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Nina Gervase shares her journey through grief and resilience, emphasizing the importance of living fully despite life's challenges.

Hello, Doctor Humans! 💛 In this episode, we're joined by the incredible Nina Gervase for a deeply moving conversation about grief, resilience, mindset, and what it truly means to live life to the fullest. Together, we explore the lessons that come from navigating terminal illness, the doctor-patient relationship, and how we can choose intention, gratitude, and hope, even in life's hardest moments. Whether you're a healthcare professional or simply someone wanting to live more fully, we hope this conversation leaves you inspired. KEY POINTS Nina shares her family's journey after her late husband, Steve, was diagnosed with a terminal brain tumour and the extraordinary mindset that helped him live well beyond expectations. We discuss the balance between honest medical conversations and preserving hope for patients and their families. Why planning for the worst while hoping for the best can create space to truly live in the present. How grief and joy can coexist, and why embracing both is an important part of the healing journey. The power of choosing gratitude, intention, and presence in everyday life. Nina explains how simple daily practices, like journaling and reflection, can…

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Hosts: Doctor Becc, Kristeen Barker

Guest: Nina Gervase

Topics covered

• grief
• resilience
• mindset
• living fully
• doctor-patient relationship
• intention
• gratitude

Keywords

• grief
• resilience
• terminal illness
• mindset
• gratitude
• hope
• healing journey

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