@elizabethdavid9964
I'm a doctor....and for the first time I hear a colleague being very open and genuine about our profession in a public space. Thank you both for this very open conversation!
@jaimebillingsley4506
I was a funeral director for a few years and I remember a time when a family member of a decedent was waiting to go into an arrangement, they came up to me after I had finished up with a family and told me it was incredibly unprofessional of our funeral home staff to be laughing in the back room while there were families waiting to be seen. I checked in the office and there was only one other funeral director quietly working back there. I realized that the he had overheard an arrangement in the next room where the family was laughing and sharing wonderful stories of their loved one. Everyone grieves differently. Some find it a relief that their loved one is no longer in pain or want to celebrate that they had lived a beautiful, full life. For others it can be incredibly traumatizing and joy is sucked out of life for a long time. It can be so hard when someone you love dies and the world doesn't stop, just yours does.
@JerryGarciaPOBox
People who can easily say, "I don't know" almost instantly earn my respect. At the very least I just appreciate it & is definitely a good 1st impression.
@miriammcfarlane6972
Y'know, Mike, you may not have made any life-long friends during medical school, but you've created a huge community of souls who appreciate the efforts you've made to clear up missconceptions ... and sprinkled humour throughout.
@daniellespendlove1137
I'll be honest, I avoided Dr. Mike's stuff online BECAUSE he was a pretty face and I assumed he was using it for his own fame and prosperity. I trust your selection of guests, so I watched, and I'm glad I had this opportunity to hear Dr. Mike's heart.
@TerrenceHiggins-tc7pe
"PERFECT IS NOT JUST AN ILLUSION ITS A TOXIC ILLUSION"
@MoneyGist
"The reality is that we just don't know." Honesty can be frustrating some times but it's usually the best option in the long run.
@sophieoshaughnessy9469
I love that Mike outed being in a phase where he’s falling off his exercise goals because of stressors. That’s so cool and relatable and human. And why I love Dr. Mike, in addition to his having a very sharp, balanced and honest intelligence.
@brooklynstarsaint1776
I lost my dad to cancer just this past may one week after my birthday. He had single cell prostate cancer. I was the only one who stayed bedside with him. My fiancé was so amazing and watched my kids at a hotel while I stayed bedside with him. It was terrible to watch but I knew he needed someone, anyone. I am his only daughter and youngest out of 5, and I love my dad. His very last words were so faint compared to his usual healthy self, but I got to hear him say he loves me and that it something nobody can ever take away… but I wanted to type this and share it because I know the pain behind losing a parent to cancer and the heartbreak behind it. I too, felt the way dr Mike did. I heard people laughing moments after he was pronounced and it tore me up inside, but yes, I also understood the situation, however, understanding doesn’t stop the pain from occurring. Also, previously before he had passed and I was just sitting in the room keeping company, I had a dr approach me saying I didn’t have to stay and I could go home, etc. yes, I understood that, but obviously all I wanted was to be by my dad so he knew he was cared for and loved in his last moments. All I needed to hear was what I had heard from an older nurse, bless her heart, she sat with me for a moment and talked about going through the same situation I was sitting through and she said just being there, meant the world to him, even if he couldn’t express it. Just thinking about her saying that, makes me want to cry. She doesn’t realize it herself, but her saying that, has burned a permanent memory of the love people have when they pursue medicine in my brain. It’s to be there for the people. Not just to push in and push out patients to save time in between appointments..
@Voodoorai
When Steven asks questions like "If I were a fly on that wall in that household at that time, what would I have observed?" that's what sets him apart. Listens, responds, gives the guests breathing room to think and respond without filling up every moment with noise. It's really an amazing and highly respectable talent. :trophy-yellow-smiling:
@kerriekeenan9031
“Put on your shoes” that is literally a perfect simple way to put it! It’s so true, everything is a huge effort when you’re struggling mentally, but every effort can make a difference over time. And small things can make a bigger difference than you think if you give it the time to produce an effect.
@merodobson
My dogs have been the single biggest impact on improving my mental health. Taking them to the park to play with other dogs is my favorite thing to do. I'm in tears now just typing this.
@nickatnight782
Dr. Mike, fellow physician here. -Insidious misinformation sometimes is worse than outright disinformation - wow. Bravo. Hit the nail right on the head in such a succinctly medical way lol. What a truism there. Well done. Im going to steal that for my patients! Boy did you pin down a huge amount of thr problems today with that.
@Holly42162
It’s crazy to me that the honest fact of the statements “I don’t know” and “it depends…” don’t get the respect they deserve. I find statements like that relieving. It means that someone is listening and is going to take into account that they don’t have to have the answers right away but will make the effort to work with me to find out. I appreciate it far more than cocky confidence. It is growth, growth requires work
@lsaua
I was introduced to Dr Mike channel by my son, who was 9 at the time. We watched it together and talked about Dr Mike, still do now in his teenage years. God Bless you Dr Mike, you are our hero.
@UptownLooks-DowntownFunds
I don’t believe Dr. Mike has ever been as open and as vulnerable as he was in this interview. I’m very impressed, he is not just a pretty face. A few years ago and I saw him walking his dog, should have came up introduced myself.
@leeellenharris8371
I think this should be titled different. There is very little discussion on the dangers of vaping but so much more to this conversation that people need to be aware of. Thank you for the insight of information.
@ElberethKar
I am a psychologist and have been working as a Clinical Communications Tutor at the Medical School, helping students and future doctors become more effective communicators with their patients, families, and co-workers. Dr. Mike is absolutely right—it's crucial to find ways to provide information to patients without overwhelming them. Simply being in a hospital or doctor's office is already a stressful experience that can hinder understanding. It's wonderful that we now have various platforms to share information and guidance in a clear and accessible manner, free from jargon.
@theKangarooConspiracy
Dr. Mike is what the world needs. Science isn't about knowing, it's about providing evidence for or against. Inflated confidence is a great sign of ignorance. Admitting ignorance is a great sign of intelligence.
@TheDiaryOfACEO