What was the moment you discovered your purpose? On this episode of the Make Meaning podcast, Lynne talks with Dr. Joshua Mezrich, transplant surgeon and author of When Death Becomes Life: Notes from a Transplant Surgeon, about his moment of discovery. Meaning seems a small word for the giving of life. Dr. Mezrich facilitates the transfer of hope and opportunity, when one person’s death gives life to another. This work helped him form deeper connections with his patients and fueled his drive to share the meaningful stories of transplants, of life, with others. Check it out here:
In this episode, Lynne and Dr. Mezrich discuss:
- The moment of discovering purpose
- Finding meaning in transplanting life from loss
- The importance of taking time to connect with others
- Celebrating the pioneers of transplant surgery
- A writer’s process
Helpful links and resources:
- Dr. Joshua Mezrich, MD
- University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health
- Facebook: UW Surgery
- When Death Becomes Life: Notes from a Transplant Surgeon
- UW Health Kidney Transplant Program
- UW Health Liver Transplant Program
Coming up July 22 on the Make Meaning Podcast:
Lynne interviews guests Amy Haimerl from Shady Ladies Literary Society and David Dwaihy from Detroit City Football Club in front of a live audience during the Detroit Podcast Festival! Lynne, Amy and Dave talk about building communities and how that strengthens the Detroit community as a whole.
The Make Meaning podcast was honored to be one of four women-led podcasts chosen to podcast from the Motor City Woman Podcast Brunch. Tune in next week to hear all about it!
