When Dr. Jessica Bunin woke up after open-heart surgery to find her attending quietly sitting by her bedside, everything she believed about medicine changed. It was no longer just about procedures or protocols. It was about presence.

In this powerful episode, Dr. Bunin shares her journey through three cancer diagnoses, two war-zone deployments, and a lifetime of service in military medicine. From leading critical care units in Afghanistan to mentoring young physicians, she reflects on how pain, purpose, and human connection can transform the way we lead and care.

Her story is a reminder that even in the toughest battles, whether in war, in illness, or in leadership, empathy is the strongest force we have.

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