About this episode

Dr. James Juarez discusses the impact of nature and reflective practices on his medical career and personal growth.

Today, we are joined by Dr. James Juarez, an emergency physician, educator, and founder of Oasis Adventures. Dr. James Juarez, MD, is an Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine at Oregon Health Sciences University and founder of Oasis Adventures. He completed residency training in Emergency Medicine at Michigan State University Kalamazoo, then spent 16 years practicing emergency medicine in Southern Oregon before joining faculty and recently relocated to the Pacific Northwest. In this reflective conversation, Dr. Juarez explores how nature, community, and reflective practice have shaped his journey in medicine. Drawing on two decades of annual solo retreats, wilderness medicine teaching, and Oasis Adventures, he describes how nature creates space for honesty, self-awareness, and deep listening. We also cover: Why emergency medicine: the draw toward immediacy and solvable problems Nature as grounding and teacher: from childhood camping to wilderness medicine expeditions The universal tension: balancing excellence in medicine with personal relationships and what matters most Oasis Adventures: immersive retreats designed to help physicians slow down, reflect, and reconnect with…

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