Courtney Johnson sabe lo que es construir una marca personal desde cero… con ansiedad, vergüenza y todo. En esta conversación íntima y sin filtro, nos muestra por qué postear en redes puede sentirse como escalar una montaña emocional, y cómo atravesarla sin dejar de ser vos. Desde el síndrome del impostor hasta la “montaña del cringe”, Courtney explica por qué mostrarse online activa inseguridades profundas, cómo construir visibilidad sin perder tu autenticidad, y por qué la mayoría de los profesionales con talento siguen siendo invisibles. 🎧 Si alguna vez sentiste miedo de compartir lo que haces, este episodio es una invitación directa a dejar de esconderte. *Este episodio fue originalmente grabado en inglés y ahora lo traemos doblado al español para nuestra comunidad hispanohablante.* 00:00 Bienvenida + contexto personal 01:26 ¿Por qué tu conocimiento no basta si nadie lo ve? 03:14 Las marcas personales superan a las corporativas (y por qué) 09:07 La montaña del cringe: lo que nadie te cuenta de exponerte 13:10 Apalancamiento digital y el poder de las redes sociales 17:57 La autenticidad como privilegio (y cómo cultivarla con estrategia) 24:01 Herramientas para empezar sin abrumarte 28:30 De espectadores a protagonistas: el cambio que Lucas necesitaba 36:32 ¿Quiénes logran construir una marca fuerte (y por qué)? 39:26 Slay the Gatekeeper y el acceso a la información que nadie te da 💡 ¿Quién debería escuchar este episodio? Profesionales, creadores, estudiantes o médicos que saben que tienen algo para decir, pero sienten ansiedad, miedo al qué dirán o vergüenza de exponerse. Este episodio es para quienes quieren mostrarse, pero sin dejar de ser ellos mismos. Sobre Courtney Johnson Courtney Johnson es estratega de marca personal, host del podcast Slay the Gatekeeper y creadora digital con una comunidad de miles en LinkedIn, TikTok y Patreon. A través de su contenido y mentorías, ayuda a profesionales a mostrarse con autenticidad, estrategia y sin relleno. Sus cursos, clips y reflexiones han llegado a millones de personas buscando visibilidad con propósito. 📲 Instagram: @courtlynnjohnson 🔗 LinkedIn: Courtney Johnson 📣 Social Media 🎙️ Podcast: @courtney..johnson Follow Life of Flow 📲 Instagram: @LifeofFlowPodcast 👍 Facebook: Life of Flow Podcast 💼 LinkedIn: Life of Flow Podcast 🐦 X: @VascularPodcast Si este episodio te dio una nueva perspectiva o te hizo pensar en alguien que también está atravesando esa montaña del cringe, compártelo con esa persona. Y si estos espacios te están aportando valor, dejar una reseña o compartirlo en tus redes hace una diferencia enorme para que más voces puedan sumarse a esta conversación.

From entrepreneurial leaps to the future of bypass, the most powerful moments from the past months are here. In this best-of episode, we revisit conversations with some of the sharpest minds in MedTech, vascular surgery, cardiology, and education, including ICHOR Founder and CEO Tim Blair, interventional cardiologist Dr. Jaafer Golzar, interventional angiologist Dr. Michael Lichtenberg, bilingual parenting expert Michelle Bruni and Scott Addonizio, COO of BrosMed Medical and President of BrosMed US. Each guest shares something unforgettable: what it really takes to build a company from scratch, when to push for new treatment paths, how to think differently about bypass, and why raising a bilingual child is more science-backed than most experts still realize. We also hear from Life of Flow Podcast hosts Miguel and Lucas themselves reflecting on the pressure of high-stakes surgery, the value of micro-breaks, and what they’d change about how surgeons are trained today. ♦️ 00:46 The #1 Mistake Founders Make With Their Startups | LOF #71 02:15 What pushed Tim Blair to walk away from a secure MedTech career 04:48 Taking the leap: navigating risk, payroll, and belief ♦️ 11:45 The Procedure That’s Forcing Surgeons to Rethink Bypass | LOF #72 13:50 PTAB: the new bypass option that changed Dr. Golzar’s practice 17:01 When surgeons might consider PTAB over open bypass ♦️ 20:57 This World-Renowned Doctor Is Exposing the Biggest Flaw in Modern Vascular Care | LOF #73 23:00 What vascular care needs less (and more) of 25:49 Young patients, disabling disease, and no viable answers ♦️ 29:07 Should You Raise Your Kid Bilingual? Bilingual Expert Reveals What Parents Miss | LOF #74 29:37 Michelle Bruni explains the best age to start bilingual parenting 31:48 Common myths around speech delays in bilingual kids ♦️ 35:29 Why Surgeons Are Obsessed With This AI Tool | LOF #75 35:42 The worst advice Miguel ever received in training 38:25 Miguel’s spiritual ritual before the OR ♦️45:51 Trump’s Tariffs Are Crippling MedTech - Here’s What Comes Next | LOF #77 46:04 What it felt like when MedTech tariffs suddenly hit 145% 53:18 His vision for future-proofing BrosMed with U.S. manufacturing 💡 Who Should Listen Vascular surgeons, MedTech founders, interventional cardiologists, and early-career physicians looking for raw, honest reflections on career pivots, clinical decision-making, and the future of patient care. About our Guests Timothy Blair is the CEO and Co-Founder of ICHOR Vascular Inc., developing novel approaches to thrombectomy in the peripheral vascular system. He brings 33+ years of experience across leadership roles in sales, marketing, clinical strategy, and venture due diligence, with a background at Smiths Medical, AngioDynamics, and NAMSA. Dr. Jaafer Golzar is an interventional cardiologist, Director of Limb Salvage & Endovascular Intervention at Advocate Trinity Hospital, and Clinical Assistant Professor of Medicine at the University of Illinois at Chicago. His expertise includes endovascular interventions and clinical trial leadership across multiple specialties. Dr. Michael Lichtenberg is a German interventional angiologist with two decades of experience and a former President of the German Society for Angiology. He is known for his work evaluating new tools for peripheral artery disease and his role in founding PEO, CLI-congress, and the European MedTech Startup SharkTank. Michelle Bruni is a bilingual parenting educator and PhD psychologist helping families raise confident bilingual children. She blends science and storytelling through her online education platform and personal parenting experience. Scott Addonizio is COO of BrosMed Medical and President of BrosMed US, with prior leadership roles at MedAlliance, Cordis, and OrbusNeich. His experience spans global supply chains, IDE approvals, and U.S. manufacturing strategy for vascular devices. Follow Life of Flow 📲 Instagram: @LifeofFlowPodcast 👍 Facebook: Life of Flow Podcast 💼 LinkedIn: Life of Flow Podcast 🐦 X: @VascularPodcast We appreciate you being here! More to come.

World-renowned vascular surgeon Dr. José Antonio Muñoa Prado chose to begin his medical journey in the most unlikely of places... the heart of the Mexican jungle during the Zapatista uprising. In this episode, he shares the raw, often surreal stories from his early years working in Chiapas, MX, living through armed conflict, delivering care in deeply divided communities, and learning first-hand what it means to serve. From organizing 36 local health councils in divided communities to flying into remote jungle villages during outbreaks, Dr. Muñoa shares how those early years shaped his approach to medicine, problem-solving, and what it really means to serve. 🎧 If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to deliver care in the middle of a conflict zone, or how those experiences shape who you become as a doctor, this one’s for you! 00:00 Intro 03:16 Why a young doctor chose to enter a war zone 05:29 The Zapatista uprising and its roots 08:50 Seeking identity, history, and something real 14:00 The short war and lingering tension 15:02 Altamirano: gateway to the jungle 27:29 What still stays with him from those years 29:43 Off-road surgery and rural surgical campaigns 39:35 The “attack” that turned out to be something else... 47:12 Why he left, and what stayed with him 50:01 The problem of undocumented knowledge 52:47 Why skills matter more than tech 54:01 The dream of returning, this time with a mic 💡 Who Should Listen For vascular surgeons, public health workers, and early-career physicians curious about what it really means to serve in underserved areas, and how those experiences shape who you become in the OR and beyond. About Dr. José Antonio Muñoa Prado Dr. José Antonio Muñoa Prado is a world-renowned vascular surgeon specializing in diabetic foot, limb salvage, and vein care. He is the former President of the Mexican Association of Vascular Surgeons and the Association of Diabetic Foot, and co-founder of HENDOLAT. With more than 20 years as a pioneering surgeon, educator, and entrepreneur, Dr. Muñoa continues to lead surgical campaigns across rural Mexico and push for innovation that reflects the real-world needs of Latin American communities. Connect with Dr. Muñoa 📲 Instagram: @Dr.Munoa 👍 Facebook: @DrMunoaPrado 💼 LinkedIn: José Antonio Muñoa Prado Follow Life of Flow 📲 Instagram: @LifeofFlowPodcast 👍 Facebook: Life of Flow Podcast 💼 LinkedIn: Life of Flow Podcast 🐦 X: @VascularPodcast If this one gave you a new perspective or brought back a memory, share it with a colleague who’s been there, and if you’re finding value in these conversations, a quick review goes a long way.