In this episode of The Interesting MD Podcast, Dr. Rob Beck talks with Stephen Marche, author of The Next Civil War and creator of the Gloves Off podcast, about political instability and rising violence in the United States.

Marche explains why expert models increasingly point toward more civil unrest—not necessarily through dramatic conflict, but through fragmentation, disruption, and the breakdown of trust in institutions. Rob ties these ideas to the medical world, discussing why doctors and scientists may be uniquely exposed during social instability, and shares personal reflections from evacuating New Orleans during Hurricane Katrina.

A serious, eye-opening conversation about where the U.S. may be headed—and what it means for everyday life and the healthcare professionals living through it.

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In Part 2 of this Interesting MD Podcast series, Dr. Rob Beck continues his conversation with Dr. Amber Hull, focusing on the real-life experience of immigrating to Canada as a physician.

Dr. Hull shares practical guidance on visas, licensing, moving logistics, and starting over professionally, alongside reflections on courage, identity, and growth. She opens up about the emotional side of leaving the U.S., building community in a new country, and finding balance to prevent burnout.

They also discuss why change, whether staying or leaving, requires bravery, and how support, humility, and resilience make the journey possible.

A thoughtful, encouraging episode for doctors and professionals navigating big decisions and new beginnings.

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Physician burnout isn’t just about long hours, it’s about living in a constant state of stress. In this episode of The Interesting MD Podcast, Dr. Rob Beck speaks with Dr. Amber Hull, a U.S.-trained, Canada-licensed physician, about why she ultimately left American medicine and started over in Canada.

Dr. Hull opens up about the toll of hyper-vigilance, distrust, and adversarial relationships in U.S. healthcare, especially for women physicians. She shares how burnout pushed many of her peers to consider leaving medicine entirely, and how moving to Canada allowed her to reconnect with integrative, holistic care and a more collaborative medical culture.

A powerful, reflective conversation about loss, resilience, and choosing a healthier path forward.

🎧 Listen next week for Part 2, where Dr. Hull breaks down the practical realities of relocating and practicing medicine in Canada.

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