find upsetting. For support with mental health issues, please visit the links below:Dedicated mental health support for all NHS doctors and dentists: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/dedicated-mental-health-support-for-all-nhs-doctors-and-dentists Samaritans: https://www.samaritans.org/In this episode, Will and Peter Cackett discuss the current global medical environment and relevant implications for healthcare professionals and patients. Will also offers key advice for prospective medical students and details how he has been able to leverage his position as a social media influencer to create change within the medical sphere and engage and advocate across wide audiences.This is a non-promotional podcast organised and fully funded by Bayer plc.March 2025 | PP-EYL-GB-2798 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.