Episode Notes:

Life Update Catch-Up

- Aubrey's semester is peaking with finals, work, and wedding planning.

- Peter recounts a restful spring break, surgical wins, and a gentle rant about university fundraising.

The Topic: Unexpected Life Lessons

- Prompted by a podcast title she saw, Aubrey kicks off a conversation on the surprising places we learn from.

Aubrey's Lessons

- Working at a children's hospital taught her she didn't want a life in medicine--despite starting as a pre-med.

- Instead, she discovered a love for space and the importance of aligning her career with her values and emotional capacity.

- A failed organic chemistry class was a blessing in disguise, pointing her to a new path.

- A failed AR test in 4th grade (thanks to speeding through The Hobbit) taught her quality over quantity.

- A stranger's kindness during a botched Frontier flight connection became a lasting reminder: People don't always suck.

Peter's Lessons

- Working low-level jobs in a hospital and waiting tables gave him the humility and teamwork skills that make him a better surgeon today.

- Reading voraciously as a kid shaped his communication skills, creative thinking, and confidence in writing--skills that help him every day as a physician and author.

- Being able to smile through chaos (and scumbag customers) was a survival skill learned while serving tables on $2.13/hour.

- Embracing failure as a path to growth--backed up by wise words from Brandon Sanderson and Arnold Schwarzenegger.

Final Thoughts

- Journaling gets a shoutout as a key tool for reflection and catching those life lessons.

- No medical news this time--just good vibes, honesty, and anticipation for the upcoming Spiritbox concert.

Got your own unexpected life lesson? Drop the hosts a line at feedback@generations.fm

Stay tuned for the next episode in two weeks!