Medicine and Miracles

Medicine and Miracles

Author: Don Murphy November 5, 2024 Duration: 1:38:06

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Medicine and Miracles are explored in this episode.  Dr.Erica is a doctor detective who finds simple solutions to common maladies that other doctors can't seem to help with.  Here search for spirit, purpose and meaning in life led to her current life of service.  She lives in Santa Fe, New Mexico with patients from across the US. She has lived in many different countries while growing up. Her adult life began as a school teacher on the Navajo Reservation in the early 1970s, then Peace Corps volunteer in South America working as a bilingual educator, high-altitude mountain climber in the Andes, Outward Bound Instructor in the Colorado Rockies. She helped found a co-housing community in Santa Fe called The Commons.  Her life has been a mythic journey of wonderment and life-changing experiences—including some major medical disasters—which ultimately led her to finding her life purpose of service to those who are suffering.  In particular she now describes herself as a medical detective diagnosing and finding a cure for maladies that other doctors have not been able to help with.  You can find out more about Dr. Elliott here:   https://www.ericaelliottmd.com

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Don Murphy hosts Nature and Science Podcast, a series built on conversations with people for whom curiosity is a way of life. Rather than presenting dry lectures, each episode unfolds as a personal narrative, tracing the unique path that led a guest to their particular corner of the natural or scientific world. You might hear a theoretical physicist describe the moment a complex equation first felt beautiful, or a park ranger recount the specific, quiet morning that solidified their commitment to a wilderness area. The discussions are grounded in the human experience behind the disciplines, whether it's a conservation biologist explaining the emotional weight of tracking a species' recovery or an amateur astronomer sharing how mapping the stars became a lifelong solace. This approach makes the vast subjects of nature and science feel accessible and intimately connected to daily life. By focusing on these individual journeys, the podcast reveals how passion and profession intertwine, offering listeners not just information, but inspiration. It’s for anyone who has ever looked at a forest or a formula and wondered about the stories hidden within. Tune in to find a sense of connection through the shared wonder of exploration.
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