Up close and personal with Dr. Brian Williams
I interview trauma surgeon and activist Dr. Williams for Talk with Doc.
Watch and listen to this interview with my colleague, who is not only talented trauma surgeon with experience in active duty military, but also inspirational speaker and author of articles and podcast on social and racial justice.
2020 has been challenging not only due to pandemic, but also events of social activism and unrest related to aftermath of death of George Floyd, who lost his life in hands on police. While Mr. Floyd was suffocated with the knee in hands of those who should protect us, this event brought to the surface the fact that we are out of collective breath and can watch no more how inequalities affect all of us in negative way and prevent us from moving forward with healthy and balanced society, especially in time of pandemic, where so many goals of humanity should be (at least in theory) aligned in fight with the deadly virus. If that was only that one dimensional and easy. I speak with Dr. Williams about his career, what sparked his activism, road that lies ahead to heal us as a society, but also hard work that needs to be done so we all have voice in the system. We explore military background of this surgeon and how it shaped his choices in future profession, but also how his path honors his family legacy in serving this country as multigenerational career military personnel. We talk about how conversation about race and justice is important to have with our children, but also how this dialogue is even more needed with adults and can reshape, hopefully, the better future for all in this country, and across the globe. It would not be the interview for this website where I talk so much about life and balance if we did not touch upon healthy lifestyle, exercise, fitness and mind and body connection. I am humbled and thankful that Brian is my professional colleague and hopefully a friend with whom I would like to reconnect in the near future.
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