Episode 217: Raeanne Newquist from Mercy Ships

Episode 217: Raeanne Newquist from Mercy Ships

Author: Dr. Brian Lenzkes October 9, 2024 Duration: 58:03

Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life's Best Medicine. Raeanne Newquist is on staff at Mercy Ships—an international faith-based organization bringing hope and healing to the world's forgotten poor. As many as 5 billion people lack access to safe, affordable surgical and anesthesia services worldwide, and less than 6% of all operations are delivered to the world's poorest countries. Marginalised populations continue to suffer due to a lack of trained healthcare providers, inadequate infrastructure, and disproportionate out-of-pocket healthcare costs. Mercy Ships programs offer holistic support to developing countries striving to make healthcare accessible for all. Since 1978, Mercy Ships has delivered services to more than 2.71 million direct beneficiaries. The countries served by Mercy Ships are ranked as the poorest in the world by the United Nations Human Development Index.

In this conversation, Dr. Brian and Raeanne talk about…

  • The mission and work of Mercy Ships
  • How Raeanne became involved with Mercy Ships
  • Stories from working abroad with Mercy Ships
  • How Covid impacted the work of Mercy Ships
  • Physician burnout and why it is happening
  • How emotional healing can be just as powerful as physical healing
  • The history of Mercy Ships
  • Volunteering for Mercy Ships

For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening!

Thank you for listening. Have a blessed day and stay healthy!

 

Links:

 

Raeanne Newquist:

 

Dr. Brian Lenzkes: 

 

HLTH Code:

 

Keto Mojo:


What does it truly mean to be well? For Dr. Brian Lenzkes, the answer stretches far beyond a chart of lab results. On the Life's Best Medicine Podcast, he explores the interconnected layers of a whole life, where physical health is deeply woven into the fabric of our relationships, our sense of purpose, and our spiritual grounding. Each conversation moves past simplistic advice to consider how family, community, and personal faith shape our daily resilience. You’ll hear from a variety of guests who share candid stories-not just of medical recovery, but of profound human connection, unexpected compassion, and quiet heroism found in everyday challenges. Dr. Lenzkes brings his perspective as a practicing physician who believes healing is a multifaceted endeavor. This isn't a lecture series; it's a collection of genuine dialogues that remind us our wellbeing is a holistic story still being written. Tune into this podcast for thoughtful reflections that might just change how you view your own health, relationships, and place in the world.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

Life's Best Medicine Podcast
Podcast Episodes
Episode 274: Dr. David Cavan [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:03:16
Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life's Best Medicine. Dr. David Cavan is a leading diabetes specialist and author dedicated to helping people take control of their blood sugar and reverse type 2 diabetes t…
Episode 273: Martha Carlin [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 56:37
Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life's Best Medicine. Martha Carlin is the founder and CEO of BiotiQuest, a company pioneering targeted probiotic formulations to improve gut health and overall wellness. A…
Episode 272: Theresa Lyons, MS, MS, PhD [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 58:47
Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life's Best Medicine. Theresa Lyons, MS, MS, PhD is a Yale University trained scientist, medical strategist, and autism parent. Theresa combines the rigor of a Yale-trained…
Episode 271: The Fight to End Human Trafficking with Lisa Mitts [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 46:57
Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life's Best Medicine. Lisa Mitts is a multi-award-winning Indie recording artist/songwriter, performer, and advocate for survivors of human trafficking. She is the Director…
Episode 270: Josh Wageman [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:23:09
Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life's Best Medicine. Josh Wageman is a board-certified Clinical Lipid Specialist dedicated to transforming the way we understand and treat heart disease. With a deep expert…
Episode 269: Michelle Hurn [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:09:04
Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life's Best Medicine. Michelle Hurn is a registered and licensed dietitian with sixteen years of experience as a clinical, acute care dietitian, lead dietitian in psychiatri…
Episode 268: Mike (@GuyNAustin) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:48:06
Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life's Best Medicine. Mike Davis (@GuyNAustin on Twitter) is a self-described "random guy in Austin who got tired of being sick and overweight at the age of 48 and decided t…
Episode 267: Dr. Ken Berry [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:10:56
Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life's Best Medicine. Dr. Ken Berry is a Fellow in The American Academy of Family Physicians and has been practicing Family Medicine in rural Tennessee for over a decade (ha…
Episode 266: Dr. William Davis [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:02:47
Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life's Best Medicine. Dr. William Davis is a cardiologist and best-selling author of multiple books aimed at exposing the incredible nutritional blunders made by official he…
Episode 265: Jason Fung, MD and The Hunger Code [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:14:53
Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life's Best Medicine. Dr. Jason Fung is a New York Times-bestselling author of many books including The Obesity Code and The Diabetes Code. He completed medical school at th…