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The Last ZebraNuanced conversations about different walks of life and those who live them Author: Ugo Ezema, MD
The Last Zebra draws its essence from the timeless medical adage: When you hear hoofbeats, think of horses, not zebras. Coined by Dr. Theodore Woodward in the 1940s, this maxim reminds us to prioritize common diagnoses over rare and improbable ones. In a medical world often defined by seeking the most likely causes, The Last Zebra podcast takes a different approach. Here we are looking for the common in all of us. The common focuses on the unique, diverse, and individual experiences of medical professionals. We hope to showcase the stories of these individuals, highlighting how they infuse their backgrounds, beliefs, and characteristics into their medical practice. By doing so, they add an artistic and personal touch that goes beyond the clinical norms and transforms their work into a deeply profound and meaningful endeavor. Through these stories, The Last Zebra aims to reveal the extraordinary side of medicine "heavy on the ordinary". The stories that deviate from dogma and delve into the exceptional. It seeks to capture the essence of these medical professionals journeys, shedding light on their challenges, triumphs, and the remarkable ways they shape the landscape of healthcare. In each episode, we delve into the non-clinical nuances that define the day-to-day lives of medical professionals from diverse backgrounds and specialties. This podcast will start and go beyond the clinical, shedding light on the intricate artistry, mosaicism, and diversity in medicine. We explore how every guest crafts their unique personality and characteristics into the very fabric of their practice. These stories not only celebrate individuality but also embody the soul of healthcare. In a world where uniformity is prioritized, The Last Zebra podcast honors the rare and unique elements that medical professionals bring to their work. Together, well discover how these exceptional individuals are shaping the future of healthcare, one personalized interaction at a time. So, come along as Language: en Genres: Personal Journals, Philosophy, Society & Culture Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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It's Never Too Late To Become Who You Were Meant To Be with Dr. Brittney Carman | #TheLastZebraPod
Wednesday, 3 December, 2025
What does it take to reclaim a dream you were told to abandon?In this remarkable episode, Dr. Brittney Carman shares her decades-long journey from a 16-year-old who fell in love with medicine on a pediatric oncology floor to a mother, writer, professor, and finally a physician who started medical school at 42 years old.Raised in a culture where higher education wasn’t encouraged and where religious leaders explicitly told her not to pursue medicine , Brittney followed the expected path - marriage, motherhood, and a career in teaching and creative writing. But the dream never left.A single, unexpected moment - being asked as a contestant on "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?" what she would do if she won - cracked everything open:“I’d go to medical school.”That answer became the turning point that brought her back to the life she once thought was impossible. Today, she’s a nearly 3rd-year Internal Medicine resident at Tulane, a mother of three daughters, and a living testament that timing doesn’t define destiny.This episode is about ambition, loss, faith, motherhood, courage, and the quiet power of trusting yourself enough to begin again.This is The Last Zebra - real stories, real people, and real purpose.💬 Comment “ZEBRA” to learn more.🎧 Listen to the FULL, unfiltered conversation with Dr. Brittney Carman on The Last Zebra Podcast:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/13QjxW49xOkSqkP9zQKyRS?si=_94N98AiTYGFD02EgHXZtAApple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-last-zebra/id1715958112Captivate: https://feeds.captivate.fm/the-last-zebra/▶️ Subscribe for more stories that challenge the conventions of medicine, identity, and purpose:https://www.youtube.com/@UgoEzemaMD?sub_confirmation=1🔗 Follow the Conversation:Dr. Ugo Ezema: https://instagram.com/ugoezemamdThe Last Zebra Pod: https://instagram.com/thelastzebrapod📧 Join our community newsletter:https://linktr.ee/ugoezemamdHosted by Dr. Ugo Ezema, The Last Zebra uncovers the extraordinary journeys of people reshaping medicine and redefining what it means to choose a life of purpose — no matter when the journey begins.#TheLastZebra, #TheLastZebraPodcast, #DrBrittneyCarman, #UgoEzemaMD, #WomenInMedicine, #NonTraditionalStudent, #MedSchoolAt40, #SecondCareerMedicine, #CareerChange, #InspirationalStories, #MedicineJourney, #StorytellingInMedicine, #EmpathyInMedicine, #MedicalPodcast, #NeverTooLate, #PurposeDriven, #Resilience, #BeTheZebra
